The Camera Store Blog

Are you heading on your next summer adventure and want to capture some amazing photos during your trip? Here are five easy-to-follow travel photography tips to help you take stunning images that will make your journey unforgettable.

If you've had your eye on a new Canon EOS R Camera but felt held back by your old gear, you're in luck because you can Trade-In and Trade-Up with Canon! The process is super easy! Just trade in any brand of working camera or lens and get up to a $400 bonus towards the purchase of an eligible Canon EOS R System Camera PLUS the value of your trade-in. Stack this bonus offer with existing instant rebates to get additional savings!

Thirteen years ago, Clare Gibson started a photo-a-day challenge as a means of doing something creative each and every day. What Clare didn't expect was for it to become her sanctuary, a mental escape, and the beginning of A Love Letter to Photography, her feature-length documentary showing the value of photography as a method of self-care. Featuring incredible photographers who live with the challenges of mental health, Clare will be travelling to film this project throughout 2025 and is looking for funding to help support her project. This is where you can help!

Canon has excitedly announced an affordable ultra-telephoto zoom lens for entry-level photographers. Welcome the new Canon RF 75-300mm F4-5.6! This lightweight, telephoto zoom lens brings different focal ranges to novice photographers to empower them to experiment and capture standout shots.

Attention all professional and high-end amateur video creators! What if you could take your productions to new heights? Meet Sony’s game-changing CFexpress Type A cards for its Cinema Line and Alpha mirrorless interchangeable lens cameras. Introducing the CFexpress Type A cards, the CEA-G1920T (1920 GB1) and CEA-G960T (960 GB), alongside the MRW-G3 CFexpress Type A card reader. These powerful tools offer astonishing read speeds surpassing 1800 MB/s, twice the speed of earlier models, and write speeds peaking at 1700 MB/s, setting a new standard for speed and efficiency. 

Sony has unveiled the beta version of Camera Verify, a tool that allows image authenticity information to be shared externally through a unique URL. This new Camera Authenticity Solution has been created to assist news organizations in addressing the growing issue of verifying digital images in the era of generative artificial intelligence (AI).

For wedding photographers Jeff and Cat, there are 49 things they need to shoot a wedding, and three-quarters of them start with the word Canon! 

OM System is redefining mirrorless interchangeable lens cameras with the all-new OM-5 Mark II! Built for outdoor creators who demand reliability, portability, and real-world performance, this next evolution of the OM-5 family is bringing highly anticipated upgrades such as enhanced handling, new creative tools, and dependable performance. Compact, lightweight, and featuring a splash and dust-proof construction, the new OM-5 Mark II is a rugged Micro Four Thirds, trusted to be ready for every kind of adventure! To put it to the test, Dave and Evelyn took the OM-5 Mark II out for a spin to see how these new functions stand up in the real world. 

A new, modern classic lens has just made its debut! Introducing the FUJINON XF23mmF2.8 R WR, an exceptional blend of timeless aesthetics and contemporary capabilities. With a 35mm equivalent view, compact and lightweight structure, weather resilience, swift autofocus, and an 11-blade aperture, the detailed excellence of the XF23mmF2.8 R WR makes it an indispensable asset for any X Series photographer.

Fujifilm is introducing a reinvented classic with the all-new FUJIFILM X-E5 digital camera! This analog-inspired, rangefinder-style camera, merges the iconic appearance of the X100VI with the versatility of interchangeable lenses, creating the ultimate everyday tool for creative, stills photographers. Boasting a premium-quality, compact design, it features the latest 40.2-megapixel X-Trans 5 HR imaging sensor, a digital teleconverter, up to seven stops of in-body image stabilization, a customizable Film Simulation dial, an electronic viewfinder, and AI-powered subject detection autofocus. The X-E5 is the only gear you’ll need to capture stunning images, no matter where your photographic adventures may lead you.

Astrophotography is a captivating pursuit that requires precision, patience and the right equipment. For photographers using Sony Alpha cameras, the extensive Sony lens lineup has so much to offer it can be difficult to decide. To help you out, below we explore some of the best Sony prime lenses suited for astrophotography – focusing on their features, performance and suitability for capturing the night sky.