Latest articles by Gareth Bevan
The best phone for video recording and vlogging in 2026
Buying guide Featuring clever cameras and slick software, these are the best phones for video recording and streaming
The best flip phone & best folding phone in 2026
Buying guide They're super-fashionable, and for good reason. We reveal the best flip phone & best folding phone right now
The best retro cameras in 2026: get the classic camera vibe, but digitally!
Buying guide The best retro cameras recreate the look, feel and experience of classic film cameras – but use modern digital tech!
The best camera for street photography in 2026
Buying guide The best camera for street photography will be discreet, have accurate autofocus and a vintage design won't go amiss
The best Android phone for photography in 2026: smartphones that give Apple a run for its money
BUYING GUIDE They rival even the latest iPhones, so check out the best Android phones for photography
The best Panasonic Lumix cameras in 2026: from Micro Four Thirds to full-frame and bridge cameras
UPDATED Which is the best Panasonic Lumix camera? With so many options, I'm here to help you choose the one that best fits your needs
The best compact cameras in 2026: Portable powerhouses that (might) fit in your pocket!
Buying guide These are the best compact cameras you can get right now – and I've tried them all. Get big camera quality in your pocket!
Freewell x Brandon Li Magnetic VND/CPL Filter Kit review: a nearly perfect all-in-one system
Review Freewell’s Brandon Li VND/CPL kit is fast, flexible, and optically strong, but the price and extra adapter costs take some shine off the package
Weird or wonderful? We take a look at Canon's more unusual cameras
Features Love them or hate them, we take a look at some of the more distinctive designs to escape the Canon R&D labs
Best lenses for the Panasonic Lumix S9 in 2026: perfect pairings for Lumix's most compact full-frame body
Buying guide This compact full frame vlogging camera has caused quite a stir, so which are the best lenses for the Panasonic Lumix S9?
Best cameras for vlogging in 2026: from mirrorless to pocket sized gimbal cameras
UPDATED The best cameras for vlogging make content creation easy with front facing screens, 4K video and image stabilization
Canon EOS C50 review: The FX3 killer is here
REVIEW The Canon EOS C50 is here with 7K 60p and open gate video (plus 32MP stills and 40fps bursts) to topple the Sony FX3
The best Pentax cameras in 2026: from APS-C to full frame and zoom compact
UPDATED Looking for the best Pentax camera to buy? You’ve come to the right place as we list our top Pentax camera recommendations
Vivo X300 Ultra review: finally, a video challenger to the iPhone
Review The Vivo X300 Ultra is my new favorite Android phone for video, alongside excellent telephoto accessories, and a case that makes it feel more like a proper camera
Sony A7R VI review: Sony’s high-resolution hybrid camera gets faster, smarter, and more expensive
Review The Sony A7R VI adds a stacked 66.8MP sensor, 30fps RAW bursts, stronger video specs, and better handling, but its pricier than ever
Valoi easy35 v2 review: my favorite film scanner just got easier to recommend
Review The Valoi easy35 v2 smooths out almost all my issues with the original, with better materials, simpler controls, improved holders, and the same brilliantly fast camera-scanning workflow.
The best travel camera in 2026: compact and portable cameras to take anywhere
Buying Guide The best travel cameras are small, lightweight, easy to use and offer a range of features – here are the ones to look at
I took the worst camera I have ever used on vacation, and I kind of love how bad the photos are
Features The Kodak Charmera is a truly dreadful camera, but then isn't that the charm?
Panasonic Lumix L10 review: a stylish compact that finally gives a zoom lens alternative to Fujifilm’s X100VI
Review The Lumix L10 is a handsome fixed-lens compact with a fantastic Leica zoom and excellent in-camera LUTs, but it isn’t quite as compact or as premium-feeling as I hoped.
The best bird feeder cameras – we've tested 7 of the smartest ways to watch birds at home
BUYING GUIDE A must-buy for any backyard twitcher, here are the best bird feeder cameras available today
Thypoch Ksana 35mm f/2 ASPH. review: a compact manual lens with a beautifully filmic charm
Review This tiny all-metal 35mm isn’t chasing clinical perfection, but for photographers who love character, handling, and a vintage-inspired look, it’s hard not to fall for it
The best camera for video in 2026: find the best model for your videomaking needs
Buying guide The best camera for video will depend on who you are, what you want to shoot and how much you want to spend
Sony’s new Xperia 1 VIII wants to use AI to make you a better phone photographer
News Sony updates its phone camera hardware – but it’s the AI Camera Assistant feature that has given me pause for thought
