Latest articles by Kimberley Lane
Best solar viewing kit 2024: Observe partial and total eclipses in safety
The best solar viewing kit available for the next solar eclipse. Spy the best solar glasses, filters, telescopes and binoculars.
Best zoom lenses 2024: The best picks from Canon, Sony, Nikon and more
Buying Guide Our guide to the best zoom lenses for capturing detailed shots of distant objects, with options to suit a range of cameras and photography styles.
Best camera phone 2024: Smartphones that can capture the stars
Buying guide We've rounded up the best camera phones including flagship models from Apple, Samsung and Google.
Best rangefinder binoculars 2024: Observe and measure distances
Buying Guide The best rangefinder binoculars allow you to locate and measure the distance of your subjects — we've rounded up our favorite models from all the top brands.
Best DSLR cameras in 2024: Our top picks of full-frame and crop-sensor bodies
Buying Guide The best DSLR cameras on the market can often outperform mirrorless models — here are our favorites from Nikon, Canon and more.
Best cheap cameras under $500 2024: Picks from Canon, Olympus, Sony and more
Buying Guide We've rounded up the best cheap cameras, offering a great entry point to photography without breaking the bank.
Best Sony cameras in 2024
We've rounded up the best Sony cameras for photos, videos, astrophotography and more, including some great early Black Friday deals on our top picks.
Best headlamps for astronomy and stargazing 2024: The top picks for seeing at night
Buying Guide We've rounded up the best headlamps for astronomy and stargazing — we've considered functionality, comfort and cost.
Astrophotography for beginners 2024: How to shoot the night sky
Reference Our guide to astrophotography for beginners covers everything from equipment to shooting modes to locations and more — a must-read for anyone just starting out.
Best telescopes for seeing planets in 2024
Buying Guide The best telescopes for seeing planets give you the best views of our celestial neighbors, and some are already on sale for Black Friday.
Best light pollution filters for astrophotography 2024
Buying Guide Our picks of the best light pollution filters for astrophotography will reduce skyglow and unattractive color casts, making your images as vibrant as possible.
Our reviewer's favorite camera is $400 less at Adorama this Prime Day
Deals Our reviewer absolutely loved the Sony A7R V, and though it's still a pricey bit of kit, a $400 discount is not to be sniffed at.
Best solar binoculars 2024
The best solar binoculars let you get a closer view of the sun while keeping your eyes safe. With Black Friday coming up, it's a good time to grab a bargain.
Benro Mach3 9X CF Series 3 tripod review
Review It's one of the most advanced tripods in Benro's catalog — we're testing the Mach3 to see how well it performs for various photographic styles, including astro.
DxO PhotoLab 7 review
Review How does DxO PhotoLab 7's famous DeepPRIME XD noise reduction stack up for astrophotography?
Sony FE 16-35mm f/2.8 GM II vs Canon RF 15-35mm f/2.8 L IS USM
Versus We're comparing the wide-angle zoom lenses in each brand's 'Holy Trinity' lineup to find out which one is worth your money.
Canon EOS R8 vs Sony A7C II: Which should you buy?
Versus Each marketed as its brand's 'smallest full-frame camera', we're comparing the Sony A7C II with the Canon EOS R8 to find out which one is worth investing in.
Benro Rhino 24C Two Series travel tripod and VX25 head review
Review Benro's flagship travel tripod, the Rhino 24C Two Series, is lightweight, compact and versatile — but is it worth the premium price tag?
Benro Tortoise 24C tripod and GX30 head review
Review Benro's Tortoise series tripods are loved for being lightweight, compact and sturdy — we put it to the test to find out.
Sony FE 16-35mm f/2.8 GM II lens review
Review A fantastic lens for astro, landscape and street photography, this wide-angle G Master lens has finally been given the Mk II treatment.
Nikon Z8 vs Sony A7R V vs Canon EOS R5: Which camera is better?
Versus In this battle of the mirrorless heavyweights, we're comparing three of the best cameras to help you decide which one you should spend your hard-earned cash on.
Camera photos & videos Christmas gift guide 2024: Capture the cosmos
Gift guide Don't know what to buy a photographer? We've got you covered — find the perfect Christmas gifts for astrophotographers, for all budgets and experience levels.
Last chance! Black Friday telescope deal continues: Save $310 on Celestron NexStar 8SE at Walmart
Deals The best telescope for stargazing is now 19% off in Walmart's Black Friday deal — hurry, we don't know how long this deal will last!
