James Artaius

James Artaius

Editor

The editor of Digital Camera World, James has 22 years experience as a journalist and started working in the photographic industry in 2014 (assisting Damian McGillicuddy, who succeeded David Bailey as Olympus Principal Photographer). In this time he shot for clients like Aston Martin Racing, Elinchrom and L'Oréal, in addition to shooting campaigns and product testing for Olympus, and providing training for professionals.

He has written for publications including Digital Camera Magazine, PhotoPlus: The Canon Magazine, N-Photo: The Nikon Magazine, Digital Photographer and Professional Imagemaker. He gives talks around the world at events like The Photography & Video Show, and serves as a judge for the Red Bull Illume Photo Contest. An Olympus, Canon and Hasselblad shooter, he has a wealth of knowledge on cameras of all makes – and a fondness for vintage lenses and instant cameras.

Articles by: James Artaius

Image of a Phase One XF IQ4, on a geometric table, with the text "247MP"

247MP! A medium format camera with ungodly resolution is on the way (report)

By James Artaius published

NEWS A new, 247MP medium format camera is reportedly coming in 2025 (and it's full-size medium format, not the cropped version)

Retrospekt Polaroid 600 InstantArt cameras, against neon-colored backgrounds

Love the '90s? Then you'll love these MS Paint-inspired Polaroid cameras

By James Artaius published

NEWS Polaroid goes vaporwave! These '90s-inspired cameras from Retrospekt proudly rep the MS Paint aesthetic

Two Sigma RF-mount lenses pictured with a Canon EOS R7 camera, against a white background

Sigma does what Canon can't (or won't)

By James Artaius published

OPINION It sucks that Canon isn't making must-have RF-S lenses for its APS-C cameras – so it's a good thing Sigma is happy to do it

Panasonic statement on measures taken in the wake of its photo scandal (Japanese text)

Panasonic photo scandal: 77 cameras and lenses were marketed with images taken on other equipment

By James Artaius published

NEWS Panasonic confirms that 77 cameras and lenses were marketed using "inappropriate images"; pledges to "regain the trust of our customers"

A woman picking up a camera, from a shelf of dozens of cameras, in a store

Nikon admits that first-time camera buyers are "underserved"

By James Artaius published

NEWS First-time camera buyers are "underserved," says Nikon, admitting that "maybe we haven’t been able to offer the [right] options to them"

A Sony Tough CFexpress Type A memory card being inserted into a camera

Sony's Tough memory cards aren't tough enough; partially recalled in Japan

By James Artaius published

NEWS Some Sony Tough memory cards, promised to "work faultlessly in extreme temperatures", have been recalled for failing in cold conditions

Fujifilm X100V

Now that you CAN buy a Fujifilm X100V, SHOULD you?

By James Artaius published

SHOULD I BUY Once as rare as unicorn poop, the Fujifilm X100V can now be readily found – so is it still worth buying?

Canon RF 85mm f/1.2L USM lens against a white background, with the text "Great price"

£600 off my favorite Canon lens? I wish MINE was that cheap!

By James Artaius published

DEAL I paid full price for this lens, but you can save £600! The epic Canon RF 85mm f/1.2 is remarkably affordable right now

Nikon Nikkor Z 35mm f/1.4 lens mounted to a Nikon Zf, being held by a photographer

Shots fired: Nikon's 35mm f/1.4 lens is $900 cheaper than Canon's

By James Artaius published

NEWS Nikon's new 35mm f/1.4 lens is almost a grand cheaper than Canon's – a huge feather in the cap for the Z system

Olympus M.Zuiko 40-150mm f/2.8 Pro lens, being held by a photographer, with the text "Hot Deal"

This lens makes me money – and right now it's £400 off!

By James Artaius published

DEAL Save money on a lens that can MAKE you money – the brilliant OM System 40-150mm f/2.8 Pro is just £899!

Animation of a man using Unistellar Envision Binoculars, showing the AR features being superimposed on a mountain

These smart AR binoculars are "the first significant advancement in decades"

By Leonie Helm last updated

News This integrated technology combines high quality optics with augmented reality features

OM System M.Zuiko 12-40mm f/2.8 Pro II lens, mounted to an Olympus OM-D E-M1X camera, on a pile of leaves against a wooden background

OM System M.Zuiko 12-40mm f/2.8 Pro II review: the Micro Four Thirds MVP

By James Artaius last updated

REVIEW The OM System M.Zuiko 12-40mm f/2.8 Pro II is a 24-80mm equivalent trinity lens, with unrivaled IP53 weather sealing

Olympus M.Zuiko 12‑40mm f/2.8 Pro lens on a wooden surface in front of green foliage

Olympus M.Zuiko 12-40mm f/2.8 Pro review: the essential trinity lens

By Matthew Richards last updated

review The Olympus M.Zuiko 12-40mm f/2.8 Pro is a not so standard zoom for Micro Four Thirds cameras

Sigma 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN | C in Canon RF mount, on a wooden surface against a dark background, moodily lit

Sigma 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN | C review: Sigma's first Canon RF lens is a hit

By James Artaius published

REVIEW After 6 years, the Sigma 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN | C is Sigma's first Canon RF lens – and the wait has been worth it

The Sigma 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN | C Canon RF lens, mounted to a Canon EOS R100, on a wooden surface against a dark background with moody lighting

FINALLY! After 6 years of waiting, Sigma releases its first Canon RF lens

By James Artaius published

NEWS It's the day we've been waiting for! Sigma just released its first ever RF lens for the Canon EOS R system

Mockup of a Nikon Z7 III camera against a yellow background

The Nikon Z7 III is probably next – and I think these will probably be its specs

By James Artaius published

OPINION I think the Nikon Z7 III is coming sooner than later – and its specs are going to look something like this

Animation of a Pentax 17 camera being loaded with film

Okay, cool, we have new film cameras… but where will we get the bloody FILM?

By James Artaius published

OPINION New film cameras like the Pentax 17 are all well and good. But where are we going to get all the film to use with them?

SwitchLens accessory, mounted to a smartphone, with a selection of lenses

Want to use PROPER camera lenses on your phone? Check this out

By James Artaius published

NEWS Years after Olympus and Sony tried it, SwitchLens is the latest way to use real camera lenses with your smartphone. Third time's a charm?

Pentax 17 on a wooden surface, next to a green vase

SOLD OUT! The Pentax 17 is already out of stock in Japan

By James Artaius published

NEWS Well, that didn't take long – the Pentax 17 is already sold out in Japan, with Ricoh suspending orders and warning of delays

Illustration of Nikon's partially stacked image sensor in the Z6 III

What exactly IS a "partially stacked" sensor? Nikon partially explains the Z6 III

By James Artaius published

NEWS The Nikon Z6 III has a partially stacked image sensor – but what does that mean? Nikon explains… partially

A man scratching his head, stylized in a single red tone

Are full frame sensors for "people with low camera literacy"?

By James Artaius published

NEWS Panasonic says crop sensors are "difficult to use for people with low camera literacy" while full frame sensors "are easier to understand". So… are full-framers dumb?

Olympus M.Zuiko 45mm f/1.8 lens on a wooden surface, against a dark background, with the text "Price drop"

£149!!!! My favorite lens is so cheap, I'm going to buy another one

By James Artaius published

DEAL My favorite lens is just £149! That's so cheap for the amazing Olympus 45mm f/1.8, I'm going to buy another one

James Artaius using a Canon EOS 5DS R

The 50.6MP Canon EOS 5DSR still destroys every other Canon camera

By James Artaius published

OPINION The Canon EOS 5DSR packs more megapixels than any other Canon camera, with 50.6MP. So is it the best?

Fujifilm GFX 50R camera

Where's the new Fujifilm GFX 50R – and why has Fujifilm phased out rangefinders?

By James Artaius published

OPINION Can we have a new Fujifilm GFX 50R, or has Fujifilm abandoned rangefinders? It sure feels that way

A "clapping" emoji over a still from the Nikon Z6 III teaser video

Well played, Nikon: if you can't beat the camera leakers… join 'em!

By James Artaius published

OPINION Most camera companies get their thunder stolen by leaks and rumors. Nikon turned the tables by leaking the Z6 III itself

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