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

By James Artaius Published
PODCAST We take a look at the gorgeous Panasonic Lumix L10, discuss how gimbal cameras have impacted vlogging cameras and delve into the cut-price world of budget lenses

By Mike Harris Published
Opinion I’m always singing the D800’s praises, but the Nikon D810 fixed the original megapixel monster’s shortcomings and is the better secondhand camera buy today

By Mike Harris Published
Opinion The Nikon F100 isn’t the greatest film camera ever made – but for most film photographers, it’s close enough (and a fraction of the price)
By Mike Harris Published
News Ikea has arranged and photographed towels, furniture, household ornaments and a cuddly octopus to represent the flags of 12 World Cup nations

By Mike Harris Published
News We already knew that Leica had the Midas touch, but this gold-plated Leica M6 is a literal representation of the legendary German manufacturer’s golden legacy

By Mike Harris Last updated
Features I claimed that a full-frame camera was the only route into serious wildlife photography, but following a backlash from MFT photographers, I headed out with an OM System camera – and ordered a big old serving of humble pie

By Mike Harris Published
News The rumor mill is talking about a fixed-lens Nikon compact camera built around a 1-inch sensor. IF it exists, is it even a good idea?

By Mike Harris Published
Opinion The once-mighty Nikon D700 is really beginning to show its age, but if all you’re looking for is a full-frame lens platform, you can’t argue with the price (or build quality)

By Mike Harris Published
News When this sports photographer didn’t get accredited for the World Cup, he found an ingenious workaround – but photographing a TV has raised discussions regarding ethics

By Mike Harris Published
News LA-based photographer’s project gives back to non-profit boxing club that provides haven for immigrant community and a chance to find a sense of belonging

By Hillary K. Grigonis Last updated
BUYING GUIDE Photoshop too expensive? These photo editors are a viable alternative

By Mike Harris Published
Opinion The Nikon Zfc is one of the most beautiful mirrorless cameras in the entire world, but it could look even more charming if it had this one teeny tiny physical feature

By Rod Lawton Published
Review Adobe’s novice-friendly and subscription-free video editor is jam-packed with features, but oftentimes at the expense of usability

By Mike Harris Published
Opinion I thought it was just a Z50 without a viewfinder. As it turns out, that’s always been the Nikon Z30’s biggest appeal

By Mike Harris Published
Opinion The Nikon Z50 is discontinued, but its cut price on the used market puts it firmly within entry-level territory. But is it worth buying a used Nikon Z50 over a brand-new Canon EOS R100?

By Mike Harris Published
News I knew that TTArtisan was following its ultra-cheap 50mm f/1.8 Neo with an 85mm – and finally more details have surfaced

By PhotoPlus Published
Tutorial Pro tips for capturing elegant boudoir photography, from communicating with subjects to choosing the right gear

By Mike Harris Published
PODCAST Are screenless cameras a way to reconnect with photography or just a nostalgic novelty? Where does the EOS R6 V fit in Canon’s cluttered hybrid lineup? And is manual white balance ever necessary nowadays?

By Mike Harris Published
News Samyang again teams up with German optical company Schneider Kreuznach to deliver AF 60-180mm f/2.8 FE, which joins 14-24mm f/2.8 and 24-60mm f/2.8 to complete budget ‘holy trinity’

By Mike Harris Published
Deal The Audio-Technica ATH-M50X is affordable, durable and delivers great-quality audio. No wonder it’s a modern headphones classic

By Mike Harris Published
Opinion Retro by name and increasingly retro by nature, the Nikon Z fc isn’t cutting-edge tech, but it never really has been and in a funny kind of way that’s part of its enduring charm

By Mike Harris Published
Features Think Polaroid is just another licensed brand? Journey through the last bastion of the legendary brand’s instant film production, and you'll change your tune

By Mike Harris Published
Opinion The Nikon Z6 II was a solid camera, but it just cannot stand up to the might (and value) of this 'entry-level' full-frame offering
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