
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

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?

Benro Rhino Carbon Fiber Series Two tripod review
By Kimberley Lane published
An all-in-one tripod that boasts high-quality construction, versatility and reliability — you can't go wrong with the Benro Rhino.

We love the Sony A7 III for noise-free astrophotography, and it's now $500 less at Amazon
By Kimberley Lane published
Deals The Sony A7 III may be showing its age, but it's a fantastic camera for users who want to upgrade to full-frame, and it's now just $1,498 at Amazon.

Sony A7R V review: A 61-megapixel giant
By Kimberley Lane published
Review This mirrorless camera is an absolute beast, with a massive 61MP resolution, AI-powered autofocus and 8K video shooting — but is the Sony A7R V still worth buying in 2025?

Celestron SkyMaster 15x70 binocular review
By Kimberley Lane published
Providing a closer look at the stars, galaxies and nebulas on a budget, these astronomy binoculars are a great first pair to start your stargazing journey.

9 best things to see in the night sky with binoculars
By Jamie Carter published
Explore the wonders of the night sky with our guide to the best celestial sights you can observe with binoculars between February and April 2025.

Beginner's guide to astrophotography
By Kimberley Lane last updated
Learn how to capture the night sky — tips on choosing the best camera and lens, plus advice on camera settings, choosing a good location and apps to help plan your shoot.

Beginner's guide to wildlife photography
By Kimberley Lane last updated
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.

Sony A7 IV review
By Kimberley Lane last updated
Review With rumblings of the next-generation model on the horizon, is the Sony A7 IV still worth buying?

OM System OM-1 Mark II review — the best Micro Four-Thirds camera ever?
By Kimberley Lane published
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Cyber Monday 2024 camera deals live: Plus, savings on telescopes, binoculars and stargazing accessories
By Jase Parnell-Brookes last updated
The best bargains as they happen. Great deals from Nikon, Canon, Sony, Celestron and many more.

LAST CHANCE! These Cyber Monday binocular deals remain!
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.

You can still save with these Cyber Monday telescope deals, but you'll need to be quick!
By Kimberley Lane last updated
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.

Last few hours! Save $$ on these Celestron binoculars before Cyber Monday ends
By Kimberley Lane published
Deals A favorite among nature enthusiasts, the Celestron Nature DX ED 12x50 is reduced at Amazon for Cyber Monday — but you'll need to be quick to avoid missing out!

Can't choose between the Vaonis Vespera II or the Vespera Pro? This $500 saving might help you decide
By Kimberley Lane published
Deals Lowest ever price! The Vaonis Vespera Pro is now $500 off at Amazon — get this compact and premium smart telescope now for $2,499 for Black Friday.

Canon EOS R8 now lowest-ever-price at Walmart!
By Kimberley Lane published
Deals Forget Amazon, this awesome Walmart camera deal gets you the Canon EOS R8 for just $1,069 — ideal for beginners and travel photographers this Black Friday.

Save $110 on these massive astronomy binoculars at Amazon
By Kimberley Lane published
Deals The powerful Celestron SkyMaster 25x100 are now 22% off for Black Friday — get unparalleled views of the cosmos for $389 in this Black Friday binocular deal.

Huge 33% off the Pococo Galaxy Star Projector at Amazon
By Kimberley Lane published
Deals Lowest-ever price! The Pococo Galaxy Projector is now $79.99 at Amazon with this massive $40 saving on one of the best star projectors.

Want reliable autofocus? Massive $600 off in this epic Walmart camera deal
By Kimberley Lane published
Deals Not a typo! In this lowest-ever-price camera deal at Walmart, the Sony A7R V is now down to $2,799 — that's $600 cheaper than Amazon and $200 less than it was yesterday.

Save $60 on this awesome Celestron telescope at Amazon
By Kimberley Lane published
Deals If you want to observe the moon and planets up close, this reflector telescope from Celestron is ideal — now $246.49 at Amazon for Black Friday
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