
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

Nikon suits up for San Diego Comic-Con – I guess the X-Men aren’t the only ones who look good in yellow
By Mike Harris published
News Move over, Justice League – Nikon and its Creators team up for San Diego Comic-Con, with workshops, meet-and-greets and more

9 common landscape photography mistakes (and how to avoid them)
By Jeff Meyer last updated
How to There’s an awful lot to learn about capturing sprawling vistas, even seasoned photographers are susceptible to these common landscape photography mistakes. Don't let that be you!

New Rollei compact camera launched, just don’t expect another Rollei 35 AF
By Mike Harris published
News The Rollei Powerflex X8 is a cheap compact camera that appears to be Rollei in name only

Aftershoot rolls out new AI Retouching tool designed to “complete the portrait post-production workflow.”
By Mike Harris published
News Aftershoot users can now take advantage of new AI-powered retouching tools that are free-to-use for a limited time

Sony built a camera for Star Wars: Episode II that could only shoot 8-bit 1080p – but that didn't stop George Lucas from rewriting filmmaking history!
By Mike Harris published
NEWS Can you believe that Star Wars: Episode II – Attack of the Clones was shot at 8-bit 1080p? Is that why it’s aged more than The Phantom Menace and Revenge of the Sith?

I can’t wait to see what Premier League Fantasy Football fans do with Adobe AI, but does Adobe know what it’s getting itself into?
By Mike Harris published
News He's got a plant pot – on his head. He's got a plant pot – on his head. He's got a plant pot – on his head. He's got a plant pot on his head!

Want a camera that will last forever? These 5 film cameras will be with you for a lifetime
By Mike Harris published
Retro SLR cameras are known for being built like a tank, but which ones will stand the test of another lifetime?

Cheap lenses under $250 are all over Amazon Prime Day, but which ones are worth your time?
By Mike Harris last updated
Deal There’s never been a better time to pick up good-quality primes at affordable prices, but which lenses under $250 are worth your time this Amazon Prime Day?

Amazon Prime Day camera gear under $80 can’t be any good, right? WRONG!
By Mike Harris published
Deal Some major brands have some seriously cheap camera gear on offer this Amazon Prime Day. Here are some of my favorites

How to photograph the full moon
By Jamie Carter last updated
Tutorial Tips for getting great pictures of the full moon in 2025

iPad Mini drops to LOWEST PRICE EVER! I could see myself slipping this little tablet into my rucksack on every shoot
By Mike Harris published
Deal $379.99 for the Apple iPad Mini is a very good deal indeed – there’s no better small tablet for photographers on the market

$55 for a tablet? Talk about a fire sale – these Amazon Fire deals are red hot!
By Mike Harris published
Deal Looking for a cheap tablet to sling in your camera bag so you can watch Netflix or read a Kindle book in your downtime between shoots? These deals are fire!

I’m not surprised 25% of you said compact cameras are your favorite type of camera to buy next. Here are my five top picks to consider
By Mike Harris published
Opinion My recent poll revealed 25% of you can’t get enough of compact cameras, and with good reason! I think these are the cream of the compact crop

Prime Day poll: from cheap compact cameras to pro-grade full-frame monsters, I want to know what deals you’re looking out for
By Mike Harris published
Poll Compact cameras might have taken the industry by storm, but we live in a world where there’s a camera for everyone. I want to know what type of camera you’re hunting for this Prime Day

What camera accessory deals are you hoping to pick up this Prime Day?
By Mike Harris published
Poll It’s not just about camera deals this Prime Day, there are plenty of camera accessory deals to be had, too. Let me know what item you’re most holding out hope for

The 12 best landscape locations for photographers in the UK
By Matty Graham last updated
FEATURE Whether you’re visiting the UK for the first time or are a lifelong resident, you’ll want to make sure my favorite landscape locations are on your photography bucket list

Do you agree with this AI judge? Real photos rated by a robot in Excire photography competition
By Mike Harris published
News Excire lets an AI judge handle its “People in Focus” Photography Competition, which features real photos; the results are in!

If the Facebook app wants Meta’s AI to access my iPhone's camera roll, I might just delete it in protest
By Mike Harris published
Opinion I won’t grant Meta’s AI access to my phone’s image library – I think it's a breach of my privacy and creative autonomy

The best video editing software
By Peter Fenech last updated
Buying guide The best video editing software can help you turn your video clips into polished and professional movie productions

How to update your Nikon camera's firmware
By Matthew Richards last updated
Tutorial New firmware updates for your camera can deliver everything from bug fixes to exciting new features

How well do you know the exposure triangle? Take my camera quiz to find out
By Mike Harris published
Quiz Conquering the exposure triangle is a pivotal moment in every photographer’s journey – my quiz will help you test your mettle

Insta360 teams up with MotoGP champ Marc Márquez to deliver limited edition Ace Pro 2 MM93 – and I want one!
By Mike Harris published
News The Insta360 Ace Pro 2 MM93 Edition is an ode to legendary MotoGP world champ Marc Márquez and the Ducati he's currently riding – it also happens to be a flagship 8K action camera

What happens when you combine digiscoping with a Micro Four Thirds camera? I watched this YouTube video to find out
By Mike Harris published
Feature You can use a spotting scope and an MFT camera in place of a super-telephoto lens to reach longer focal lengths for less
The best camera deals, reviews, product advice, and unmissable photography news, direct to your inbox!