
Kimberley Lane
Kimberley Lane, E-commerce writer for Live Science, has tested a wide range of optical equipment, reviewing camera gear from Sony, Canon, OM System and more. With over 6 years of photography experience, her skills span across landscape and seascape photography, wildlife, astrophotography and portrait work. Her photos have been featured in a number of national magazines, including Digital Camera World and Cosmopolitan. She has also contributed to our sister site Space.com and Tech Radar, and she regularly uses binoculars and telescopes to stargaze in the dark skies of South Wales.
Latest articles by Kimberley Lane

Chasing comets: How to photograph comets Lemmon and 3I/ATLAS
By Kimberley Lane published
Comets don't visit often — here's how to capture comet Lemmon, comet 3I/ATLAS, on your camera as they dance across our skies.

Cheaper than Prime Day: Our favorite telescope is now $300 off at Amazon
By Kimberley Lane published
Deals The Celestron NexStar 8SE is now the cheapest we've seen it since January — and there's no guarantee it'll be discounted for Black Friday, either.

Black Friday 2025: Early deals on telescopes, binoculars, cameras, air purifiers and fitness gear
By Anna Gora, Kimberley Lane, Jase Parnell-Brookes, Keumars Afifi-Sabet last updated
Deals Prime Day is over, so now we're full steam ahead towards Black Friday. We've searched the web for early discounts on air purifiers, electric toothbrushes, telescopes, binoculars, cameras and more.

Prime Day deals extended: There's still a chance to save on cameras, binoculars and telescopes
By Kimberley Lane published
Deals These deals are still live after Prime Day, but we don't know how long for. This is your last chance to save on the best binoculars, cameras and telescopes before Black Friday.

Last chance to see Jupiter's moons for less! Our favorite astronomy binoculars are only $99 for Prime Day in October
By Kimberley Lane last updated
Deals The Celestron SkyMaster 15x70 are one of our favorite astronomy binoculars.

Top 10 stargazing deals we'd buy before Prime Day ends tonight
By Kimberley Lane last updated
Deals Last chance! We've tested dozens of telescopes, binoculars, cameras and star projectors, and these 10 stargazing deals are the ones we'd buy this Prime Day.

We saw Saturn and Jupiter with this telescope and now it's even cheaper for Prime Day
By Kimberley Lane published
Deals Our optics writer bought the Celestron AstroMaster 130EQ last Prime Day, and it's discounted again this year — we think it's a great starter scope to view Saturn and Jupiter.

Amazon Prime Day 2025: Find the best deals on cameras, fitness gear and stargazing equipment this October
By Jase Parnell-Brookes last updated
Deals Amazon Prime Day takes place on October 7-8

Astro lovers' Prime Day pick: Canon favorite discounted ahead of the Supermoons and Orionids
By Kimberley Lane published
Deals This $210 saving on the Canon EOS R8 camera arrives right on time for photographing the upcoming Supermoons and Orionid meteor shower — but we don't know how long it'll last.

Amazon just dropped the price on one of our favorite star projectors for Prime Day in October
By Kimberley Lane published
Deals The Pococo Galaxy Star projector is now down to just $79.99 for Prime Day.

Best air purifiers 2025: Banish air pollution from your home
By Anna Gora, Lou Mudge last updated
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 PC1.

Best cameras for wildlife photography 2025: Shoot nature like a pro
By Kimberley Lane last updated
BUYING GUIDE We've rounded up 9 of the best wildlife cameras for beginners and pros ahead of Black Friday — all with stunning resolution and lightning-quick burst speeds to ensure you never miss a shot.

Best astrophotography cameras 2025: Shoot for the stars
By Kimberley Lane last updated
BUYING GUIDE The best astrophotography cameras allow you to take impressive photos of the night sky — find the best models to look out for in the run-up to Black Friday.

Best star projectors 2025: Bring the cosmos indoors
By Tantse Walter last updated
BUYING GUIDE The best star projectors bring the wonders of the cosmos into your home — find the best models here.

Best image-stabilized binoculars 2025: Stability meets clarity
By Kimberley Lane last updated
The best image-stabilized binoculars provide a clear and steady view.

Best binoculars for bird-watching 2025: Eyes on the skies
By Jacob Little last updated
A great pair of binoculars is a must for any serious birder, from compact binos for popping in your bag to image-stabilized models — find your next pair ready for Black Friday.

Best binoculars for stargazing 2025: Take a walk through space
By Kimberley Lane last updated
Unlock the night sky with the best binoculars for stargazing designed to capture stars, planets, and distant galaxies — our top picks.

Best binoculars for kids 2025: Beginner binoculars and toys
By Kimberley Lane last updated
The best binoculars for kids should be lightweight, compact, and easy to handle.

Best binoculars 2025: Our picks for stargazing, bird watching and observing wildlife
By Kimberley Lane last updated
Find the best binoculars for wildlife, stargazing, tracking athletes, or plane spotting — check out our top picks.

Best smart telescopes 2025: The latest technology for exploring the universe
By Rowena Cockett last updated
The best smart telescopes offer a supremely easy way of viewing the night sky.

Best telescopes 2025: Explore planets, galaxies and beyond
By Jase Parnell-Brookes last updated
The best telescopes offer an unparalleled view of the cosmos, and we've gathered our favorites.

WANDRD PRVKE Lite camera backpack review
By Kimberley Lane published
For female photographers or anyone with a smaller frame, it’s the ideal backpack that fulfils all of your needs as a photographer, although some obvious sacrifices have been made.

We tested the Canon EOS R6 II in a nature reserve — here’s our verdict
By Kimberley Lane published
Review The Canon EOS R6 II takes on real-world challenges in the wild — but does it deliver for wildlife photography?
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