
Mike Harris
Mike is Digital Camera World's How To Editor. He has over a decade of experience, writing for some of the biggest specialist publications including Digital Camera, Digital Photographer and PhotoPlus: The Canon Magazine. Prior to DCW, Mike was Deputy Editor of N-Photo: The Nikon Magazine and Production Editor at Wex Photo Video, where he sharpened his skills in both the stills and videography spheres. While he's an avid motorsport photographer, his skills extend to every genre of photography – making him one of Digital Camera World's top tutors for techniques on cameras, lenses, tripods, filters and other imaging equipment – as well as sharing his expertise on shooting everything from portraits and landscapes to abstracts and architecture to wildlife and, yes, fast things going around race tracks...
Latest articles by Mike Harris

Canon EOS R10 tops the BCN Ranking once again, with an APS-C landslide gobbling up an 60% share!
By Mike Harris published
News Canon EOS R10 reigns supreme in April BCN Ranking. APS-C cameras dominate as Nikon Z5 II debuts in top 10

The Nikon Z6 is a whole lotta camera for $700 – I might pick one up as a second body
By Mike Harris published
Opinion Looking for a full-frame camera with pro-grade features for the $700 mark? Look no further than the Nikon Z6 – still going strong after nearly seven years

This new silver 35mm lens is making me want a Fujifilm X-Pro1 or Nikon Zfc –because the combination is just so darn cool!
By Mike Harris published
News The new silver edition TTArtisan AF 35mm f/1.8 II is just begging to be paired with a retro APS-C camera like a Fujifilm X-Pro or the Nikon Zfc

Blazar has made the first practical anamorphic lenses for photographers – and they’re unlike any lens I’ve ever seen before
By Mike Harris published
News The Blazar Beetle 1.33x Anamorphic Lens series rotates to provide horizontal and vertical anamorphic imagery, with most major camera mounts supported

Razor-thin Viltrox AF 28mm f/4.5 pancake lens is coming for Nikon Z mount
By Mike Harris published
News Viltrox flips yet another AF 28mm f/4.5 pancake lens, this time for Nikon Z mount

What is an anamorphic lens – and do you need one for shooting video?
By Mike Harris published
What is You've probably heard of them, but what is an anamorphic lens? They provide filmmakers with the ability to capture beautiful widescreen footage with gorgeous ovular bokeh and striking lens flares

Landscape photography tips: essential tips for great outdoor photography
By Mike Harris last updated
Tutorial Take your outdoor photography to new heights with these 16 essential landscape photography tips and tricks

Tom Cruise backflips out of helicopter while wearing Snorricam rig to film death-defying Mission Impossible POV
By Mike Harris published
News Mission Impossible star, Tom Cruise, dons a Snorricam to capture a POV of himself plummeting from a moving helicopter. YIKES!

What is RAW video? And do I really need it on my camera?
By Rod Lawton published
Feature RAW video is like raw files for photographers – the actual image data captured by the sensor. But do you need it and can you handle it?

Compact camera sales beaten by full-frame Nikon Z5 II by “overwhelming lead”
By Mike Harris published
News The Nikon Z5 II came out on top in Map Camera’s April ranking, beating Fujifilm’s X100VI and GFX100RF juggernauts to claim the crown

Nikon Z6 and Z7 get firmware update nearly 7 years after release, fixes this single bug
By Mike Harris published
News Quality-of-life firmware update for the Nikon Z6 and Z7 comes years after the full-frame mirrorless duo’s release

The Nikon Z8 is two years old, but I reckon it could remain in my kit bag for a decade AT LEAST
By Mike Harris published
Opinion Cameras might be considered ‘fast tech’, but they’re built so well that they can last for years – sometimes decades

The best photo organizing software in 2025
By Mike Harris last updated
Buying guide Store, find, and edit your images, with the best photo organizing software, both paid-for and free.

The Nikon Z7 is a high-resolution, full-frame landscape photography powerhouse that’s going for $1,000 on the used market
By Mike Harris published
Opinion The Nikon Z7 is a great choice if you don’t need lightning-fast AF and a dual card slot

Nikon launches grand tour across the United States in a yellow SUV laden with the latest Z cameras
By Mike Harris published
News Nikon hits the road, Jack! In a bid to deliver workshops and the latest Z-Series cameras to photography lovers across the United States

“When they say, 'What did you shoot it on?' It is the greatest insult you could ever say to someone,” says Casey Neistat – and I think he's got a point
By Mike Harris published
Opinion Casey Neistat proudly refers to himself as an “anti-gear purist”. Here's why obsessing over gear could be impacting your content creation in a negative manner

What cameras do YouTubers use? I’ve always wondered – and this video has the answers
By Mike Harris published
News This podcast uncovers what cameras YouTubers use – and some of the answers by famous creators might surprise you!

Photographer gets the ‘New Avengers’ to assemble for high-pressure portrait shoot that lasts just 5 minutes
By Mike Harris published
News Portrait photographer David Suh only has five minutes to photograph eight members of Marvel’s Thunderbolts* cast

The Fujifilm X-T30 II would be high on my list if I started photography all over again
By Mike Harris published
Opinion It looks good and it’s fun to use – the Fujifilm X-T30 II is everything a beginner photographer could ask for and more!

How to find your Canon camera shutter count in TWO simple steps
By Mike Harris published
Tutorial Want to part ways with your Canon? Make sure you check out the camera shutter count before selling

Capture One showed me an early glimpse at new retouching tools – and I think it's a huge boon for portrait photographers
By Mike Harris published
News The latest edition of Capture One boasts a raft of AI-infused retouching tools and a streamlined folder system for Sessions

How to find your Nikon shutter count in TWO simple steps with your camera
By Mike Harris published
Tutorial I think of shutter count as a camera’s mileage. Knowing your Nikon shutter count is important if you’re thinking of selling – and it only takes a few minutes to find out

Has shooting RAW made me lazy? Why a JPEG detox could do my photography a world of good...
By Mike Harris published
Opinion I still believe shooting RAW is the way to go for most photographers – just don’t fall into the ‘I’ll fix it in post’ trap like me
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