
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

Frustrated photographer develops a watch with a built-in light meter to help with manual exposure readings
By Mike Harris published
News Increment Labs’ Light Meter Watch seeks to end poorly exposed imagery with a light meter you can keep on your wrist 24/7

How to photograph a lunar eclipse
By Mike Harris last updated
Tutorial A total lunar eclipse is set to wow North American astrophotographers on March 3, here’s how to photograph this stellar celestial event, from knowing where and when to choosing the right glass and nailing your exposure

I chose the Nikon Z 180-600mm for its value and reach, but my chiropractor would recommend the Z 100-400mm
By Mike Harris published
Opinion The Nikon Z 180-600mm provides monster value with a monster focal length, but it’s so big and heavy, I sometimes wonder whether the Z 100-400mm would have been the better option out in the field

Who needs mirrorless cameras? NASA Artemis II astronauts are taking a trusty-old DSLR around the moon
By Mike Harris published
News The Nikon D5 is set to boldly go where no mirrorless camera (or DSLR) has gone before

NASA satellite data and aerial imagery played a huge role in reintroducing descendants of extinct species of giant tortoise back to Galápagos Islands
By Mike Harris published
News For the first time in 180 years, ancestors of the extinct Floreana giant tortoise are reclaiming their ancestral homeland. But scientists required a cutting-edge tool to identify the ideal location for the release, and NASA satellite data and aerial imagery was a key component

Nikon reminds us that product recall for overheating compact camera is still in effect some 24 years later!
By Mike Harris published
News An update to Nikon’s recall page for the Nikon Coolpix 2000 is a reminder that certain batches are prone to overheating. But thankfully “there is no risk of fire”

Cheap underwater camera records deep-sea creature in Indonesia that’s likely never been filmed alive before
By Mike Harris published
News Citizen scientist and underwater filmmaker drops US$400/£300 Insta360 and DIY camera rig off the coast of Indonesia, and captures possible world-first footage of majestic purple eagle ray

The best Photoshop alternatives in 2026
By Hillary K. Grigonis last updated
BUYING GUIDE Photoshop too expensive? These photo editors are a viable alternative

Cute marsupial went missing from Australian wildlife sanctuary for 80 years – but thanks to a well-placed trail camera, we know it’s back
By Mike Harris last updated
News The northern quoll has been captured by a trail camera, marking its return to this AWC-owned sanctuary for the first time in 80 years

Underwater camera films shark in Antarctic Ocean, thought to be a world first
By Mike Harris published
News Deep-sea researchers capture world-first footage of a sleeper shark in near-freezing Antarctic waters
This AI tech creates a 3D map of sports fields in real-time, enabling you to put a virtual camera anywhere. Surely I’m not the only creative who’s worried?
By Mike Harris published
News Arcturus Stage creates a 3D map of a sports field in real time, but how will this impact creatives and the wider human element of sports broadcasts?
27 miles, two days, and one Nikon Zfc. I pushed this cheap retro camera to its limit on the streets of New York
By Mike Harris published
Features The Nikon Zfc is an aging camera with even older Z50 tech. I took it on a marathon walk around New York to find out whether this cheap retro camera is a legit bargain or simply a case of style over substance

Great Scott! You HAVE to see the plans for Tamron’s 'Back to the Future' collab at the CP+ camera show
By Mike Harris published
News Tamron charges up the Flux Capacitor and hurtles towards its optical future with an intense Back to the Future-themed booth at CP+ and a trip back through its 75-year history

It's small, full-frame, and affordable: Why I still rate the Sony A7C as an everyday camera
By Mike Harris published
Opinion Its successor is a better camera in almost every way, but if you’re fine with a 24-MP sensor and don’t need 4K / 60p, you can save yourself a pretty penny by opting for the older yet still entirely capable Sony A7C

One-of-a-kind Leica camera ‘tattooed’ by talented Chinese artisan
By Mike Harris published
News Leica cameras are works of art in their own right, but one M6 owner asked a Chinese artist to engrave her camera and turn it into a unique piece of photographic art

I’ll take TTArtisan’s limited edition ‘Orange Pop’ AF 35mm f/1.8 II with fries and to go
By Mike Harris last updated
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
By Mike Harris published
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
By Mike Harris published
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!
By Mike Harris published
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
By Mike Harris published
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
By Mike Harris published
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
By Mike Harris published
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
By Mike Harris published
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
By Mike Harris published
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
By Mike Harris published
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
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