Latest articles by Mike Harris
Can you beat my photography word search?
Crossword How quickly can you find all 10 imaging-themed words in my photography word search?
This Sony camera got pulled because it had Superman X-ray vision that could see through clothes!
News Sony inadvertently caused a furor in the late '90s when it was discovered that a cheap filter could give a night-vision camcorder ‘X-ray vision’
Photography crossword: Only true photo enthusiasts can beat my brainteaser
Crossword If you know a little about a lot when it comes to photography and videography, you’re in a prime position to beat my crossword challenge
Are you a film camera buff? Try my analog-themed word search
Crossword How fast can you uncover all nine film-photography terms in my special-edition word search?
Sigma can’t meet consumer appetite for its amazing 300-600mm f/4 zoom, but it's not as simple as just upping production
News Sigma can’t make two of the biggest releases of 2025 fast enough, but making more isn’t a feasible short-term solution
Sony suspends new A7 IV firmware – this is why I never update my firmware on day one
Opinion Firmware makes your camera even better, but it can occasionally make it worse, as some Sony A7 IV users recently found out…
LAST CALL on Cyber Monday photography deals! I'm hunting down the last deals on cameras, lenses, printers and more
LIVE Deals end at midnight! Cameras, lenses, photography accessories – I'm sharing the last smattering of savings before they all disappear
Black Friday camera deals – the pick of the best deals for photographers as they drop
LIVE Cameras, lenses, photography accessories - we've been tracking the very best deals as the Black Friday sales get fully under way
The best photo editing software in 2025: retouch, fix and enhance your images
BUYING GUIDE This is the best photo editing software for improving your images and feeding your creativity
“I could never afford a cinema camera,” you say? Well, these Blackmagic offers will make you think twice!
Deal Blackmagic discounts are live, with camera deals on Pocket Cinema Cameras, the PYXIS 6K, and a whopping $3,530 off the URSA Mini Pro 12K!
A full-frame Nikon mirrorless camera under $1,000 is a BIG DEAL in more ways than one
Deal The Nikon Z5 might be last-gen tech, but it’s a fine camera for a stills enthusiast and incredibly good value for a full-frame mirrorless
The Olympus E-M10 Mark IV is a classic and still a brilliant camera for beginners - whichever color you choose!
Deal I’ve always loved the Olympus E-M10 Mark IV’s good looks and compact size. I think it’s a great beginner or everyday camera, and at this price it won't break the bank
Afraid of crashing an expensive drone? Get 20% off the DJI Mini 3, an affordable launchpad for first-time aerial creatives
Deal These DJI Mini 3 deals provide a good balance between affordability and function, so you can capture decent content and not be too devastated if your drone thwacks a tree...
I think these wooden film cameras are the perfect Christmas gift, and they’re 50% off!
Affordable holiday gifts for photographers are hard to come by, but I’d be over the moon to receive a 1:1 wooden mock-up of my favorite film camera
The Nikon Z 50mm f/1.4 is cheaper than the f/1.8 S – what gives in this battle of the ‘nifty fifties’?
Feature The Nikon Z 50mm f/1.4 vs the Nikon Z 50mm f/1.8 S is all about speed over optical quality – here’s which one I’d go for
My dog’s a mischievous little imp. I can save 84% on this 360 pet camera and keep tabs on her while I’m out
Deal The Furbo 360 Dog Camera will allow me to keep an eye on Fenwick the border collie when she’s home alone and getting up to no good!
Shallow depth of field has killed cinematography – movies all look like they were shot on iPhone's Portrait Mode
Opinion Shooting wide open and capturing blurry backgrounds isn’t always the answer, but it’s the answer many blockbusters and straight-to-streaming flicks are opting for nowadays
Ex DJI engineers create AI camera with a HUGE 1,750mm telephoto reach
News The RocX is an AI-powered camera with a mammoth 50x magnification, with options for stabilized accessories
I photographed a studio-quality pet portrait in my living room with a pop-up background and portable LED lights
Tutorial I wanted to prove that you don’t need a large studio space to photograph studio-quality pet portraits of your four-legged friend!
Kick back and relax with another photography general knowledge quiz
Quiz If you’re an Annie Leibovitz fan (who isn’t!) and you know your R&B stars, you’re going to nail this week’s photography general knowledge quiz
I used a fisheye lens to photograph a caricature of my dog, in-camera
Tutorial I decided to embrace barrel distortion and use a fisheye lens to capture a fun pet portrait in my garden
Looking for a camera cage? These fantastic SmallRig deals cover a huge range of bespoke cages for specific cameras
Buying Guide A camera cage will allow you to add a variety of onboard accessories to your run-and-gun video setup, tailored to your camera specifically
