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

OM System OM-1 Mark II camera on a green background

Save $300 on the new OM System OM-1 Mark II

By Kimberley Lane published 25 July 24

Deals The OM System OM-1 Mark II was only released in early 2024 and it's already discounted by $300 in this camera deal — get it for $2,099.99 at Amazon.

The best binocular deals on Nikon, Celestron, Occer, Vortex Optics on an orange background

These are the cheapest binocular deals you can buy

By Kimberley Lane published 17 July 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.

Last day so act fast: Best Prime Day fitness tracker deals I recommend

By Lloyd Coombes published 17 July 24

Deals Save on fitness trackers from Garmin, Samsung, and Fitbit with these huge Prime Day deals — but hurry, Prime Day ends tonight!

The best telescope deals on Celestron and Unistellar telescopes on a blue background

Here are the best telescope deals I wish I was buying today

By Kimberley Lane published 17 July 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.

The best camera deals on Sony, Nikon and Canon cameras on a green background

Could these camera deals get any better?

By Kimberley Lane published 17 July 24

Deals We've rounded up the best camera deals from Sony, Nikon, Canon and more — save $$$'s on your next mirrorless or DSLR camera.

My favorite camera ever is now $400 off including extras at Adorama

By Kimberley Lane published 16 July 24

Deals I test cameras for a living and fell in love with the Sony A7R V — now it's $3,499 at Adorama, and they even throw in some handy accessories for Prime Day

Canon EOS R8 with 24-50mm f/4.5-6.3 lens on a green background

Canon EOS R8 bundle now lowest-ever price in Anti-Prime Day deal

By Kimberley Lane published 16 July 24

Deals Save $350! This Prime Day camera deal includes the beginner-friendly Canon EOS R8 with a lens and accessories— now lowest ever price of $1,349 at Adorama.

Celestron Nature DX 12x56 binoculars on a red background

Save $76 on Celestron Nature DX 12x56 binoculars before Prime Day ends

By Kimberley Lane last updated 17 July 24

Deals Hurry! Prime Day ends tonight! Celestron Nature DX 12x56 binoculars are fantastic for wildlife observation and stargazing — $193.89 in this Prime Day binocular deal.

Celestron NexStar 8SE on a blue background

Last chance to save $200 on the Celestron NexStar 8SE in this Prime Day telescope deal

By Kimberley Lane last updated 17 July 24

Deals The best telescope on the market is now $200 with a Prime Day coupon at Amazon — grab the Celestron NexStar 8SE for $1,399 in this Prime Day telescope 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.

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.

Unistellar Odyssey smart telescope on a blue background

Get it while you can! Save $700 on Unistellar Odyssey at Best Buy

By Kimberley Lane last updated 17 July 24

Deals With Prime Day ending tonight, who knows how long this Unistellar Odyssey deal at Best Buy will be around for — you'll have to be quick if you want to snap up this deal!

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.

The Canon EOS R5 is at a lowest-ever price of $2,899, so grab it before it's gone.

By Kimberley Lane last updated 17 July 24

Deals Prime Day's nearly over and it's your last chance to save $1000 on the superb Canon EOS R5. We loved it when we reviewed it, and now it's reduced by up to 26% across various retailers.

Amazon Prime Day 2024: Best deals on health and fitness gear and science kit, almost over

By Jase Parnell-Brookes last updated 17 July 24

Prime Day 2024 last day! We've found the best science kit discounts on a range of products that'll save you money.

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 A7 IV review

By Kimberley Lane published 20 May 24

Review With rumblings of the next-generation model on the horizon, is the Sony A7 IV still worth buying in 2024?

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.

Best air purifiers 2024: Remove pet hair, smoke, dust and more

By Lou Mudge, Anna Gora last updated 16 July 24

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.