Latest articles by Gavin Stoker
Where are all the new cameras this year? Don't worry – here’s why longer product life cycles are actually a good thing
Opinion It’s been an atypically quiet year for fresh product, but that doesn’t mean the camera industry’s dying. Rather than fretting about chip shortages, delays and rising prices, I think we should focus on the exceptional kit we already have
Canon hosts its 5th annual ‘Camera Store Week’ this month. If this had expanded into an industry-wide event, the photo trade would be in a better place
Opinion It’s great when manufacturers say they want to support specialist photographic retailers. But I feel the lack of a fully inclusive, industry-wide in-store event for camera shops, akin to Record Store Day, has missed an opportunity to turn things around
The best slide viewers in 2026: the easy way to rediscover your old slides
Buying guide Whether you wish to view old pictures or are shooting on film afresh today, these are the best slide viewers
Ricoh’s rising camera sales prove that photographers increasingly want different, niche products that don’t follow the full-frame herd
Opinion Who would’ve thought Ricoh cameras would feature prominently in multiple best-seller lists, edging out bigger-name brands? Here’s what I believe is boosting Ricoh’s success
Why are cameras and photo apps seeking to deliver a ‘film experience’ when we couldn’t wait to get rid of film in the first place?
An increasing number of products are very pleased with themselves for delivering a facsimile of shooting on film – but I can’t see the appeal
Most times I'm just posting photos to social media – do I need a "proper" camera anymore?
OPINION The best camera is the one you have with you. For most people, me included, that 'camera' is often a phone. Increasingly, I wonder if a dedicated camera is surplus to requirements…
When is Nikon going to announce a retro-styled fixed lens compact camera that will act as a Fuji X100VI killer? I believe it’s missing a BIG trick
Opinion It’s been a very quiet year for Nikon camera announcements – in fact there have been none, so far. But could it be holding something earth shattering up its sleeve? Here’s what I think it should do next…
The best thermal imaging binoculars
Buying Guide The best thermal imaging binoculars let you spot wildlife and people in darkness or camouflaged using their heat signature
Compacts and APS-C mirrorless are the only growing camera categories – does this prove that price and portability beat picture quality?
Opinion Manufacturers have built wondrous full frame and medium format cameras, but demand is in freefall – and I think I know why
Crap cameras are on the rise because of supposedly ‘authentic’ output. I review cameras for a living but have we, and manufacturers alike, chased the wrong goals all along?
Opinion Camera manufacturers strive for the best image quality at an affordable (or at least justifiable) price. But the Gen Z craze for low-grade digicams throws that out the window. Why?
I’m frustrated that camera companies are recycling old ideas instead of coming up with new ones
Opinion If it worked in the past it will work in the present; that’s the sum of most camera companies’ R&D right now. Is it pure laziness, or an admission technology has peaked?
The best binoculars with cameras in 2026
Buying guide Take photos or videos of faraway objects with the best binoculars with cameras
Best darkroom equipment in 2026: photo enlargers, film tanks, trays, safelights and more
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…
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
Why I believe Sony taking control of Tamron will affect far more than two brands
OPINION Now that both Tamron and Sony have confirmed the proposal, the results could irreversibly shake up the photo business – and photographers’ prospects with it
Kodak was the biggest photo brand in the world. But now its Moments business is being sold to Cewe, it risks becoming a zombie brand
OPINION With Cewe adding Kodak Moments’ global photo kiosk footprint to its own – and most existing Kodak licensees making uninspiring low-cost cameras – is the brand being further diluted?
Cheap point-and-shoot camera shipments are exceeding all others. But why are the biggest manufacturers stubbornly ignoring this popular category?
Opinion In Japan and beyond, affordable snapshots from the likes of Kodak’s license holder are beating Canon, Nikon, Sony et al for popularity. So why aren’t the latter coming up with their own?
As prices for premium cameras surge, secondhand photo gear no longer looks second best – it's the only sensible option
Opinion How many of us can afford a Sony RX10 V, never mind the Leica SL3-P? As photography brands increasingly release rich people playthings, the used market is ever more inviting
If I wanted a DSLR camera in 2026, I’d still choose Canon
Opinion DSLRs aren’t trendy anymore, but there are still a lot of tangible reasons to buy one. And, if you’re exploring that possibility, here’s why a Canon DSLR should top your wish list
The best binoculars: for astronomy, wildlife, sports fans, and more
Buying Guide Choosing the best binoculars is easy when you know what the specs mean and what to look for
Are screen-free digital cameras the antidote to doomscrolling and smartphone addiction?
Opinion Do the likes of the Camp Snap, Leica M-11D and even the Fujifilm X Half add up to a trend for those seeking a screen-free photographic experience?
If David Bailey doesn't even care what camera he is using, you really don’t need that medium format or full frame camera!
Opinion If we’re consistently told that a large sensor camera is what we need to be considered a ‘serious’ snapper, then that’s what we’ll aspire to. But I don’t believe great photography is really all about expensive gear
I've used hundreds of camera bags – and the perfect camera bag simply does not exist!
opinion Just when we think we’ve found an ideal match, life – and our camera and video gear – often has other plans…
