Latest articles by Mike Harris
A cheap full-frame DSLR is still the sensible buy for budget photographers
Opinion If you’re a landscape or architecture photographer on a budget, you can get top-notch image quality and low-light performance for less by investing in a full-frame DSLR camera
The full-frame Nikon Z5 camera is trending and I think I know why
Opinion Nikon’s last-gen entry point into its full-frame Z system is quite simply one of the best ‘large-format’ deals on the market
The Rolling Clones? I’m critical of genAI, but ‘deepfaked’ music video of Jagger and co hits differently
Opinion I’m no fan of genAI, but when it’s used to de-age a living artist in an otherwise human video production, I find it less egregious. Do you agree or do I simply have too much sympathy for the devil?
Nikon buyout just “speculation”? Stock surge cools following bombastic claims of takeover
News The jump in stocks that sent the internet into a frenzy has dropped and Nikon is still owned by, well, Nikon…
Apple buys one-person photo editing software application: What’s it got up its sleeve?
News Apple swipes cult-favorite film emulation tool, Color.io amidst year of creative software expansion for Cupertino
The best iPad alternatives in 2026
Buying guide Forget Apple: these iPad alternatives from Samsung, Microsoft, Amazon, and Lenovo provide better value and great specs
The best photo editing software in 2026: retouch, fix and enhance your images
BUYING GUIDE This is the best photo editing software for improving your images and feeding your creativity
Buying your first camera? Forget megapixels – make sure it has this one physical feature
Opinion I recommend buying a beginner camera that has dual command dials if you aim to take photography seriously. Here’s why…
Is Nikon about to launch more retro cameras? I think these vintage beauties deserve the ‘Zf’ treatment
News A cryptic statement by Nikon suggests that more retro cameras are on the way. As a Nikon expert, these vintage bodies would be top of my list
Bring Canon AE-1 back from the DEAD! • Waterproof compact king • Why buy a Mk II lens?
PODCAST The Bokeh Face boys come up with 6 cameras they want to see back from the dead. Plus, Mike waxes lyrical about the Nikon Z 70‑200mm f/2.8 VR S II, and Chris showcases the king of waterproof compacts, the OM System Tough TG-7
Best light meter for photography in 2026
Buying guide Handheld light meters aren't just a relic of the past – they do things your in-camera light meter can't
I am IRON MAN! This wearable DJI Ronin 4D camera rig looks like wild sci-fi mashup
News This photographer ‘MacGyvered’ a wearable camera rig from football shoulder pads and an exoskeleton to distribute the weight of tens of thousands of dollars worth of gear
As memory crisis deepens, Nikon considers “passing on price increases depending on the situation”
News Nikon talks price hikes, the enduring impact of the memory crisis and its strategy for increasing video profitability in 2026 Financial Results Briefing
Court case strikes back! Lawsuit over Annie Leibovitz’s Star Wars photos resurfaces
News A long time ago, in a courtroom not so far away, a district court threw out a copyright lawsuit for ‘Alderaan’ reasons. Last week, an appeals court ruled that it was wrongly dismissed
Cheetahs gatecrash South African bird hide – too close for comfort (and lenses!)
News Bird photographers get a shock in South Africa when a pair of cheetahs chill out right in front of their hide’s viewing hatch
Nikon publishes huge losses, but camera sales are solid. This is why dire financial results shouldn't cause alarm
News The Big N records giant losses, but cameras aren’t to blame and the company isn’t hemorrhaging cash. So what’s going on?
Even Marvel artists aren't immune to being replaced by AI – and I believe Disney is on the cusp of another ‘Dark Age'
Opinion Marvel star blasts Disney for replacing artists with AI amid mass layoffs – underscoring how genAI is affecting the creative industry
I REALLY want one of these hand-painted film cameras inspired by the Gundam anime. They’re affordable, too!
News A lovingly customized film camera that’s inspired by the famous RX-78-2 Gundam suit? Count me in!
A mirrorless Nikon D500 successor infused with Red tech?
News Rumors point to a high-end Nikon APS-C camera on the way. Are we looking at a successor to the Z30… or even the D500?
Why the AI ick means retro-style photos, videos and cameras are here to stay
Opinion Image fidelity has reached oversaturation and genAI images will never be authentic. It’s not surprising that retro-style imagery is more popular than ever
Owl photo dethroned from wildlife comp amid backlash: GenAI paranoia is ruining photography contests
Opinion It can seem like photography competition winners are dropping like it’s an episode of Game of Thrones. AI is the root of the problem, but the paranoia is only adding fuel to the fire
Two years with the Nikon Z 180-600mm f/5.6-6.3 VR: Still a wildlife or sports enthusiast’s dream lens
Features Roughly two years ago, I bought the Nikon Z 180-600mm f/5.6-6.3 VR, and it’s still my favorite lens in my Z-mount arsenal
Trail camera films exceedingly rare jaguar encounter in southern Arizona
News North America’s largest big cat is filmed in southern Arizona – one of only five individuals recorded in the area over the past 15 years
Manual exposure won’t make you a better photographer – want to get off auto? Do this instead
Opinion Manual exposure isn’t a quick fix. Switch for the wrong reason and it’ll make your photos worse, not better! But if you long to be more active in your creative decision making, there’s a halfway house between auto and manual
Is your vintage film camera still telling the truth? Light meter watch could be more useful now than in film’s heyday
News Vintage cameras don’t always have reliable light meters – if they have one at all. Wearable light meter Kickstarter seeks to solve poor exposure, so you can stop wasting film and missing moments
