Mike Harris
Mike is Digital Camera World's How To Editor. He has over a decade of experience, writing for some of the biggest specialist publications including Digital Camera, Digital Photographer and PhotoPlus: The Canon Magazine. Prior to DCW, Mike was Deputy Editor of N-Photo: The Nikon Magazine and Production Editor at Wex Photo Video, where he sharpened his skills in both the stills and videography spheres. While he's an avid motorsport photographer, his skills extend to every genre of photography – making him one of Digital Camera World's top tutors for techniques on cameras, lenses, tripods, filters and other imaging equipment – as well as sharing his expertise on shooting everything from portraits and landscapes to abstracts and architecture to wildlife and, yes, fast things going around race tracks...
Latest articles by Mike Harris

Historic SpaceX launch captured with $17,000 lens from 5 miles away – and it looks freakin' AWESOME
By Mike Harris published
NEWS An astrophotographer has immortalized SpaceX's Starship flight test 5 by renting a $17,000 lens – and it was totally worth it

Nikon tech dominated the Olympics but was AFP the secret sauce?
By Mike Harris published
News Nikon France reveals that news agency Agence France Presse helped develop Nikon hardware and software for the 2024 Paris Olympics

These amazing images will make you want to photograph Comet Tsuchinshan-ATLAS, before it's too late
By Mike Harris published
Comet Tsuchinshan-ATLAS continues to delight astrophotographers and there's still time to capture the fleeting celestial event

DJI Osmo Pocket 3 is Japan's biggest-selling video camera for nearly a year
By Mike Harris published
BCN Retail data delivers good news for DJI, but difficult reading for video camera manufacturers including Sony, Panasonic and GoPro

Elon Musk, Tesla and Warner Bros sued over 'Blade Runner' AI-generated imagery
By Mike Harris published
Alcon Entertainment accuses Elon Musk of feeding Blade Runner 2049 imagery into an AI generator. Voight-Kampff test pending…

Photography cheat sheet: What is Field of View (FoV)?
By Lauren Scott last updated
Cheat sheet Understand Field of view in photography and how it relates to the focal length of the lens and the sensor size – the diagram below shows you more

As MLS Playoffs kick off – here's how to photograph soccer like a pro
By Mike Harris published
Tutorial Stay ahead of the curb, learn to capture candid street photography with these streetwise tips

Don't wing it! This is how to photograph barn owls the right way
By Andrew Mason published
Tutorial How to find and photograph one of the UK's most beloved birds, the beautiful barn owl

Nikon Canada's vintage pop-up diner is giving me serious Stranger Things vibes
By Mike Harris published
NEWS Nikon Canada launches retro-themed event in Toronto, as well as Nikon Z fc social media contest

This might be the weirdest camera lens I've ever seen! But where does it come from?
By Mike Harris published
NEWS I think this is the weirdest camera lens I've ever laid eyes on. But what is it, and what's the story behind it?

I photographed the moon with a monster Nikon P1000 bridge camera – here’s what I learned…
By Mike Harris published
I took one giant leap towards stunning moon photos with the Nikon Coolpix P1000’s insane 125x optical zoom. Here’s how I did it in six small steps…

Get a photo of Comet Tsuchinshan-ATLAS tonight before it disappears for 80,000 years – here's how
By Mike Harris published
How to Photographers have immortalized Comet Tsuchinshan-ATLAS and you can, too. But you'd better be quick – it won't be around for much longer

"Hey gimbal!" Zhiyun launches voice-controlled AI stabilizer for smartphones
By Mike Harris published
news Zhiyun Cinepeer CQ5 Smartphone Stabilizer features AI and voice controls, so you can capture silky smooth footage hands-free

22 tantalizing food photography tips for World Food Day
By Mike Harris published
How to Celebrate World Food Day with this delectable masterclass of tips and tricks from leading food photographers

Happy World Food Day! Here's how to capture a finger lickin' food photography flat lay
By Mike Harris published
HOW TO Natural light is all you need to photograph a delectable food flat lay this World Food Day

Nikon FINALLY set to release Content Credentials firmware – but you'll have to wait until next year
By Mike Harris published
News Nikon Z6 III Content Credentials firmware is officially in the works, as the camera industry continues to fight rising AI tide

Ray-Ban buys Nikon? Share prices rocket
By Mike Harris published
NEWS Ray-Ban and Oakley's parent company buys a stake in Nikon – and the stock market reacts very positively

What is triple-base ISO – and why should you care about it?
By Mike Harris published
Feature So, what is triple-base ISO – more camera marketing jargon, or a triple-jump into the imaging industry's future?

Got a DJI Osmo Pocket 3? Here's how to supercharge your footage
By Mike Harris published
HOW TO Want more from your DJI Osmo Pocket 3? Professional filmmaker and YouTuber Hugh Sweeney has the answers

NiSi launches JetMag magnetic filter system for pro photographers
By Mike Harris published
News NiSi JetMag Pro Magnetic System attracts opposite poles and attention – seeks to streamline professional filter usage

Adobe Photoshop Elements is no longer yours for life. How much does the new three-year license matter?
By Mike Harris published
Opinion Has Adobe just abolished its Elements package's biggest-selling point? Or will nobody really care?

Fujifilm-supported exhibition provides futuristic glimpse into AI "Wild West"
By Mike Harris published
News Fujifilm and Bedford Creative Arts team up to deliver Community Portrait exhibition, considering the impact of AI on photography

WTF is 'Open Gate' and do you really need it on your camera?
By Mike Harris published
Feature Panasonic is particularly partial to the term 'open gate' when describing its latest Lumix cameras, but what does it mean? And should filmmakers care?
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