The Camera Store Blog

The Nikon Lens Sale Event is on now at The Camera Store. Until September 10, 2026, save up to $800 on a huge selection of Nikon's legendary lenses, from super telephotos with exceptional reach to ultra-wide zoom lenses that deliver detail you have to see to believe. Whether you're a dedicated Nikon shooter looking for your next lens or are just getting started with Nikon, the Nikon Lens Sale Event is the perfect way to upgrade to new glass. 

In case you've missed it, we're hosting another Photography Shootout with Curiosity Refresh Workshops, and this one is going to be off the hook! Curiosity Refresh has been collaborating with us on a bunch of incredible photo shootouts, and our 90s Style Portrait Shootout is going to be the sickest yet! As part of our 30th Anniversary, there will be cars from the Fast & the Furious movie, thanks to Lift King, models in an unmistakable 90s aesthetic and 90s-inspired portrait setups and creative scenes, thanks to Curiosity Refresh. As if you're going to miss this photo experience!

What’s a celebration without some seriously great, local food? To help us celebrate 30 years of The Camera Store, we’re excited to have Alberta Burgers from YYC Food Trucks joining us from 11 AM - 2 PM for the festivities! Serving up Alberta Angus Beef hamburgers on brioche buns, fries and poutine, it doesn't get more Calgary than that! 

Today is World Photography Day, the world's largest celebration of photography! Of course, we had to do something special for the occasion, so to honour this wonderful day, we are hosting an Instagram Draw! Post your favourite photos from around the world, add #WorldPhotoDay2026 and tag @thecamerastore for the chance to win a $100 gift card to The Camera Store + a TCS Swag Pack! 

Last year, poor weather prevented us from climbing Alpamayo. This year, we returned with the Sony A7 V to try again

For anyone who knows me, you’ll know that I spend a lot of time outdoors.

Whether I’m photographing birds, mammals, insects or simply exploring a local conservation area, there’s something incredibly rewarding about heading into nature with no expectations and seeing what the day has to offer. Some outings are incredibly productive, while others are much quieter. But every trip is different, and that’s one of the things I love most about wildlife photography. You never really know what’s waiting around the next bend.

We are turning 30 and Laowa is coming to liven up our BIGGEST sale event of the year! Pop by the Laowa booth on Saturday, August 29, to take advantage of special anniversary deals and get your hands on some sweet Laowa demo gear! With hands-on photography experiences, food trucks, gift vouchers and more, get ready to celebrate 30 years of The Camera Store and the incredible community that made us!

We are turning 30 and Sigma is joining our sweet shindig! On Saturday, August 29, Sigma will have their booth ready to go for our BIGGEST sale event of the year with demo gear and exclusive anniversary deals! That's not all, there will be gift vouchers, food trucks, hands-on photography experiences, and so much more! We are stoked to celebrate 30 years of The Camera Store with everyone who supported us!

We are turning 30 and Tamron is coming to turn it up to 11! Head on down on Saturday, August 29, for our BIGGEST sale event of the year! Tamron will have a booth with demo gear, special anniversary deals and more! Plus there will be gift vouchers, food trucks, hands-on photography experiences, and so much more! Get ready to party with everyone who's supported The Camera Store these last 30 years!

We are turning 30 and OM System is posting up a booth to celebrate! Get your hands on OM System gear and shop exclusive anniversary specials during BIGGEST sale event of the year on Saturday, August 29! Stick around to explore hands-on photography experiences, food trucks, gift vouchers, and enjoy the company of everyone who's been part of The Camera Store's story over the last 30 years!

We are turning 30 and Panasonic is partying it up with us! Panasonic will have a booth at our BIGGEST sale event of the year on Saturday, August 29, and you have to be there! There will be hands-on photography experiences, food trucks, gift vouchers, plus Panasonic will have exclusive anniversary specials, hands-on Panasonic demos and more! Don't miss out on the photo party of the year and the phenomenal people that have supported The Camera Store over the last 30 years!

We are turning 30 and Fujfilm is coming to kick the party up a notch! Stop by the Fujifilm booth on Saturday, August 29, during our BIGGEST sale event of the year to see the latest Fujifilm gear and enjoy exclusive anniversary specials. There will also be hands-on photography experiences, food trucks, gift vouchers, you name it! Join us and the wonderful community that has supported The Camera Store the last 30 years!