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
Best filters for photography in 2025: these camera filters do things software can't!
By Jase Parnell-Brookes last updated
UPDATED You can't do it all with Photoshop! The best camera filters apply optical effects that software can't duplicate
Best video switchers for live streaming in 2025: Atem Mini and its alternatives
By Jase Parnell-Brookes last updated
UPDATED The best video switchers for streaming or recording from multi-cam setups from budget Atem Mini to luxury alternatives
Best budget telescopes in 2025: cost-effective ways to stargaze
By Jase Parnell-Brookes last updated
Buying guide Whether you want to photograph the stars or just enjoy looking at them, these are the best budget telescopes
Best computerized telescopes in 2025: smart telescopes that find objects for you
By Jase Parnell-Brookes last updated
Buying guide Locate specific stars, planets and galaxies this easy way, with the best computerized telescopes
The best gaming cameras in 2025: give your gaming channel that professional polish!
By Jase Parnell-Brookes last updated
Updated These are the best gaming cameras for sharing gameplay online
Leica Ultravid 8x50 HD-Plus binoculars review
By Jase Parnell-Brookes published
Review The Leica Ultravid 8x50 HD-Plus are binoculars that sit on the high end of observing and views are premium, but so is the price
The best lenses for the Nikon D750 in 2025, from ultra-wide zooms through to super-telephotos
By Jase Parnell-Brookes last updated
Updated We pick the best lenses for the Nikon D750, one of Nikon's longest running full frame DSLRs
The best lenses for the Nikon D5600 in 2025: the next lenses to get for your Nikon DSLR
By Jase Parnell-Brookes last updated
Updated The cream of the crop, these are the best lenses for the Nikon D5600 to take your photography to the next level
Nikon Monarch M7 8x42 review
By Jase Parnell-Brookes published
Review I was impressed with the optical clarity and sharpness of the Nikon Monarch M7 8x42
Nikon Monarch M5 12x42 review
By Jase Parnell-Brookes published
Review The Monarch M5 12x42 are versatile and useful when observing far-away subjects but views weren't the best.
Nikon Prostaff P7 10x42 review
By Jase Parnell-Brookes published
Review Great for regular intermediate observers, the Nikon P7 10x42 binoculars are excellent quality but not too pricey.
The best shotgun mics in 2025
By Jase Parnell-Brookes last updated
Updated Capture clean audio without the background noise, with the best shotgun mics available today
The best Blackmagic camera in 2025
By Jase Parnell-Brookes last updated
Buying guide A compendium of the best Blackmagic cameras you can buy right now for video recording or broadcast work
Leica Noctivid 10x42 review
By Jase Parnell-Brookes published
Review Aesthetically beautiful and flawless optics combined mean the Leica Noctivid 10x42 is our top pick of all Leica binoculars we've reviewed
Leica Trinovid 10x42 HD review
By Jase Parnell-Brookes published
Review From Leica's slightly more accessible range, the Trinovid 10x42 binoculars have sound optics and looks to match
Best online video editors in 2025: web-based tools for ads, social content & more
By Jase Parnell-Brookes last updated
Buying guide The best online video editors can make movies as simple as starting up your browser: here are six of the best
The best HDR software in 2025: produce super-realistic high dynamic range images
By Jase Parnell-Brookes last updated
Buying guide The best HDR software can merge bracketed exposures seamlessly and produce both realistic or dramatic results!
Unistellar eQuinox 2 smart telescope review
By Jase Parnell-Brookes published
Review The eQuinox 2 is a smart telescope that will allow absolute beginners to view and image galaxies and nebulae wirelessly in minutes
Best noise reduction software in 2025: software to cut high-ISO noise in photos
By Jase Parnell-Brookes last updated
Buying guide The best noise reduction software can transform your high-ISO images, smoothing out grain and restoring image detail
Best camera rigs: turn your video camera into a professional rig
By Jase Parnell-Brookes last updated
Buying guide The best camera rigs offer mounting points for accessories, enhanced grip, stabilization, and support for video
Reflectors vs refractors: which type of telescope is best?
By Jase Parnell-Brookes published
Buying guide These are the two key telescope types, so find out which best suits your needs as an astronomer
How to photograph the Milky Way this weekend
By Jase Parnell-Brookes published
HOW TO Capture the cosmos with nothing more than a tripod and a wide-angle lens - taking advantage of the New Moon
Best USB microphones in 2025: desktop mics for podcasting, streaming and more
By George Cairns published
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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