Gavin Stoker

Review Want to watch feathered friends up close? Then check out this ‘smart bird bath.’ But is the high-tech capture device a twitcher’s delight, or a bird-brained idea?

Review Does the multi-angle Birdfy Feeder 2 Duo, described as its ‘smartest’ bird feeder camera yet, deserve pole position for observing feathered friends?

Review Almost as small as a credit card, can this dinky Nikon offering hit its mark with theatergoers and anyone seeking an unobtrusive observation tool?

Review Unassumingly compact yet capable of all-weather use, the premium look and feel of the Zeiss Conquest HDX 10x32 binos team a durable design with impressive-quality HD optics. But can even that justify the steep price tag?

Review Can a huge 50mm objective lens help the surprisingly compact Zeiss SFL 10x50 stand out as the brightest – and lightest – binoculars in their class, or do the sum of their ultra-high-definition parts not quite add up?

Review A premium brand renowned for stunning optical quality, do Swarovski’s compact-yet-heavyweight NL Pure 10x42 binoculars live up to their maker’s enviable reputation?

Review Do these compact, portable, and practical image-stabilized binoculars, twinning a generous 16x magnification with a sizeable 40mm lens, find Fujifilm scaling a new peak?

Review Does a bigger magnification than the simultaneously released TS-L 1640 make the 20x TS-L 2040 the new top dog among image-stabilized binoculars, or are they all bark and no bite?

Review Is Leica’s Televid HD 82 spotting scope worth looking into as an alternative to its even pricier APO-Televid range?

Review For nature watchers and low-light observers, does the premium-priced, premium build Leica APO-Televid 65 deliver the goods?

Review Could this HikMicro Habrok 4K resolution ‘multi-spectrum’ binocular be ideal if you want to keep eyes on your subject, day or night, while capturing images of it too?

Review Resembling an angle poise lamp that’s had a Star Wars makeover, is the Epson ELPDC21 Document Camera a ‘force’ to be reckoned with for showcasing precious parchments?

Review The Peli or ‘Pelican’ 1510 Protector carry-on rolling hard case comes with a choice of interiors and exterior shades, including a Barbie-like shocking pink

review The Pelican 1535 Air is a rugged hard case that’s customizable to your specific kit needs but is now lighter

Review Can this heavy-duty backpack and rolling camera bag combined deliver the ultimate in flexible transportation for photographers and videographers on the go?

Review Want a roller case for stashing photo gear that doesn’t obviously resemble a camera bag? A flexible solution might be found in the Manfrotto Manhattan Runner 50

Review Does the Manfrotto Pro Light Reloader Tough H-55’s high lid advantage outweigh its hefty 4.6 kg weight?

Review Japanese-made image stabilized and waterproofed binocular marrying a decent 10x magnification to a large and bright 30mm objective lens while remaining portable

Review Hand luggage-sized hard case with moldable foam inserts that are less than half the dimensions and weight of its maker’s 53D alternative

Review The suitcase-sized Vanguard Supreme 53D rolling hard case claims to be almost indestructible while housing up to 14 pro-sized cameras and lenses. So, is this leviathan of storage really the big deal it claims?

Review A camera-stashing, airline compliant roller bag that converts into a backback, or vice versa, sounds flexibly convenient in theory. But how does using the Vanguard VEO Select 55BT pan out in practice?