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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 and trade-up to brand new Canon gear so you can experience the greatness of Canon. By selling your used camera gear to KEH, you'll receive a 20% Special Canon Bonus (some restrictions apply) based on you sell. Don't miss out on this amazing opportunity to upgrade your equipment and experience all the benefits of Canon gear! 

Ready to kickstart 2025 and upgrade to some new gear? KEH Camera is heading back to The Camera Store to buy your used camera gear of any brand and help you get a fresh start! From February 20-22, 2025, join our in-person KEH Used Gear Buying Event, sell your old, used camera gear and enjoy a 10% TCS Special Bonus or Special Bonuses towards Canon, Nikon, OM-System, Panasonic, Sigma, Sony or Tamron! Now start collecting your old, unwanted gear so you can treat yourself or the photography lover in your life to something new!

We are thrilled to announce that Alberta-based photographer, founder of the Light Chasers Conference and great friend of The Camera Store, Shane Turgeon, has won the Canadian Geographic 2024 Photographer of the Year Award! The Canadian Geographic’s Canadian Photos of the Year competition brings to life the meaning of photography - drawing with light. 

Exposure Photography Festival 2025 is approaching quickly, so it's the perfect time to plan which thrilling events you'll attend! One event we are particularly enthusiastic about is Exposing the Darkroom: 50 Years at Southern Alberta Institute of Technology, an exhibition spotlighting photographers who have perfected their craft and passion for the darkroom at SAIT.

A highlight for me on a recent trip to Japan was a visit to the Imperial Palace, residence of the Emperor and Empress of Japan, in Tokyo.

Back in 2009 I was assigned by Reuters to photograph the state visit of their Highnesses on their trip to Canada. Needless to say on a recent trip to Japan I was excited to learn we were staying just blocks away so it was a great opportunity to visit their garden in Tokyo and see where they lived.

Golf enthusiasts, get excited! Nikon has introduced two new laser rangefinders designed to boost your confidence from the tee box to the green. Presenting the advanced Nikon COOLSHOT PROIII Stabilized, the top model in the COOLSHOT series, and the versatile Nikon COOLSHOT 50i GII, a feature-rich mid-range option.

Canon has enthusiastically revealed its latest, budget-friendly lens aimed at content creators who use mirrorless cameras. The RF 16-28mm F2.8 IS STM lens offers remarkable image quality, superb portability, and unmatched adaptability, making it an excellent choice for those looking to capture breathtaking photos and videos.

Unleash your creativity like never before with the unmatched analog and digital hybrid camera, the amazing Fujifilm Instax Wide Evo! Designed to prioritize your creative expression, the Instax Wide Evo stands as Fujifilm's most advanced Instax camera, loaded with exceptional features that ensure each photo you take turns into a masterpiece. For an in-depth look, check out Dave's TCSTV review to see why he thoroughly enjoyed using this fantastic new camera!

Did you know we have an extraordinary event as part of the 2025 Exposure Photography Festival? Come to the beautiful Calgary Central Library for Todd Hido - Photography Collections Talk & Book Signing. That's right! We are featuring the internationally renowned photographer, Todd Hido! One of the most celebrated photographers of our time, Todd Hido will take us through a mesmerizing presentation, showcasing his extensive collection of award-winning, artistic images. If you're unfamiliar with Todd Hido, it's worth noting that he is a major creative influence for Jason Momoa, who even interviewed him on an episode of On the Roam!

My name is Dave and I shoot winter sports. I’ve been to three Winter Olympics and Paralympics as well as countless world cups and world championships. My daily life is at the Canadian Sport Institute Alberta, the training centre for most Olympic and Paralympic winter athletes at some point.

Imagine this: You’re at a South African game reserve, relaxing in your room between safari drives. The glass sliding doors are open just a crack to let in the warm breeze when something catches your eye. You look up, and there it is—a caracal, calmly strolling into your room.