Articles by: Jason Parnell-Brookes

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Jason Parnell-Brookes is an internationally award-winning photographer, writer, and an optics specialist. He currently serves as the Channel Editor for Cameras and Skywatching over at Space.com (opens in new tab)and is the former Technique Editor of N-Photo magazine. He won Gold in the Nikon Photo Contest 2018/19 and was named Digital Photographer of the Year in 2014. Jason is a qualified teacher, Masters graduate and works with many high-profile international clients.

Canon 10x32 IS binoculars review

By Jason Parnell-Brookes published 13 December 22

Review The Canon 10x32 IS is a step above the rest thanks to the in-built image stabilisation – but this comes at a cost

A full view of the binoculars on a white table and black backdrop

Celestron Nature DX 12x56 binoculars review

By Jason Parnell-Brookes published 13 December 22

Review With excellent flexibility, the DX 12x56 is a pair of quality binoculars for those just starting out but a clear upgrade from the standard beginner options

Nikon Prostaff P3 8x42 binocular review

By Jason Parnell-Brookes published 8 December 22

Review The entry-level Nikon Prostaff P3 8x42 binoculars are full of Nikon quality but at a reasonable price

Nikon Monarch HG 10x42 binocular review

By Jason Parnell-Brookes last updated 8 December 22

Review The Nikon Monarch HG 10x42 binoculars have some of the best optics in the business, with excellent design to match

The best Blackmagic cameras in 2023

By Jason Parnell-Brookes last updated 23 January 23

Buying guide A compendium of the best Blackmagic cameras you can buy right now for video recording or broadcast work

Best gaming camera: Young black female gamer celebrates at night

Best gaming cameras in 2023: give your gaming channel that professional polish!

By Jason Parnell-Brookes last updated 25 January 23

Buying guide These are the best gaming cameras for sharing gameplay online

Best filters for photography: Kase Wolvering Magnetic Circular Filters Kit

Best filters for photography in 2023: these camera filters do things software can't!

By Jason Parnell-Brookes last updated 22 February 23

Buying guide You can't do it all with Photoshop! The best camera filters apply optical effects that software can't duplicate

Best lenses for Nikon D750, from ultra-wide zooms through to super-telephotos

By Jason Parnell-Brookes published 3 November 22

Buying guide We pick the best lenses for the Nikon D750, one of Nikon's longest running full frame DSLRs

Best lenses for Canon EOS 90D & EOS 80D in 2023

By Jason Parnell-Brookes last updated 9 January 23

BUYING GUIDE Our pick of some of the best lenses for the Canon EOS 90D and 80D DSLRs

The best lenses for Nikon D3500 in 2023

By Jason Parnell-Brookes last updated 13 February 23

buying guide These are the best lenses for Nikon D3500 users when you're ready to expand your system, combining usefulness and value!

Best lenses for the Sony A7 III in 2023: good quality lenses at realistic prices

By Jason Parnell-Brookes last updated 24 March 23

Buying guide From wildlife to portraits, landscape to astro, we think these are the best lenses for the Sony A7 III available right now

Best lavalier microphone: Rode Lavalier II

Best lavalier microphone in 2023: tiny mics to clip to your clothes

By Jason Parnell-Brookes last updated 14 March 23

Buying guide Our pick of the best lavalier microphones for filmmakers and sound recorders – just clip them to a lapel and go!

Best lenses for the Sony A7R III and A7R IV in 2023: top quality zooms and primes

By Jason Parnell-Brookes last updated 21 February 23

Buying guide The best lenses for the Sony A7R III and A7R IV will get the most of out these high-resolution full-frame cameras

Best lenses for Canon EOS Rebel T6 and T7 (EOS 1300D and 2000D) cameras

By Jason Parnell-Brookes last updated 27 February 23

Buying guide The best lenses for Canon EOS Rebel T6 and T7 (EOS 1300D and 2000D) cameras: start building your DSLR camera system!

Best lenses for Canon 5D Mark IV in 2023

By Jason Parnell-Brookes last updated 21 February 23

buying guide Seven of the best primes and zoom lenses for the Canon EOS 5D Mark IV DSLR camera

Woman vlogging with one of the best wireless microphones

Best wireless microphones in 2023 for content creators & performers

By Jason Parnell-Brookes last updated 17 February 23

Buying guide Record crisp, clear audio at a distance, with the best wireless microphones

Smiling man in office using Rotolight Video Conferencing Kit, one of the best lights for Zoom calls

Best lights for Zoom calls in 2023: look smart on camera with desktop lighting

By Jason Parnell-Brookes last updated 13 March 23

Buying guide Look more presentable when videoconferencing, with the best lights for Zoom calls available today

best hard drives for video editing: G-RAID 2 RAID Array

The best hard drives for video editing in 2023

By Jason Parnell-Brookes last updated 13 March 23

BUYING GUIDE High capacity, high speed, high productivity: the best hard drives for video editing can really streamline your workflow

Reflectors vs refractors: which type of telescope is best?

By Jason Parnell-Brookes published 14 September 22

Buying guide These are the two key telescope types, so find out which best suits your needs as an astronomer

I made my own binoculars... out of cardboard!

By Jason Parnell-Brookes published 12 September 22

DIY This DIY build your own binoculars kit is eco-friendly, inexpensive, and fun to make at home

Apple Macbook Air M2 (2022) review

By Jason Parnell-Brookes last updated 8 November 22

review The Macbook Air M2 may be fast on paper, but how does it perform in real-world image editing workloads?

Best shotgun mics: Sennheiser MKE600 with mirrorless camera

The best shotgun mics in 2023

By Jason Parnell-Brookes last updated 24 January 23

buying guide These are the best shotguns microphones that you can buy right now

Best computerized telescopes in 2023: smart telescopes that find objects for you

By Jason Parnell-Brookes last updated 20 February 23

Buying guide These are the best computerized telescopes, also called GoTo and Push-To telescopes, on the market right now

Best budget telescopes in 2023: cost-effective telescopes for stargazers

By Jason Parnell-Brookes last updated 11 January 23

Buying guide These are the best budget telescopes for astronomy and astrophotography, for both beginners and intermediate users

Best USB microphones in 2023: desktop mics for podcasting, streaming and more

By George Cairns published 24 June 22

Buying guide The best USB microphones deliver professional audio quality but are really simple to plug in, set up and use

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