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

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.

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

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

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 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

Vivo's new flagship is less of a smartphone and more of a complete pocket-sized camera system!
By Gareth Bevan Published
News The Vivo X300 Ultra is going global – and it looks like a monster for photo and video

The best tablets for photo editing in 2026
By Mike Harris Last updated
Buying guide Apple, Samsung, Microsoft, or Amazon: who makes the best tablet for photo editing?

The best APS-C compact cameras: pack pro-level image quality in your pocket in 2026
By Gareth Bevan Last updated
BUYING GUIDE Big image quality in a small package: here are the best compact cameras packing APS-C image sensors

Nothing Headphone (a) review: stylish over-ear option for video editing with huge battery life
By Gareth Bevan Published
Review Nothing’s cheaper over-ear headphones look the part, last seemingly forever, and get the basics right — but they are not the most comfortable all-day wear.

I’ve been using the Nubia Z80 Ultra, and are other flagship phones overpriced?
By Gareth Bevan Published
Opinion The Z80 Ultra has flagship performance and cameras for considerably less money than big-name devices. Are other phones just ripping you off?
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