Articles by Kimberley Lane, E-commerce writer

Kimberley Lane, E-commerce writer for Live Science, has tested hundreds 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 England she originally used photography as a way to cope with health issues, aiming to portray a feeling of calm and peace through her images. Her work has also been featured in a number of national photography magazines and regularly contributes to our sister site Space.com.

Articles by: Kimberley Lane

Celestron Inspire 100AZ on an orange background

Hurry! Celestron Inspire 100AZ $80 off in this Prime Day beginner telescope deal

By Kimberley Lane last updated 16 July 24

Deals Prime Day ending soon! Grab this fantastic beginner telescope to get a closer look at the moon and planets — Celestron Inspire 100AZ now $279 in this Prime Day telescope deal.

Nikon P3 Prostaff 10x42 on a green background

Deal still live: Save 35% on Nikon PROSTAFF P3 10x42 binoculars

By Kimberley Lane last updated 16 July 24

Deals Pick up the beginner-friendly Nikon PROSTAFF P3 10x42 binoculars to get closer to the action for just under $100 in this Prime Day binocular deal.

Pococo Galaxy Star Projector on a blue background

One of the best star projectors now over 35% cheaper for Prime Day

By Kimberley Lane published 16 July 24

Deals This Prime Day star projector deal saves you $46 on one of the best star projectors — the Pococo Galaxy Star Projector is now over 35% off at Amazon.

Best DSLR Nikon D850 still at its lowest-ever price today, before Prime Day 2024

By Kimberley Lane published 11 July 24

Deals We named it 'Best DSLR' for wildlife and astrophotography, grab the Nikon D850 while it's at its lowest ever price in the run up to Prime Day.

Occer 12x25 compact binoculars against a blue background

Save 64% on Occer 12x25 binoculars at Amazon

By Kimberley Lane published 28 June 24

Deals Pocket these compact and lightweight Occer 12x25 binos for just $26 in this pre-Prime Day deal at Amazon.

Bushnell PowerView 2 10x42 on a coloured background

Bushnell PowerView 2 binoculars deal: Now under $50 at Amazon

By Kimberley Lane published 12 June 24

Deals The beginner-friendly Bushnell PowerView 2 10x42 binoculars are discounted to $50 at Amazon ahead of Prime Day — but only for a limited time.

Sony A1 review: A camera with unrivalled ability and an eye-watering cost

By Kimberley Lane published 19 June 23

REVIEW The Sony A1 is the biggest, baddest full-frame camera from Sony — but is it really worth the high price tag?

Photo of waves on a pebble beach at sunset (cropped to 16 by 9 format).

Seascape photography guide: How to photograph beaches and coastlines

By Kimberley Lane published 26 April 23

The coasts and seas offer up some of Earth’s most breathtaking views, but trying to photo them can be tricky. We’ll steer you right with our beginners guide to seascape & coastal photography.

Red panda taken with Sony cyber-shot RX10 IV camera

Beginners guide to wildlife photography

By Kimberley Lane published 24 January 23

Master the basics with this beginners guide to wildlife photography. Find the best cameras, learn how to find your subjects, and handle changes in lighting.

Beginners guide to astrophotography

By Kimberley Lane published 19 January 23

Shoot for the stars with our beginners guide to astrophotography.

Telescope deals: save on telescopes from Celestron, Orion, Vaonis & more

By Kimberley Lane published 15 December 22

Deals We've searched the skies for the best telescope deals to get you stargazing for less.

Get Discovery+ for just $0.99 per month for 3 months with this Cyber Monday streaming deal

By Kimberley Lane published 28 November 22

Deal Binge all your favorite science shows with this amazing Discovery+ Cyber Monday streaming deal.

Save 50% on Grammarly Premium plans and do words good on your student essays

By Kimberley Lane published 28 November 22

Deal All of Grammarly's annual, quarterly and monthly subscriptions are half-price — a perfect practical purchase for students.

This Black Friday binocular deal saves you $200 on this top-rated Canon model

By Kimberley Lane published 25 November 22

Deal If you're in the market for premium binoculars, don't miss this $200 Black Friday saving at B&H Photo

Get up to 50% off MEL Science subscriptions with our exclusive discount codes this Black Friday

By Kimberley Lane published 25 November 22

Deal Save up to half price on MEL Science Subscriptions with these exclusive codes — perfect for budding young scientists.

Get 20% off this soon-to-be-retired Lego Robot Inventor building and coding kit

By Kimberley Lane published 25 November 22

Deal LEGO is selling the soon to be retired Robot Inventor set for $287.99 in its Black Friday sale.

These rock tumbler deals will rock your world: save up to $40 on rock tumblers in the Black Friday sales

By Kimberley Lane published 24 November 22

Deal Target and Amazon are offering up to $65 off these professional & hobby rock tumblers in their Black Friday sales.

Huge discounts on these Sony Alpha cameras in the Amazon Black Friday sale

By Kimberley Lane published 24 November 22

Deal Save up to a whopping $720 on Sony cameras at Amazon, including the A7iii, A7R IV and the A7ii with a lens.

These beginner microscopes make a perfect gift for young scientists - up to 35% off this Black Friday

By Kimberley Lane published 24 November 22

Deal These beginners microscopes would make a great holiday gift for kids — check out these Black Friday deals.

Save 42% on these fantastic kids binoculars and expand your child's horizons

By Kimberley Lane published 23 November 22

Deal Amazon is offering these fantastic kids binoculars for $17.84 in its Black Friday sales.

National Geographic Starter Rock Tumbler Kit

Budding geologists can save up to 50% on these rock tumblers at Amazon

By Kimberley Lane published 12 October 22

Deals Check out these fantastic deals on rock tumblers at Amazon while they last

Save $70 on these Celestron Skywatcher Binoculars in the Amazon Prime Day sale

By Kimberley Lane published 12 October 22

Deals The Celestron Skywatcher 20x80 binoculars are 35% off, making skywatching easier than ever

These National Geographic geology set deals rock

By Kimberley Lane published 12 October 22

Deals We've dug up some great deals on National Geographic Gemstone & Fossil sets on sale for 25% off during Prime Day.

Need a powerful coding laptop? Get the Microsoft Surface 4 laptop for $300 less at Best Buy

By Kimberley Lane published 12 October 22

Deals Want a touch-screen laptop that's great for coursework, coding and more? Save big on Surface 4 Laptops with Best Buy.

Save up to 50% on these beginner Amscope microscopes at Amazon

By Kimberley Lane published 11 October 22

Deals These beginner microscopes are heavily discounted this Prime Early Access with savings up to $33.

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