
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

5 underrated photography accessories you didn’t know you needed
By Kimberley Lane published
They may be small, but these accessories can make a big difference to your photography — and they won't break the bank.

5 common mistakes beginner astrophotographers make — and how to avoid them
By Kimberley Lane published
Avoid blurry stars and excessive noise — master these 5 common astrophotography mistakes to capture sharp, stunning night sky images every time.

Exposure triangle explained: A photographer's guide to mastering light
By Kimberley Lane published
Learn how aperture, shutter speed and ISO work together in the exposure triangle to help you take full creative control of your photography.

5 common mistakes beginner wildlife photographers make — and how to avoid them
By Kimberley Lane published
Spot these early errors to improve your wildlife photography fast — no new gear required.

Five simple wildlife photography tips for better shots without fancy gear
By Kimberley Lane published
Capture stunning wildlife shots with the gear you already own — no fancy kit needed, just smart tips, good light and a bit of patience.

Best wildlife lenses under $1,000 — ideal for safari or even birds in the park
By Kimberley Lane published
These are the best wildlife lenses you can buy in 2025

Save on a stargazing favorite: Celestron SkyMaster 15x70 now just $79
By Kimberley Lane published
Deals Get closer to the stars with $10 off one of the best stargazing binoculars we've tested — now the same price as Prime Day.

Best macro lenses 2025: Get close to nature with incredible detail
By Kimberley Lane last updated
From flowers to fine textures, these macro lenses bring tiny subjects into sharp focus — find the perfect lens to elevate your close-up photography for Black Friday.

Missed Prime Day? These camera, telescope and binocular deals are still live — just in time for the Perseids and Sturgeon moon
By Kimberley Lane published
Deals We've rounded up the best camera deals from Sony, Nikon, Canon and more — save $$$'s on your next mirrorless or DSLR camera.

Going, going, gone! Final Prime Day discounts on the best astrophotography gear ahead of the Perseids and upcoming Sturgeon moon
By Kimberley Lane published
Deals From cameras to star trackers and power banks — don't miss these Prime Day deals on astrophotography must-haves.

Last chance! The Canon EOS R8 is still cheapest at Walmart — just in time for the Perseids and late summer wildlife
By Kimberley Lane published
Deals The Canon EOS R8 is one of our favorite cameras for astrophotography, and you can get it at Walmart for under $1,350 before Prime Day ends.

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.

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? Black Friday week is now here, and 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.
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