Latest articles by Mike Harris
NASA satellite data and aerial imagery played a huge role in reintroducing descendants of extinct species of giant tortoise back to Galápagos Islands
News For the first time in 180 years, ancestors of the extinct Floreana giant tortoise are reclaiming their ancestral homeland. But scientists required a cutting-edge tool to identify the ideal location for the release, and NASA satellite data and aerial imagery was a key component
Nikon reminds us that product recall for overheating compact camera is still in effect some 24 years later!
News An update to Nikon’s recall page for the Nikon Coolpix 2000 is a reminder that certain batches are prone to overheating. But thankfully “there is no risk of fire”
Cheap underwater camera records deep-sea creature in Indonesia that’s likely never been filmed alive before
News Citizen scientist and underwater filmmaker drops US$400/£300 Insta360 and DIY camera rig off the coast of Indonesia, and captures possible world-first footage of majestic purple eagle ray
The best Photoshop alternatives in 2026
BUYING GUIDE Photoshop too expensive? These photo editors are a viable alternative
Cute marsupial went missing from Australian wildlife sanctuary for 80 years – but thanks to a well-placed trail camera, we know it’s back
News The northern quoll has been captured by a trail camera, marking its return to this AWC-owned sanctuary for the first time in 80 years
Underwater camera films shark in Antarctic Ocean, thought to be a world first
News Deep-sea researchers capture world-first footage of a sleeper shark in near-freezing Antarctic waters
This AI tech creates a 3D map of sports fields in real-time, enabling you to put a virtual camera anywhere. Surely I’m not the only creative who’s worried?
News Arcturus Stage creates a 3D map of a sports field in real time, but how will this impact creatives and the wider human element of sports broadcasts?
27 miles, two days, and one Nikon Zfc. I pushed this cheap retro camera to its limit on the streets of New York
Feature The Nikon Zfc is an aging camera with even older Z50 tech. I took it on a marathon walk around New York to find out whether this cheap retro camera is a legit bargain or simply a case of style over substance
Great Scott! You HAVE to see the plans for Tamron’s 'Back to the Future' collab at the CP+ camera show
News Tamron charges up the Flux Capacitor and hurtles towards its optical future with an intense Back to the Future-themed booth at CP+ and a trip back through its 75-year history
It's small, full-frame, and affordable: Why I still rate the Sony A7C as an everyday camera
Opinion Its successor is a better camera in almost every way, but if you’re fine with a 24-MP sensor and don’t need 4K / 60p, you can save yourself a pretty penny by opting for the older yet still entirely capable Sony A7C
One-of-a-kind Leica camera ‘tattooed’ by talented Chinese artisan
News Leica cameras are works of art in their own right, but one M6 owner asked a Chinese artist to engrave her camera and turn it into a unique piece of photographic art
I’ll take TTArtisan’s limited edition ‘Orange Pop’ AF 35mm f/1.8 II with fries and to go
News I wouldn’t mind finding one of these in a Happy Meal. The TTArtisan ‘Orange Pop’s’ color scheme sure does remind me of a certain fast-food chain…
Capture the Fire Horse: My essential tips for photographing fireworks this Chinese New Year
Tutorial As we gallop into the Year of the Fire Horse, here's the essential kit and techniques to capture your best fireworks images ever
Wildlife photographer’s video of leopard and black panther drinking side-by-side goes viral
News A wildlife filmmaker captured the moment a leopard and its panther cub quietly drank from the backwaters of an Indian tiger reserve
Sled dog pinches a US$700 360 camera – and the 'pawpetrator' was caught in the act by inadvertently hitting record
News AP journalists, Emma Burrows, tells of how a sled dog in Greenland absconded with colleague’s 360-degree camera and captured the mischievous moment in the processes
Nikon patent raises my hopes that my favorite DSLR lens will come to Z mount cameras at last
News A patent is by no means a certainty, but Nikon’s latest suggests I’m one stop closer to getting a 300mm prime for Z mount
Of all the photography quotes, “f/8 and be there” is my favorite. Here’s why Weegee’s timeless phrase is more relevant than ever
Opinion Sometimes it feels like photography has become overly complex. Thankfully, this timeless photography quote is there to keep us on track
Why I only recommend the 'Big Three’ camera brands for serious wildlife photography
Opinion Canon, Nikon, and Sony are my top three choices for wildlife photographers, not because of their cameras, but because of their extensive lens ecosystems
Here’s my whistle-stop tour of the top wildlife photography cameras for every budget, from the Nikon D500 to the Canon EOS R1
Opinion Choosing a wildlife photography camera isn’t easy, so I’ve unpicked the brands, megapixel counts, and prices so that you can find your wildlife match made in heaven
I’m surprised this stunning compact camera hasn’t enjoyed a resurgence; it’s the perfect alternative for those who can’t afford a Fujifilm X-Series
Opinion The Nikon 1 J5 was part of Nikon’s short-lived mirrorless system with 1-inch sensors. A camera so small, it was practically a compact
Dinosaur DSLR cameras just won’t die: 39% of you say a DSLR is still your main camera!
Feature For many stills photographers, mirrorless camera mod cons are luxuries, not necessities, and the enduring popularity of the good ol’ DSLR is proof
Rumors of a stills-focused Nikon ZR sound barmy, but a compact full-frame camera without a viewfinder isn’t beyond the pale. Just ask Lumix and Sigma…
News Whether it’s the Lumix S9, Sigma BF, Fujifilm X-M5 or Nikon Z30, modern photographers aren’t all fazed by viewfinderless cameras. Could whispers of a stills-focused Nikon ZR be a stroke of genius or a full-frame compact too far?
I’ve attended baited wildlife photography workshops – is it ever okay to bait or should you always patiently wait?
Opinion To bait or not to bait, that is the question? And while there isn’t an easy answer, I think every wildlife photographer should educate themselves on the subject
Keychain compact cameras like the Kodak Charmera are having a moment, so I tried the Escura SnapRoll. I’m not sure I’m sold…
Opinion The Escura SnapRoll is a cool concept for a compact keychain camera, but it lacks the heritage of the Kodak Charmera, and when you’re selling retro, that really means something
Instax Mini Evo Cinema is the ‘oldfangled’ Super 8 compact camera throwback that nobody needs. But that’s precisely its big appeal!
Opinion Forget the 15-second video cap and sluggish performance, the Fujifilm Instax Mini Evo Cinema’s ‘Eras Dial’ transported me back to a time when camcorders were fun, fun, fun!
