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
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 binoculars in 2024 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 lightboxes for photographers and artists in 2024
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?
The best protection filters for lenses in 2024: 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!
The best binoculars with cameras in 2024
By Gavin Stoker last updated
Updated Take photos or videos of faraway objects with the best binoculars with cameras
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?
The best thermal imaging binoculars in 2024
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
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 2024
By Gavin Stoker last updated
Buying Guide Keep your camera safe with one of the best camera wrist straps
The best slide viewers in 2024: the easy way to rediscover your old slides
By Gavin Stoker last updated
Updated Whether you wish to view old pictures or are shooting on film afresh today, these are the best slide viewers
SeaLife ReefMaster RM-4K review: capture an underwater world
By Gavin Stoker published
Review Can this waterproofed compact camera that shoots 14MP stills and 4K video let you create your own version of Attenborough’s Blue Planet?
Fujifilm Fujinon Techno-Stabi TS16x28WP binocular review: practical improvements for outdoor adventures
By Gavin Stoker published
Review Does adding waterproofing to Fuji’s image-stabilized binoculars make for a practical as well as powerful observation tool?
Swarovski Optik AX Visio 10x32 binoculars review: these great AI smarts don't come cheap
By Gavin Stoker published
Review Optical specialist Swarovski calls this product the world’s first AI-supported binocular. But does that make it truly smart?
The best close-up filters in 2024: 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
The best light pollution filters in 2024 for astrophotography and star gazing
By Gavin Stoker last updated
Updated Looking for light pollution filters to capture the night sky? Then check out this guide...
Best projection screen in 2024: video projector screens for indoors & outdoors
By Gavin Stoker last updated
Buying Guide Enjoy TV and movies at super-size, with the best projection screen for indoors and out.
Bushnell Equinox Z2 6x50 Night Vision Monocular review
By Gavin Stoker published
Review Does this battery-powered digital viewer impress or disappoint when the lights go out?
Vanguard Vesta 8x21 compact binoculars
By Gavin Stoker published
review Pocket friendly in terms of both size and price, do thess small binoculars offer a big performance for everyday observation?
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