Latest articles by Gavin Stoker
Opinion This year has been one of the most uneventful so far for new camera releases. And yet, amid rising costs, component shortages and dwindling demand, I believe, in one way, photographers have never had it so good…
Opinion Metal-bodied compact cameras barely bigger than a credit card? With the current craze for old-school compacts, why isn’t Casio – or an enterprising licensee – reinstating production of the 2010 Exilim series?
Opinion It’s been an atypically quiet year for fresh product, but that doesn’t mean the camera industry’s dying. Rather than fretting about chip shortages, delays and rising prices, I think we should focus on the exceptional kit we already have
Opinion It’s great when manufacturers say they want to support specialist photographic retailers. But I feel the lack of a fully inclusive, industry-wide in-store event for camera shops, akin to Record Store Day, has missed an opportunity to turn things around
Buying guide Whether you wish to view old pictures or are shooting on film afresh today, these are the best slide viewers
Opinion Who would’ve thought Ricoh cameras would feature prominently in multiple best-seller lists, edging out bigger-name brands? Here’s what I believe is boosting Ricoh’s success
An increasing number of products are very pleased with themselves for delivering a facsimile of shooting on film – but I can’t see the appeal
OPINION The best camera is the one you have with you. For most people, me included, that 'camera' is often a phone. Increasingly, I wonder if a dedicated camera is surplus to requirements…
Opinion It’s been a very quiet year for Nikon camera announcements – in fact there have been none, so far. But could it be holding something earth shattering up its sleeve? Here’s what I think it should do next…
buying guide The best thermal imaging binoculars let you spot wildlife and people in darkness or camouflaged using their heat signature
Opinion Manufacturers have built wondrous full frame and medium format cameras, but demand is in freefall – and I think I know why
Opinion Camera manufacturers strive for the best image quality at an affordable (or at least justifiable) price. But the Gen Z craze for low-grade digicams throws that out the window. Why?
Opinion If it worked in the past it will work in the present; that’s the sum of most camera companies’ R&D right now. Is it pure laziness, or an admission technology has peaked?
Buying guide Take photos or videos of faraway objects with the best binoculars with cameras
buying guide You’re shooting on film and want to process and print the results yourself. You need our recommendations for the best darkroom equipment…
buying guide Feed that child's natural curiosity with a pair of the best binoculars for kids of all ages that you can buy
OPINION Now that both Tamron and Sony have confirmed the proposal, the results could irreversibly shake up the photo business – and photographers’ prospects with it
OPINION With Cewe adding Kodak Moments’ global photo kiosk footprint to its own – and most existing Kodak licensees making uninspiring low-cost cameras – is the brand being further diluted?
Opinion In Japan and beyond, affordable snapshots from the likes of Kodak’s license holder are beating Canon, Nikon, Sony et al for popularity. So why aren’t the latter coming up with their own?
Opinion How many of us can afford a Sony RX10 V, never mind the Leica SL3-P? As photography brands increasingly release rich people playthings, the used market is ever more inviting
Opinion DSLRs aren’t trendy anymore, but there are still a lot of tangible reasons to buy one. And, if you’re exploring that possibility, here’s why a Canon DSLR should top your wish list
Buying Guide Choosing the best binoculars is easy when you know what the specs mean and what to look for
Opinion Do the likes of the Camp Snap, Leica M-11D and even the Fujifilm X Half add up to a trend for those seeking a screen-free photographic experience?
Opinion If we’re consistently told that a large sensor camera is what we need to be considered a ‘serious’ snapper, then that’s what we’ll aspire to. But I don’t believe great photography is really all about expensive gear
