Latest articles by Gareth Bevan
Does the new wave of telephoto adapters prove that we've hit the limits of smartphone camera hardware?
Features Post-periscope? Why modular zoom might become the real future of phone photography
Fujifilm in 2025: the return of compact cameras and revisiting old family favorites
Features Compact champs, classic revivals, and unexpected hits – how Fujifilm kept photographers' attention in 2025
The 3 camera phone trends that defined 2025 – and what might happen next in 2026
2025 IN REVIEW From bolt-on teleconverters to 200MP sensors to the AI takeover, 2025 has been a good year for smartphone photography – and 2026 could go even further
These images beat nearly two million entries to win Oppo’s Photography Awards 2025
News Oppo has announced the global winners from its largest photography competition to date
Xiaomi has just launched five new Redmi Note 15 devices, here’s how to figure out which camera is right for you
News Xiaomi's extensive Note 15 lineup is a little confusing, but here's a breakdown of how each model differs
Ricoh GR IV review: the cult compact gets its biggest upgrade yet
Review Ricoh’s beloved pocket-sized street camera returns with a new BSI sensor, redesigned lens, and major usability upgrades – all while keeping its cult-classic formula intact
Honor's new Magic 8 Lite comes with a 108MP camera and huge 7500mAh battery
News Honor Magic 8 Lite promises an AI-powered photography experience and up to three days of battery life
Sony A7 V hands-on review: the A7 line evolves into a smarter, faster all-rounder, but with a few compromises
Review The A7 leaps forward with a new partially stacked sensor and AI-powered subject detection – but video feels a little left behind by the competition
There are huge savings on one of the most underrated cameras for video
NEWS A big saving on one of Fujifilm’s best hybrid bodies makes this the perfect moment to pick up this sleeper hit for video
The Fujifilm X-E5 sees its first discount – but is it the smarter pick than the X100VI?
BLACK FRIDAY One is the beautiful classic everyone wants; the other might actually be the better tool
I think the Fujifilm X-Half is the perfect Christmas gift for new photographers – and it has a rare £150 Black Friday discount
BLACK FRIDAY Fujifilm’s most charming camera feels like the ideal present for anyone who wants to get into photography – and I’m even tempted to grab one myself
Poco brings top-tier cameras and Bose-powered audio to the brand’s most flagship phone yet
News Xiaomi’s budget brand steps into more premium flagship devices with the Poco F8 Ultra and F8 Pro
The best GoPro gimbal: get smooth footage on your action camera
UPDATED The best GoPro gimbals will ensure your action camera footage looks smooth even when you're moving quickly
Eyeing up a foldable phone? You can now get this year's best foldable for less than the price of top slab phones
Black Friday Foldable phones are amazing but expensive! But this Black Friday deal brings 2025's best foldable within reach
One of the best hybrid cameras just got free firmware – and it packs in longer recording times, improved autofocus, and live view LUTs
News Panasonic has just announced big firmware updates for the Lumix S1RII, S1II, and S1IIE cameras
The best wireless phone chargers for iPhone and Android
Buying guide Ditch the wires with our pick of the best wireless phone chargers
I've been on a quest to find the best compact autofocus film camera – these are my top choices for nearly every budget
Features Looking for a pocketable film camera that does the hard work of focusing for you? Here are my top picks you can still find second-hand
These are the cheapest full-frame cameras: get yourself a big sensor on a small budget!
Buying guide The cheapest full-frame cameras pack great image quality without a huge price tag
OnePlus 15 review: a performance beast but modest camera gains
Review Blistering speed, battery stamina, and a solid camera system – but the new DetailMax Engine doesn’t quite outshine its predecessor
This stylish premium-priced film scanner wants to save you from lab scans for good
News Bold design, premium price – can the Knokke really beat established film scanners at their own game?
Anker Prime Power Bank (26K, 300W) review: a pocket-sized charging station
Review If you juggle a laptop, cameras, drones, and more on location, this is the power solution you’ve been waiting for
Oppo Find X9 Pro review: the phone to replace your compact camera
Review Near-faultless cameras, topped off with a very cool Hasselblad Teleconverter accessory – this is peak smartphone photography
The Oppo Find X9 Pro’s Hasselblad adapter could make bridge cameras obsolete
Features It might look a little ridiculous, but I can't get enough of the Oppo/Hasselblad teleconverter
