
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

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 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.

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.

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 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.

8 of the best Memorial Day deals on telescopes, binoculars and cameras
By Kimberley Lane published
Deals Memorial Day sales — the best deals on our favourite telescopes, binoculars and cameras to save you up to $675 at B&H Photo, Amazon and more in May 2025

Peak Design 25L Outdoor Backpack review
By Kimberley Lane published
The Peak Design Outdoor Backpack has a lot of potential — it's insanely customizable and versatile, but for us, it wasn't a perfect fit.

Peak Design 7L Outdoor Sling Bag: Ideal for outdoor adventures
By Kimberley Lane published
One of the most comfortable bags we've ever used. This sling bag from Peak Design's new range is lightweight, practical and perfect for outdoor types — but how suitable is it for photographers?

Celestron SkyMaster Pro ED 15x70 binocular review
By Kimberley Lane published
These massive stargazing binoculars are hefty in both size and price, but is it worth splurging on the Extra Dispersion glass?
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