
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

I took just one camera lens to a vintage festival. Here’s what happened…
By Wendy Evans published
Feature Can you capture an event with just a standard zoom lens? I took my 24-85mm f/3.5 to a vintage fair to find out

“My Nikon Z8’s sensor is filthy – I had no idea it had a sensor shield!” Here’s how to make sure yours is switched on
By Mike Harris published
Tutorial Make sure you don’t make the same mistake by ensuring your Nikon Z8 or Z9’s sensor shield is active BEFORE you change lenses

WD 14TB Elements Desktop drops to Amazon’s lowest price EVER and is the external hard drive bargain I’ve been waiting for this Prime Day
By Mike Harris last updated
Deal There’s no such thing as too much external hard drive space, and 14TB for $169.99 is simply too good a deal to pass up on

I’m a very boring person, that’s why I use Prime Day to stock up on memory cards for my camera
By Mike Harris published
Deal What do vanilla ice cream, magnolia wall paint, and me all have in common? We’re boring, dull, bland… on that note, here are some memory card deals

The Nikon Z6 III is my favorite hybrid camera, and Amazon’s just wiped $303 off the asking price
By Mike Harris published
Deal The Nikon Z6 III is a pro-capable photo and video powerhouse, and has now fallen comfortably below $2,500

Can you beat my photography quiz in record time?
By Mike Harris published
Quiz From space-worthy cameras to Spider-Man, see if you can solve my 10 photography-themed brainteasers

I’m invisible with my iPhone, but I get rumbled when I use my other camera for street photography
By Mike Harris published
Feature People react in a myriad of ways when I’m using my camera, but don’t give a darn when I’m shooting with my iPhone

I’ve never flown a drone before, here’s why I’d opt for the DJI Mini 4K over every other aerial option this Prime Day
By Mike Harris published
Opinion The DJI Neo and DJI Mini 4K are two of the best bargains on Amazon Prime Big Deal Days, but if you’re picking up your first drone for content creation, I think there’s a clear winner

What camera gear is on your Amazon Prime Big Deal Days wishlist? Take my poll
By Mike Harris published
Poll Amazon Prime Big Deal Days is live, but with so many camera goodies on offer, I’m keen to find out what photography deals you’re most interested in finding

iPad Mini matches Amazon’s LOWEST PRICE EVER! I could see myself slipping this little tablet into my rucksack on every shoot
By Mike Harris last updated
Deal There’s no better small tablet for photographers on the market than the latest Apple iPad Mini, and at $379.99, you’d be hard-pressed to find a better deal

I’m tempted by this Lumix S9 deal on Amazon Prime Day. Compact cameras say what!?
By Mike Harris published
Opinion The Lumix S9 is significantly cheaper than some premium compact cameras this Amazon Prime Day and while it’s not a compact, it’s full-frame and plenty small enough!

Poll reveals the best Nikon lens of all time – and I reckon the winner is an inspired choice!
By Mike Harris published
Opinion The Nikon Z 24-120mm f/4 S has been voted the best Nikon lens of all time in a poll – and I couldn’t agree more

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

Medium format Hasselblad lens is a top-three seller, in major Japanese retailer’s lens sales list
By Mike Harris published
News Three-year-old Hasselblad lens resurfaces to make Yodobashi's top three for sales, following the release of the Hasselblad X2D II 100C

US$7,000 Hasselblad camera tops major Japanese retailer’s mirrorless sales list – what gives?
By Mike Harris published
News Who’d have thought a medium-format camera would reach the number one spot in Yodobashi's mirrorless camera sales list?

I use my Nikon camera’s video record button… for photos! Here’s why
By Mike Harris published
How to Most photographers never touch the video record button, but on my Nikon camera it can be used to toggle a surprisingly handy function

Tickle your brain with my photography general knowledge quiz
By Mike Harris published
Quiz How well do you know Affinity Photo? Are you familiar with hyperfocal distance? Then see if you can beat my photography quiz!

Who knew Sony made a virtual reality camera, years before the PlayStation VR ever existed?
By Mike Harris published
News The Sony VRVJ was designed to be an all-in-one solution for hard-hitting journalism, but never made it past the prototype stage

The Nikon F6 was only discontinued five years ago – am I crazy for wanting a new Nikon film camera?
By Mike Harris published
Opinion A big pro-grade film camera like the Nikon F6 wouldn’t fly in today’s market, but maybe a retro-themed Nikon film camera would. I’d buy one tomorrow!

Poll reveals the best Nikon camera of all time and I disagree! But what do you think?
By Mike Harris published
Opinion A poll has crowned the Nikon Z8 the best Nikon camera of all time. Well, I disagree with that and I disagree with the top 10, too! But what's your favorite?

The best 100-400mm lenses in 2025: which is the best super-telephoto zoom for you?
By Matthew Richards last updated
Buying guide 100-400mm zoom lenses are ideal for stretching your telephoto reach without piling on the pounds! I've hand-picked the best for whatever camera system you own…

DxO FilmPack 8 launches with full Adobe Photoshop integration and two powerful new sliders
By Mike Harris published
News The photo editing software suite that turns digital imagery into the analog-era prints of yesteryear is back, with new retro-chic renders, full Adobe Photoshop integration, and more

Adobe Premiere launches on iPhone, features mobile-to-desktop editing and is free to download
By Mike Harris published
News Move over, Rush – there’s a new Adobe Premiere app in town, it’s jam-packed with AI-powered features, and it's designed to work seamlessly with Premiere Pro desktop software
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