
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

Adapter that mounts Nikon AF-D lenses onto Z-series cameras could be a HUGE deal for Nikon Zf and Z fc owners
By Mike Harris published
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…
By Mike Harris published
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

Want to be a wedding photographer? Here are my 11 tips that will help you get there the RIGHT way
By Mike Harris published
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

First there was the ‘Sigmonster’ now there’s the ‘Sigmungandr’, I think the Sigma 300-600mm f/4 DG OS Sports is a mythological BEAST of a lens
By Mike Harris published
Opinion The Sigma 300-600mm f/4 DG OS Sports puts fast 600mm lenses firmly in the ballpark of the enthusiast photographer. We truly are in a golden age of long lenses for mirrorless cameras

Slow shutter speeds have created a camera shake crisis, and I reckon ISO and Instagram are largely to blame…
By Mike Harris published
Opinion They call me the camera-shake police! I don’t care if you’re trying to avoid noise, I don’t care if it’s only going on Instagram, speed up that shutter!

The Sekonic Spectrometer C-4000 is a portable light-measuring solution for studio photographers and lighting designers that pairs with your smartphone
By Mike Harris published
News The Sekonic Spectrometer C-4000 should cover all your precision light-measuring needs, while also boasting a raft of features via Bluetooth functionality

DxO launches its FIRST physical product, a wearable camera rain cover dubbed the Photo Storm Cape
By Mike Harris published
News DxO announces Photo Storm Cape Kickstarter alongside DxO Photographers Club, and teases more physical products to come

Most cameras are butt ugly, so will the Sigma BF’s minimalist aesthetic set a new design precedent?
By Mike Harris published
Opinion The Sigma BF looks like a luxury tech company’s bid to enter the imaging industry. Either that or a prop from 2001: A Space Odyssey – I’ve never seen a full-frame camera like it!

DxO PureRAW 5 gets local adjustments, DeepPRIME 3, and more support for Fujifilm photographers
By Mike Harris published
News DxO PureRAW 5 brings with it the next generation of DxO Labs' incredible DeepPRIME AI-powered tech – but that’s not the only update this powerful RAW processor brings to the table

Has "expose to the right" just been debunked? You have to watch this photographer’s take on using ETTR with modern cameras
By Mike Harris published
News YouTuber and photographer, Steve Perry, claims that ISO doesn't create photon noise and thus – in most cases – renders the expose-to-the-right technique useless

I write photography tutorials for a living. No, you DON'T have to look through the viewfinder to take a good image!
By Mike Harris published
Opinion Looking through the viewfinder when shooting handheld will help mitigate camera shake, but there are some surprising benefits when shooting via the rear LCD

Why are WE obsessed with image quality, while compact-camera-loving youngsters have no interest in this outdated arms race?
By Mike Harris published
Opinion While younger photographers embrace cheap compact cameras and film, digital camera manufacturers are still engaged in resolution overkill. I think I know how we got here

I find black-and-white photography freeing in a world of color-graded imagery
By Mike Harris published
Opinion I love color grading, but its tumultuous nature means it’s 'in' one minute and 'out' the next. Black-and-white photography is always in vogue

"Hey, Alexa! When are you getting an upgrade?" Has Amazon delayed its major Alexa AI enhancements, again?
By Mike Harris published
News Amazon's 'Remarkable Alexa' upgrade has reportedly been delayed, yet again. But the February 26 reveal still looks set to go ahead

Thinking of buying a Fujifilm X100T compact camera in 2025? I’m here to tell you whether or not it’s worth it
By Mike Harris published
Opinion The Fujifilm X100T might be cheaper than later X100 series models, but is this decade-old camera really worth a look in 2025?

"Nikon Z users beware": US$7,000 of camera kit nearly plummets, as pricey lens foot mount works loose
By Mike Harris published
News YouTuber Matt Granger’s Nikon Z9 and 70-200mm narrowly avoided a mud bath, when the lens’ foot mount worked loose. Here’s what happened…

Has the cheap compact camera craze persuaded you to ditch your phone? I’d consider the Fujifilm X-A7… REALLY!
By Mike Harris published
Opinion No, I’m not mad! The Fujifilm X-A7 is an excellent introduction to the world of dedicated cameras – and at a very reasonable price, too

The forgotten Fujifilm X-T200 is still a great entry-level choice and is pretty cheap for a retro-themed mirrorless camera
By Mike Harris published
Opinion The Fujifilm X-T200 wasn’t a big seller during its heyday, but low used prices make it a decent choice for those looking for a ‘beater’ or their first interchangeable-lens camera

I think the Nikon FE is a perfect first film camera. Here’s why…
By Mike Harris published
Opinion Not only can you pick up a Nikon FE relatively cheaply, but its ability to shoot aperture priority makes it worthy of consideration over the Nikon FM for a beginner film photographer

'Burner photos' – why rubbish shots are an integral part of the creative process
By Mike Harris published
Opinion This film photographer's concept of 'burner photos' is genius! Here's why bad photos will help you to grow as a photographer...

Can I just start shooting video or do I need more gear to become a videographer?
By Mike Harris published
FEATURE You don't have to spend thousands on video camera gear to film great videos, but this YouTube video covers a few essentials that'll help you realize your potential

I turned boring bokeh into hearts with this simple DIY and I LOVE the results
By Mike Harris published
TUTORIAL I transformed circular bokeh into heart shapes using a homemade aperture disc that I made using sticky tape and black paper

I’m trying to forget my ex this Valentine’s Day, but my iPhone’s Photos app isn’t helping! Here's a quick fix
By Mike Harris published
TUTORIAL How do I stop my iPhone Photos app from throwing up images of my ex? Here’s how to get the space you need this Valentine’s Day

Nikon, you’re my favorite camera brand EVER, but continue to ignore the entry-level market and you’ll stop attracting new blood…
By Mike Harris published
Opinion Nikon’s uninspiring Q3/2025 financial results at least point to positive mid- to high-end camera sales, but I’m still worried the ‘Big N’ will struggle to attract new photographers without a true entry-level camera in its line-up
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