Latest articles by Mike Harris
What is RAW video? And do I really need it on my camera?
Features RAW video is like raw files for photographers – the actual image data captured by the sensor. But do you need it and can you handle it?
Compact camera sales beaten by full-frame Nikon Z5 II by “overwhelming lead”
News The Nikon Z5 II came out on top in Map Camera’s April ranking, beating Fujifilm’s X100VI and GFX100RF juggernauts to claim the crown
Nikon Z6 and Z7 get firmware update nearly 7 years after release, fixes this single bug
News Quality-of-life firmware update for the Nikon Z6 and Z7 comes years after the full-frame mirrorless duo’s release
The Nikon Z8 is two years old, but I reckon it could remain in my kit bag for a decade AT LEAST
Opinion Cameras might be considered ‘fast tech’, but they’re built so well that they can last for years – sometimes decades
The best photo organizing software in 2025
Buying guide Store, find, and edit your images, with the best photo organizing software, both paid-for and free.
The Nikon Z7 is a high-resolution, full-frame landscape photography powerhouse that’s going for $1,000 on the used market
Opinion The Nikon Z7 is a great choice if you don’t need lightning-fast AF and a dual card slot
“When they say, 'What did you shoot it on?' It is the greatest insult you could ever say to someone,” says Casey Neistat – and I think he's got a point
Opinion Casey Neistat proudly refers to himself as an “anti-gear purist”. Here's why obsessing over gear could be impacting your content creation in a negative manner
What cameras do YouTubers use? I’ve always wondered – and this video has the answers
News This podcast uncovers what cameras YouTubers use – and some of the answers by famous creators might surprise you!
Photographer gets the ‘New Avengers’ to assemble for high-pressure portrait shoot that lasts just 5 minutes
News Portrait photographer David Suh only has five minutes to photograph eight members of Marvel’s Thunderbolts* cast
The Fujifilm X-T30 II would be high on my list if I started photography all over again
Opinion It looks good and it’s fun to use – the Fujifilm X-T30 II is everything a beginner photographer could ask for and more!
How to find your Canon camera shutter count in TWO simple steps
Tutorial Want to part ways with your Canon? Make sure you check out the camera shutter count before selling
Capture One showed me an early glimpse at new retouching tools – and I think it's a huge boon for portrait photographers
News The latest edition of Capture One boasts a raft of AI-infused retouching tools and a streamlined folder system for Sessions
How to find your Nikon shutter count in TWO simple steps with your camera
Tutorial I think of shutter count as a camera’s mileage. Knowing your Nikon shutter count is important if you’re thinking of selling – and it only takes a few minutes to find out
Has shooting RAW made me lazy? Why a JPEG detox could do my photography a world of good...
Opinion I still believe shooting RAW is the way to go for most photographers – just don’t fall into the ‘I’ll fix it in post’ trap like me
I’m excited about DxO Nik Collection 8 for one big reason – MASKS!
News DxO Nik Collection 8 has landed, and its enhanced Photoshop functionality looks to be a game-changer for plug-in workflows and non-destructive edits
Boxing spectacle Eubank Jr vs Benn reminded me why sports photography must NEVER be fully AI-automated
Opinion Sport is fundamentally human – fully automated photography has no place in it, and will only muddy the all-important narrative
I had no idea Luke Skywalker's Lightsaber was made from a vintage camera flash
Star Wars Day This Star Wars Lightsaber is one of the most recognizable props in movie history – and its DNA comes from a vintage camera flash
Meta’s VR division records $4.2 billion operating loss, but Ray-Ban Meta AI glasses sales soar
News Another quarter, another staggering loss for Meta’s Reality Labs, but Ray-Ban Meta AI glasses are on the up
Nikon registered a new camera in China. Could it be the rumored Nikon Z9 II or a supposed rival to the Sony FX3?
News The merest hint of a new Nikon camera and I’m champing at the bit. Here’s what I know, plus a few Nikon fanboy predictions
I’d love the Fujifilm 150-600mm for aviation photography, and now it’s dropped to its best price EVER!
Deal This mighty Fujifilm super-telephoto zoom is a great one-and-done solution for sports, wildlife, and aviation. And it’s just dropped to its best price ever
Fujifilm compact cameras top sales at world's largest electronics store
News The Fujifilm GFX100RF and Fujifilm X100VI topped Yodobashi Camera’s compact camera sales in the first half of April
This Yashica camera caused a Kickstarter stir, but was it justified? Ugh, yep...
Features The Yashica digiFilm Camera Y35 was a digital camera designed to capture the tactile nature of analog photography, but the reaction from many Kickstarter backers was far from positive
The best tablet for photo editing and photographers
Buying Guide Apple, Samsung, Microsoft, or Amazon: who makes the best tablet for photo editing?
My old DSLR and film cameras have mojo. And that’s a fact!
Opinion An old camera has something a pristine camera simply doesn’t: mojo. The good news? It’ll get there…
I found a pair of Nikon D70 DSLR cameras in the cupboard. They’re a bit sticky and their specs are laughable, but back in 2004, they were all the rage
Features The Nikon D70's spec list seems every bit as old as the camera's 20-plus years, but it was a consumer titan of its day and is still an absolute legend
