The Camera Store Blog

Are you terrified to clean your camera sensor yourself? You're not alone! It can be an intimidating feat, but if you know the correct steps, it can be easy and oh-so satisfying. Luckily, we are here to help! In our latest TCSTV episode, Dave and Evelyn walk you through the steps to clean your sensor at home so you can clean with confidence and get back out to doing what you love, shooting! 

If you are the proud owner of the Tamron 35-150mm f2-2.8 Di III VXD for Sony E-mount, we have some exciting news for you. Firmware update! This firmware update enhances AF performance during zooming and supports continuous shooting with Sony a9 III.

As a young photographer, I felt like I had no real way into the creative industry. But the game-changer for me? Posting content online. It completely flipped my life upside down and helped me carve out a path I never thought was even possible!

My name is Serena Yang, and I’m a concert photographer and content creator based in Ottawa, Ontario. Where I’m from there aren’t many opportunities for a creative career and as passionate I was about my photography - I was equally worried about how I could turn my hobby into a viable career.

The new OM-3 is a striking blend of classic design and cutting-edge technology, crafted to empower both photographers and videographers. By merging heritage with innovation the OM-3 delivers flagship-level performance and inspires you to explore your artistic potential! To make this thrilling new camera even more exciting, we are offering an exclusive pre-order offer! Save $300 when you bundle the OM-3 with the new M.Zuiko 17mm F1.8 II or M.Zuiko 25mm F1.8 II lenses. This offer is only valid until February 26th, 2025, so hurry before it's over!

What videographer wouldn't dream of having the cinematic quality of Nikkor with all their most frequently used focal lengths combined into a single versatile lens? Introducing the new Nikkor Z 28-135mm f4 PZ, a full-frame power zoom lens crafted for the Nikon Z mount, specifically tailored for video professionals. As Nikon's premier dedicated Nikkor Z lens designed to enhance small-scale productions and solo videographers, it offers a genuinely adaptable focal range, a customizable power zoom feature, precise manual controls, and nimble handling. Are you prepared to embrace this remarkable cinematic tool that can meet all your needs?

Creativity is the lifeblood of any photographer or videographer. Whether you’re facing a creative block or just looking for new ways to inspire your work,  finding sources of inspiration and techniques can reignite your passion. Here are five tips to help spark your creativity and take your content creation to the next level.

Dive into the captivating realm of macro photography and uncover the concealed beauty of tiny creatures. Join us and renowned macro photographer Dara Ojo for Beyond the Naked Eye: Mastering Macro Photography, an interactive workshop designed to expand your visual horizons! Over the course of two days, Dara will instruct you on capturing breathtaking close-ups of insects and arthropods in their natural surroundings using advanced techniques for composition, lighting, and focus stacking, followed by a hands-on shoot where you can apply your newfound expertise under Dara's mentorship.

The Consulate-General of Japan in Calgary has announced the winners of the 10th annual Japan Photo Contest! There were an outstanding 210 photo entries from people across Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, and Nunavut. The judges had quite the tough, but enjoyable time choosing from the unique photos taken in both Canada and Japan. The Camera Store is happy to have helped sponsor the Consulate-General of Japan and the 10th Annual Japan Photo Contest. Congratulations to all the winners!

Redefine creative photography with OM-System's newest addition! Welcome the OM-3, a stunning combination of timeless elegance and innovative features, ready to empower both photographers and videographers. With its sleek, compact body inspired by the iconic Olympus OM-1 film SLR, the OM-3 delivers flagship-level performance, customizable creative tools, and robust video capabilities. Whether you're capturing stills or cinematic content, the OM-3 provides form and function, and inspires you to explore your artistic potential! Need to see it to believe it? Check out Dave and Evelyn's TCSTV first impressions review.

You don’t need a giant content creation rig to produce big results. Watch as YouTuber and Sony Artisan Miguel Quiles shows how he sets up his Sony Alpha 7CR "mini rig" for content creation in this episode of creator setups.

You know you've been eyeing up Fujifilm gear, so why not trade in your old gear and trade up to Fujifilm during our KEH Camera Used Gear Buying Event! From February 20-22, 2025, you can finally get rid of all that old gear you don’t want and trade up to Fujifilm’s GFX and X-Series! All you have to do is sell your used camera gear to KEH and then enjoy an all-in 25% Special Fujifilm Bonus (some restrictions apply) based on how much you sell. Talk about a win-win and the best opportunity to get some new Fujifilm gear!

Sony users, we have thrilling news! Sony has rolled out significant improvements to its Creators’ Cloud platform, refining the Creators’ App to make content management smoother for creators through new automated cloud transfer options. Drawing from feedback from Sony's creative community, version 2.6.0 of the Creators’ App streamlines workflows by allowing direct uploads from select Sony cameras to Google Drive or Adobe Lightroom, enabling creators to easily integrate their work into popular editing and storage solutions. These user-driven updates provide creators with powerful, intuitive tools to transition from shooting to sharing with minimal steps and fewer technical obstacles.