Jase Parnell-Brookes

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.

Articles by: Jase Parnell-Brookes

Noctivid binoculars on a white table

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

Trinovid on white table

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: WeVideo

Best online video editors in 2024: 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

Best HDR software: Photoshop CC HDR

The best HDR software in 2024: 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 telescope

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: DxO PhotoLab 5

Best noise reduction software in 2024: 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: SmallRig cage

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

Author using the pair of binoculars

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

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

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

The binoculars against orange foliage

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

A wider view of the whole binocular

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

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?

Best smart telescope

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

Build your own binoculars

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

How to photograph the Milky Way

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 microphone: Blue Yeti

Best USB microphones in 2024: 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

Beach

Best TikTok filters and effects: 10 top creative looks

By Jason Parnell-Brookes published

Features 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

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

Stellarium review

By Jason Parnell-Brookes published

Review Stellarium is an excellent free, open-source night sky exploration and mapping software application

Best DAW: Avid Pro Tools

Best DAWs in 2024: Digital Audio Workstations for videomaking

By Jase Parnell-Brookes published

Buying Guide Digital Audio Workstations (or DAWs) are used for audio mixing and editing for filmmaking, music-making and more

Best mic preamp - Scarlett microphone preamp

Best mic preamp in 2024: microphone amplifiers for vloggers and filmmakers

By Jase Parnell-Brookes published

Buying Guide How to choose the best mic preamp for improving your audio quality and extending your choice of microphones

Best astrophotography software

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

Best Lightroom alternatives: Capture One 21

Best Lightroom alternatives in 2024: all-in-one image organizing and editing software

By Jase Parnell-Brookes published

Buying Guide These are the best Lightroom alternatives for anyone who wants an all-in-one editor without a subscription

Lightroom vs Lightroom Classic

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

Photoshop vs Photoshop Elements

Photoshop vs Photoshop Elements

By Jase Parnell-Brookes published

Buying Guide Photoshop vs Photoshop Elements, which is best? We pit Adobe's heavyweight pro photo editor against its amateur equivalent

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