
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

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!

Sony RX10 V review: Sony’s superzoom bridge camera gets an Alpha upgrade
By Gareth Bevan Published
Review Sony’s long-awaited RX10 V keeps the huge 24-600mm lens that made the series special, but adds faster processing, AI subject recognition, improved video, and much better controls.

The best camera phone in 2026: what's the best smartphone for photography?
By Gareth Bevan Last updated
BUYING GUIDE The best camera phones take photos and video that can rival traditional cameras – these are the top smartphone shooters

Best budget camera phone in 2026: take great pictures without spending a fortune
By Gareth Bevan Last updated
Buying guide With the best budget camera phones, you can still take decent pictures without spending a fortune

The best phone for video recording and vlogging in 2026
By Gareth Bevan Last updated
Buying guide Featuring clever cameras and slick software, these are the best phones for video recording and streaming

The best flip phone & best folding phone in 2026
By Gareth Bevan Last updated
Buying guide They're super-fashionable, and for good reason. We reveal the best flip phone & best folding phone right now

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!

The best camera for street photography in 2026
By Gareth Bevan Last updated
Buying guide The best camera for street photography will be discreet, have accurate autofocus and a vintage design won't go amiss

The best Android phone for photography in 2026: smartphones that give Apple a run for its money
By Gareth Bevan Last updated
BUYING GUIDE They rival even the latest iPhones, so check out the best Android phones for photography

The best Panasonic Lumix cameras in 2026: from Micro Four Thirds to full-frame and bridge cameras
By Gareth Bevan Last updated
UPDATED Which is the best Panasonic Lumix camera? With so many options, I'm here to help you choose the one that best fits your needs

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!

Freewell x Brandon Li Magnetic VND/CPL Filter Kit review: a nearly perfect all-in-one system
By Gareth Bevan Published
Review Freewell’s Brandon Li VND/CPL kit is fast, flexible, and optically strong, but the price and extra adapter costs take some shine off the package

Weird or wonderful? We take a look at Canon's more unusual cameras
By Gareth Bevan Last updated
Features Love them or hate them, we take a look at some of the more distinctive designs to escape the Canon R&D labs

Best lenses for the Panasonic Lumix S9 in 2026: perfect pairings for Lumix's most compact full-frame body
By Gareth Bevan Last updated
Buying guide This compact full frame vlogging camera has caused quite a stir, so which are the best lenses for the Panasonic Lumix S9?

The best Leica cameras: from classic rangefinders to modern mirrorless
By Sebastian Oakley Last updated
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.

Best cameras for vlogging in 2026: from mirrorless to pocket sized gimbal cameras
By Gareth Bevan Last updated
UPDATED The best cameras for vlogging make content creation easy with front facing screens, 4K video and image stabilization

Canon EOS C50 review: The FX3 killer is here
By James Artaius Last updated
REVIEW The Canon EOS C50 is here with 7K 60p and open gate video (plus 32MP stills and 40fps bursts) to topple the Sony FX3

The best Pentax cameras in 2026: from APS-C to full frame and zoom compact
By Gareth Bevan Last updated
UPDATED Looking for the best Pentax camera to buy? You’ve come to the right place as we list our top Pentax camera recommendations

Vivo X300 Ultra review: finally, a video challenger to the iPhone
By Gareth Bevan Published
Review The Vivo X300 Ultra is my new favorite Android phone for video, alongside excellent telephoto accessories, and a case that makes it feel more like a proper camera

Sony A7R VI review: Sony’s high-resolution hybrid camera gets faster, smarter, and more expensive
By Gareth Bevan Last updated
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

Valoi easy35 v2 review: my favorite film scanner just got easier to recommend
By Gareth Bevan Published
Review The Valoi easy35 v2 smooths out almost all my issues with the original, with better materials, simpler controls, improved holders, and the same brilliantly fast camera-scanning workflow.

The best travel camera in 2026: compact and portable cameras to take anywhere
By Gareth Bevan Last updated
Buying Guide The best travel cameras are small, lightweight, easy to use and offer a range of features – here are the ones to look at

I took the worst camera I have ever used on vacation, and I kind of love how bad the photos are
By Gareth Bevan Published
Features The Kodak Charmera is a truly dreadful camera, but then isn't that the charm?

Panasonic Lumix L10 review: a stylish compact that finally gives a zoom lens alternative to Fujifilm’s X100VI
By Gareth Bevan Last updated
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.
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