Mike Harris
Mike is Digital Camera World's How To Editor. He has over a decade of experience, writing for some of the biggest specialist publications including Digital Camera, Digital Photographer and PhotoPlus: The Canon Magazine. Prior to DCW, Mike was Deputy Editor of N-Photo: The Nikon Magazine and Production Editor at Wex Photo Video, where he sharpened his skills in both the stills and videography spheres. While he's an avid motorsport photographer, his skills extend to every genre of photography – making him one of Digital Camera World's top tutors for techniques on cameras, lenses, tripods, filters and other imaging equipment – as well as sharing his expertise on shooting everything from portraits and landscapes to abstracts and architecture to wildlife and, yes, fast things going around race tracks...
Latest articles by Mike Harris
Don't wing it! This is how to photograph barn owls the right way
By Andrew Mason published
Tutorial How to find and photograph one of the UK's most beloved birds, the beautiful barn owl
Nikon Canada's vintage pop-up diner is giving me serious Stranger Things vibes
By Mike Harris published
NEWS Nikon Canada launches retro-themed event in Toronto, as well as Nikon Z fc social media contest
This might be the weirdest camera lens I've ever seen! But where does it come from?
By Mike Harris published
NEWS I think this is the weirdest camera lens I've ever laid eyes on. But what is it, and what's the story behind it?
I photographed the moon with a monster Nikon P1000 bridge camera – here’s what I learned…
By Mike Harris published
I took one giant leap towards stunning moon photos with the Nikon Coolpix P1000’s insane 125x optical zoom. Here’s how I did it in six small steps…
Get a photo of Comet Tsuchinshan-ATLAS tonight before it disappears for 80,000 years – here's how
By Mike Harris published
How to Photographers have immortalized Comet Tsuchinshan-ATLAS and you can, too. But you'd better be quick – it won't be around for much longer
"Hey gimbal!" Zhiyun launches voice-controlled AI stabilizer for smartphones
By Mike Harris published
news Zhiyun Cinepeer CQ5 Smartphone Stabilizer features AI and voice controls, so you can capture silky smooth footage hands-free
22 tantalizing food photography tips for World Food Day
By Mike Harris published
How to Celebrate World Food Day with this delectable masterclass of tips and tricks from leading food photographers
Happy World Food Day! Here's how to capture a finger lickin' food photography flat lay
By Mike Harris published
HOW TO Natural light is all you need to photograph a delectable food flat lay this World Food Day
Nikon FINALLY set to release Content Credentials firmware – but you'll have to wait until next year
By Mike Harris published
News Nikon Z6 III Content Credentials firmware is officially in the works, as the camera industry continues to fight rising AI tide
Ray-Ban buys Nikon? Share prices rocket
By Mike Harris published
NEWS Ray-Ban and Oakley's parent company buys a stake in Nikon – and the stock market reacts very positively
What is triple-base ISO – and why should you care about it?
By Mike Harris published
Feature So, what is triple-base ISO – more camera marketing jargon, or a triple-jump into the imaging industry's future?
Nikon Df is over a decade old – so why does it still fetch over $1,000?
By Mike Harris published
OPINION Before the Zf there was the Nikon Df, but this retro DSLR imitating a retro film camera still commands big bucks. I think I know why…
Got a DJI Osmo Pocket 3? Here's how to supercharge your footage
By Mike Harris published
HOW TO Want more from your DJI Osmo Pocket 3? Professional filmmaker and YouTuber Hugh Sweeney has the answers
NiSi launches JetMag magnetic filter system for pro photographers
By Mike Harris published
News NiSi JetMag Pro Magnetic System attracts opposite poles and attention – seeks to streamline professional filter usage
The cleverest DSLR ever made gets a $500 discount
By Mike Harris published
DEAL This DSLR is cleverer than many mirrorless cameras – and this premium body and lens bundle is reduced by $500
$300 off Ricoh Theta X 360° Camera is 360-degrees of awesome
By Mike Harris published
NEWS The Ricoh Theta X 360° Camera boasts 60MP stills and 5.7K video, and now it's dropped to just $497!
Datacolor SpyderX Pro deal might just be the most useful $99 you ever spend
By Mike Harris published
NEWS The Datacolor SpyderX Pro isn't as sexy as a new camera or lens, but for $99 nothing will impact your photography more
Adobe Photoshop Elements is no longer yours for life. How much does the new three-year license matter?
By Mike Harris published
Opinion Has Adobe just abolished its Elements package's biggest-selling point? Or will nobody really care?
Fujifilm-supported exhibition provides futuristic glimpse into AI "Wild West"
By Mike Harris published
News Fujifilm and Bedford Creative Arts team up to deliver Community Portrait exhibition, considering the impact of AI on photography
WTF is 'Open Gate' and do you really need it on your camera?
By Mike Harris published
Feature Panasonic is particularly partial to the term 'open gate' when describing its latest Lumix cameras, but what does it mean? And should filmmakers care?
I think this mini mirrorless oddity, the Pentax Q10, is the perfect everyday camera
By Mike Harris published
Opinion The Pentax Q10 is a tiny little modern mirrorless classic that's easy on the eye, your back and your wallet
You HAVE to see these incredible guitar images shot on a smartphone – they're NOT composites!
By Mike Harris published
NEWS Watch this clever content creator use Xiaomi smartphones and practical effects to capture stunning guitar-themed images
What's the smallest full-frame mirrorless camera? Nikon vs Sony vs Panasonic
By Mike Harris published
News A YouTuber's side-by-side comparison of the Nikon Zf, Sony A7C II and Panasonic Lumix S9 delivers some surprising results…
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