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
Olympus 10x42 Pro binocular review
By Gavin Stoker last updated
Review These Olympus 10x42 Pro binoculars are water resistant, nitrogen purged and suitable for everything from rambles to safaris
Celestron Outland X 8x42 binocular review
By Gavin Stoker last updated
Review The Celestron Outland X 8x42 are great value waterproofed binoculars offering plenty of bang for your buck
Nikon Monarch HG 10x30 binocular review
By Gavin Stoker last updated
Review The Nikon Monarch HG 10x30 is a set of small yet high-powered and fully featured binoculars with super-sharp detail
Zeiss Victory SF 10x42 binoculars review
By Gavin Stoker last updated
Review These Zeiss Victory SF 10x42 binoculars are exquisitely constructed and should provide years of service
Nikon Prostaff 3S 10x42 binocular review
By Gavin Stoker last updated
Review The Nikon Prostaff 3S 10x42 binoculars are a well-built yet affordable pair of daylight binoculars that feel ‘just right’
Sony A7 vs A7 II vs A7 III: How do they compare?
By Gavin Stoker last updated
FEATURE Three generations of the A7 full-frame mirrorless camera are still being sold – but what are the differences?
Opticron Savanna WP 6x30 binocular review
By Gavin Stoker published
Review The Opticron Savanna WP 6x30 is a compact and waterproof pair of porro prism binoculars that won’t break the bank
Canon 77D vs 80D: which EOS DSLR camera should you choose?
By Gavin Stoker last updated
versus Which mid-range Canon EOS DSLR is best? Canon 77D vs 80D puts two attractively-priced enthusiast cameras to the test
Sony A7 III vs A7R III vs A7S II: How do they compare?
By Gavin Stoker last updated
FEATURE We take a look at how Sony's most recent Alpha-branded A7 models stack up against each other
Nikon D3500 vs D3400: Which camera should you buy?
By Gavin Stoker published
Buying guide The Nikon D3500 and D3400 are great beginner DSLRs, but which is the best choice for you? Here are the differences
Canon EOS 1300D vs Nikon D3400: Which one should you buy?
By Gavin Stoker last updated
FEATURE How does the Canon EOS 1300D compare with the Nikon D3400? We take a look at both and examine what’s the same and what’s different
Nikon Fieldscope ED50 review
By Gavin Stoker published
Review With the Nikon Fieldscope ED50, Nikon's optical excellence is front, centre and back of this compact and lightweight scope
Bushnell 20-60x65 Prime spotting scope review
By Gavin Stoker published
Review The Bushnell 20-60x65 Prime is a versatile, portable spotting scope complete with tripod and ideal for nature lovers
Leica Monovid 8x20 monocular review
By Gavin Stoker published
review As compact as a tube of Smarties, this pocket-sized Leica Monovid 8x20 monocular offers solid construction and performance
Leica APO-Televid 82 spotting scope review
By Gavin Stoker published
reviews Leica APO-Televid 82 is a range-topping spotting scope for all-weather wildlife watchers, with zoom eyepiece, and premium performance
Zeiss Conquest Gavia 85 spotting scope review
By Gavin Stoker published
Review The Zeiss Conquest Gavia 85 is a premium spotting scope that's perfect for nature lovers and wildlife watchers
Leica Trinovid HD 8x42 binocular review
By Gavin Stoker published
Review These Leica Trinovid HD 8x42 impact and water resistant binoculars are a good choice in the premium binocular market
Canon EOS R vs Sony A7iii: How do they compare?
By Gavin Stoker last updated
BUYING GUIDE Canon’s enthusiast-targeted full frame mirrorless EOS R goes toe-to-toe with Sony’s well established, market leading A7 III…
Instax Mini 11 review
By Gavin Stoker published
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?
GoPro Max vs Hero 8 – which camera is the right one for you?
By Gavin Stoker published
versus GoPro Max vs Hero 8 Black – the top two models in the GoPro camera range go head to head. Which is the best all-round choice for you?
GoPro Hero 7 vs 8: which Hero Black action cam is best for you?
By Gavin Stoker published
versus Which GoPro Black action camera should you choose? Our GoPro Hero 7 vs 8 puts these two top models head to head
Nikon D5300 vs D5600: Which camera should you buy?
By Gavin Stoker last updated
MATCHUP How do Nikon’s consumer-level D5300 and D5600 compare with one another? We take a look at both and examine their credentials
GoPro Hero 7 Black vs Silver vs White
By Gavin Stoker published
Buying guide The Hero7 is the latest generation in the GoPro action camera family... but which is best of you? Black, Silver or White?
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