
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

Nikon Sportstar Zoom 8-24x25
By Gavin Stoker published
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
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
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
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
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
review Compact ‘travel zoom’ camera with a powerful 30x optical reach and flip-up screen for selfies

Best budget action camera for under £100
By Gavin Stoker last updated
Buying guide Want to record rough and tumble pursuits without trashing your camera, or wallet? Take a pick from the best budget action cameras under £100

Best darkroom equipment in UK: photo enlargers, film tanks, trays, safelights
By Gavin Stoker last updated
Buying Guide You’re shooting on film and want to process and print the results yourself. You need our recommendations for the best darkroom equipment…

Kodak PIXPRO WPZ2 review
By Gavin Stoker published
Review Budget-priced waterproof and shockproof 16-megapixel compact ready to withstand whatever life throws at it

Kodak PIXPRO AZ528 review
By Gavin Stoker published
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 review
By Gavin Stoker published
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
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
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
Reviews A touchscreen LCD helps this pocket-sized ‘zero ink’ camera and printer combo avoid waste while boosting creativity

Best Lomography camera: the top Lomo cameras for analog film fans
By Gavin Stoker, Jon Stapley last updated
Buying guide We pick the best Lomography cameras to buy right now for instant, 35mm and 120 medium format film

Celestron Ultima 100 spotting scope review
By Gavin Stoker published
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
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 9-27x56 ED Micro Spotting Scope
By Gavin Stoker published
Review Travel scope offers plenty of poke despite diminutive proportions, thanks to zoom capability and large-ish objective lens

The best laser rangefinders for measuring distance quickly & accurately
By Gavin Stoker last updated
Buying guide Improve your golf, or measure distances at work, using the best laser rangefinders on the market.

Opticron 8x20 Gallery Scope review
By Gavin Stoker published
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
review This fully featured monocular resembles a miniature spotting scope and even comes with its own tripod for extra stability

Bushnell Legend Ultra HD 10x42 monocular review
By Gavin Stoker published
review Rugged construction monocular with a large bright lens and bolt-on accessories including belt loop and tripod thread ticks the boxes

Hawke Endurance ED 8x42 monocular review
By Gavin Stoker published
review Bright results from a monocular that still manages to be reasonably compact and priced
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