
Mike Harris
Mike studied photography at college, honing his Adobe Photoshop skills and learning to work in the studio and darkroom. After a few years writing for various publications, he headed to the ‘Big Smoke’ to work on Wex Photo Video’s award-winning content team, before transitioning back to print as Technique Editor (later Deputy Editor) on N-Photo: The Nikon Magazine.
With bylines in Digital Camera, PhotoPlus: The Canon Magazine, Practical Photography, Digital Photographer, iMore, and TechRadar, he’s a fountain of photography and consumer tech knowledge, making him a top tutor for techniques on cameras, lenses, tripods, filters, and more. His expertise extends to everything from portraits and landscapes to abstracts and architecture to wildlife and, yes, fast things going around race tracks...
Latest articles by Mike Harris

Lost your camera remote? Try these photography hacks – you might never need it again!
By Mike Harris published
Tutorial A camera remote will help you avoid camera shake when using a tripod, but you can still capture tack-sharp images without it

Conquer my photography quiz and become king or queen of the camera nerds
By Mike Harris published
Quiz Rattle through my photography-themed multiple-choice brainteasers below

My heavy camera is killing my wrist 😣 This is why a bigger camera isn’t always better
By Mike Harris published
Opinion A big camera might look fancy and professional, but depending on what kind of photographer you are, there could be physical ramifications

Calling all photography quizzers, see how fast you can finish my general knowledge camera quiz!
By Mike Harris published
Quiz More photography quizzing action means more fiendishly difficult questions

These sample photos prove why the Nikkor Z DX 16-50mm f/2.8 VR is the ‘pro-grade’ Nikon zoom I've been waiting for
By Mike Harris published
Opinion Nikon has finally gifted serious DX Z-camera photographers a ‘holy trinity-style’ standard zoom – and the sample images have got me all excited

Rod Stewart sets up camera to keep an eye on his model railroad layout as it embarks on transatlantic journey
By Mike Harris published
News The 'Sailing' hitmaker employed a movie set dismantling crew to painstakingly tear down his sprawling '40s-themed American railroad layout

Mixing camera brands is a rookie mistake that could cost you thousands and even make photography harder
By Mike Harris published
Opinion Beginners who buy into a new camera system risk doubling up on lenses and wasting valuable time having to relearn control layouts

These sample photos prove that Nikon’s first DX-format macro lens for Z mount isn’t just a one-trick pony
By Mike Harris published
Opinion The Nikon Z DX MC 35mm f/1.7 is an equivalent 1:1 macro lens, but it also looks to be a highly versatile ‘nifty fifty’

Nikon releases first DX-format macro lens for Z mount: Nikkor Z DX MC 35mm f/1.7
By Mike Harris published
News Crop-sensor Z-Series owners have been without a DX-friendly macro lens for years – but not anymore!

Nikon NX Studio gets video-centric update just in time for the arrival of the Nikon ZR
By Mike Harris published
News Nikon NX Studio and Wireless Transmitter Utility are now compatible with Nikon’s RED-infused video camera

7Artisans releases budget 35mm f/1.8 prime lens for under US$300 with premium features
By Mike Harris published
News The 7Artisans AF 35mm f/1.8 boasts a fast aperture and premium features such as an FN button and metal construction, with a budget price tag for Sony E, Nikon Z, and Leica L mounts

Bought your first Nikon Z camera? All you need is the Z 50mm f/1.8 S
By Mike Harris published
Opinion Why a ‘nifty fifty’ like the Nikon Z 50mm f/1.8 S will clear your mind and provide clarity as a newbie photographer

Wooden Nikon cameras are a chip off the old block – that’s Christmas sorted!
By Mike Harris published
News A wooden Nikon F or Df could be the perfect holiday gift for the photographer in your life – or for yourself!

I took just one camera lens to a vintage festival. Here’s what happened…
By Wendy Evans published
Feature Can you capture an event with just a standard zoom lens? I took my 24-85mm f/3.5 to a vintage fair to find out

“My Nikon Z8’s sensor is filthy – I had no idea it had a sensor shield!” Here’s how to make sure yours is switched on
By Mike Harris published
Tutorial Make sure you don’t make the same mistake by ensuring your Nikon Z8 or Z9’s sensor shield is active BEFORE you change lenses

Can you beat my photography quiz in record time?
By Mike Harris published
Quiz From space-worthy cameras to Spider-Man, see if you can solve my 10 photography-themed brainteasers

I’m invisible with my iPhone, but I get rumbled when I use my other camera for street photography
By Mike Harris published
Feature People react in a myriad of ways when I’m using my camera, but don’t give a darn when I’m shooting with my iPhone

Poll reveals the best Nikon lens of all time – and I reckon the winner is an inspired choice!
By Mike Harris published
Opinion The Nikon Z 24-120mm f/4 S has been voted the best Nikon lens of all time in a poll – and I couldn’t agree more

How to photograph the full moon tonight
By Jamie Carter last updated
Tutorial Tips for getting great pictures of the full moon in 2025

Medium format Hasselblad lens is a top-three seller, in major Japanese retailer’s lens sales list
By Mike Harris published
News Three-year-old Hasselblad lens resurfaces to make Yodobashi's top three for sales, following the release of the Hasselblad X2D II 100C

US$7,000 Hasselblad camera tops major Japanese retailer’s mirrorless sales list – what gives?
By Mike Harris published
News Who’d have thought a medium-format camera would reach the number one spot in Yodobashi's mirrorless camera sales list?

I use my Nikon camera’s video record button… for photos! Here’s why
By Mike Harris published
How to Most photographers never touch the video record button, but on my Nikon camera it can be used to toggle a surprisingly handy function
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