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
FINALLY Sigma is making Nikon Z lenses… three, in fact!
By Mike Harris published
news At last, Sigma makes its first foray into Nikon's mirrorless Z mount with this trio of APS-C lenses
How to capture a handheld close-up – N-Photo 155 video tutorial
By Mike Harris, N-Photo published
VIDEO How to capture a beautiful butterfly close-up without counting on your tripod for support
How to create a spooky shadow portrait – N-Photo 156 video tutorial
By Mike Harris, N-Photo published
VIDEO Learn how to photograph and edit a spooky portrait with a shadowy spectre this Halloween
LEGO photographer Minifigures: the best LEGO figures with cameras
By Mike Harris published
buying guide These cute LEGO miniature photographers and their tiny box-like cameras are a must have for photography-loving brick builders and toy photographers of all ages
How to create cinematic toy photography close-ups – N-Photo 149 video tutorial
By Mike Harris, N-Photo published
VIDEO Use a specialist LED light and a sprinkling of flour to create a cinematic toy shot
How to make neon lights glow – N-Photo 150 video tutorial
By Mike Harris, N-Photo published
VIDEO Capture science-fiction themed portraits and use Adobe CC to boost enhance the glow of neon lights
How to focus stack a flower – N-Photo 152 video tutorial
By Mike Harris, N-Photo published
VIDEO Learn how to focus stack a thistle, and blend a close-up that’s sharp from front to back
Capture classic car details – N-Photo 153 video tutorial
By Mike Harris, N-Photo published
VIDEO Learn how to capture studio-quality close-ups in a classic car museum
Use an ND filter to photograph a long-exposure waterfall – N-Photo 154 video tutorial
By Mike Harris, N-Photo published
VIDEO Just going with the flow won't cut it. Don't go chasing waterfalls without an ND filter and N-Photo's top tips for long exposures
Nikon in 2022: What happened, why, and where next for the Big N?
By Mike Harris published
NIKON IN 2022 2022 saw Nikon's most affordable Z camera ever and a salvo of new 5-star lenses. Here's how it happened month by month…
Nikon updates NX Field Remote Shooting System for World Cup 2022
By Mike Harris published
NEWS Improved Z9 functionality headlines Nikon’s cleverly timed NX Field update as the world’s best sports photographers vie for winning moments at the World Cup
Lowepro RunAbout BP 18L backpack review
By Mike Harris published
review Lowepro’s lightest backpack holds a decent load and is easily rolled up when hitting the trail
The coolest and wackiest Nikon cameras at The Photography Show 2020
By Mike Harris published
News From a camera designed for NASA to the very first underwater SLR, make sure you check out these Nikon oddities at The Photography Show
Lowepro PhotoSport PRO 55L AW III camera backpack review
By Mike Harris published
review This Lowepro backpack allows you to head into the hills for days on end with your camera gear and all your hiking essentials
Nikon Z30 review
By Mike Harris last updated
Review The Nikon Z30 is Nikon’s cheapest Z-series mirrorless camera. It drops the viewfinder in favour of vlogging features
Is Adobe Photoshop Express worth using?
By Mike Harris, Lauren Scott published
FEATURE Adobe Photoshop Express is a free image editing app based on photo-editing juggernaut Photoshop, but is it worth using?
Art doesn’t have to be political, but some of the world’s greatest works are
By Mike Harris published
Opinion Let's discuss objectivity – is there a place for politically charged content in photography magazines?
Nikon Z fc review: old-school style meets cutting-edge tech
By Mike Harris, Ben Andrews last updated
Review It's Nikon's first retro-themed Z-mount camera, but this is certainly not just a case of style over substance
I always shoot Raw images and here’s why you should too
By Mike Harris published
Opinion A recent incident made me thankful I always shoot Raw, and it had nothing to do with image quality
Top tips for shooting moving subjects
By Mike Harris published
VIDEO Here’s how to set up your DSLR or mirrorless camera to capture tack-sharp moving subjects
Opinion: You're never too old to become a pro photographer
By Mike Harris published
Opinion Think you’ve missed your chance to become a pro photographer? Get over yourself! It’s never too late...
Opinion: Photography is good for your mental health in more ways than one
By Mike Harris published
Opinion Creativity is the tip of the iceberg – photography boasts a myriad of mood-boosting benefits
Opinion: Used camera lenses are a great buy for photographers on a budget
By Mike Harris published
Opinion The huge selection of second-hand lenses on the market is a veritable goldmine for those on a budget
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