Latest articles by Mike Harris
The Nikon Z fc could do with an update, but it’s still one of my favorite cameras!
Opinion Retro by name and increasingly retro by nature, the Nikon Z fc isn’t cutting-edge tech, but it never really has been and in a funny kind of way that’s part of its enduring charm
Tour the world’s last Polaroid factory where heritage recipes run through every pack of instant film
Features Think Polaroid is just another licensed brand? Journey through the last bastion of the legendary brand’s instant film production, and you'll change your tune
The Nikon Z6 II is a bargain, but I’d buy this budget full-frame camera instead
Opinion The Nikon Z6 II was a solid camera, but it just cannot stand up to the might (and value) of this 'entry-level' full-frame offering
I regret not buying the Nikon Z6 III… but I still love my Nikon Z8
Opinion The Nikon Z6 III isn’t quite as good as the Nikon Z8… but when it comes to value and size, it’s the better choice for the right photographer
What’s the best pro 70-200mm f/2.8 trinity lens? Five top camera brands go head-to-head
News Matt Granger has pitted Canon, Nikon, Sony, Sigma and Leica against each other in a battle for the best 70-200mm f/2.8 on the market
Will Samyang ever make AF Nikon Z lenses? Not until it becomes officially licensed
News The coveted Korean lens manufacturer hasn’t ruled out making AF-capable Z-mount lenses, but it would wait for an official license first
Protection or profit? The hidden truth behind Nikon’s dispute with Viltrox
Opinion It’s easy to assume that Nikon’s legal dispute with Viltrox is all about short-term financial gain. But by protecting its patent today, the Big N could be shoring up its lens ecosystem for tomorrow
These photos of the very first FIFA World Cup Final are surprisingly good, considering they were taken on 100-year-old cameras
World Cup Camera technology has come a long way in 96 years – but the subject, moment and composition of these World Cup photographs haven’t aged a day
New Smoke Ninja liquid won’t leave greasy residue, stops haze build-up during photo shoots and less likely to trigger smoke alarms
News PMI’s handheld Smoke Ninja smoke machines are a fantastic creative tool for toy and portrait photographers, but they can leave behind a greasy residue. Vanishing Formula is designed to fix all that
Beach photos that set a young Marilyn Monroe on a highway to Hollywood commemorated with new plaque
News Pin-up photos captured on a Long Island beach set a 23-year-old Norma Jeane’s trajectory towards Hollywood and history!
OM System M.Zuiko 150-400mm f/4.5 TC1.25X IS Pro review: Is this really the "Holy Grail" lens for MFT?
Review The OM System M.Zuiko 150-400mm f/4.5 TC1.25X IS Pro (aka the "Big White") is MFT's biggest, priciest lens – but it’s way cheaper and lighter than top full-frame rivals
Could the Z 120-300mm f/2.8 be a surprise addition to Nikon’s World Cup squad? I’ll be keeping an eye on the sidelines
News The much-anticipated Nikon Z 120-300mm f/2.8 TC VR S could be fit enough for a secret runout at the World Cup, according to an online rumor
Tired of switching between different photo editors? Big Aftershoot update means never having to leave, as it adds RAW editing and organizing features
News Aftershoot moves beyond culling with new RAW editing and delivery features
Budget super telephoto zooms • Smart telescopes • Travel compact cameras • It's the Digital Camera World podcast!
PODCAST Chris explains how smart telescopes allow you to capture astrophotography from the comfort of your own home, the Bokeh Face boys take a look at a new travel compact camera, and Mike delivers his verdict on budget super telephoto zooms
Someone actually got DOOM running on a Nikon camera – and it's now my favorite unofficial camera hack ever!
News Looking for a first-person point-and-shooter game you can play on your way home from a photo shoot? Here’s DOOM running on a Nikon mirrorless camera
Leica debuts metallic-gray finish, giving its M11-P, Q3 and D-Lux 8 cameras a classy new spin
News Leica’s new in-house developed color scheme adorns a trio of favourites alongside some complementary accessories
Tired of yawn-inducing imaging perfection? This US$190 pancake lens is a breath of fresh air
Opinion In an overly clinical world of AI slop and headache-inducing smartphone imagery, this Petzval-inspired Lensbaby optic is intentionally imperfect and full of character for it!
40MP camera sensors aren’t always better: Here’s how they could be ruining your shots and how you can fix them
Features High-resolution sensors capture gorgeous, highly detailed images, but they’re also more susceptible to camera shake. Handle them wrong and you risk losing all of the lovely detail you thought you’d gained
Big in Japan: Why the compact Nikon Z30 never really won over the West and why it really should
OPINION The Nikon Z30 has been a Japanese sales stalwart, but never quite found its Western audience – yet it's one of the best compact mirrorless cameras on the market
Gered Mankowitz: Photographs charts The Rolling Stones and Jimi Hendrix photographer’s 65-year career
News Gered Mankowitz’s “most comprehensive book yet” offers amazing photos of Mick Jagger, Joan Jett, Kate Bush, Annie Lennox and more
Marilyn Monroe 100 – the only official book that celebrates the Hollywood and cultural icon in photos
News In association with the Marilyn Monroe Estate, this book celebrates the 100th anniversary of the icon’s birth through the lens of some of the 20th century’s greatest photographers
