
Gavin Stoker
Gavin has over 30 years’ experience of writing about photography and television. He is currently the editor of British Photographic Industry News, and previously served as editor of Which Digital Camera and deputy editor of Total Digital Photography.
He has also written for a wide range of publications including T3, BBC Focus, Empire, NME, Radio Times, MacWorld, Computer Active, What Digital Camera and the Rough Guide books.
With his wealth of knowledge, Gavin is well placed to recognize great camera deals and recommend the best products in Digital Camera World’s buying guides. He also writes on a number of specialist subjects including binoculars and monoculars, spotting scopes, microscopes, trail cameras, action cameras, body cameras, filters and cameras straps.
Latest articles by Gavin Stoker

Kenko Pliant 3x25 Slim opera glasses review
By Gavin Stoker published
review Do these clamshell-style pop-up plastic opera glasses from Japan rise to the viewing occasion?

Eschenbach Glamour 3x25 opera glasses review
By Gavin Stoker published
review Is this ultra-portable, retro-styled German-made viewing aid suitable for the theatre, concerts, and sporting events worth further investigation?

Carson 4x10 Operaview OV-410 binocular review
By Gavin Stoker published
review Sufficiently diminutive to fit in the palm of our hand palm or a top pocket, can these ultra-compact binoculars deliver a performance that ‘sings’ at the opera, or other spectator event?

The best binoculars for kids of all ages from toddlers to teenagers
By Gavin Stoker last updated
buying guide Feed that child's natural curiosity with a pair of the best binoculars for kids of all ages that you can buy

NetVue Orb Mini pet and security camera review
By Gavin Stoker published
Review Egg-like indoor security camera, or pet and baby monitor, with Wi-Fi capabilities and 360° coverage

Eufy Indoor Cam E220 review
By Gavin Stoker published
Review Is the pepper pot resembling Eufy E220 indoor security camera any great shakes, or does it prove a bit of a grind?

Eufy Indoor Cam C120 review
By Gavin Stoker published
Review Is this inexpensive plug-in indoor security camera worth its pocket money price, or will there be tears before bedtime?

Stealth Cam Fusion Global cellular trail cam review
By Gavin Stoker published
Review Offering remote shooting and surveillance, with the theoretical ability to access images from anywhere – does this snooper leave others trailing in its wake?

Best head torch: head lamps to see in the dark and free up your hands
By Gavin Stoker, Chris George last updated
BUYING GUIDE We reveal the best head torch for photography, astronomy, camping, DIY and other purposes

Lomography Diana F+ review
By Gavin Stoker published
review Can this retro-styled 120 film roll-powered plastic camera bring medium format photography to the masses?

Lomography Sprocket Rocket review
By Gavin Stoker published
Review Digital perfection be damned! Can Lomography’s strictly analogue Sprocket Rocket re-introduce us all to the warts-and-all joys of shooting film?

Sony RX10 IV review
By Gavin Stoker last updated
review Fourth generation of Sony’s premium-build bridge camera doesn’t fix what ain’t broke, but adds touch screen and enhanced AF performance

Panasonic Lumix GX85 / GX80 review
By Gavin Stoker, Matthew Richards published
review It’s a super-stylish go-faster hybrid It’s a downsized delight

Nikon Prostaff P3 8x30
By Gavin Stoker published
review Do these rugged, rubberized outdoor binoculars provide the best marriage of magnification and light gathering for your buck?

Nikon Sportstar Zoom 8-24x25
By Gavin Stoker published
review Space-age looking binocular with built-in 3x zoom allowing us to start wide on the pitch and then zoom in to scrutinize ball-play

Nikon Aculon T02 10x21 review
By Gavin Stoker published
review Small enough to fit in the palm of an adult hand, does a lightweight yet robust build make these binos perfect for everyday use?

Kodak Pixpro AZ425 review
By Gavin Stoker published
review Why pack a DSLR or mirrorless body with a big telephoto lens when this all-in-one Kodak AZ425 offers a 42x optical zoom reach all day, every day?

Canon PowerShot Pick review
By Gavin Stoker published
review The Canon PowerShot Pick is a ‘smart’ camera that automatically captures images for us, allowing us to get on with living our life

Canon Ivy Cliq+2 review
By Gavin Stoker published
review Canon’s crack at the instant print camera market is one of the coolest and most portable examples. But is image quality up to scratch?

Panasonic Lumix ZS80 review
By Gavin Stoker published
review Compact ‘travel zoom’ camera with a powerful 30x optical reach and flip-up screen for selfies

Best darkroom equipment: photo enlargers, film tanks, trays, safelights
By Gavin Stoker, Chris George last updated
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…

Kodak PIXPRO WPZ2 review
By Gavin Stoker published
Review Budget-priced waterproof and shockproof 16-megapixel compact ready to withstand whatever life throws at it

Kodak PIXPRO AZ528 review
By Gavin Stoker published
Review A mighty 52x optical zoom offers an affordable all-in-one for photo enthusiasts who don’t want to lug around a camera and telephoto lens
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