Gavin Stoker
Gavin has over 30 years’ 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 the Rough Guide books.
With his wealth of knowledge, Gavin is well placed to recognize 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 and cameras straps.
Latest articles by Gavin Stoker

Vanguard Supreme 53D review
By Gavin Stoker published
Review The suitcase-sized Vanguard Supreme 53D rolling hard case claims to be almost indestructible while housing up to 14 pro-sized cameras and lenses. So, is this leviathan of storage really the big deal it claims?

Vanguard VEO Select 55BT review
By Gavin Stoker published
Review A camera-stashing, airline compliant roller bag that converts into a backback, or vice versa, sounds flexibly convenient in theory. But how does using the Vanguard VEO Select 55BT pan out in practice?

Tenba Roadie Air Case Roller 21 review: caught between a roller bag or a hard case
By Gavin Stoker published
Review The solid-sided Tenba Roadie Roller Air Case 21 is both. So, is this a good option for either cabin or hold storage, as the fancy takes us?

Nikon Stabilized 12x25 S and 10x25 S binoculars review: can this pair of stabilized Nikon binos knock Canon off its perch
By Gavin Stoker published
Review With the ‘S’ indicating both binoculars are stabilized, Nikon takes on arch-rival Canon. But is such a feature worth paying the premium asked?

Think Tank Airport International V3.0 review
By Gavin Stoker published
Review Think Tank’s robust ‘gold standard’ roller bag may seek to satisfy most current airline carry-on requirements, but can it also satisfy photographers on the go?

The best binoculars In 2025: for astronomy, wildlife, sports fans, and more
By Sebastian Oakley last updated
Updated Choosing the best binoculars is easy when you know what the specs mean and what to look for

The best thermal imaging binoculars in 2025
By Gavin Stoker last updated
Buying Guide The best thermal imaging binoculars let you spot wildlife and people in darkness or camouflaged using their heat signature

The best binoculars with cameras in 2025
By Gavin Stoker last updated
Updated Take photos or videos of faraway objects with the best binoculars with cameras

The best protection filters for lenses: UV, skylight and clear filters for cameras
By Gavin Stoker last updated
Updated The best protection filters may have no optical effect at all – but it's cheaper to replace a cracked filter than a cracked lens!

Instax Mini 90 Neo Classic review: still the coolest retro Instax in the range?
By Gavin Stoker last updated
review Forget the pastel colors and Hello Kitty styling of junior models in the Instax range; this retro-styled instant print contender is one for the grown ups

Instax Mini 11 review: should you save a few bucks, or just go for the 12?
By Gavin Stoker last updated
review The Fujifilm Instax Mini 11 takes over from the Mini 9 as the most popular instant camera you can buy. But what's it like?

Fujifilm Instax Mini Evo review: instant film meets digital camera convenience
By Gavin Stoker last updated
review Shoot digital and print analogue on Fujifilm’s best of both worlds Instax Mini Evo hybrid device

The best close-up filters in 2025: macro photography on a budget
By Gavin Stoker last updated
Updated The best close-up filters are a cheap and simple alternative to macro lenses. Here are the best examples at the best prices

Dorr LED Light Box review
By Gavin Stoker published
Review Can this perfectly square, daylight-balanced Dorr LED Light Tablet make light work of viewing negatives, slides, and transparencies for photographers?

Kaiser Slimlite Plano LED lightbox review
By Gavin Stoker published
Review Is this flat and slender LED lightbox from the German manufacturer as practical as it is portable?

The best lightboxes for photographers and artists
By Gavin Stoker, Tom May last updated
Updated View slides and negatives, trace drawings and more, with the best lightbox for photography and art

Huion L4S LED light box / light pad review
By Gavin Stoker published
Review Does this LED-powered light box / light pad, with an active area comparable to a page of A4 / US letter size, make light work of reviewing film negatives, tracing drawings, and more?

How to take a Polaroid picture or Instax photo
By Gavin Stoker published
How to Take better pictures with your instax or Polaroid camera, with our ten tips for improving your instant-print photography

Pulsar Axion XQ30 Pro thermal imaging monocular review
By Gavin Stoker published
Review Can this camcorder resembling a monocular that illuminates subjects via their heat signature tempt a first-time purchase of a thermal imaging device?

Pulsar Telos XQ35 thermal imaging monocular review
By Gavin Stoker published
Review Slightly more portable and less expensive than a thermal imaging binocular from the same manufacturer, can just the one lens truly suit all?

Pulsar Merger LRF XP35 thermal imaging binoculars review
By Gavin Stoker published
Review Are these compact thermal-imaging binoculars that can pick out a partially obscured subject worth the wallet-busting price tag?

Eufy Indoor Cam S350 review: the sweet little robot cam with pin-sharp images
By Ariane Sherine last updated
Review Resembling animated character Wall-E thanks to its dual built-in cameras, does this indoor security device offer a sentient performance that’s suitably out-of-this-world?

The best camera wrist strap in 2025
By Gavin Stoker last updated
Buying Guide Keep your camera safe with one of the best camera wrist straps
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