
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

Panasonic Lumix L10 review: a stylish compact that finally gives a zoom lens alternative to Fujifilm’s X100VI
By Gareth Bevan published
Review The Lumix L10 is a handsome fixed-lens compact with a fantastic Leica zoom and excellent in-camera LUTs, but it isn’t quite as compact or as premium-feeling as I hoped.

The best bird feeder cameras – we've tested 7 of the smartest ways to watch birds at home
By Lauren Scott last updated
BUYING GUIDE A must-buy for any backyard twitcher, here are the best bird feeder cameras available today

Thypoch Ksana 35mm f/2 ASPH. review: a compact manual lens with a beautifully filmic charm
By Gareth Bevan published
Review This tiny all-metal 35mm isn’t chasing clinical perfection, but for photographers who love character, handling, and a vintage-inspired look, it’s hard not to fall for it

The best camera for video in 2026: find the best model for your videomaking needs
By Gareth Bevan last updated
Buying guide The best camera for video will depend on who you are, what you want to shoot and how much you want to spend

The best MacBook chargers in 2026: alternative chargers for MacBooks and laptops
By Gareth Bevan last updated
Buying Guide The best MacBook chargers are lighter than Apple's official ones, and often cheaper too!

The best iMac for photo and video editing in 2026
By Ben Andrews last updated
Updated Seeking an all-in-one desktop computer? The best iMac is perfect for photo and video editing.

Best 35mm film, roll film, and sheet film in 2026: these are our picks of the best films you can still buy, whatever for your camera
By Sebastian Oakley last updated
Buying Guide Want to know what the best film you can buy in 35mm, medium format, and large format is? Read on!

The best retro cameras in 2026: get the classic camera vibe, but digitally!
By Gareth Bevan last updated
Buying guide The best retro cameras recreate the look, feel and experience of classic film cameras – but use modern digital tech!

Sony A7R VI review: Sony’s high-resolution hybrid camera gets faster, smarter, and more expensive
By Gareth Bevan published
Review The Sony A7R VI adds a stacked 66.8MP sensor, 30fps RAW bursts, stronger video specs, and better handling, but its pricier than ever

Sony’s new Xperia 1 VIII wants to use AI to make you a better phone photographer
By Gareth Bevan published
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!
By Gareth Bevan published
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
By Gareth Bevan published
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
By Gareth Bevan published
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
By Gareth Bevan last updated
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
By Gareth Bevan last updated
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
By Rod Lawton last updated
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
By Gareth Bevan published
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
By Matthew Richards last updated
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!
By James Artaius last updated
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
By Gareth Bevan last updated
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
By Gareth Bevan published
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
By Gareth Bevan published
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
By Gareth Bevan published
News Hasselblad style and huge telephoto reach – the Oppo Find X9 Ultra might be the new king of camera phones
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