Latest articles by Mike Harris
Photo of Artemis II heat shield looks like an ethereal underwater world, but it's provided NASA with vital data
News Questions over the suitability of Orion’s heat shield have been answered following Artemis II’s successful splashdown, with a photograph showing “significantly reduced” charring
The mirrorless myth: A full-frame DSLR camera will get you the same results, you’ll just have to try a little harder
Opinion A full-frame DSLR won’t match a mirrorless camera in terms of tech, but when it comes to imaging prowess, they’re much closer than you might think. If you’re serious about photography and budget is a concern, a DSLR could be the better option
Poll: Rear Window, Civil War, Spider-Man 2? I want to know your all-time favorite photography-themed movies
Feature There are more photography-themed movies out there than you might think. I’ve created a poll with nearly 50 films so you can vote for your absolute favorites. Spider-Man 2 or not…
Watch what happens when a drone is flown directly into the center of a tornado
News A team of storm chasers thrust a drone into the eye of the storm in a bid to gather data on one of nature’s most extreme weather phenomena
My camera's SD card failed! Here’s how to prevent it from happening to you – or at least lessen the damage if it does…
Feature I’ve not had a lot of luck with memory cards over the years, but touch wood, I’ve managed to avoid a complete disaster by following these rules
Jaw-dropping slo-mo video of Artemis II launch captured with Nikon ZR and a borrowed US$16,000 lens!
News An impromptu moment landed Jared Sanders with a US$16,000 Nikon lens and the world’s most eligible subject matter, NASA’s Artemis II rocket launch
Best Lightroom alternatives in 2026: Switching doesn't have to mean sacrificing powerful editing tools
Buying guide These are the best Lightroom alternatives for anyone who wants an all-in-one editor without a subscription
For Earth Day, watch this breathtaking time-lapse video of our planet rotating beneath your feet under a beautiful starry sky
News For this amazing video, a star tracker was used to track the night sky while shooting a time-lapse, resulting in a fixed sky and a rotating Earth
Are you a full-frame snob or compact camera hipster? Take my personality quiz to find out what brand of camera you should actually be using!
Quiz We photographers proudly wear our camera brands like they’re a football jersey. But are you really a loyal Leica user or a phony Sony fan? There’s only one way to find out and that’s by taking my camera brand personality quiz
Nik Collection 9 is here: “Biggest ever update” introduces AI masking and redefines color grading in Color Efex
News DxO’s “most ambitious” update to its beloved collection of plug-ins boasts AI-powered masks, an all-new color-grading tool in Nik Color Efex, new creative filters and much more!
Nikon Z 70‑200mm f/2.8 VR S II review: What was "probably the best 70-200mm zoom in the world. Ever" just got even better!
Review Nikon’s sequel to one of its most revered ‘trinity’ optics has managed to do the unthinkable: It’s improved upon its predecessor in almost every way possible
Is Nikon FINALLY about to announce a Z Cinema lens? Mysterious video teases the possibility
News The ‘Big N’ has made no secret of its plans to launch a lineup of dedicated cinema lenses, but a teaser trailer has stirred up excitement for a potential official announcement
Is this retro compact camera a gimmick? What's the deal with the OM-3 Astro? The best portrait lenses. It's the new Bokeh Face podcast!
PODCAST Chris delivers his verdict on some sexy-looking ‘SLR-style’ compact cameras, the Bokeh Face boys delve into the world of astro-centric cameras, and James delivers his optical top picks for perfect portraits
Affinity photo editor gets “seamless” Capture One and DaVinci Resolve integration; should Adobe be worried?
News Canva has just made Affinity and Capture One a much more viable alternative to Adobe Photoshop and Lightroom, while also launching DaVinci Resolve integration for good measure
Here’s why I think rumors of a Nikon Z30 II releasing this summer make sense
Opinion Word on the street is that a Nikon Z30 II is incoming and with the Nikon Z50 II having been around for over a year and Nikon’s video ambitions, it makes good sense to me
Watch Lionel Messi accidentally smash a photographer’s lens hood to smithereens with a stinging shot on goal
News A sports photographer’s lens hood took the brunt of the impact when a shot on goal zipped past the post
Learning color grading is a major challenge. Adobe has hit the reset button with an all-new Color Mode that’s the “largest release in Premiere history”
News Adobe debuts “landmark”, “application-sized” color-grading tool for its flagship video-editing software in a bid to make grading more accessible and intentional for everyone
Photo editing grabs headlines, but DaVinci Resolve’s big AI and VR upgrades will matter most to its core video users
News Blackmagic adds a huge roster of AI tools, enhanced VR support, new motion graphics, and more as part of a huge annual update to Hollywood’s favorite free video editor
The best tablets for photo editing in 2026
Buying guide Apple, Samsung, Microsoft, or Amazon: who makes the best tablet for photo editing?
The best photo editing software in 2026: retouch, fix and enhance your images
BUYING GUIDE This is the best photo editing software for improving your images and feeding your creativity
Is MFT the wildlife photographer’s cheat code? Is VR the next imaging frontier? Supercharge your street photos. It's the new Bokeh Face podcast!
PODCAST James talks his recent experience with Canon’s VR system and where the technology is heading, Mike softens his stance on MFT, and the Bokeh Face boys give their top tips for street photography
These underwater images of a rare sea creature, deep in the Antarctic, could be a world first and they were captured with a less-than-ideal lens
News A photographer encountered one of the Antarctic’s most elusive sea creatures, but all he had attached to his camera was a macro lens. Here’s how he adapted and captured a once-in-a-lifetime moment anyway
