Articles by: Gavin Stoker

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Gavin has over 30 year experience of writing about photography and television. He is currently the editor of British Photographic Industry News, and previously served as editor of Which Digital Camera and deputy editor of Total Digital Photography.

He has also written for a wide range of publications including T3, BBC Focus, Empire, NME, Radio Times, MacWorld, Computer Active, What Digital Camera and Rough Guide books.

With his wealth of knowledge he is well placed to recognise great camera deals and recommend the best products in Digital Camera World’s buying guides. He also writes on a number of specialist subjects including binoculars and monoculars, spotting scopes, microscopes, trail cameras, action cameras, body cameras, filters, cameras straps and more.

Nikon Prostaff P3 8x30

By Gavin Stoker published 28 August 23

review Do these rugged, rubberized outdoor binoculars provide the best marriage of magnification and light gathering for your buck?

The best binoculars for kids in 2023 of all ages from toddlers to teenagers

By Gavin Stoker published 26 August 23

Buying Guide Feed that child's natural curiosity with a pair of the best binoculars for kids of all ages that you can buy

Nikon Sportstar Zoom 8-24x25

By Gavin Stoker published 25 August 23

review Space-age looking binocular with built-in 3x zoom allowing us to start wide on the pitch and then zoom in to scrutinize ball-play

Nikon Aculon T02 10x21 review

By Gavin Stoker published 24 August 23

review Small enough to fit in the palm of an adult hand, does a lightweight yet robust build make these binos perfect for everyday use?

Kodak Pixpro AZ425 review

By Gavin Stoker published 20 August 23

review Why pack a DSLR or mirrorless body with a big telephoto lens when this all-in-one Kodak AZ425 offers a 42x optical zoom reach all day, every day?

Canon PowerShot PX review

By Gavin Stoker published 17 August 23

review The Canon PowerShot PX is a ‘smart’ camera that automatically captures images for us, allowing us to get on with living our life

Canon Zoemini S2 review

By Gavin Stoker published 12 August 23

review Canon’s crack at the instant print camera market is one of the coolest and most portable examples. But is image quality up to scratch?

Panasonic Lumix TZ95 review

By Gavin Stoker published 10 August 23

review Compact ‘travel zoom’ camera with a powerful 30x optical reach and flip-up screen for selfies

The best Nikon binoculars in 2023

By Gavin Stoker published 10 July 23

Buying Guide Decided Nikon is the binocular manufacturer for you, but befuddled by its dizzying amount of options? Let our buyer’s guide to the best Nikon binos be the balm you need

Domke canvas tan coloured camera bag with some snow on lid, left in snow with next to it a tripod bag

Best tripod bags & cases in 2023

By Gavin Stoker published 6 July 23

Buying Guide A tripod may be a must-have for photographers, but they are a pain to carry around. These tripod bags take the strain

Canon 10x42L IS WP binoculars being held against the body in the rain

The best 10x42 binoculars in 2023

By Gavin Stoker published 1 July 23

Buying Guide Portable, compact, and providing more magnification than 8x42 binos, what are the best 10x42 binoculars you can buy?

Nikon Prostaff P3 8x42 binoculars being held by a young woman wearing straw hat outdoors

Best 8x42 binoculars in 2023

By Gavin Stoker published 29 June 23

Seeking quality binoculars that hit the sweet spot between magnification power and objective lens size? What you need is the best 8x42 binoculars…

Best zoom binoculars in 2023

By Gavin Stoker published 24 June 23

Buying Guide First get closer to the action… then get closer still. The advantage is obvious. But which are the best zoom binoculars we can buy?

Best binoculars with cameras in 2023

By Gavin Stoker last updated 21 July 23

Buying Guide Binoculars help bring distant subjects closer, but how much better would they could take photos or video? Here are the best binoculars with cameras you can buy

Kodak PIXRO WPZ2 waterproof digital camera

Kodak PIXPRO WPZ2 review

By Gavin Stoker published 28 April 23

Review Budget-priced waterproof and shockproof 16-megapixel compact ready to withstand whatever life throws at it

Kodak PIXPRO AZ528 superzoom digital camera

Kodak PIXPRO AZ528 review

By Gavin Stoker published 26 April 23

Review A mighty 52x optical zoom offers an affordable all-in-one for photo enthusiasts who don’t want to lug around a camera and telephoto lens

Kodak PIXPRO FZ55 point and shoot compact camera

Kodak Pixpro FZ55 review

By Gavin Stoker published 22 April 23

Review Is this point-and-shoot camera a brave throwback to simpler times, or has Kodak’s licensee spotted a new niche now others have exited the compact market?

Kodak Flik HD10 Smart Projector review

By Gavin Stoker published 20 April 23

Review Compact desktop projector from the heritage photo brand, allowing us to enjoy online videos and streaming services on a grander scale

Kodak Printomatic Instant Print Digital Camera review

By Gavin Stoker published 22 March 23

Review Entry-level point-and-shoot instant print camera with an accent on affordable fun rather than true photographic quality

Kodak Step Touch Instant Print Digital Camera review

By Gavin Stoker published 20 March 23

Reviews A touchscreen LCD helps this pocket-sized ‘zero ink’ camera and printer combo avoid waste while boosting creativity

Celestron Ultima 100 spotting scope review

By Gavin Stoker published 15 March 23

Reviews A huge 100mm objective lens and powerful zoom eyepiece suggests we’re getting a spotting scope and telescope all in one

Celestron Regal M2 65ED spotting scope review

By Gavin Stoker published 7 March 23

Review Angled spotting scope for power users that lives up to its ‘Regal’ name via a design and feature set that’s, yes, a bit posh

Celestron Hummingbird 9-27x56mm ED Micro Spotting Scope

Celestron Hummingbird 9-27x56 ED Micro Spotting Scope

By Gavin Stoker published 28 February 23

Review Travel scope offers plenty of poke despite diminutive proportions, thanks to zoom capability and large-ish objective lens

Opticron 8x20 Gallery Scope review

By Gavin Stoker published 7 February 23

review Ultra compact and versatile macro monocular that can focus as close as 30cm, as well as alternatively to infinity

Celestron Outland X 10-30x50mm Monocular with tripod review

By Gavin Stoker published 24 January 23

review This fully featured monocular resembles a miniature spotting scope and even comes with its own tripod for extra stability

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