Latest articles by Mike Harris
“I didn’t bring a tripod. Big mistake.” Second attempt at low-light plant portrait lands young photographer prestigious award
Photo of the day Photo of the Day: 20-year-old Jacob J Watson-Howland’s painterly image of a snowdrop overcame a series of challenges to triumph at the British Wildlife Photography Awards
Missing on-board camera memory card blunder leaves Williams F1 team with huge €50,000 fine
News Missing SD card means F1 team fails to video the wind beneath its wings, resulting in $54,000 / £42,000 fine
Polaroid’s saucy secret revealed: every batch of developer paste is different
NEWS Turns out Polaroid's all about the paste; here's why this intricate blue substance is vital to the instant magic and a lot more complicated than you might think
The Sigma rebrand has been quietly happening for years – and I think it’s a stroke of genius
Opinion Nobody can compete with the onslaught of cheap, good-quality lenses coming out of China – and in this new era, Sigma doesn’t have to
I wouldn’t buy a compact camera without considering the Nikon Zf first
Opinion I think the Nikon Zf bridges the gap between the compact camera and the full-frame interchangeable lens camera. Here me out…
"The wind was ferocious and the sea spray was relentless, making it difficult to keep my lens clean," says photographer caught in one of Britain's wildest storms
Photo of the day Photo of the Day: Edyta Rice braved inclement weather to capture this incredible seascape of a lighthouse being battered by towering waves
Fujifilm calls Instax Mini film a “mini darkroom,” I was gobsmacked when I found out why…
Feature Instax Mini film is the real tech behind Fujifilm’s hugely popular Instax cameras; here’s how these miniature darkrooms work
Radiant Photo 2 update boasts raft of improvements to streamline your editing workflow
News Hefty Radiant Photo 2 update delivers tool enhancements, UI improvements, and performance upgrades
I can imagine James Bond using one of these ultra-rare pocket-watch cameras
News Is it a camera? Is it a watch? I can’t believe these super rare vintage camera oddities exist!
Urban fox trots to victory in British Wildlife Photography Awards 2025
NEWS Dancing butterflies, a hidden hare, and a French Fry’s-eye-view of hungry pigeons make up the winners of the British Wildlife Photography Awards 2025
This '90s Star Wars toy is a working 35mm film camera that enables you to hang with Jar Jar Binks and co from The Phantom Menace
News The Star Wars: Episode I Picture Plus Image is one of the strangest point-and-shoot film cameras I've ever seen
"I photographed a fierce storm raging along the rocky coast of Ireland with my Nikon Z9 and a super-telephoto lens"
Photo of the day Photo of the Day: Pawel Zygmunt headed to Ireland's Dingle Peninsula as a heavy storm battered the island's west coast
Fujifilm X-M5 sold out in Japan, do we have another X100VI on our hands?
News Japan-based photographers can’t get enough of Fujifilm’s trendy compact mirrorless, but could other countries could follow suit?
How to photograph a lunar eclipse
Tutorial A total lunar eclipse is set to wow North American astrophotographers on March 13 and 14, here's how to photograph this stellar event
I got to witness this AI-powered photo-and-video management software in action at The Photography & Video Show
News Excire Foto 2025 debuts full video support and a raft of new AI-powered features, designed to streamline your organization workflow
I tried the new Sony FE 400-800mm f/6.3-8 G OSS – and it’s smaller than I thought
Opinion The Sony FE 400-800mm f/6.3-8 G OSS is smaller than expected for an 800mm with an internal zoom. Here’s what I learned at The Photography & Video Show
10 tips for wildlife photography from birds in flight to insect close-ups
Tutorial I’ve compiled 10 tips for wildlife photography from shooting at golden hour to practicing good wildlife ethics
I saw these cheap compact cameras at the Photography & Video Show, clearly inspired by the retro camera craze
News I visited the Sonida stand at the Photography & Video Show and got to handle its range of cheap compact cameras. Here's what I learned…
9 landscape photography tips I think every photographer should know
Tutorial These landscape photography tips will have you itching to head into the hills with your tripod and filters to capture glorious vistas in golden light
I love the Nikon FM2, it was only discontinued in 2001, and that should tell you everything you need to know...
Opinion I think the Nikon FM2 is only rivalled by the Nikon F as Nikon’s most legendary SLR of all time. Heck, it's in the top five of Nikon's most legendary cameras of all time, too!
NASA astronaut uses Megadap Nikon adapter in space, shoots Earth from ISS
News The Megadap ETZ21 Pro goes to space, while the Hong Kong-based manufacturer also announces RED Z-mount support
Adapter that mounts Nikon AF-D lenses onto Z-series cameras could be a HUGE deal for Nikon Zf and Z fc owners
News The MonsterAdapter LA-FZ1 will allow Nikon photographers to attach Nikon AF-D lenses onto Z-mount cameras with autofocus, meaning aperture rings galore for Nikon Zf and Z fc owners
I think the Nikon D3500 is still a great entry-level camera, but only for beginners and students on a tight budget. Here’s why…
Opinion The Nikon D3500 isn’t a whole lot cheaper than the excellent Canon EOS R100. But if you plan on buying lots of lenses, it might be a better choice if you want the cheapest setup possible
The best photo organizing software in 2025
Buying guide Store, find, and edit your images, with the best photo organizing software, both paid-for and free.
Want to be a wedding photographer? Here are my 11 tips that will help you get there the RIGHT way
Tutorial Wedding photography is a hugely fulfilling profession, but it’s also notoriously hard work and can be difficult to break into. Here’s how to build your wedding photography career for longevity
