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.
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Great news for wildlife photographers, the "powerhouse" Canon EOS R5 II is cheaper for Black FridayDeals Rattling off 45MP images at 30 FPS, the Canon EOS R5 II is basically a cheat code for wildlife photography — get yours for $3,399 before the deal ends.
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Astrotourism, dark-sky and Northern Lights travel essentialsDeals What to pack when you’re hunting dark skies and the aurora this winter — with some amazing Black Friday deals.
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Our 5 tips for choosing a telescope this Black Friday Weekend 2025You've waited until the biggest sales event of the year to scope out the best telescope deal — so make sure you know what to look for before you dive in.
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"These are, quite possibly, the best compact image stabilized binoculars we have tested." says our Managing Editor, and they're currently cheaper for Black FridayDeals The Nikon 12x25 S image-stabilized binoculars may be small and compact, but they provide shake-free views of wildlife and the night sky that fit in your pocket.
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Want to see the full moon up close? These beginner telescopes are all under $250 for Black FridayDeals These easy-to-use telescopes make an ideal first setup, offering simple assembly and great views — all now reduced for Black Friday.
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Expert-approved Black Friday binocular deals to shop nowDeals We've rounded up the best binocular deals on the market to help you save money — with options for all budgets and experience levels.
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Watch shows like Planet Earth II and Serengeti III and save 70% on HBO Max as a Hulu add-on.Deals Save 70% on a whole year of HBO Max and watch hours of nature documentaries, including Sir David Attenborough-narrated The Green Planet. Offer ends Dec 1.
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Can't decide between a telescope and binoculars? Read this before Black FridayWe break down the key differences to help you make an informed choice before the sales hit, so you don't waste money on something you won't use.
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Expert approved Our optics writer's favorite camera is $913 cheaper at WalmartDeals With 61 megapixels of greatness, the Sony A7R V is one of the best cameras we've ever tested — and this Walmart Black Friday deal is the lowest price you'll find.
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We're mid-review and we can't wait to tell you about this Soocas NEOS II electric toothbrush dealDeals Down from $179.99 to $119.99 for Black Friday, this 2-in-1 time saver will really give you something to smile about.
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Our favorite DSLR ever-made is now under $2,000 for Black FridayDeals We love the Nikon D850 for just about any type of photography you can imagine, and it's now discounted for Black Friday.
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Spot birds from your backyard with these affordable binoculars for Black FridayDeals These Celestron Nature DX ED 8x42 binoculars are not only affordable, but they're actually good (we tested them). This Black Friday deal is worth taking advantage of.
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Celestron Nature DX ED 10x42 binocular review: Quality on a budgetReview Compact, comfortable and clearer than you’d expect for the price.
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Our favorite premium smart telescope is $1000 cheaper right now in this Black Friday telescope dealDeals If you want to photograph the cosmos without the hassle of setting up a star tracker and camera, our favorite smart telescope is now $3,999 at various retailers
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Best cameras 2025We've rounded up the best models on the market, tried and tested by our experts.
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20% off ALL Unistellar smart telescopes throughout NovemberDeals Save up to a huge $1,000 on all Unistellar telescopes and accessories this November in their Black Friday deal — just in time for dark sky season.
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5 common mistakes beginner macro photographers make — and how to avoid themNew to macro photography? Avoid these 5 beginner mistakes and start capturing tiny worlds with big impact.
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Capture the Leonids meteor shower with our favorite astro camera — now under $2,000Deals The Sony A7 IV is the cheapest it's been since last Black Friday, and there's no guarantee it'll drop lower this year — this could be your best chance to save.
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Best headlamps 2025 — Lightweight, bright and long-lastingWhether you're navigating remote trails or photographing the stars, these headlamps offer dependable performance when it counts — find the best models.
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How to photograph comets — including 'The great comet of 2026', C/2025 R3 PanSTARRSComets don't visit often — here's how to capture comets like a pro, with tips, tricks and techniques.
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Cheaper than Prime Day: Our favorite telescope is now $300 off at AmazonDeals 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.
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Prime Day deals extended: There's still a chance to save on cameras, binoculars and telescopesDeals 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.
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Last chance to see Jupiter's moons for less! Our favorite astronomy binoculars are only $99 for Prime Day in OctoberDeals The Celestron SkyMaster 15x70 are one of our favorite astronomy binoculars.
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Top 10 stargazing deals we'd buy before Prime Day ends tonightDeals 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.
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