Mike Harris
Mike is Digital Camera World's How To Editor. He has over a decade of experience, writing for some of the biggest specialist publications including Digital Camera, Digital Photographer and PhotoPlus: The Canon Magazine. Prior to DCW, Mike was Deputy Editor of N-Photo: The Nikon Magazine and Production Editor at Wex Photo Video, where he sharpened his skills in both the stills and videography spheres. While he's an avid motorsport photographer, his skills extend to every genre of photography – making him one of Digital Camera World's top tutors for techniques on cameras, lenses, tripods, filters and other imaging equipment – as well as sharing his expertise on shooting everything from portraits and landscapes to abstracts and architecture to wildlife and, yes, fast things going around race tracks...
Latest articles by Mike Harris
I got rid of stubborn chromatic aberration or color fringing with this easy Photoshop hack
By Mike Harris last updated
VIDEO Learn how to remove chromatic aberration in Photoshop with these simple editing tricks
Unsightly halos on your photographs? It’s probably chromatic aberration – aka color fringing – here's what you need to know
By Mike Harris published
Feature Chromatic aberration is something all photographers have to deal with, so here's what it is and what you can do about it
I think restoring this iconic photo with AI is heresy and sets a dangerous precedent
By Mike Harris published
Opinion This video of Topaz Labs’ AI upscaling the legendary ‘Lunch Atop a Skyscraper’ photograph just doesn’t sit right with me, here’s why…
"Two humpback whales literally came right up underneath me and one was looking straight at me as I took this photo"
By Niall Hampton published
Photo of the Day Renee Capozzola’s incredible black-and-white image of a humpback whale and calf won the HIPA General Category (black and white). Here’s its story…
My Nikon Z 180-600mm is my favorite lens, and I’ve just realized it’s manufactured in China
By Mike Harris published
Opinion Nikon moved domestic camera production to Thailand years ago but it surprised me just how many lenses are now made in China
No, this isn't a close-up of a leaf. It's Newquay photographed from 400ft...
By Mike Harris published
Photo of the day Photo of the Day: David Ball flew his DJI Mavic 3 Pro high above an estuary and captured this jaw-dropping aerial abstract
I finally learned to use my camera's histogram and stop trusting its EVF – my photography has improved tenfold
By Mike Harris published
How To Ever wondered how to read a histogram but been too intimidated to find out? It's a lot easier than you might think
Barbie x Kodak camera and accessories collab looks SUBLIME! And they're already selling out
By Mike Harris published
News Is this awesome Barbie collab Kodak-enough for you? Kodak launches Barbie-themed limited-edition cameras and printers
I’ve noticed the Sony A1 II manual has appeared online – now I’ve got my fingers crossed for those December shipments!
By Mike Harris published
News Want a little 'light' reading? You can now download the online manuals for the Sony A1 II ahead of shipments being fulfilled
Quest to stage and film full-on production of Shakespeare’s Hamlet in Grand Theft Auto V video game becomes award-winning documentary
By Mike Harris published
News Award-winning doc tells the story of two actors who decide to stage a full-on production of Hamlet within the violent and chaotic video game world of GTA Online during the pandemic
I’m a Nikon fanboy but it's the Canon EOS R100 that's the best budget mirrorless camera for beginners this Cyber Monday
By Mike Harris last updated
Opinion The Canon EOS R100 is a rare breed in 2024 – an entry-level camera with an entry-level price tag – here’s why it’s my top beginner pick this Cyber Monday…
I see in tones and shapes, stripping away distractions to capture my black-and-white street photographs
By Mike Harris published
Photo of the day Photo of the Day: Richard Barman didn't let COVID stop him from documenting the isolated streets of his home city, Guwahati, India
This DIY dual-format camera took FOUR DAYS to 3D print, but it works like a dream!
By Mike Harris published
News David Hennen designed and 3D printed a dual-format camera that can switch between 645 and 6x9 film sizes, on the same film roll
You can save up to 50% off DxO's ENTIRE photo-editing suite, including PhotoLab 8 and Nik Collection 7
By Mike Harris published
Deals Take a look at theses 5 amazing deals from Version that you simply won't believe exist, including FREE flagship devices!
AI-powered image upscaling headlines ACDSee Photo Studio for Mac 11
By Mike Harris published
News ACDSee Photo Studio for Mac 11 brings with it a raft of brand-new AI features including upscaling, selection masking and more
A sheep photobombed my landscape photo and made it even better! Here's lookin' at ewe, kid!
By Mike Harris published
Photo of the day Photo of the Day: 'Lambscape' photographer Gary Davies captures an incredible figure in a landscape, with a difference
I bought a Fart Blaster: Can this $30 must-have toy trump a pro smoke machine for photographers?
By Mike Harris published
Feature Parents are clamoring to pick up the Despicable Me 4 Ultimate Fart Blaster this Christmas, but could photographers be gassing to get their hands on this cut-price smoke machine, too?
Focus peaking completely changed the way I use my Nikon camera, here’s how
By Mike Harris published
How to Want to be more accurate when focusing manually? Focus peaking might be the answer. Here’s everything you need to know…
Lomography Sprocket Rocket panoramic film camera looks as pretty as a peacock as two new colors launched
By Mike Harris published
News Lomography Sprocket Rocket 35mm Panoramic Camera debuts Coconut and Peacock hues, and they look pretty darn cool
Vanguard's new travel tripod is built for videographers on the go
By Mike Harris published
Are you a content creator who’s constantly on the go? Vanguard’s Alta Pro 3VLT travel tripod might be worthy of your next adventure
Sekonic Studio Deluxe III L-398A review: a battery-free light meter, bursting with retro charm
By Mike Harris published
Review The rugged PGYTech OnePro Focux does its best to make camera-bag discomfort a thing of the past, but does it succeed?
Sekonic L-208 Twinmate review: a pocketable light meter with retro charm
By Mike Harris published
Review This entry-level device from Sekonic is a light meter in its purest form. It’s accurate, easy to use and so small and light, you’ll forget it’s in your back pocket
I fired the shutter of my camera at the precise moment I heard the pop of igniting gunpowder
By Mike Harris published
photo of the day Photo of the Day: Yasser Alaa Mobarak photographed this incredible equestrian performance at the Horse Show of El Jadida
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