Latest articles by Gavin Stoker
Kenko Vc Smart 14x30 Light review: image-stabilized binoculars without the weight
Review Are these high-quality yet relatively lightweight image-stabilized binoculars worth looking into for wobble-free viewing over extended periods?
If you can’t beat ‘em, join ‘em: Why Canon’s retro Analog Concept Camera is the most interesting thing it’s done in years
Opinion Modern ‘retro’ cameras are popular with the TikTok generation and oldies alike. So why has Canon dragged its heels in jumping on the bandwagon?
I’m seriously concerned camera companies are keener to satisfy influencers than actual photographers
Opinion In an era of wannabees desperately chasing likes and subscribers online, have traditional photographers’ wants been pushed to the back of the R&D queue?
Now video is king, I think the camcorder is poised for its big comeback
Opinion Compact cameras came back - and now it seems like it is time for budget video camcorders to make their big return
Many photographers still love their DSLR cameras, and I think I know why
Opinion Batteries, grips, and glass: The enduring appeal of the rugged DSLR's pure view of the world
I’ve got so used to not printing photos, it’s hard to imagine how I’ll break the habit
opinion Photography used to be all about the prints – but suddenly it is 20 years since I regularly made hard copies of my photos
I’m breaking the "gear junkie" habit and avoiding buying a new camera like the plague
OPINION Here’s why you really don’t need another camera, despite believing that you do…
I can’t stand photos being called "content" – it insults photographers and kills creativity
opinion If everything is now merely ‘content’, then AI slop is on the same level as the work of greats like Cartier-Bresson – and I’m not cool with that
I opened a box of photos of my dead relatives, and the memories came flooding back. But will my descendants covet my digital image files the same way?
opinion Do hard copy prints have greater currency, not just longevity, when compared with digital files – and should I be worried about my own pictorial legacy?
I love the nostalgia of retro-styled cameras – but I really worry they’re stopping us moving forward
Opinion My plea to the manufacturers for fresh ideas before fresh gear
Vanguard Alta Fly 55T G2 review: why get a separate roller bag and backpack when this does both?
Review The roomy Vanguard Alta Fly 55T G2 looks like a camera roller bag, but has detachable wheels and hidden straps to transform into a backpack
I’m seriously considering throwing out all my photo negatives – have I lost my mind?
OPINION Are my old negs completely irrelevant and surplus to requirements, now that everything photographic has gone digital?
I’m convinced the DSLR camera is about to have a massive vinyl-style resurgence among real photographers
Opinion Hardly anyone is currently making new digital SLRs. But I think DSLRs will be making a comeback just like compacts did!
I can’t decide whether Fujifilm’s crazy Instax camcorder combo is absolute madness or absolute genius!
Opinion Is the craziest idea Fuji has had in decades also one of its best?
The best Nikon binoculars
buying guide Decided Nikon is the binocular manufacturer for you, but befuddled by its dizzying amount of options? Let our buyer’s guide to the best Nikon binos be the balm you need
Birdfy Smart Bird Bath Pro with Stand review
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?
Birdfy Feeder 2 Duo review: two cameras, three angles
Review Does the multi-angle Birdfy Feeder 2 Duo, described as its ‘smartest’ bird feeder camera yet, deserve pole position for observing feathered friends?
The best binoculars for kids in 2026: Binos for all ages from toddlers to teenagers
buying guide Feed that child's natural curiosity with a pair of the best binoculars for kids of all ages that you can buy
Nikon 4x10D CF binoculars review
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?
Best camera wrist strap in 2026: keep your camera safe and at hand
buying guide Keep your camera safe with one of the best camera wrist straps
Zeiss Conquest HDX 10x32 binoculars review
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?
Zeiss SFL 10x50 binoculars review
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?
Swarovski NL Pure 10x42 binoculars review
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?
