
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

Call me superficial but I wish the Nikon Zfc had this one physical attribute that every self-respecting retro camera needs
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

The best video editing software in 2026
By Peter Fenech Last updated
Buying guide The best video editing software can help you turn your video clips into polished and professional movie productions

Adobe Premiere Elements 2026 review: The latest edition of Adobe’s beginner-friendly video editor is feature-rich, but can get complicated fast
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

How the Nikon Z30 failed the vlogging market, but rose from the ashes as an unlikely alternative to the premium compact camera
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

How to photograph the Strawberry full moon tonight
By Jamie Carter Last updated
Tutorial Tips for getting great pictures of the full moon in 2026

The best photo editing software in 2026: retouch, fix and enhance your images
By Mike Harris Last updated
BUYING GUIDE This is the best photo editing software for improving your images and feeding your creativity

It bugs me that Nikon doesn’t have a true entry-level mirrorless camera – but a Nikon Z50 for US$500 is a mightier option than Canon's offering anyway
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?

An 85mm f/1.8 autofocus lens for just US$75? Details surface regarding TTArtisan's next Neo prime
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

Boudoir photography: 13 pro secrets for capturing tasteful portraits with fine-art flair
By PhotoPlus Published
Tutorial Pro tips for capturing elegant boudoir photography, from communicating with subjects to choosing the right gear

Why you should DITCH your camera screen (sometimes) | Canon EOS R6 V | White balance busted
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?

Want a cheap and compact ‘holy trinity’ lens for Sony cameras? New LK Samyang/Rokinon AF 60-180mm f/2.8 FE is the final piece of the puzzle
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’

I always thought the Fujifilm X Half was overpriced, but that was before I found it for £429 this Prime Day
By Mike Harris Published
Opinion Quirky Fujifilm X Half compact camera drops to lowest price this Prime Day

The Nikon Z fc could do with an update, but it’s still one of my favorite cameras!
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

Tour the world’s last Polaroid factory where heritage recipes run through every pack of instant film
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

The Nikon Z6 II is a bargain, but I’d buy this budget full-frame camera instead
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

I regret not buying the Nikon Z6 III… but I still love my Nikon Z8
By Mike Harris Published
Opinion The Nikon Z6 III isn’t quite as good as the Nikon Z8… but when it comes to value and size, it’s the better choice for the right photographer

What’s the best pro 70-200mm f/2.8 trinity lens? Five top camera brands go head-to-head
By Mike Harris Published
News Matt Granger has pitted Canon, Nikon, Sony, Sigma and Leica against each other in a battle for the best 70-200mm f/2.8 on the market

Will Samyang ever make AF Nikon Z lenses? Not until it becomes officially licensed
By Mike Harris Published
News The coveted Korean lens manufacturer hasn’t ruled out making AF-capable Z-mount lenses, but it would wait for an official license first

Protection or profit? The hidden truth behind Nikon’s dispute with Viltrox
By Mike Harris Published
Opinion It’s easy to assume that Nikon’s legal dispute with Viltrox is all about short-term financial gain. But by protecting its patent today, the Big N could be shoring up its lens ecosystem for tomorrow

These photos of the very first FIFA World Cup Final are surprisingly good, considering they were taken on 100-year-old cameras
By Mike Harris Published
World Cup Camera technology has come a long way in 96 years – but the subject, moment and composition of these World Cup photographs haven’t aged a day

New Smoke Ninja liquid won’t leave greasy residue, stops haze build-up during photo shoots and less likely to trigger smoke alarms
By Mike Harris Published
News PMI’s handheld Smoke Ninja smoke machines are a fantastic creative tool for toy and portrait photographers, but they can leave behind a greasy residue. Vanishing Formula is designed to fix all that

Beach photos that set a young Marilyn Monroe on a highway to Hollywood commemorated with new plaque
By Mike Harris Published
News Pin-up photos captured on a Long Island beach set a 23-year-old Norma Jeane’s trajectory towards Hollywood and history!

OM System M.Zuiko 150-400mm f/4.5 TC1.25X IS Pro review: Is this really the "Holy Grail" lens for MFT?
By Mike Harris Published
Review The OM System M.Zuiko 150-400mm f/4.5 TC1.25X IS Pro (aka the "Big White") is MFT's biggest, priciest lens – but it’s way cheaper and lighter than top full-frame rivals
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