
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

Prime Day ends tonight! Binocular deals you should know about to see the moon and wildlife like never before
By Kimberley Lane last updated
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 chance! Prime Day ends tonight — these are the camera deals we'd buy before they're gone
By Kimberley Lane last updated
Deals We've rounded up the best camera deals from Sony, Nikon, Canon and more — save $$$'s on your next mirrorless or DSLR camera.

Amazon Prime Day 2025: The final day of the first-ever four-day Prime event. These are the very best deals on health and fitness gear, optics and STEM toys
By Jase Parnell-Brookes last updated
Deals Amazon Prime Day takes place on July 8-11

Don't miss your chance to get the best beginner telescope before Prime Day ends — just in time for Saturn's return to the evening sky
By Kimberley Lane published
Deals There's no guarantee this price won't increase once Prime Day is over, so if you want one of the best telescopes for beginners, you'd better act fast.

Don’t miss out! The best beginner Canon deals we’ve found this Prime Day — just in time for the Perseid meteor shower
By Kimberley Lane published
Deals Now's your chance to save on Canon cameras, lenses and bundles for Prime Day — with beginner-friendly options for astrophotography, wildlife and macro photography.

Save up to $375 with these 10 stellar Prime Day telescope deals
By Kimberley Lane published
Deals With options to suit beginners and seasoned astronomers, we've rounded up the 10 best telescope deals that are worth buying this Prime Day.

This viral star projector just got a rare Prime Day discount
By Kimberley Lane published
Deals Our top-rated star projector, the Orzorz Galaxy Lite, is now $59 for Amazon Prime Day, and includes 5 projection discs to get you started.

We love these beginner astronomy binoculars — now $79 for Prime Day
By Kimberley Lane published
Deals These large 15x70 binoculars are ideal for starting your astronomy journey — our optics writer bought them last Prime Day and loves them.

Celestron NexStar 8SE cheapest since January for Prime Day
By Kimberley Lane published
Deals If you've been biding your time to invest in the world's most beloved telescope, the Celestron NexStar 8SE is now under $1,500 just in time for Prime Day.

Save up to $200 on Celestron NexStar telescopes in these 4th of July deals ahead of Prime Day
By Kimberley Lane published
Deals Prime Day may only be next week, but these 4th of July deals bring early discounts to save you $$$'s on Celestron NexStar telescopes

Best beginner telescopes 2025: Start your stargazing journey
By Kimberley Lane published
Just getting started in astronomy? These beginner telescopes are ideal for finding your way around the skies as a newbie.

Best solar binoculars 2025: Safely observe the sun
By Kim Snaith last updated
Use the best solar binoculars to observe the sun while keeping your eyes safe this summer. With Prime Day coming up, now's the time to grab a bargain.

Best microscopes for students 2025
By Morgan Bailee Boggess McCoy last updated
Discover a microscopic world with one of the best microscopes for students and young scientists, without emptying your wallet.

Best microscopes for kids 2025
By Morgan Bailee Boggess McCoy last updated
Encourage children to love science by showing them the world in miniature with some of the best microscopes for kids.

Best power banks and power stations 2025
By Tantse Walter last updated
Buying Guide Our pick of the best power banks and power stations to keep you energized away from home.

Best binoculars for bird-watching 2025: Eyes on the skies
By Jacob Little last updated
Owning a great pair of binoculars is a must for any serious birder, from compact binoculars for popping in your bag to shake-free image stabilized views.

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

Best compact binoculars 2025: Pocket-friendly optics for the great outdoors
By Kimberley Lane last updated
We've rounded up the best compact binoculars, giving you great optics that fit in your pocket — perfect for viewing wildlife and gazing at the open sky.

Best telescopes for kids 2025: A stargazing introduction for budding astronomers
By Kim Snaith last updated
Our picks of the best telescopes for kids are easy to use, affordable, and a great way to introduce youngsters to the night sky.

Best small telescopes 2025: Portable and lightweight
By Kimberley Lane last updated
Our picks of the best small telescopes are all under 10kg, making them perfect for traveling to dark sky sites — and a great way to view the upcoming Sturgeon moon.

Best beginner cameras 2025: Quality, cheap mirrorless models
By Kimberley Lane last updated
The best beginner cameras are ideal for budding photography enthusiasts — we've rounded up the best models for beginner wildlife and astrophotographers, plus options for video and content creation.

Best beginner cameras for astrophotography 2025
By Kimberley Lane last updated
These cameras are ideal for beginner astrophotographers — they cope well in low light, are intuitive to use and affordable for those just getting into the style.

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