
Jamie Carter
Jamie has been writing about photography, astronomy, astro-tourism and astrophotography for over 15 years, producing content for Forbes, Space.com, Live Science, Techradar, T3, BBC Wildlife, Science Focus, Sky & Telescope, BBC Sky At Night, South China Morning Post, The Guardian, The Telegraph and Travel+Leisure.
As the editor for When Is The Next Eclipse, he has a wealth of experience, expertise and enthusiasm for astrophotography, from capturing the moon and meteor showers to solar and lunar eclipses.
He also brings a great deal of knowledge on action cameras, 360 cameras, AI cameras, camera backpacks, telescopes, gimbals, tripods and all manner of photography equipment.
Latest articles by Jamie Carter

Goal Zero Yeti 1500X portable power station review
By Jamie Carter published
review For ultra-remote shoots or off-grid camping there are few more versatile portable power stations than this

EcoFlow River Max portable power station review
By Jamie Carter last updated
review Keep cameras, phones and laptops charged on road-trips and off-grid photo shoots with this highly portable power station

Goal Zero Nomad 20 solar panel charger review
By Jamie Carter published
review The Goal Zero Nomad 20 is a tough portable fold-out solar array for recharging small gadgets on the go

Matterport Axis review
By Jamie Carter last updated
Review The Matterport Axis is an all in one smartphone rig that makes hands-free scanning and 3D walk-through tours easy

Trisio Lite2 360º camera review
By Jamie Carter last updated
Review The Trisio Lite2 is a 360º motorized panoramic camera that can deliver detailed and dynamic 32-megapixel HDR photos, but not much else

Manfrotto Pro Light Flexloader L camera backpack review
By Jamie Carter published
Review The Manfrotto Pro Light Flexloader L is a great looking bag for pros with a lot of gear, but its design won’t suit everyone

Sky-Watcher Star Adventurer Mini review
By Jamie Carter last updated
review This star tracker for long exposures of the night sky is the best around for astrophotographers on the move

ProMediaGear Katana Pro gimbal tripod head review
By Jamie Carter published
Review The ProMediaGear Katana is a speciality tripod head for serious wildlife photographers and makes a super-telephoto lens a breeze to use

The coolest cameras in space… what is the James Webb Space Telescope?
By Jamie Carter published
Update The James Webb Space Telescope contains a slew of cryogenic cameras that could change astronomy as we know it

ProMediaGear BH1 professional ball head review
By Jamie Carter published
Review The ProMediaGear BH1 offers precise control, zero droop and top-class craftsmanship

Ricoh Theta X review: 60.5MP stills, 5.7K 360° video and image stabilization
By Jamie Carter published
REVIEW With high-res 60.5MP still images, a 1/2-inch sensor and 5.7K 360º video, the Ricoh Theta X means business

ProMediaGear TR344L Pro-Stix carbon fiber tripod review
By Jamie Carter published
Review The ProMediaGear TR344L is a high-end, lightweight and thoroughly dependable tripod ideal for long-term landscape photography

SmallRig Heavy-Duty Fluid Head Tripod AD-01 3751 review
By Jamie Carter published
Review The SmallRig Heavy-Duty tripod is affordable and light, and perfect for budding videographers using a mirrorless camera

Excitrus PDW100208 100W portable battery review
By Jamie Carter published
review A massive capacity and a MagSafe wireless charging pad makes this heavyweight option a hub that excels with phones, laptops and cameras

Vixen SG 2.1x42 binoculars review
By Jamie Carter last updated
Review These wide-angle Vixen SG 2.1x42 binoculars are a niche purchase but give you a unique perspective on the night sky

Celestron TrailSeeker 8x42 binoculars review
By Jamie Carter published
Review The Celestron TrailSeeker 8x42 binoculars are compact and waterproof and amongst the finest mid-range binoculars you can buy

Celestron UpClose G2 10x50 review
By Jamie Carter published
Review These Celestron UpClose G2 10x50 binoculars are a good value for beginners keen on wildlife, the night sky and more

Aura Mason digital photo frame review
By Jamie Carter last updated
Review The Aura Mason is a simple, smart and stylish way to share and display your photos remotely

Celestron Nature DX 8x42 binoculars review
By Jamie Carter published
Review The Celestron Nature DX 8x42 is great value entry-level binocular that punches above its weight for daytime use

Celestron StarSense Explorer DX 130AZ telescope review
By Jamie Carter published
Review This smartphone-operated Newtonian reflector has everything a beginner needs, but is limited for astrophotography

Canon 10x42L IS WP binocular review
By Jamie Carter published
Review These Canon 10x42L IS WP binoculars will instantly give you a steady image-stabilized view for stargazing, wildlife and more

Chrome Niko 3.0 Camera Sling review
By Jamie Carter published
review A versatile sling for mirrorless and APS-C DSLR cameras with easy access, added security and plenty of room for accessories

Intelli ScoutPro Max 240W powerbank review
By Jamie Carter last updated
Review The Intelli ScoutPro Max 240W is a monster battery capable of 100W charging and up to five devices simultaneously
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