Latest articles by Gareth Bevan
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
Lumix celebrates 25th birthday with a new premium compact camera and it's got a proper viewfinder!
News The Panasonic Lumix L10 is a new premium compact camera that still believes in the viewfinder
Peak Design Mobile Crossbody Strap review: a premium strap for compact cameras, with one frustrating flaw
Review Peak Design’s Mobile Crossbody Strap is beautifully made and reassuringly secure, but its tiny Micro Anchors are not quite the quick-release dream I hoped for
Mous Flap Backpack with AiroFoam review: a stylish backpack with extra gear protection
Review This sleek everyday backpack doesn’t scream “camera bag,” but it offers more protection than most regular daypacks
Best lights for Zoom calls in 2026: look smart on camera with desktop lighting
Buying guide Look more presentable when videoconferencing, with the best lights for Zoom calls available today
The best film scanners in 2025: negative and slide scanners that will give your old photos new life
Buying Guide The best film scanners make it easy to digitize your beloved 35mm negatives, slides, and cine film so there is no risk of losing them
Best lenses for the Fujifilm X-M5 in 2026: smart glass for hybrid shooting
Buying guide I choose the best lenses for the Fujifilm X-M5 based on size weight and cost, key factors for Fujifilm’s popular hybrid camera
Leica Leitzphone review: Xiaomi’s camera beast gets a Leica makeover
Review The Leica Leitzphone takes the Xiaomi 17 Ultra’s superb camera hardware and wraps it in a more overtly Leica-looking flagship
Canon RF 14mm f/1.4L VCM review: the expansive view of this lens comes with an expensive price tag
Review The Canon RF 14mm f/1.4L VCM takes the company's hybrid VCM series of lenses to new widths. It's fast too, in more ways than one…
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!
The best cameras for Instagram in 2026: take your gram game to the next level
UPDATED The best cameras for Instagram offer video and photo capabilities, WiFi transfer, and won't break the bank
Oppo Find X9 Ultra review: the closest phone yet to a real camera in your pocket
Review Four cameras, pro-grade video, and the best telephoto system I’ve used on a phone, the Oppo Find X9 Ultra is the new king of phone photography
Oppo confirms its working on its own gimbal camera to rival the DJI Osmo Pocket
News Oppo could be about to take on the DJI Osmo Pocket 4, with the company confirming it's exploring its own handheld gimbal camera
The Oppo Find X9 Ultra looks like a Hasselblad compact camera – and it's finally going global
News Hasselblad style and huge telephoto reach – the Oppo Find X9 Ultra might be the new king of camera phones
The best Leica cameras: from classic rangefinders to modern mirrorless
Buying guide Leica cameras don’t come cheap - but they earn their price tag, offering an experience and image quality that few rivals can match.
The best photo-editing laptops for photographers in 2026
BUYING GUIDE The best laptops for photo editing can also double as super-fast home workstations that'll cover every eventuality
Vivo's new flagship is less of a smartphone and more of a complete pocket-sized camera system!
News The Vivo X300 Ultra is going global – and it looks like a monster for photo and video
The best tablets for photo editing in 2026
Buying guide Apple, Samsung, Microsoft, or Amazon: who makes the best tablet for photo editing?
The best MacBooks for photo editing in 2026: options to suit every budget
Updated These are the best MacBooks for photo editing, from affordable classics to the latest performance powerhouses
The best APS-C compact cameras: pack pro-level image quality in your pocket in 2026
BUYING GUIDE Big image quality in a small package: here are the best compact cameras packing APS-C image sensors
Nothing Headphone (a) review: stylish over-ear option for video editing with huge battery life
Review Nothing’s cheaper over-ear headphones look the part, last seemingly forever, and get the basics right — but they are not the most comfortable all-day wear.
I’ve been using the Nubia Z80 Ultra, and are other flagship phones overpriced?
Opinion The Z80 Ultra has flagship performance and cameras for considerably less money than big-name devices. Are other phones just ripping you off?
The best gimbals for mirrorless and DSLR cameras in 2026
Buying guide The best DSLR and mirrorless camera gimbals can smooth out your footage and camera movements in ways that IBIS can't
