Latest articles by Mike Harris
Can I just start shooting video or do I need more gear to become a videographer?
FEATURE You don't have to spend thousands on video camera gear to film great videos, but this YouTube video covers a few essentials that'll help you realize your potential
I turned boring bokeh into hearts with this simple DIY and I LOVE the results
TUTORIAL I transformed circular bokeh into heart shapes using a homemade aperture disc that I made using sticky tape and black paper
I’m trying to forget my ex this Valentine’s Day, but my iPhone’s Photos app isn’t helping! Here's a quick fix
TUTORIAL How do I stop my iPhone Photos app from throwing up images of my ex? Here’s how to get the space you need this Valentine’s Day
Nikon, you’re my favorite camera brand EVER, but continue to ignore the entry-level market and you’ll stop attracting new blood…
Opinion Nikon’s uninspiring Q3/2025 financial results at least point to positive mid- to high-end camera sales, but I’m still worried the ‘Big N’ will struggle to attract new photographers without a true entry-level camera in its line-up
iPad has backed Apple into a corner and I don’t know how it’s going to wriggle out
Opinion iPad hardware keeps getting more and more powerful, but I think iPadOS is holding it back. So what can Apple do about it?
12,220 photos on 70 nights over four years. That's a combined exposure of 2.2 million seconds (plus 4,000 hours of post-processing)!
Photo of the Day Photo of the Day: Samy Al Olabi's astrophotography portfolio earned him HIPA Photographer of the Year. And his 12,220-image deep-sky panorama is a breathtaking highlight
Wacom completely redesigns its flagship Intuos Pro drawing tablets – inside and out!
News Drawing tablet and pen display titan Wacom has completely refreshed its premium range of Intuos Pro tablets
Ozzy Osbourne sued for using own likeness – genuine copyright infringement or just a shot in the dark?
News A lawsuit has been filed against the Prince of Darkness for allegedly using a photograph of his own likeness without obtaining permission
How to photograph the ‘Snow Moon’ full moon tonight
Tutorial Tips for getting great pictures of the full moon in 2025
Can’t wait another 600,000 years to see Comet G3 (ATLAS)? At least we have these stellar photographs for posterity
Photographers have been sharing their photographs of Comet G3 (ATLAS), which burned bright during January in the southern hemisphere
Canon EOS R10 is the best-selling camera of 2025 in Japan (so far...)
News BCN Ranking charts the top 50 best-selling cameras in Japan every month and once again the Canon EOS R10 reigns supreme
Lume Cube RGB Tube Light Mini review: Compact creative solution that's big on features
Review The Lume Cube RGB Tube Light Mini puts Lume Cube’s LED architecture inside a portable tube light, but will it elevate your on-the-go photo or video lighting setup?
The best iPad for students in 2025: Apple tablets for school, college or university
Buying guide With the best iPads for students, you might not even need a laptop for college.
I want an all-black OM System OM-3! And while there are no plans for one right now, the camera manufacturer "would definitely like to consider it."
Opinion An OM System / Olympus rep hasn't ruled out the prospect of an all-black version of the gorgeous OM System OM-3 and I'm already frothing at the mouth!
How to use an instant camera – my top tips for Polaroid and Instax photographers
Tutorial Wondering how to use an instant camera? You're not alone – they can be daunting for first-time users. Here’s how to get set up and shooting
I think leading lines photography is easy to understand and easy to implement – here’s how to upgrade your compositions FAST
Tutorial Leading lines are a powerful tool that draw the viewer in and guide them towards a point of interest. Once you learn about them, you’ll start seeing them everywhere!
Want a pre-Super Bowl LIX watch? This day-in-the-life video of an LA Chargers team photographer is fascinating for sports photography fans like me
Feature I'm a sports photography fan and this day-in-the-life of an LA Chargers team photographer is a real eye-opener. Go Bolts!!!!
I’m VERY squeamish – I didn’t need to know that blood can be used to develop film photography, yet here I am…
News Apparently, you can use blood to develop film photography. Yuck, yuck, yuckety YUCK!
Could a monster Tamron 200-800mm f/6.7 for Sony E mount be in the works? It’s been patented…
News Tamron's patent for a 200-800mm f/6.7 and 200-600mm f/5.6 have got me champing at the bit. Here's why...
I reckon the Nikon 1 J5 might be the most affordable retro-themed mirrorless camera on the market, but is it (and was it) ever any good?
Opinion The pinnacle of Nikon’s short-lived 1 system has got the looks that kill. But is it at all relevant today and was that tiny 1-inch sensor ever any good in the first place?
The beast is back! Nikon P1100 launches with monster 24-3000mm optical zoom, but what’s changed?
News The Nikon P1100 launches with several quality-of-life upgrades and still boasts the world’s longest optical zoom range
Whaddya mean Canon invented a shooting mode that combines aperture and shutter priority? I reckon Fv mode should be talked about more!
Opinion An innovation that’s hardly talked about is the introduction of Canon’s first creative zone shooting mode in decades. But is Fv mode any good?
"I traveled to Kenya and captured this powerful image to convey the plight of the southern white rhino"
Photo of the Day Rahul Sachdev’s golden silhouette of a southern white rhino earned him gold in the prestigious HIPA photography competition's General Colour category. Here's its story...
