The Camera Store Blog

Leica has excitedly announced new firmware updates for a bunch of cameras and lenses. With improvements, troubleshooting, corrections and new features for the Leica SL2 Family, Leica SL3-P, Leica Vario-Elmarit-SL 28-70 f/2.8ASPH and Vario-Elmarit-SL 70-200 f/2.8 ASPH lenses, the Leica Q3 Family, Leica D-Lux 8 and finally the Leica SOFORT 2. Let's take a closer look at all these firmware updates!

We are turning 30! Let's celebrate! To mark this incredible milestone, we are hosting our BIGGEST sale event of the year on Saturday, August 29, with exclusive anniversary specials, demos and deals from your favourite brands, hands-on photography experiences, food trucks, gift vouchers and more. Come join us to connect and celebrate with the outstanding community that has supported The Camera Store over the last 30 years!

Capture audio in multicolour glory! The new DJI Mic Mini 2S is here, bringing compact, wireless audio with pro-level, 32-bit float internal recording and up to 28 hours of storage. The AI-upgraded noise-cancelling precisely isolates vocals, while 4TX + 1RX cross-gen connectivity lets you expand your wireless system. Then comes the fun part! The DJI Mic Mini 2S has eight magnetic front covers in vibrant colours that let you personalize your transmitter, whether you want it to match or to add a pop of colour. Get ready to capture once-in-a-lifetime moments in a single, confident take.

The perfect super-telephoto zoom lens for hobbyists has debuted from Sony! Get excited for the new Sony FE 100-400mm F5.6-8 OSS, a shockingly compact and lightweight super-telephoto zoom lens for 35mm full-frame Alpha™ E-mount cameras. Designed for all kinds of hobbyists from birders to parents and beyond, the FE 100-400mm F5.6-8 OSS offers excellent image quality with clear rendering, professional lens technology including fast, precise AF (autofocus) and built-in optical image stabilization, all for an affordable price so you can go the distance! 

When creator Jeremy Cohen (@jermcohen) noticed many of his friends getting dogs recently, he knew what he had to do. “I’ve been photographing them,” he says, obviously! Good for us – who doesn’t love dog photos? Watch and read below as he explains which feature on his Alpha 1 helps him always nail focus, and his number one pro tip for taking better photos of your pup.

It's finally here! The DJI Osmo Pocket 4P, the Dual-Lens Cinematic Pocket Gimbal Camera of your dreams. Featuring a 1" wide-angle camera with up to 17 stops of dynamic range and D-Log 2 for stunning light and shadow, plus a 60mm lens with an f/1.8 aperture for natural portraits, it balances highlights and shadows, preserves delicate skin texture, and keeps layered backgrounds visible. With 3-axis stabilization, ActiveTrack 8.0, and up to 8× ultra HD slow motion, cinematic 4K footage is always within reach. 

Are you dreaming of epic, new Canon gear but you feel stuck with your old gear? Free yourself and soar with new gear thanks to our KEH Camera Used Gear Buying Event! Trade-in your old equipment to KEH Camera from August 20-22, 2026, and trade-up to brand new Canon gear, including Canon Printers, so you can experience the greatness of Canon. By selling your used camera gear to KEH, you'll receive a 20% Special Canon Bonus based on you sell. Don't miss out on this amazing opportunity to upgrade your equipment and experience all the benefits of Canon gear!

Have you been wishing to upgrade your old gear to some incredible, game-changing gear from Nikon? Well, you finally can with our KEH Camera Used Gear Buying Event! From August 20-22, 2026, sell your used camera gear to KEH and you'll receive a 25% Special Nikon Bonus, based on you sell. Turn your old, used up gear into fresh, new gear by selling and upgrading to Nikon!

If you're looking for new gear to keep up with all your exciting summer adventures, look no further than OM-System! Don't let your old gear slow you down, ditch it and upgrade to OM-System with our  KEH Camera Used Gear Buying Event! From August 20-22, 2026, you can sell your used gear of any brand and enjoy special 25% OM-System Bonuses, based on how much you sell! Don't let adventures slip on by, with OM-System you'll be taking the lead!

Do you have the old gear blues? We know the best cure to get you excited for photography again and that's getting rid of your old gear and getting new Panasonic gear with our KEH Camera Used Gear Buying Event! Sell your used camera gear of any brand to KEH from August 20-22, 2026, and treat yourself to a 30% Special Panasonic Bonus, based on how much you sell! Life's too short, upgrade to Panasonic!

Have your lenses lost their sparkle? They just don't give you the same joy anymore? Get your sparkle back by selling your old gear and upgrading to Sigma with our KEH Camera Used Gear Buying Event! From August 20-22, 2026, you can sell your used gear and enjoy special Sigma Bonuses, based on which lens you're eyeing up! We all know a good lens can change your whole perspective, but Sigma lenses can spark new joy in your craft! 

Are you tired of not living up to your full creative potential because your old gear just can't keep up anymore? Are you ready for a change? Stop waiting and get powerful, new gear from Sony! From August 20-22, 2026, trade up to Sony with our KEH Camera Used Gear Buying Event, where you can sell your old camera gear, any brand, to KEH and get a Special 25% Sony Bonus towards new Sony Alpha gear! See where your creativity will finally go with Sony!