The Camera Store Blog

What’s In My Bag: 2 Cameras & 3 G Masters For Wildlife Photos & Videos
Petri Mäkitalo (@petri_makitalo) is a professional video editor and passionate wildlife photographer who started his career as a videographer in the beginning of 2000 and eventually transitioned to a video editor role. Over the past 20+ years, he has edited award-winning series ranging from reality shows and commercials to documentaries. "My first own video camera was the legendary Sony DSR-PD150,” he explains. After experiencing Sony's exceptional video quality in my work and editing projects over the years, it was an easy decision to opt for Sony Alpha mirrorless cameras.”

2023 Japan Photo Contest Is Now Open
It’s that time of year again! The Consulate-General of Japan in Calgary’s 2023 Japan Photo Contest is now open for submissions! Encouraging a connection and understanding between Japan and Canada, the 9th Japan Photo Contest is an excellent opportunity to show your love of photography and Japanese culture!

What’s In My Bag: A Lightweight Kit To See The Light In The Darkest Skies
Lorenzo Ranieri Tenti (@lorenzonightscapes) is a professional astro-landscape photographer working as a photography-tour leader for WeShoot.

Alpha Spotlight: An Ultra-Wide G Master Prime That Shines At Night
Author: Sony Alpha Universe
The Sony 14mm f/1.8 G Master is the faithful prime for many night photographers. That f/1.8 maximum aperture makes it ...

Capture One Seminar - Photo Editing Essentials
For way too long Capture One has been one of photography’s best-kept secrets. This is an incredibly powerful organizational and editing software ...

New Lensbaby OMNI Adapter for Composer Pro II
Lensbaby is at it again with another game-changing accessory for photographers! Say hello to the new Lensbaby OMNI Adapter for Composer Pro II Ki...

Exposure 2024 Emerging Photographers Showcase & International Open Call Now Open
Exposure 2023 exhibitions at Contemporary Calgary. Photo by Louie Villanueva.
The Exposure 2024 Emerging Photographers Showcase and International...

Canon Canada 50th Anniversary Promotion
Upgrade to Canon during Canon Canada’s 50th Anniversary Sales Event! Receive combined savings of up to $600 on select Canon cameras, lenses, and ...

How to Nail Sports Team Photography
When it comes to sports team photography, there are a few critical components that will help you prepare for a triumphant shoot day. First, you n...

4 Tips To Elevate Your Landscape Photos This Summer
Photo by Autumn Schrock. Sony Alpha 7R V. Sony 14mm f/2.8 G Master. 1/2000-sec., f/2, ISO 100
Landscape photography shows us just how beautiful our...

Ilford HP5 Film Featuring Crombie McNeill
Image By In Focus – Crombie McNeill
Film photography is making a comeback with more and more photographers choosing to shoot on film cameras. The r...

FUJIFILM + KEH Camera June 2023 Gear Buying Event
It’s time to pack up that old, dusty gear because we are having another KEH Gear Buying Event in Calgary at The Camera Store from June 1st-3rd, 2...