
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 use my Nikon camera’s video record button… for photos! Here’s why
By Mike Harris published
How to Most photographers never touch the video record button, but on my Nikon camera it can be used to toggle a surprisingly handy function

Tickle your brain with my photography general knowledge quiz
By Mike Harris published
Quiz How well do you know Affinity Photo? Are you familiar with hyperfocal distance? Then see if you can beat my photography quiz!

Who knew Sony made a virtual reality camera, years before the PlayStation VR ever existed?
By Mike Harris published
News The Sony VRVJ was designed to be an all-in-one solution for hard-hitting journalism, but never made it past the prototype stage

The Nikon F6 was only discontinued five years ago – am I crazy for wanting a new Nikon film camera?
By Mike Harris published
Opinion A big pro-grade film camera like the Nikon F6 wouldn’t fly in today’s market, but maybe a retro-themed Nikon film camera would. I’d buy one tomorrow!

Poll reveals the best Nikon camera of all time and I disagree! But what do you think?
By Mike Harris published
Opinion A poll has crowned the Nikon Z8 the best Nikon camera of all time. Well, I disagree with that and I disagree with the top 10, too! But what's your favorite?

The best 100-400mm lenses in 2025: which is the best super-telephoto zoom for you?
By Matthew Richards last updated
Buying guide 100-400mm zoom lenses are ideal for stretching your telephoto reach without piling on the pounds! I've hand-picked the best for whatever camera system you own…

DxO FilmPack 8 launches with full Adobe Photoshop integration and two powerful new sliders
By Mike Harris published
News The photo editing software suite that turns digital imagery into the analog-era prints of yesteryear is back, with new retro-chic renders, full Adobe Photoshop integration, and more

Adobe Premiere launches on iPhone, features mobile-to-desktop editing and is free to download
By Mike Harris published
News Move over, Rush – there’s a new Adobe Premiere app in town, it’s jam-packed with AI-powered features, and it's designed to work seamlessly with Premiere Pro desktop software

AI actor Tilly Norwood could be destined for Hollywood. But when AI loses the human element, I think it ceases to be art!
By Mike Harris published
Opinion Talk of AI actor Tilly Norwood has caused a ruckus, but commercial creatives know that AI ‘talent’ is already affecting the industry

Hotel buys photo then refuses to display it because it’s shot on an iPhone – I'm completely baffled!
By Mike Harris published
Opinion When a photographer casually mentioned that a photo he had printed and framed for a client was shot on an iPhone, it was no longer deemed suitable for display

How fast can you beat my photography crossword?
By Mike Harris published
Crossword You’ll need a good general knowledge of photography if you’re able to beat my crossword!

Gorgeous woodland imagery wins AI-banned Natural Landscape Photographer of the Year
By Mike Harris published
News From the woodlands of Tasmania to the Grand Canyon, the Natural Landscape Photography Awards results are in, and there's not an AI-image in sight!

Can you beat my photography-themed crossword?
By Mike Harris published
Crossword I’ve put together a fiendish photography-themed crossword that will test your imaging general knowledge

Has XPPen just solved accidental touch inputs? Artist Ultra 16 pen display launches with advanced touch controls
By Mike Harris published
News The XPPen Artist Ultra 16 boasts a 4K OLED screen, Calman Verified status, and next-gen touch-sensitive controls

Image of praying mantises dancing in sync wins world’s biggest photography competition
By Mike Harris published
News A record-breaking year for the Cewe Photo Award has reached a climax with the announcement of the grand prize winner

The best iPads for photo editing, video editing and photography in 2025
By Mike Harris last updated
Buying Guide Edit and organize your images and video with the best iPads available today

5,000 free portraits: two photographers give back to the city of Atlanta
By Mike Harris published
Features It’s an ambitious goal, but The Cork Bros are on track to hand out 5,000 free portraits to their community in Atlanta by the end of the year

If I use another fully-articulated screen on a stills-first camera, I’m going to flip out!
By Mike Harris published
Opinion Video-friendly flip-out screens are all the rage and considered a plus point in most reviewers’ books, but I think tilting LCD screens are much more practical for photographers

Ultra-light, ultra-cheap fisheye prime launched: Brightin Star 10mm f/5.6 Pro APS-C
By Mike Harris published
News Brightin Star launches a manual-focus fisheye lens for APS-C cameras that barely costs US$100 and weighs just 100g

Nikon Z fc spotted in Jurassic World: Rebirth – I hope they’re shooting RAWR!
By Mike Harris published
News Jurassic World: Rebirth isn’t the first time a Nikon camera has made an appearance in the long-running dinosaur franchise

The best drawing tablets and pen displays: top graphics tablets for editing photos with a stylus
By Mike Harris last updated
Updated The best drawing tablets aren't just for drawing. They're also a great way to edit photos in Photoshop or Lightroom!

Excire Search 2026 boasts AI culling and an “unparalleled” and “unbeatable” image search
By Mike Harris published
News The latest edition of PRC’s Lightroom Classic plug-in brings with it a whole host of new AI-powered features including image culling, a dedicated search panel and focus detection

Evoto reveals “cinema-quality” AI-powered video retouching software amidst bumper launch event
By Mike Harris published
News Video takes center stage at Evoto launch event, but photographers are still well catered for with major desktop update and the launch of a new mobile app
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