The Camera Store Blog
Monika Deviat Earns Aurorae Astronomy Photographer of the Year 2023
Monika Deviat has claimed the Astronomy Photographer of the Year 2023 for the Aurorae category by the Royal Museums Greenwich. This accolade is part of the world's largest space photography competition, an achievement that serves as a testament to her undeniable talent and creativity. Monika's unique style and personality were captured in a documentary that delved deeper into her creative process.
How I Shoot Macro Today
Recently I got a call to photograph some small objects for a project so I thought I’d brush up and do a little research on the latest techniques and gear in macro photography. It turns out that macro and close up photography are hugely popular, making up a fair portion of the photographs people take. That makes sense because it’s something you can do for a few minutes or all day, shooting in your house, the back yard or wherever your creativity takes you. A lot has changed with close-up photography and in my opinion it’s all for the better.
Nikon's New Groundbreaking & Beautiful Lens
Nikon has announced a new, uniquely impressive, astonishingly high resolution, mid-telephoto prime lens. Get excited for the new Nikkor Z 135mm f1.8 S Plena! With incredible edge-to-edge brightness, outstanding sharpness and spectacularly dramatic bokeh, all while elevating the threshold of what’s possible with optical technology.
Nikon ZF - High Tech Camera with Vintage Looks
The Nikon Zf full-frame mirrorless camera is a hot topic of conversation today! I am already smitten with the vintage design, touchy-feely command ...
Fujifilm's Latest Camera Release: The GFX100 II Shoots 8 FPS and Records 8K Video
Say hello to the king of medium-format cameras The FUJIFILM GFX100 II is ready to take your photography game to the next level! From lightning-fast shooting to capturing cinema-quality 8K videos, is it worth the hype? We got our hands on it and we're already obsessed!
Next Gen GoPro Hero 12 Black - New Convenient Features
This new mountable action camera offers improved and convenient features, including easy vertical video recording, a 1/4-20 standardized tripod thread mount, Bluetooth audio support, and longer record times with less overheating. With the Hero 12, you can record your adventures easily.
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.”
Sony Announces Alpha 7C II & Alpha 7C R, Plus FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM II Lens
Sony has very excitedly announced two new additions to the Alpha 7C series of compact full-frame interchangeable lens cameras, as well as a full-frame Zoom G Master lens! Say hello to the Alpha 7C II, the Alpha 7C R and the FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM II. Boasting the latest technology, incredible performance and a compact form factor, all three of these new Sony products are making content creation more exciting!
Must-Have SmallRig Accessories for Canon Cameras
Level up your Canon game with SmallRig's must-have accessories! Create killer content and take your video kit to the next level.
Tamron Lens for Nikon Z Mount Development Announcement
Nikon shooters, get excited because Tamron has announced the development of the 35-150mm F2-2.8 Di III VXD for Nikon Z Mount. Expected in the Fall of 2023, the fast-aperture telephoto zoom lens for Nikon Z mount cameras is perfect for travel and portrait photography with its versatile focal range and high-level performance.
New Godox Virso Microphone
Godox has excitedly announced the innovative 2.4GHz wireless microphone, Virso! The Virso S (Sony version) is the first cable-free, non-Sony brand microphone with hot shoe connection for Sony cameras. This excellent microphone is cableless and super handy, with an ultra-long battery life for your all-day creations, making it ideal for three-people interviews, vlogs, commentaries, or documentaries.
New Lensbaby Twist 60 with ND Filter
Lensbaby is giving us even more ways to be creative with the launch of the wildly popular Twist 60 Optic, now with a 3-stop neutral density (ND) filter. Available in two configurations, the Composer Pro II + Twist 60 & ND Filter along with Twist 60 & Double Glass II Optic Swap Kit, you can find the perfect combination to express your artistic vision!
