Latest articles by Mike Harris
"I traveled 700km to witness this beautiful event" says winner of Close-up Photographer of the Year
NEWS Close-up Photographer of the Year is open to all. The annual competition delivers another stunning selection of images from wildlife to fungi and underwater subjects to microphotography
11 tripod mistakes you could be making – from wrestling with cheap tripods to not using good ones correctly
Tutorial A good tripod is the backbone of many photographers' setups; learning how to wield one could have a huge impact on your work
Has color grading gone too far? This YouTube video hits on a subject I’ve pondered for years
Feature Color grading is a hallmark of modern cinema, but are extreme grades doing more harm than good?
In this new world of AI, photography will live and die by how transparent we photographers choose to be about the images we create
Opinion AI can create an image but it cannot take a photograph. Photography has a chance to become more relevant than ever – but transparency is key
Maybe it’s just me, but Melania Trump’s official White House photo is giving me serious 'House of Cards' vibes. Here’s my photography expert’s critique
Opinion Melania Trump’s official White House portrait will be one of the most viewed photographs in the world – and everyone’s a critic. But it’s not an easy gig for the photographer
This new RGBW sensor changes everything! Blackmagic’s new 12K camera can shoot 8K and 4K with no drop in quality
Feature I’ve been scratching my head since the Blackmagic Ursa Cine 12k LF launch as to how it can shoot 8K and 4K via the whole sensor with NO drop in quality. This video explains how…
I'd buy a Nikon 1 S1 instead of a Kodak PixPro! Why Nikon's FIRST mirrorless camera is a miniature gem
Opinion The Nikon 1 S1 was part of a mirrorless camera system that didn’t stick around for long. But in a world where used cameras are going for big bucks, you can pick one up for less than a Kodak PixPro
Nikon P1000 prices have skyrocketed to the moon! I think it's high time we got a successor – pretty please, Nikon?
News There's never been another camera quite like the Nikon Coolpix P1000, but since its discontinuation, prices have blasted into the stratosphere
After buying Minecraft and Activision, sure Microsoft – buy TikTok, why the heck not!
News Microsoft’s been linked with a TikTok buyout once again, but could China, ByteDance and the United States reach a more pragmatic solution?
Is my bird feeder camera harming wildlife? Here’s why I’ll be more selective with my choices in the future
News Bird feeder cameras aren’t the problem, specifically, but the RSPB is looking into whether certain types of bird feeder could present problems for some feathery visitors
The best iPads for photo editing, video editing and photography in 2025
Buying guide Edit and organize your images and video with the best iPads available today
Nosferatu has the best cinematography I’ve seen in a long time – here’s why it’s a film every photographer should watch
Opinion I was in awe of Jarin Blaschke’s use of composition while watching Nosferatu, I’m not surprised it’s up for the Best Cinematography Academy Award
Video explains how AI can turn the color palette from ANY movie into a Lightroom preset – color me impressed!
How to Photographer and Instagrammer Vlad Manea has come up with an incredible hack to create a LUT from any movie using ChatGPT
Ever wondered how instant cameras work? It’s both incredibly complicated and remarkably simple
Feature How do instant cameras work? The cameras are about as simple as cameras can get – it’s the instant film that’s the key
Rule of thirds photography gets a bad rap, but I think it’s the best compositional technique for beginners to learn
Tutorial Say what you like about rule of thirds photography, but there’s a reason it’s the most famous compositional technique of all
I need to change my camera settings FAST, exposure compensation saves me every time – here's how...
Tutorial Exposure compensation allows me to fine-tune my exposure at the press of a button or flick of a dial – here's how I use it to conquer fast-moving subjects
Canon collab and AI tools headline mega Adobe Premiere Pro, After Affects and Frame.io updates
News Adobe is updating its video software portfolio with some neat AI features and Camera to Cloud support for Canon cameras
Has Pelican gone soft? You bet! Flight case manufacturer launches range of ‘soft goods’ camera bags and I’m here for it!
Opinion B&H Photo unveils Pelican’s new range of soft goods camera bags, and even when Peli products go soft, they still look hard as nails
Want a retro Z-mount lens with an aperture ring to complement your Nikon Z fc or Zf? I’ve found the answer…
News Artralab’s Nonikkor-MC 35mm f/1.4 is a cheap, fast and full-frame retro-themed prime designed with the Nikon Zf in mind
The black edition of the Nikon Zfc is now in stock at B&H, and I reckon it’s cooler than the silver version!
Deal Been hankering for a Nikon Zfc, but had your heart set on the stealthy black edition? B&H now has it in stock!
Remember the Fujifilm X-T1? Maybe it's the perfect stopgap while I wait for my X100VI...
Opinion I’ve been hankering for a Fujifilm X100VI since its release, so why the heck am I considering picking up a Fujifilm X-T1?
TikTok wannabe Instagram has changed my square grid to a portrait one – is this the death knell for social-media-savvy photographers?
Opinion It’s no longer hip to be square – Instagram rolls out TikTok-style portrait-orientation grid that destroys carefully curated profiles
I’m a millennial and I’d buy a Kodak Pixpro FZ55… have I just made it uncool?
Opinion Gen Z is breathing new life into the ‘redundant’, cheap compact camera – and I think we could learn a thing or two from these young photographers
The Nikon Df is the DSLR I'd buy today – and reminds me that photography isn't always about cutting-edge perfection
Opinion When the 'Big N' launched the Nikon Df back in 2013, it was unlike any other camera in existence. It still is…
I don’t often shoot with a telephoto lens and had only purchased my Sigma 100-400mm a couple of weeks before this frosty landscape was taken
Photo of the day Photo of the Day: When the Peak District displayed a winter wonderland of photographic potential, Andy Gray was standing by to immortalize it with this award-winning image
