Jamie Carter
Jamie has been writing about all aspects of technology for over 14 years, producing content for sites like TechRadar, T3, Forbes, Mashable, MSN, South China Morning Post, and BBC Wildlife, BBC Focus and BBC Sky At Night magazines.
As the editor for www.WhenIsTheNextEclipse.com, he has a wealth of enthusiasm and expertise for all things astrophotography, from capturing the Perseid Meteor Shower, lunar eclipses and ring of fire eclipses, photographing the moon and blood moon and more.
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

Unistellar eVscope 2 smart telescope review
By Jamie Carter last updated
Review With the Unistellar eVscope 2, a Nikon eyepiece meets wider, higher resolution views of deep sky and the Moon

How to try deep-space astrophotography
By Lauren Scott, Jamie Carter published
tutorial Delve into deep sky imaging by using a tracking mount and a telescope – it's easier than you might think

When to photograph the moon
By Lauren Scott, Jamie Carter published
tutorial Get to know the moon’s monthly cycle and learn when to photograph the Earth's only natural satellite

How to photograph a shooting star
By Lauren Scott, Jamie Carter published
tutorial Taking photographs of falling stars requires impeccable timing, but a camera can do most of the hard work for you

How to shoot nightscapes: camera gear and exposure settings
By Lauren Scott, Jamie Carter published
tutorial Stepping into the dark can be daunting, but it’s easier than you think given the right settings and camera gear

7 types of astrophotography you need to know about
By Jamie Carter published
How to This misunderstood genre includes many styles that each demand different gear

10 night-scape photography hacks: boost your set-up with these simple tips
By Jamie Carter published
How to From Velcro and star-trackers to fluorescent stickers and L-brackets, here’s how to pimp your night-scape shoot

Celestron StarSense Explorer 8-inch Dobsonian telescope review
By Jamie Carter published
review Slick new tech on this great value large telescope sees the return of the Dobsonian design, but astrophotographers will struggle

Celestron UpClose G2 16x32 binoculars review
By Jamie Carter published
Review An affordable and portable pair of binoculars for when you want maximum magnification without the bulk

Chrome Niko 3.0 Camera Backpack: for the photographer who needs 4 tripods
By Jamie Carter published
review This new version of a classic makes room for a larger laptop and can carry up to four tripods

Celestron Nature DX ED 12x50 binoculars review
By Jamie Carter published
Review These top quality compact binoculars are bursting with brightness and offer crisp, immersive views

Nikon Action EX 12x50 binoculars review
By Jamie Carter published
review A step-up in terms of power, these large and heavy binoculars are a good value way of getting closer to your subject

Nikon 10x50 Aculon A211 binoculars review
By Jamie Carter published
review If you're after a close-up of objects in the night sky but you want to stay mobile, look no further than these budget binoculars that are brilliant for stargazing

How to take 360-degree videos and photos
By Jamie Carter last updated
LEARN We explain the dos and dont's of the emerging wraparound format

10 of the best 360° videos ever filmed
By Jamie Carter last updated
FEATURE First-person footage of the real world is being created by a new generation of immersive storytellers who are going all out to impress

What is an invisible selfie stick and how does the magic work?
By Jamie Carter last updated
Everything you need to know about invisible selfie sticks for 360 video and how to get the ‘floating camera’ look.

Celestron Skymaster 15x70 review
By Jamie Carter published
review If you're after a close-up of objects in the night sky but you want to stay mobile, look no further than these budget binoculars that are brilliant for stargazing

Vortex Crossfire HD 10x50 binoculars
By Jamie Carter published
review These mid-range binoculars come with a handy harness and boast excellent optics for all-round use.

Kandao QooCam EGO review: the return of the stereoscopic camera?
By Jamie Carter published
review The Kandao QooCam EGO is an excellent 3D camera complete with a VR headset, but sharing options are problematic

BioLite SolarPanel10+ review
By Jamie Carter published
review The BioLite SolarPanel10+ is a travel- and eco-friendly device for slow-charging a smartphone while camping

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
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