Latest articles by Gavin Stoker
Nikon Action 10x42 review: bargain binoculars for birders on a budget
Review Can low-cost binoculars ever truly deliver a big performance? Let's see if these Nikons deliver the Holy Grail for wildlife watchers who also watch the pennies…
I believe the reason compact cameras zoomed ahead in popularity in the past, will see them zoom ahead again in the present
opinion Not everyone wants to carry around a bulky camera with a huge lens – and they never did. But there are inevitably times when a longer lens proves essential…
The best thermal imaging binoculars
buying guide The best thermal imaging binoculars let you spot wildlife and people in darkness or camouflaged using their heat signature
The best slide viewers in 2026: the easy way to rediscover your old slides
Buying guide Whether you wish to view old pictures or are shooting on film afresh today, these are the best slide viewers
Kodak Pixpro FZ55 review: this charming compact camera has become a surprise bestseller
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?
I’m a photography expert (and an adult) – but I am still excited by the current craze for toy cameras!
opinion Just like when digital photography first went mass market 25 years ago, toy versions are on the increase again. Gavin Stoker believes he knows why
I believe NASA sending Nikon’s D5 into space conclusively proves that DSLRs are not dead!
opinion The most amazing images you’ve seen from the recent Artemis II Moon mission were shot on a 10-year-old Nikon D5. So can we stop the mirrorless versus DSLR squabbling now, asks Gavin Stoker
Best close-up filters in 2026: macro photography on a budget
Updated The best close-up filters are a cheap and simple alternative to macro lenses. Here are the best examples at the best prices
Kenko Vc Smart 14x30 Light review: image-stabilized binoculars without the weight
Review Are these high-quality yet relatively lightweight image-stabilized binoculars worth looking into for wobble-free viewing over extended periods?
If you can’t beat ‘em, join ‘em: Why Canon’s retro Analog Concept Camera is the most interesting thing it’s done in years
Opinion Modern ‘retro’ cameras are popular with the TikTok generation and oldies alike. So why has Canon dragged its heels in jumping on the bandwagon?
I’m seriously concerned camera companies are keener to satisfy influencers than actual photographers
Opinion In an era of wannabees desperately chasing likes and subscribers online, have traditional photographers’ wants been pushed to the back of the R&D queue?
Now video is king, I think the camcorder is poised for its big comeback
Opinion Compact cameras came back - and now it seems like it is time for budget video camcorders to make their big return
Many photographers still love their DSLR cameras, and I think I know why
Opinion Batteries, grips, and glass: The enduring appeal of the rugged DSLR's pure view of the world
I’ve got so used to not printing photos, it’s hard to imagine how I’ll break the habit
opinion Photography used to be all about the prints – but suddenly it is 20 years since I regularly made hard copies of my photos
I’m breaking the "gear junkie" habit and avoiding buying a new camera like the plague
OPINION Here’s why you really don’t need another camera, despite believing that you do…
I can’t stand photos being called "content" – it insults photographers and kills creativity
opinion If everything is now merely ‘content’, then AI slop is on the same level as the work of greats like Cartier-Bresson – and I’m not cool with that
I opened a box of photos of my dead relatives, and the memories came flooding back. But will my descendants covet my digital image files the same way?
opinion Do hard copy prints have greater currency, not just longevity, when compared with digital files – and should I be worried about my own pictorial legacy?
I love the nostalgia of retro-styled cameras – but I really worry they’re stopping us moving forward
Opinion My plea to the manufacturers for fresh ideas before fresh gear
Vanguard Alta Fly 55T G2 review: why get a separate roller bag and backpack when this does both?
Review The roomy Vanguard Alta Fly 55T G2 looks like a camera roller bag, but has detachable wheels and hidden straps to transform into a backpack
I’m seriously considering throwing out all my photo negatives – have I lost my mind?
OPINION Are my old negs completely irrelevant and surplus to requirements, now that everything photographic has gone digital?
I’m convinced the DSLR camera is about to have a massive vinyl-style resurgence among real photographers
Opinion Hardly anyone is currently making new digital SLRs. But I think DSLRs will be making a comeback just like compacts did!
I can’t decide whether Fujifilm’s crazy Instax camcorder combo is absolute madness or absolute genius!
Opinion Is the craziest idea Fuji has had in decades also one of its best?
The best Nikon binoculars
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
