
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

Bushnell 20-60x65 Prime spotting scope review
By Gavin Stoker published
Review The Bushnell 20-60x65 Prime is a versatile, portable spotting scope complete with tripod and ideal for nature lovers

Leica Monovid 8x20 monocular review
By Gavin Stoker published
review As compact as a tube of Smarties, this pocket-sized Leica Monovid 8x20 monocular offers solid construction and performance

Leica APO-Televid 82 spotting scope review
By Gavin Stoker published
reviews Leica APO-Televid 82 is a range-topping spotting scope for all-weather wildlife watchers, with zoom eyepiece, and premium performance

Zeiss Conquest Gavia 85 spotting scope review
By Gavin Stoker published
Review The Zeiss Conquest Gavia 85 is a premium spotting scope that's perfect for nature lovers and wildlife watchers

Celestron SkyMaster Pro 20x80 binoculars review
By Gavin Stoker published
Review The Celestron SkyMaster Pro 20x80 is a super sized binocular for serious nature lovers and astronomy fans

Celestron Outland X 8x42 binocular review
By Gavin Stoker published
Review The Celestron Outland X 8x42 are great value waterproofed binoculars offering plenty of bang for your buck

Nikon Monarch HG 10x30 binocular review
By Gavin Stoker published
Review The Nikon Monarch HG 10x30 is a set of small yet high-powered and fully featured binoculars with super-sharp detail

Olympus 10x42 Pro binocular review
By Gavin Stoker published
Review These Olympus 10x42 Pro binoculars are water resistant, nitrogen purged and suitable for everything from rambles to safaris

Nikon Prostaff 3S 10x42 binocular review
By Gavin Stoker published
Review The Nikon Prostaff 3S 10x42 binoculars are a well-built yet affordable pair of daylight binoculars that feel ‘just right’

Leica Trinovid HD 8x42 binocular review
By Gavin Stoker published
Review These Leica Trinovid HD 8x42 impact and water resistant binoculars are a good choice in the premium binocular market

Best binoculars
By Gavin Stoker published
BUYING GUIDE Check out our picks for the best binoculars

Best spotting scopes
By Gavin Stoker published
BUYING GUIDE Check out our picks of the best spotting scopes

Best instant camera
By Gavin Stoker, James Artaius published
BUYING GUIDE Discover our picks for the best instant camera

Zeiss Victory SF 10x42 binoculars review
By Gavin Stoker published
Review These Zeiss Victory SF 10x42 binoculars are exquisitely constructed and should provide years of service

Nikon D750 vs D7500 – what's the difference?
By Gavin Stoker published
versus In the Nikon D750 vs D7500 DSLR head to head the cameras sound the same – but the similar names prove deceptive!

GoPro Max vs Hero 8 – which camera is the right one for you?
By Gavin Stoker published
versus GoPro Max vs Hero 8 Black – the top two models in the GoPro camera range go head to head. Which is the best all-round choice for you?

GoPro Hero 7 vs 8: which Hero Black action cam is best for you?
By Gavin Stoker published
versus Which GoPro Black action camera should you choose? Our GoPro Hero 7 vs 8 puts these two top models head to head

Canon 77D vs 80D: which EOS DSLR camera should you choose?
By Gavin Stoker published
versus Which mid-range Canon EOS DSLR is best? Canon 77D vs 80D puts two attractively-priced enthusiast cameras to the test

Nikon D3500 vs D5600 - which camera should you buy?
By Gavin Stoker published
Versus When it comes to starter DSLRs, how does Nikon’s DSLRs stack up? This Nikon D3500 vs D5600 comparison gives the answers

GoPro Hero 7 Black vs Silver vs White
By Gavin Stoker published
Buying guide The Hero7 is the latest generation in the GoPro action camera family... but which is best of you? Black, Silver or White?

Nikon D780 vs D750: How do they compare?
By Gavin Stoker, James Artaius published
BUYING GUIDE How does Nikon's latest DSLR compare to the one it replaces? Our Nikon D780 vs D750 comparison breaks it down

Canon EOS R vs Sony A7iii: How do they compare?
By Gavin Stoker published
BUYING GUIDE Canon’s enthusiast-targeted full frame mirrorless EOS R goes toe-to-toe with Sony’s well established, market leading A7 III…

Nikon D850 vs Z7: How do they compare?
By Gavin Stoker published
BUYING GUIDE How does the Nikon Z7 full-frame mirrorless camera compare to its identical resolution Nikon D850 digital SLR?
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