
Gareth Bevan
Gareth is a photographer based in London, working as a freelance photographer and videographer for the past several years, having the privilege to shoot for some household names. With work focusing on fashion, portrait and lifestyle content creation, he has developed a range of skills covering everything from editorial shoots to social media videos. Outside of work, he has a personal passion for travel and nature photography, with a devotion to sustainability and environmental causes.
Latest articles by Gareth Bevan

Fujifilm X-E5 sample gallery: hands-on with Fujifilm's compact interchangeable lens rangefinder
By Gareth Bevan published
Sample gallery I took the Fujifilm X-E5 out on the streets of Valencia to see what it’s capable of – and it looks like a return to form for the X-E line

Fujifilm has a new pancake lens… but there’s a catch
By Gareth Bevan published
News The Fujifilm XF 23mm f/2.8 R WR pancake lens is here – but it's exclusive to X-E5 bundles for now

The Fujifilm X-E5 is an interchangeable lens X100VI
By Gareth Bevan published
News The new Fujifilm X-E5 marks the return of Fujifilm’s discontinued X-E line

The best film cameras in 2025: recapture the magic of film in the digital age
By Sebastian Oakley last updated
Buying Guide The best film cameras we've chosen are practical classics that you can still use today

The best APS-C compact cameras: top image quality in your pocket
By Gareth Bevan last updated
BUYING GUIDE Big image quality in a small package: here are the best compact cameras packing APS-C image sensors

The best Fujifilm GF lenses: prime & zoom GFX medium format lenses
By Matthew Richards last updated
Buying guide Here are the best Fujifilm GF lenses for the GFX 50S, GFX 50S II, GFX 50R, GFX 100, GFX 100 II & GFX 100s

The best travel camera: compact and portable cameras to take anywhere
By Gareth Bevan last updated
UPDATED The best travel cameras are small, lightweight, easy to use and offer a range of features – here are the ones to look at

After two months using this phone, I’m perilously close to leaving my compact camera at home
By Gareth Bevan published
Opinion I never thought a phone could actually get me to ditch my camera, but the Xiaomi 15 Ultra comes mighty close

Sony FX2 is Sony's most affordable full-frame cine camera yet!
By Gareth Bevan last updated
NEWS The FX2 is a mashup of some of Sony’s best stills and pocket cinema cameras – can it tempt hybrid shooters to Sony’s cine range?

I am so excited for the Ricoh GR IV – but I really hope its video spec is a typo
By Gareth Bevan published
OPINION Yes, it might be a photography-first camera, but how in 2025 are we still getting cameras with max 1080p video?

Fujifilm X Half sample gallery: real-world samples from this quirky little compact camera
By Gareth Bevan published
SAMPLE GALLERY Want to see what the Fujifilm X Half is capable of? Check out some hands-on samples from my testing

The Fujifilm X Half is a miniature X100VI inspired by half-frame film cameras
By Gareth Bevan published
NEWS Fujifilm’s brand new concept aims to recreate the experience of half-frame film photography – but in a digital form

Fujifilm X Half hands-on review: this little camera reminded me how fun photography can be
By Gareth Bevan published
Not yet ratedReview What Fujifilm’s dinky little X100VI lookalike lacks in specs, it more than makes up for in fun

Leica Lux Grip review: an extravagant grip for iPhoneographers
By Gareth Bevan published
Review Leica’s stunning premium design doesn't quite do enough to save this limited, expensive iPhone grip

Panasonic Lumix S9 review: a compact content creation powerhouse that leaves photographers wanting
By Gareth Bevan last updated
Review The Lumix S9 is a pocket-sized full-frame camera with an appealing price – but is the focus too much on influencers?

The best compact cameras: top quality cameras you can take anywhere
By James Artaius last updated
Buying guide These are the best compact cameras you can get right now, and we've tried them all. Get big camera quality in your pocket!

The best MacBooks for photo editing: options to suit every budget
By Ben Andrews last updated
Updated These are the best MacBooks for photo editing, from affordable classics to the latest performance powerhouses

The best camera phone in 2025: what's the best smartphone for photography?
By Gareth Bevan last updated
BUYING GUIDE The best camera phones take photos and video that can rival traditional cameras – these are the top smartphone shooters

The best Fujifilm cameras: from retro X-mount mirrorless to affordable medium format
By Gareth Bevan last updated
BUYING GUIDE The best Fujifilm cameras appeal to traditionalists, enthusiasts, and professionals alike, blending retro style with the latest tech

The best gimbals for mirrorless and DSLR cameras in 2025
By Gareth Bevan last updated
Updated The best DSLR and mirrorless camera gimbals can smooth out your footage and camera movements in ways that IBIS can't

Panasonic stacks its full-frame lineup with two new cameras
By Gareth Bevan published
NEWS These two new Lumix cameras include a partially stacked sensor flagship and even more video features

The Panasonic Lumix S 24-60mm f/2.8 is a smaller and lighter large-aperture standard zoom lens
By Gareth Bevan published
NEWS Panasonic is the latest company to put a fresh spin on the classic standard zoom

Best wireless microphones in 2025: record crisp, clear audio at a distance
By George Cairns last updated
Buying guide Record crisp, clear audio at a distance, with the best wireless microphones
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