Latest articles by Mike Harris
12,220 photos on 70 nights over four years. That's a combined exposure of 2.2 million seconds (plus 4,000 hours of post-processing)!
Photo of the Day Photo of the Day: Samy Al Olabi's astrophotography portfolio earned him HIPA Photographer of the Year. And his 12,220-image deep-sky panorama is a breathtaking highlight
Wacom completely redesigns its flagship Intuos Pro drawing tablets – inside and out!
News Drawing tablet and pen display titan Wacom has completely refreshed its premium range of Intuos Pro tablets
Ozzy Osbourne sued for using own likeness – genuine copyright infringement or just a shot in the dark?
News A lawsuit has been filed against the Prince of Darkness for allegedly using a photograph of his own likeness without obtaining permission
Can’t wait another 600,000 years to see Comet G3 (ATLAS)? At least we have these stellar photographs for posterity
Photographers have been sharing their photographs of Comet G3 (ATLAS), which burned bright during January in the southern hemisphere
Canon EOS R10 is the best-selling camera of 2025 in Japan (so far...)
News BCN Ranking charts the top 50 best-selling cameras in Japan every month and once again the Canon EOS R10 reigns supreme
Lume Cube RGB Tube Light Mini review: Compact creative solution that's big on features
Review The Lume Cube RGB Tube Light Mini puts Lume Cube’s LED architecture inside a portable tube light, but will it elevate your on-the-go photo or video lighting setup?
The best iPad for students in 2025: Apple tablets for school, college or university
Buying guide With the best iPads for students, you might not even need a laptop for college.
I want an all-black OM System OM-3! And while there are no plans for one right now, the camera manufacturer "would definitely like to consider it."
Opinion An OM System / Olympus rep hasn't ruled out the prospect of an all-black version of the gorgeous OM System OM-3 and I'm already frothing at the mouth!
How to use an instant camera – my top tips for Polaroid and Instax photographers
Tutorial Wondering how to use an instant camera? You're not alone – they can be daunting for first-time users. Here’s how to get set up and shooting
I think leading lines photography is easy to understand and easy to implement – here’s how to upgrade your compositions FAST
Tutorial Leading lines are a powerful tool that draw the viewer in and guide them towards a point of interest. Once you learn about them, you’ll start seeing them everywhere!
Want a pre-Super Bowl LIX watch? This day-in-the-life video of an LA Chargers team photographer is fascinating for sports photography fans like me
Feature I'm a sports photography fan and this day-in-the-life of an LA Chargers team photographer is a real eye-opener. Go Bolts!!!!
I’m VERY squeamish – I didn’t need to know that blood can be used to develop film photography, yet here I am…
News Apparently, you can use blood to develop film photography. Yuck, yuck, yuckety YUCK!
Could a monster Tamron 200-800mm f/6.7 for Sony E mount be in the works? It’s been patented…
News Tamron's patent for a 200-800mm f/6.7 and 200-600mm f/5.6 have got me champing at the bit. Here's why...
Blink security cameras slashed ahead of Amazon Presidents' Day sale
Deal Check out this blink-and-you'll-miss-it mega deal on Blink security cameras and save up to 64%
I reckon the Nikon 1 J5 might be the most affordable retro-themed mirrorless camera on the market, but is it (and was it) ever any good?
Opinion The pinnacle of Nikon’s short-lived 1 system has got the looks that kill. But is it at all relevant today and was that tiny 1-inch sensor ever any good in the first place?
The beast is back! Nikon P1100 launches with monster 24-3000mm optical zoom, but what’s changed?
News The Nikon P1100 launches with several quality-of-life upgrades and still boasts the world’s longest optical zoom range
Whaddya mean Canon invented a shooting mode that combines aperture and shutter priority? I reckon Fv mode should be talked about more!
Opinion An innovation that’s hardly talked about is the introduction of Canon’s first creative zone shooting mode in decades. But is Fv mode any good?
"I traveled to Kenya and captured this powerful image to convey the plight of the southern white rhino"
Photo of the Day Rahul Sachdev’s golden silhouette of a southern white rhino earned him gold in the prestigious HIPA photography competition's General Colour category. Here's its story...
Oh boy! If this vintage Nikon lens and slice of Disney history sells for its asking price, it’ll smash the previous record
News Fancy picking up a one-of-a-kind Nikon fisheye lens, designed especially for Disney? It's yours... for just US$249,999
"I traveled 700km to witness this beautiful event" says winner of Close-up Photographer of the Year
NEWS Close-up Photographer of the Year is open to all. The annual competition delivers another stunning selection of images from wildlife to fungi and underwater subjects to microphotography
11 tripod mistakes you could be making – from wrestling with cheap tripods to not using good ones correctly
Tutorial A good tripod is the backbone of many photographers' setups; learning how to wield one could have a huge impact on your work
Has color grading gone too far? This YouTube video hits on a subject I’ve pondered for years
Feature Color grading is a hallmark of modern cinema, but are extreme grades doing more harm than good?
In this new world of AI, photography will live and die by how transparent we photographers choose to be about the images we create
Opinion AI can create an image but it cannot take a photograph. Photography has a chance to become more relevant than ever – but transparency is key
Maybe it’s just me, but Melania Trump’s official White House photo is giving me serious 'House of Cards' vibes. Here’s my photography expert’s critique
Opinion Melania Trump’s official White House portrait will be one of the most viewed photographs in the world – and everyone’s a critic. But it’s not an easy gig for the photographer
This new RGBW sensor changes everything! Blackmagic’s new 12K camera can shoot 8K and 4K with no drop in quality
Feature I’ve been scratching my head since the Blackmagic Ursa Cine 12k LF launch as to how it can shoot 8K and 4K via the whole sensor with NO drop in quality. This video explains how…
