
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

Mama said I can't afford these $24,000 Lenny Kravitz Leica cameras. Well, I say, it ain't over 'til it's over!
By Mike Harris published
Features The Leica M-P 'Correspondent' and Leica M Monochrom 'Drifter' by Lenny Kravitz are two of the world's coolest and most expensive cameras – and Leica only ever made 125 sets of each!

How to photograph the full moon tonight
By Jamie Carter published
Tutorial Tips for getting great pictures of the full moon in 2025

I can’t believe my fries! McDonald’s camera is the weirdest point-and-shoot… I'm lovin' it!
By Mike Harris published
Feature Do you want a McDonald’s 110 film camera shaped like a carton of fries with that? Yes please!

I’ve taken thousands of automotive photos – here are my top car photography tips
By Mike Harris published
Tutorial These are my top car photography tips, from high-octane on-track action to slick magazine-ready close-ups

Dress your Nikon Z5 II to impressive with SmallRig “Night Eagle” Cage
By Mike Harris published
News Rig yer system! SmallRig launches Nikon Z5 II “Night Eagle” Cage for Nikon’s latest little bundle of video goodness and other Z-Series cameras

Physical photos aren’t dead. See every Instax camera ever made as combined sales exceed 100 million
By Mike Harris published
NEWS Fujifilm has released a neat graphic detailing Instax 27-year history, following the news that the legendary line of cameras has exceeded 100 million sales

Think a good photographer can take a great photo anywhere? Fuhgeddaboudit!
By Mike Harris published
Opinion Knowing that a good photographer can take a great photo anywhere made me lazy, here's why...

Wait a minute… Atomos now makes headphones for video editing?
By Mike Harris published
News The Atomos StudioSonic is a pro-grade audio solution for content creators and filmmakers who require closed-backed, over-ear, headphones with passive noise cancelling

“He’s looking up Ali’s butt, there’s no way he’s gonna get a great picture…” Why I keep coming back to this Neil Leifer interview
By Mike Harris published
Features Jared Polin’s sit-down interview with sports photography legend, Neil Leifer, is a real treat that I keep coming back to

Is Nikon making more premium f/1.2 primes? Patent teases possibility
By Mike Harris published
News This Nikon patent has got me champing at the bit for more super-speedy f/1.2 optical goodness

DaVinci Resolve 20: MEGA update announced with over 100 new features, including UI upgrades and AI galore
By Mike Harris published
News Blackmagic rolls out DaVinci Resolve 20, with the industry-standard video editing software boasting over 100 new features

Where have all the cheap full-frame cameras gone? I’m holding out for a cut-price hero but in today’s economic climate, am I being unrealistic?
By Mike Harris published
Opinion The Sony A7C, Canon EOS R8, and recently the Nikon Z5 II are all fantastic entry points into the full-frame mirrorless market. But they ain’t cheap… or are they?

I can't believe the Nikon Z5 II is the cheapest full-frame camera to shoot RAW video... Actually, I can!
By Mike Harris published
Features RED was just the tip of the iceberg. Nikon Z5 II is yet another example of the ‘Big N’ making its mark on the video sphere

How could Trump tariffs affect camera prices?
By Mike Harris published
Opinion What the Scrooge McDuck is going to happen to camera prices now that Donald Trump has imposed global reciprocal tariffs?

Adobe Premiere Pro will FINALLY support Nikon N-RAW by end of year
By Mike Harris published
News Been yearning to edit N-RAW footage in Adobe Premiere Pro for years? Well, by the end of 2025 you’ll be able to do just that

The best photo editing software in 2025: retouch, fix and enhance your images
By Mike Harris last updated
Buying Guide This is the best photo editing software for improving your images and feeding your creativity

This cheap compact camera is so retro, it doesn’t have a screen! Kickstarter set for summer
By Mike Harris published
News It’s got the Leica and Fujifilm looks that kill, but can the Echolens garner the crowdfunding it needs to become a reality?

Minolta's cheap compact camera is a cheeky Hasselblad lookalike
By Mike Harris published
News The Minolta MND65 might look like a Hasselblad, but that’s where the similarities end

“I had to stay out of the way of the pit crew”, automotive photographer’s unique perspective from hazardous pit lane
By Mike Harris published
Photo of the day Photo of the Day: Richard Prince captures an unprecedented view of the pit lane and the Corvette Racing pit crew in action

Photographer who took iconic Trump assassination attempt photo opts to FIGHT! FIGHT! FIGHT! AP White House ban
By Mike Harris published
News AP chief photographer, Evan Vucci, who captured an iconic image of Donald Trump, is one of many AP journalists banned from major events

Best light meter for photography in 2025
By Mike Harris last updated
Buying Guide Handheld light meters aren't just a relic of the past – they do things your in-camera light meter can't

Is RED dead? Nikon applies for "Z Cinema" trademark. Here's my hot take…
By Mike Harris published
News Nikon applies for "Z Cinema" trademark, but here’s why I think the RED brand isn't going anywhere

TTArtisan Light Meter II review : "If budget matters most, this is a serviceable light meter for film cameras"
By Mike Harris published
Review The TTArtisan Light Meter II might not be perfect, but it’s still one of the cheapest and easiest-to-use reflected-light-measuring devices on the market
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