Latest articles by Mike Harris
I’ll take TTArtisan’s limited edition ‘Orange Pop’ AF 35mm f/1.8 II with fries and to go
News I wouldn’t mind finding one of these in a Happy Meal. The TTArtisan ‘Orange Pop’s’ color scheme sure does remind me of a certain fast-food chain…
Capture the Fire Horse: My essential tips for photographing fireworks this Chinese New Year
Tutorial As we gallop into the Year of the Fire Horse, here's the essential kit and techniques to capture your best fireworks images ever
Wildlife photographer’s video of leopard and black panther drinking side-by-side goes viral
News A wildlife filmmaker captured the moment a leopard and its panther cub quietly drank from the backwaters of an Indian tiger reserve
Panasonic Lumix S9 drops to under a grand yet again!
DEAL The petite Panasonic full-frame mirrorless camera has been slashed down to £999 - including zoom lens!
Sled dog pinches a US$700 360 camera – and the 'pawpetrator' was caught in the act by inadvertently hitting record
News AP journalists, Emma Burrows, tells of how a sled dog in Greenland absconded with colleague’s 360-degree camera and captured the mischievous moment in the processes
Nikon patent raises my hopes that my favorite DSLR lens will come to Z mount cameras at last
News A patent is by no means a certainty, but Nikon’s latest suggests I’m one stop closer to getting a 300mm prime for Z mount
Of all the photography quotes, “f/8 and be there” is my favorite. Here’s why Weegee’s timeless phrase is more relevant than ever
Opinion Sometimes it feels like photography has become overly complex. Thankfully, this timeless photography quote is there to keep us on track
Why I only recommend the 'Big Three’ camera brands for serious wildlife photography
Opinion Canon, Nikon, and Sony are my top three choices for wildlife photographers, not because of their cameras, but because of their extensive lens ecosystems
Here’s my whistle-stop tour of the top wildlife photography cameras for every budget, from the Nikon D500 to the Canon EOS R1
Opinion Choosing a wildlife photography camera isn’t easy, so I’ve unpicked the brands, megapixel counts, and prices so that you can find your wildlife match made in heaven
I’m surprised this stunning compact camera hasn’t enjoyed a resurgence; it’s the perfect alternative for those who can’t afford a Fujifilm X-Series
Opinion The Nikon 1 J5 was part of Nikon’s short-lived mirrorless system with 1-inch sensors. A camera so small, it was practically a compact
Dinosaur DSLR cameras just won’t die: 39% of you say a DSLR is still your main camera!
Features For many stills photographers, mirrorless camera mod cons are luxuries, not necessities, and the enduring popularity of the good ol’ DSLR is proof
Rumors of a stills-focused Nikon ZR sound barmy, but a compact full-frame camera without a viewfinder isn’t beyond the pale. Just ask Lumix and Sigma…
News Whether it’s the Lumix S9, Sigma BF, Fujifilm X-M5 or Nikon Z30, modern photographers aren’t all fazed by viewfinderless cameras. Could whispers of a stills-focused Nikon ZR be a stroke of genius or a full-frame compact too far?
I’ve attended baited wildlife photography workshops – is it ever okay to bait or should you always patiently wait?
Opinion To bait or not to bait, that is the question? And while there isn’t an easy answer, I think every wildlife photographer should educate themselves on the subject
Keychain compact cameras like the Kodak Charmera are having a moment, so I tried the Escura SnapRoll. I’m not sure I’m sold…
Opinion The Escura SnapRoll is a cool concept for a compact keychain camera, but it lacks the heritage of the Kodak Charmera, and when you’re selling retro, that really means something
Instax Mini Evo Cinema is the ‘oldfangled’ Super 8 compact camera throwback that nobody needs. But that’s precisely its big appeal!
Opinion Forget the 15-second video cap and sluggish performance, the Fujifilm Instax Mini Evo Cinema’s ‘Eras Dial’ transported me back to a time when camcorders were fun, fun, fun!
The best tablet camera in 2026: iPads, Android and Windows tablets with photo smarts
Buying Guide Want to take pictures with a tablet? We round up the best tablet cameras on the market today
The best iPads for photo editing, video editing and photography
Buying guide Edit and organize your images and video with the best iPads available today
I’ve never wanted a camera strap more than these Tokyo x Pentax neck straps, upscaled from real Tokyo Metro seat fabric!
News Ricoh has come up with an incredibly neat way to recycle old metro car seat fabric, turn it into a limited-edition range of Pentax-branded neck straps
Nikon Z9 II leak: ISO32, 60fps RAW bursts, and more 'RED flags' than you can shake a monopod at
News Rumors suggest RED-infused Nikon Z9 II could leave its predecessor in the dust, with 3.5x faster sensor, ‘medium-format-quality’ ISO32, and full-res RAW capture at a blistering 60fps
Photographer chases owl around field and refuses to stop. This is why we need to talk more about wildlife photography ethics
News Wildlife photography should never come at the expense of the animal, but not every photographer knows about – or is willing – to follow good ethics, as one Reddit user found out
Is Nikon cool again? Korean Gen Zers make up over 61% of the Big N’s domestic mirrorless sales
News Sorry, millennials, if Nikon's South Korean sales are anything to go by, Gen Z has just declared Nikon to be K-Pop cool!
I’m seriously considering this DJI drone for just £125! What have I got to lose?
Deal The DJI Neo is a great shout for first-time drone owners and at £125, it won’t be the end of the world if you crash it…
The best tablet in 2026 for photo editing and photographers
Buying guide Apple, Samsung, Microsoft, or Amazon: who makes the best tablet for photo editing?
