Latest articles by Mike Harris
Now I'll never get to photograph Sycamore Gap, but others are hurting more
Opinion Just two weeks ago I was less than 2.5km from Sycamore Gap, but had to turn around due to an injury and illness. Now I wish I’d soldiered on…
Lume Cube RGB Panel Pro 2.0 review
Review Lume Cube’s new flagship on-camera LED light refines the RGB Panel Pro’s already bright lineage
Refined Nikon Z9 L-bracket launched by 3 Legged Thing – meet the Zaara One
NEWS The tripod manufacturer has released a revised dedicated L-bracket for Nikon’s flagship mirrorless, which boasts compatibility refinements and new features
I bought a Nikon D850 in 2023 and still don't own a mirrorless camera… yet
Opinion A DSLR in 2023? You bet! F-mount lenses have never been cheaper, and Nikon's FTZ Adapter means they'll stay relevant long into the future
Nikon's 180-600mm is the sensibly-priced super-tele I've been waiting for
Opinion Nikon has finally released a super-telephoto Z lens that isn’t part of its premium S-Line range – and I couldn’t be happier
Nikon Z9 is now 10 times better with latest firmware upgrade
News The new Nikon Z9 firmware packs a raft of updates including Auto Capture – so you can leave your camera to it!
Opinion: Nixing the Nikon Z8's mechanical shutter was a genius move
Opinion The Nikon Z9 ditched the mechanical shutter, and the Z8 following suit is proof that electronic-only is the future
Opinion: AI is changing the creative industry, but it won't kill photography
Opinion Recent advancements in AI are a concern for creatives, but it’s far from checkmate for photography
There's no place for AI-generated imagery in a photography competition. Well, kind of...
Opinion Opinion: The SWPA is the latest comp to run into AI-related controversy – it’s time to draw a line in the sand
How to create Star Wars effects in Photoshop – add Lightsabers to toy shots!
STAR WARS DAY Capture toy photography close-ups and use Photoshop to add convincing Star Wars special effects like Lightsabers
Shoot toy photography this Star Wars Day and create a mini cinematic scene
STAR WARS DAY Celebrate Star Wars Day by using LED lighting and a sprinkling of flour to create cinematic toy photography
Okay, I admit it: Nikon's Z series is the future of photography
Opinion A self-confessed DSLR dinosaur plays with Nikon’s latest Z-mount goodies – and he’s like a prehistoric pig in muck
How to retouch a portrait in Adobe CC – N-Photo 159 video tutorial
VIDEO Learn how to use frequency separation to retouch a portrait in Adobe CC
Protect your camera in the rain with this DIY kitbag essential – N-Photo 147 video tutorial
VIDEO It's raining, it's pouring, here's how to DIY a camera rain cover to help protect your pride and joy during a downpour…
FINALLY Sigma is making Nikon Z lenses… three, in fact!
news At last, Sigma makes its first foray into Nikon's mirrorless Z mount with this trio of APS-C lenses
How to capture a handheld close-up – N-Photo 155 video tutorial
VIDEO How to capture a beautiful butterfly close-up without counting on your tripod for support
LEGO photographer Minifigures: the best LEGO figures with cameras
buying guide These cute LEGO miniature photographers and their tiny box-like cameras are a must have for photography-loving brick builders and toy photographers of all ages
How to create cinematic toy photography close-ups – N-Photo 149 video tutorial
VIDEO Use a specialist LED light and a sprinkling of flour to create a cinematic toy shot
How to make neon lights glow – N-Photo 150 video tutorial
VIDEO Capture science-fiction themed portraits and use Adobe CC to boost enhance the glow of neon lights
Capture classic car details – N-Photo 153 video tutorial
VIDEO Learn how to capture studio-quality close-ups in a classic car museum
Use an ND filter to photograph a long-exposure waterfall – N-Photo 154 video tutorial
VIDEO Just going with the flow won't cut it. Don't go chasing waterfalls without an ND filter and N-Photo's top tips for long exposures
How to focus stack a flower – N-Photo 152 video tutorial
VIDEO Learn how to focus stack a thistle, and blend a close-up that’s sharp from front to back
Nikon in 2022: What happened, why, and where next for the Big N?
NIKON IN 2022 2022 saw Nikon's most affordable Z camera ever and a salvo of new 5-star lenses. Here's how it happened month by month…
