The Camera Store Blog

In the early hours of Thursday, October 23rd, The Camera Store in Calgary, Alberta, was broken into around 2:50 a.m. MDT. Surveillance footage reveals that the individual forcibly entered and went straight for the Nikon and Sony high-end showcases inside the store. To assist in identifying and apprehending the suspect, The Camera Store is offering a $5,000 in-store credit toward a shopping spree for information that leads to a conviction

If you are a creative who craves adventure or loves to travel, the PGYTECH OneMo 2 Backpack is the perfect solution for adventurers seeking a versatile, high-performance bag. Combining innovation with practicality, this backpack offers a unique two-in-one design, featuring a detachable shoulder bag for added convenience. Whether you’re capturing stunning landscapes or commuting through the city, its thoughtful features, including ample storage, customizable organization, and ergonomic comfort, make it an exceptional choice. Designed to cater to the needs of professionals and enthusiasts alike, the OneMo 2 Backpack provides a secure and stylish way to carry both your camera gear and daily essentials.

It’s that beautiful time of year when the larch trees are turning the Canadian Rockies into a forest of stunning golden yellow! A rare phenomenon that is only seen in high alpine areas for an exceptionally short time. For outdoor and adventure photographer Colleen Logan, these are the moments she wants to hold on to, and with her Canon R50 V, she can!

With the cooler weather comes not only the stunning autumn colours but Nikon’s Capture The Savings Sale! If you're a photography enthusiast or a professional looking to upgrade your gear, now is the perfect time to take advantage of up to $1100 in savings! With discounts on a wide range of Nikon products, from Nikon mirrorless cameras and lenses to DSLR cameras, even binoculars, golf rangefinders and accessories, this is one sale you won’t want to miss!

Nikon is bringing twice the excitement with not one, but two new announcements! Say hello to the Nikkor Z DX 16-50mm f/2.8 VR standard zoom and the Nikkor Z DX MC 35mm f/1.7 standard micro lens. Whether it’s capturing bold portraits that pop, atmospheric street shots in dim lighting, or incredibly detailed close-ups, these lenses open up new creative possibilities for Nikon DX-format mirrorless camera shooters.

It’s that time of year again! The Consulate-General of Japan in Calgary’s 11th Annual Japan Photo Contest is now open for submissions! Fostering interest in Japanese culture and to further promote understanding between Japan and Canada, the 2025 Japan Photo Contest is an excellent opportunity to show your love of photography and Japanese culture!

Wow! We just celebrated our first anniversary of our partnership with Joe and Chris of The Nature Photo Guys! If you haven't heard of The Nature Photo Guys Podcast, it is a must-watch for nature photography lovers. With topics ranging from the gear they use to the philosophies that drive their work, their podcast aims to inspire and educate their audience, while keeping things exciting, lighthearted and fun. To celebrate this exciting milestone, Joe and Chris interviewed our amazing TCSTV team, Dave and Evelyn, to hear about their backgrounds in photography, learn more about The Camera Store and what we have to offer, plus take viewers on a fun first-hand tour of the inside of The Camera Store!

High-contrast scenes, especially common in mountainous landscapes, can be challenging to expose correctly. With the Sony Alpha 7R V, you can leverage its impressive nearly 15 stops of dynamic range to capture stunning details. Watch as Alpha Collective member Scott Kranz shares a step-by-step guide to confidently exposing these scenes:

At the end of the road on British Columbia's west coast lies Ucluelet, a rugged stretch of coastline that feels raw, wild, and mostly untouched. It’s where the forest meets the sea, and where slowing down isn’t optional - it’s part of the rhythm of the place.

That is what keeps me coming back. Over and over.  It’s not just the views, but the stillness that comes with being here. It forces you to be present, to watch the light shift slowly across the horizon, and to notice the quiet details hidden in between.

Connor Snelgrove (@connorjsnelgrove) is an aspiring landscape photographer with a true love for  astrophotography. "I am based out of Cochrane, Alberta and I enjoy experimenting in various  fields of photography but I always find myself drawn to the mountains and beautiful scenery of  the Banff National Park." We came across this absolute scroll-stopper on Instagram of an image he captured of an aurora in Banff with his Alpha 7 IV and 20mm f/1.8 G. Keep reading as he shares his story behind the shot in his own words, including his settings, composition choices and editing steps.

Nikon shooters, this one is for you! Tamron has announced its newest lightweight and compact telephoto zoom lens featuring Vibration Compensation. Introducing the Tamron 70-180mm F2.8 VC G2 for Nikon Z mount, a new addition to the range of acclaimed lenses. Designed for excellent image quality, easy portability, and advanced stabilization, this lens provides Nikon users with a stellar tool for diverse photography and video scenarios. 

Are you itching to upgrade your old gear to Sony’s legendary Full-Frame for an incredible summer of content creation? Then you need to take advantage of our Sony Trade In Trade Up Sale Event that’s on now until September 30th, 2025!