Articles by Kimberley Lane, E-commerce writer

Kimberley Lane, E-commerce writer for Live Science, has tested a wide range of optics equipment reviewing cameras, lenses and tripods, and getting hands-on observations with binoculars and more. Also a landscape & seascape photographer living in South Wales, she aims to portray a feeling of calm and peaceful moments through her images. Her work has also been featured in a number of national photography magazines and she regularly contributes to our sister site Space.com.

Articles by: Kimberley Lane

Man using one of the best cameras for wildlife photography in a vehicle

Best cameras for wildlife photography 2025

By James Artaius last updated 13 January 25

BUYING GUIDE The best cameras for wildlife photography have impeccably accurate autofocus, a fast burst rate and sharp, detailed images — we've rounded up the best models.

woman photographing the night sky with one of the best astrophotography cameras

Best astrophotography cameras 2025: Capture the cosmos

By James Artaius last updated 13 January 25

BUYING GUIDE The best astrophotography cameras require excellent low-light capabilities — check out our favorite models to watch for this Black Friday.

A child holding one of the best binoculars for kids in a forest

Best binoculars for kids 2025: beginner binoculars and toys

By Gavin Stoker last updated 10 January 25

The best binoculars for kids should be lightweight, compact, and easy to handle — explore top picks before Amazon Prime Day arrives next week.

Two pairs of the best binoculars for stargazing against a starry sky background

Best binoculars for stargazing 2025: Spot stars and galaxies

By Julie Ann Howlett last updated 10 January 25

Unlock the night sky with the best binoculars for stargazing designed to capture stars, planets, and distant galaxies — our top picks

Someone using one of the best telescopes

Best telescopes 2025: Observe galaxies, nebulas and planets

By Jase Parnell-Brookes last updated 10 January 25

The best telescopes offer an unparalleled view of the cosmos, and we've gathered our favorites.

Sony A7 IV review

By Kimberley Lane last updated 7 January 25

Review With rumblings of the next-generation model on the horizon, is the Sony A7 IV still worth buying in 2025?

An air purifier sitting in the middle of a living room

Best air purifiers 2025: Remove pet hair, smoke, dust and more

By Anna Gora, Lou Mudge last updated 7 January 25

BUYING GUIDE These are the best air purifiers you can buy in every category, from Levoit Core 600S and BlueAir Blue Pure 411i Max to Dyson Purifier Cool.

students using a microscope in a classroom

Best microscopes for students 2025

By Morgan Bailee Boggess McCoy last updated 6 January 25

Discover a microscopic world with one of the best microscopes for students and young scientists, without emptying your wallet.

Jase Parnell Brookes using a pair of binoculars

Best binoculars 2025: Our picks for stargazing, bird watching and observing wildlife

By Gavin Stoker last updated 6 January 25

Find the best binoculars for wildlife, stargazing, tracking athletes, or plane spotting — check out top picks ahead of Amazon Prime Big Deals Day next week.

OM System OM-1 Mark II review — the best Micro Four-Thirds camera ever?

By Kimberley Lane published 26 December 24

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Three of the best star projectors on a colorful background

Best star projectors 2025: Bring the cosmos indoors

By Tantse Walter last updated 6 December 24

BUYING GUIDE The best star projectors bring the wonders of the cosmos into your home — find the best models here.

Cyber Monday 2024 camera deals live: Plus, savings on telescopes, binoculars and stargazing accessories

By Jase Parnell-Brookes last updated 3 December 24

The best bargains as they happen. Great deals from Nikon, Canon, Sony, Celestron and many more.

Last Cyber Monday deals 2024: Final deals still live on health & fitness gear, optics and science kits

By Anna Gora, Kimberley Lane, Jase Parnell-Brookes, Keumars Afifi-Sabet last updated 3 December 24

Deal Cyber Monday 2024 is over but we've checked and there are still discounts on air purifiers, electric toothbrushes, rowing machines, telescopes, binoculars, microscopes, cameras and more.

LAST CHANCE! These Cyber Monday binocular deals remain!

By Kimberley Lane last updated 3 December 24

Deals We've rounded up the best binocular deals on the market to help you save money — with options for all budgets and experience levels.

You can still save with these Cyber Monday telescope deals, but you'll need to be quick!

By Kimberley Lane last updated 3 December 24

Deals Looking for the best telescope deals? We've rounded up the best deals on the market — don't miss the chance to save $$$'s off your next telescope.

Last few hours! Save $$ on these Celestron binoculars before Cyber Monday ends

By Kimberley Lane published 2 December 24

Deals A favorite among nature enthusiasts, the Celestron Nature DX ED 12x50 is reduced at Amazon for Cyber Monday — but you'll need to be quick to avoid missing out!

Black Friday 2024 camera deals live: Plus, savings on telescopes, binoculars and stargazing accessories

By Jase Parnell-Brookes last updated 30 November 24

LIVE The best bargains as they happen. Great deals from Nikon, Canon, Sony, Celestron and many more.

Can't choose between the Vaonis Vespera II or the Vespera Pro? This $500 saving might help you decide

By Kimberley Lane published 28 November 24

Deals Lowest ever price! The Vaonis Vespera Pro is now $500 off at Amazon — get this compact and premium smart telescope now for $2,499 for Black Friday.

Canon EOS R8 now lowest-ever-price at Walmart!

By Kimberley Lane published 27 November 24

Deals Forget Amazon, this awesome Walmart camera deal gets you the Canon EOS R8 for just $1,069 — ideal for beginners and travel photographers this Black Friday.

Save $110 on these massive astronomy binoculars at Amazon

By Kimberley Lane published 27 November 24

Deals The powerful Celestron SkyMaster 25x100 are now 22% off for Black Friday — get unparalleled views of the cosmos for $389 in this Black Friday binocular deal.

Huge 33% off the Pococo Galaxy Star Projector at Amazon

By Kimberley Lane published 26 November 24

Deals Lowest-ever price! The Pococo Galaxy Projector is now $79.99 at Amazon with this massive $40 saving on one of the best star projectors.

Want reliable autofocus? Massive $600 off in this epic Walmart camera deal

By Kimberley Lane published 26 November 24

Deals Not a typo! In this lowest-ever-price camera deal at Walmart, the Sony A7R V is now down to $2,799 — that's $600 cheaper than Amazon and $200 less than it was yesterday.

Save $60 on this awesome Celestron telescope at Amazon

By Kimberley Lane published 22 November 24

Deals If you want to observe the moon and planets up close, this reflector telescope from Celestron is ideal — now $246.49 at Amazon for Black Friday

Massive saving on Sony A7 IV at Walmart — lowest ever price

By Kimberley Lane published 18 November 24

Deals Walmart has Amazon beat in this Sony A7 IV camera deal, and Black Friday is still weeks away. Save $650 on one of the best cameras for astrophotography.

celestron skymaster pro 20x80 on a green background

Save $110 on these amazing stargazing binoculars at Amazon

By Kimberley Lane published 15 November 24

Deals Explore the skies for less with the Celestron SkyMaster Pro 20x80 at their lowest price since February — now $210 ahead of Black Friday

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