Jase Parnell-Brookes
Jase Parnell-Brookes is an award-winning photographer, educator and writer based in the UK. They won the Gold Prize award in the Nikon Photo Contest 2018/19 and was named Digital Photographer of the Year in 2014. After completing their Masters Jase has spent a good chunk of two decades studying and working in photography and optics shooting and writing all over the world for big-name brands and media outlets. Now the Channel Editor for Cameras and Skywatching at Space.com their speciality is in low light optics and camera systems.
Latest articles by Jase Parnell-Brookes
The best lenses for the Nikon D850 in 2024: I pick my top lenses for Nikon's range-topping and still highly popular DSLR
By Jase Parnell-Brookes last updated
UPDATED The best lenses for the Nikon D850 will help you get the best shots with this full-frame DSLR powerhouse
The best lenses for the Canon EOS Rebel T6 and T7 (EOS 1300D and 2000D) in 2024
By Jase Parnell-Brookes last updated
Updated The best lenses for Canon EOS Rebel T6 and T7 (EOS 1300D and 2000D) cameras: lenses that take these beginner-friendly DSLRs to the next level.
The best lenses for the Canon EOS Rebel SL3 (EOS 250D) in 2024: get the right glass for this small DSLR with a big heart
By Jase Parnell-Brookes last updated
Updated Pick the best lenses for Canon EOS Rebel SL3 (EOS 250D) and start building your DSLR system. I've got some great recommendations.
The best lenses for the Canon EOS 90D and EOS 80D in 2024: there's still life in these classic Canon DSLRs, with the right glass
By Jase Parnell-Brookes last updated
Updated My pick of the best lenses for the Canon EOS 90D and 80D DSLRs
The best lenses for the Canon EOS 6D Mark II in 2024: great glass for a classic DSLR
By Jase Parnell-Brookes last updated
Updated Discover the best lenses for the Canon EOS 6D Mark II, my guide tells you all you need to know.
The best telescopes for astrophotography and stargazing in 2024
By Gemma Lavender last updated
Buyers' guide Study or shoot the cosmos close up, with the best telescopes for astrophotography and stargazing.
The best lenses for the Sony A7R III and A7R IV in 2024: primes and zooms for resolution rock
By Jase Parnell-Brookes last updated
Updated The best lenses for the Sony A7R III and A7R IV will resolve the finest of detail, making the most of these high-resolution full-frame cameras.
The best lenses for the Canon EOS 5D Mark IV in 2024
By Jase Parnell-Brookes last updated
Updated Let me guide you through the best primes and zooms for the Canon EOS 5D Mark IV DSLR, a surefire way to make a great camera even better.
Best camera for stop motion animation in 2024
By Jase Parnell-Brookes last updated
Buying guide Create movies a frame at at time, with the best cameras for stop motion
The best hard drives for video editing in 2024
By Ben Andrews last updated
BUYING GUIDE High capacity, high speed, high productivity: the best hard drives for video editing can really streamline your workflow
Best wireless microphones in 2024 for content creators & performers
By George Cairns last updated
Buying guide Record crisp, clear audio at a distance, with the best wireless microphones
Canon 10x32 IS binoculars review
By Jason Parnell-Brookes published
Review The Canon 10x32 IS is a step above the rest thanks to the in-built image stabilisation – but this comes at a cost
Celestron Nature DX 12x56 binoculars review
By Jason Parnell-Brookes published
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 Monarch HG 10x42 binocular review
By Jason Parnell-Brookes last updated
Review The Nikon Monarch HG 10x42 binoculars have some of the best optics in the business, with excellent design to match
Nikon Prostaff P3 8x42 binocular review
By Jason Parnell-Brookes published
Review The entry-level Nikon Prostaff P3 8x42 binoculars are full of Nikon quality but at a reasonable price
Apple Macbook Air M2 (2022) review
By Jason Parnell-Brookes last updated
review The Macbook Air M2 may be fast on paper, but how does it perform in real-world image editing workloads?
I made my own binoculars... out of cardboard!
By Jason Parnell-Brookes published
DIY This DIY build your own binoculars kit is eco-friendly, inexpensive, and fun to make at home
Best TikTok filters and effects: 10 top creative looks
By Jason Parnell-Brookes published
Feature You can give your TikToks a whole new creative look with filters and effects – and we choose our top 10 to get you started
StarStaX review
By Jason Parnell-Brookes published
Review StarStaX is free, multi-platform star trail effect astrophotography software also useful for light painting and other blending techniques
Stellarium review
By Jason Parnell-Brookes published
Review Stellarium is an excellent free, open-source night sky exploration and mapping software application
Best astrophotography software in 2024
By Jason Parnell-Brookes published
Buying guide A roundup of the best astrophotography software for night sky planning, photographing the stars and image editing
Lightroom Classic vs Lightroom CC: the name is the same, but the software isn't!
By Jason Parnell-Brookes published
Buying guide Adobe Lightroom isn't one program, it's two! Lightroom Classic is the 'old' desktop version, Lightroom is the new web alternative
Best XLR microphones in 2024: pro mics for filmmaking, podcasts and vlogging
By Jason Parnell-Brookes published
Buying guide What is the best XLR microphone? We choose the best XLR mics for videographers stepping up to pro audio gear
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