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

Fujifilm X Series cameras are trendy, but you might want to avoid these models for one very important reason
By Mike Harris Published
Features Fujifilm is all about the ‘Fuji look’, but not all Fujifilm X Series cameras have the coveted X-Trans sensor

60-year-old Nikon documentary surfaces online, and it’s an absolute must for camera nerds like me
By Mike Harris Published
News Vintage documentary goes behind the shutter curtain to lift the lid on Nikon’s manufacturing process during the heyday of the F-mount SLR

“That belongs in a museum!” Photographer tries out Indiana Jones’ real-world compact film camera
By Mike Harris Published
News 'Indiana Jones and the Great Circle' features a fictional camera that’s heavily based on a real-world 35mm relic

The best photo editing software in 2026: retouch, fix and enhance your images
By Mike Harris Last updated
BUYING GUIDE This is the best photo editing software for improving your images and feeding your creativity

Hunt for the greatest sports imagery begins: World Sports Photography Awards 2027 is officially open
By Mike Harris Published
News The Champions League of photography, the Super Bowl of imaging, the Olympic Games for camera nerds can only mean one thing: the World Sports Photography Awards is back and open for entries

New data suggests Nikon trails behind Canon and Sony in Japan – are entry-level mirrorless cameras the key to success?
By Mike Harris Published
Opinion Nikon hasn’t had a true entry-level camera since it discontinued the Nikon D3500 in 2022. Could this be hurting its imaging business in the long run?

This camera manufacturer’s DSLR market share has increased by 8%, but that doesn’t necessarily mean DSLRs are getting any more popular
By Mike Harris Published
Opinion Pentax is arguably the last bastion of DSLR innovation, and according to the BCN Awards, it’s now enjoying a bigger slice of the Japanese market’s DSLR pie

Hollywood darling of video editing software gets AI assistants and expanded photography features in big update
By Mike Harris Published
News DaVinci Resolve embraces AI and expands its recent Photo page

Best light meter for photography in 2026
By Mike Harris Last updated
Buying guide Handheld light meters aren't just a relic of the past – they do things your in-camera light meter can't

Nikon ZR to get open-gate recording in mega camera firmware update in 2027
By Mike Harris Published
News Nikon’s first cinema camera is a mirrorless marvel, but a lack of open-gate recording has always been a downside. Well, maybe not for much longer…

People still want full-frame DSLR cameras despite mirrorless dominance. Here’s what’s still on the shelves
By Mike Harris Published
Features Full-frame DSLR is trending; here’s why some people are still interested in the aging camera tech and what you can still buy from retailers

“Nearly nine in ten creators accelerate the growth of their business or audience,” using AI tools, says Adobe amidst big Premiere update
By Mike Harris Published
News Adobe Premiere and After Effects get big AI-infused updates, and according to Adobe, it’s what the people want

Nikon announces development of NINE Z-mount cinema lenses. FINALLY, a big Nikon launch in 2026
By Mike Harris Published
News We knew Nikon was working on a range of cinema lenses, but this development announcement proves it’s very real and hopefully not too far off

I’m a camera expert: Photographer calls APS-C vs full-frame “different looks,” and it changed my whole perspective
By Mike Harris Published
Opinion Forget the tiresome debate of which one’s better; think of APS-C and full-frame as different creative tools, and it might change how you shoot

The best photo organizing software in 2026
By Mike Harris Last updated
Buying guide Store, find, and edit your images, with the best photo organizing software, both paid-for and free.

Why I’m tempering my expectations for Nikon’s cryptic new product showcase
By Mike Harris Published
Opinion The rumor mill has been eking out any indication that a major Nikon product launch is on the way, but I’d advise optimism with a healthy dose of caution

Stop telling me photography is easy! Here’s why it’s never been harder
By Mike Harris Published
Opinion I’m fed up with people telling me that photography’s easy; here are multiple reasons why it’s anything but…

So, what camera does Peter Parker actually use in the Spider-Man movies?
By Mike Harris Published
Features Photography is a core component of Spider-Man’s backstory, but what cameras has Peter Parker used on the big screen over the years?

Godox C100: Weirdest cheap camera EVER? Nikon’s doomed compact mirrorless system, and what is dual-base ISO?
By James Artaius Published
PODCAST We take a look at one of the weirdest cheap cameras money can buy, reminisce about Nikon’s compact mirrorless system, and ‘attempt’ to cover all bases when it comes to ISO

Internet sleuth tips Nikon for a big September camera announcement (report)
By Mike Harris Published
A couple of weeks ago, nothing was supposedly coming out… Yep, it’s officially Nikon silly season

Nikon’s monster bridge camera with eye-watering 125x zoom gets firmware update to fix annoying bugs
By Mike Harris Published
NEWS An incremental update for the Nikon Coolpix P1100 fixes a couple of rare but important issues

Why do I keep reaching for prime lenses when everyday zooms are more versatile for my photography?
By Mike Harris Published
Opinion Versatility might seem like the obvious choice, but primes impose limitations and that makes me a more methodical and successful photographer

A Dyson toothbrush puts a 100,000-pixel camera in your mouth so you can jet wash your teeth
By Mike Harris Published
News Built-in camera and strobe enable Dyson toothbrush to precisely target plaque between teeth
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