
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've often wondered what it would be like if cinema cameras were people. Well, now I know, thanks to this hilarious series of skits
By Mike Harris published
News Filmmaker, Gareth Davies, cosplays as major cinema cameras including the ARRI Alexa LF, Sony Venice 2, DJI Ronin 4D, and more…

This six-lens analog camera is so strange, even the Internet’s stumped…
By Mike Harris published
News This monster lenticular camera barely exists online, and it chews up expensive medium-format film for a pastime

“Beautiful. Unethical. Dangerous.” AI turns Wi-Fi router into a camera like The Dark Knight’s high-frequency generator
By Mike Harris published
News An AI has been trained to use Wi-Fi radio signals to map out humans and it’s reminding me of Batman’s high-frequency generator

It's a pirate's still life for me! How I created this cinematic still life photo at home
By Wendy Evans published
Tutorial Yar, me hearty! Relive watching the umpteenth Pirates of the Caribbean film by creating a still life project featuring pirate booty

Save up to $115 on the effortlessly cool OM System OM-3 camera
By Mike Harris published
Deal Adorama is offering instant coupon savings on the OM System OM-3, body-only, or with the M.Zuiko Digital ED 12-45mm f/4 PRO lens

“We can make around 200-400 camera bodies per month,” Sigma CEO talks complex Sigma BF manufacturing
By Mike Harris published
News The Sigma BF’s gorgeous looks and one-piece aluminum body don’t come easily. And that’s everything I’d expect from the camera dubbed ‘Beautiful Foolishness’

5 reasons why I'd buy a compact camera today, and 5 reasons why I wouldn't
By Mike Harris published
Feature The compact camera is back in a big way and rightly so, but that doesn’t mean it’s the camera for everybody

DxO PureRAW 5 Beta goes live, with free trial and discount for existing PureRAW users
By Mike Harris published
News DxO PureRAW 5 boasts next-gen DeepPRIME noise-reduction software, and is free to trial right now

I think a crusty old DSLR is still the best cheap camera for serious photographers working within a tight budget
By Mike Harris published
Are you serious about stills photography and working with a tight budget? Here’s why I’d buy a DSLR and avoid mirrorless...

You buy your first fast lens and now your camera aperture is fixed at f/1.8 forevermore – sound familiar? I used a wide-open aperture because I could, I never stopped to think if I should
By Mike Harris published
Feature When I got my first 50mm f/1.8 nifty fifty lens, it didn't occur to me that I shouldn't use it wide open at f/1.8 all the time

Hitting the slopes? You can pick up this 4K 60p action camera for just $129.99!
By Mike Harris published
Deal You can save nearly 20% on the Akaso Brave 4 Elite at Amazon, that's a 4K 60p action camera for just $129!

Sigma BF camera is selling so fast, Sigma can’t keep up, issues apology
By Mike Harris published
News The Sigma BF is selling like hot cakes, so much so that Sigma is already struggling to meet demand for this built-to-order beauty, with I-series lenses also affected

NBA photographer scales 150-foot stadium ceiling and manages 8 cameras every gameday
By Mike Harris published
News For New Orleans Pelicans photographer, Layne Murdoch Jr, setting up eight cameras and 16 lights is just another gameday at the office

Mama said I can't afford these $24,000 Lenny Kravitz Leica cameras. Well, I say, it ain't over 'til it's over!
By Mike Harris published
Feature The Leica M-P 'Correspondent' and Leica M Monochrom 'Drifter' by Lenny Kravitz are two of the world's coolest and most expensive cameras – and Leica only ever made 125 sets of each!

I can’t believe my fries! McDonald’s camera is the weirdest point-and-shoot… I'm lovin' it!
By Mike Harris published
Feature Do you want a McDonald’s 110 film camera shaped like a carton of fries with that? Yes please!

Need a lighter telephoto prime? Save $200 on the compact Sigma 500mm f/5.6 DG DN OS Sports
By Mike Harris published
Deal L-mount and Sony E-mount photographers can save a tidy $200 off the small and lightweight Sigma 500mm f/5.6 DG DN OS Sports at B&H Photo

I’ve taken thousands of automotive photos – here are my top car photography tips
By Mike Harris published
Tutorial These are my top car photography tips, from high-octane on-track action to slick magazine-ready close-ups

Dress your Nikon Z5 II to impress with SmallRig “Night Eagle” Cage
By Mike Harris published
News Rig yer system! SmallRig launches Nikon Z5 II “Night Eagle” Cage for Nikon’s latest little bundle of video goodness and other Z-Series cameras

Physical photos aren’t dead. See every Instax camera ever made as combined sales exceed 100 million
By Mike Harris published
NEWS Fujifilm has released a neat graphic detailing Instax 27-year history, following the news that the legendary line of cameras has exceeded 100 million sales

Think a good photographer can take a great photo anywhere? Fuhgeddaboudit!
By Mike Harris published
Opinion Knowing that a good photographer can take a great photo anywhere made me lazy, here's why...

Save up to a whopping $500 on Panasonic cameras like the Lumix GH5 II
By Mike Harris published
Deal Grab a Panasonic Lumix bargain at B&H Photo with huge savings off the RRP of some mirrorless camera gems

Wait a minute… Atomos now makes headphones for video editing?
By Mike Harris published
News The Atomos StudioSonic is a pro-grade audio solution for content creators and filmmakers who require closed-backed, over-ear, headphones with passive noise cancelling

“He’s looking up Ali’s butt, there’s no way he’s gonna get a great picture…” Why I keep coming back to this Neil Leifer interview
By Mike Harris published
Feature Jared Polin’s sit-down interview with sports photography legend, Neil Leifer, is a real treat that I keep coming back to
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