Gavin Stoker

review The Panasonic LX10 is a compact snapper with sophistication in spades, not least due to its unusually large one-inch sensor

review A one-inch sensor plus a 15x optical zoom make for a decent specified compact useful for a wide variety of creative pursuits

review The Panasonic ZS70 is a compact snapshot camera offering 30x optical zoom power that will slip into your jeans pocket

review Nikon’s B600 bridge camera – or super zoom – puts a powerful focal range in the palm of our hands for a value price

review The Nikon Coolpix W300 might just prove its mettle in the wet and the dry

review The Steiner Safari Ultrasharp 10x26 are very compact and portable binoculars suitable for a broad range of observational uses

Review The Opticron Savanna WP 6x30 is a compact and waterproof pair of porro prism binoculars that won’t break the bank

Review With the Nikon Fieldscope ED50, Nikon's optical excellence is front, centre and back of this compact and lightweight scope

Review The Bushnell 20-60x65 Prime is a versatile, portable spotting scope complete with tripod and ideal for nature lovers

review As compact as a tube of Smarties, this pocket-sized Leica Monovid 8x20 monocular offers solid construction and performance

reviews Leica APO-Televid 82 is a range-topping spotting scope for all-weather wildlife watchers, with zoom eyepiece, and premium performance

Review The Zeiss Conquest Gavia 85 is a premium spotting scope that's perfect for nature lovers and wildlife watchers

Review The Celestron SkyMaster Pro 20x80 is a super sized binocular for serious nature lovers and astronomy fans

Review The Celestron Outland X 8x42 are great value waterproofed binoculars offering plenty of bang for your buck

Review The Nikon Monarch HG 10x30 is a set of small yet high-powered and fully featured binoculars with super-sharp detail

Review These Olympus 10x42 Pro binoculars are water resistant, nitrogen purged and suitable for everything from rambles to safaris

Review The Nikon Prostaff 3S 10x42 binoculars are a well-built yet affordable pair of daylight binoculars that feel ‘just right’

Review These Leica Trinovid HD 8x42 impact and water resistant binoculars are a good choice in the premium binocular market

Review These Zeiss Victory SF 10x42 binoculars are exquisitely constructed and should provide years of service