The Camera Store Blog
What’s In My Bag: A Single Camera & Lens Kit For Vibrant Macro Photography
Kristīne Zāle (@macro.viewpoint) is passionate about capturing nature's vibrant, dreamy details through macro and flower photography. “My love for photography started over 10 years ago, inspired by my dad, and truly took off when I discovered macro photography” she says. “I enjoy working with a shallow depth of field to highlight the beauty in the often-overlooked details of nature." For nearly three years, Zāle has been shooting with Sony Alpha gear, including the legendary Sony 90mm f/2.8 Macro G lens. "It's perfect for my close-up nature work, and I regularly share my photography, tips and tutorials on Instagram.” We caught up with Zāle to learn more about her single camera and lens macro kit – keep reading as she shares what’s in her bag.
Next Generation RØDE Wireless GO
The latest RØDE Wireless GO has arrived! Building on the strengths of its predecessors, the Wireless GO Gen 3 offers a compact and powerful wireless microphone system suitable for a variety of creative endeavours. Featuring innovative features like GainAssist technology and advanced Series IV 2.4GHz digital transmission, it ensures exceptionally clear audio capture. Don't let poor sound quality derail your creative efforts, capture everything with the RØDE Wireless GO 3!
Things I Love About Life Giveaway
We’re thrilled to announce an exciting giveaway in partnership with Cole’s Captures! To celebrate creativity and the beauty of everyday moments, we’re inviting you to participate in the Things I Love About Life Giveaway where you can submit a cinematic video for the chance to win a $100.00 Gift Card and a Swag Pack Bundle! Learn how you can enter and share what makes life special to you!
Neil Zeller Holiday Train Chase Day Trips
Ready for the ultimate holiday shooting experience? Join professional Neil Zeller for an epic chase of the CPKC Holiday Train! As a thoroughly experienced Holiday Train Chaser, Neil has perfectly planned three exciting days for you to hop in the van, leapfrog the Holiday Train from different train stop locations and capture festively beautiful images along the way. Open to photographers of all levels, this is a one-of-a-kind holiday photography experience that you won't want to miss!
Monika Deviat 2025 Annual Photography Mentorship Program
Make 2025 your best photography year yet with a year-long virtual photography mentorship program with the renowned Monika Deviat! This mentorship is an incredible opportunity to cover a comprehensive range of topics, receive ongoing support, and foster a strong, mentor-mentee relationship with Monika. Best of all, this mentorship is FREE! All you have to do is apply. Why not start the year with an exciting mentorship to help you conquer your photography goals!?
Tamron's Newest Ultra-Wide-Angle Zoom for Canon RF
Attention Canon enthusiasts! Tamron has unveiled its latest fast-aperture, ultra-wide-angle zoom lens designed for the Canon RF Mount, the Tamron 11-20mm F2.8 Di III-A RXD. Featuring a consistent F2.8 maximum aperture throughout its entire focal range of 11mm to 20mm, this lens is both compact and lightweight, making it perfect for everyday shoots with impressive image quality.
Portrait Photography - Getting The Shot
As a Vancouver portrait and fine art photographer I feel my job is to connect with people, capture authentic moments and tell stories through my images.
My style is punchy with a flair for the cinematic and I use strobes and flashes to get the drama in my pictures. Natural light can be some of the most beautiful, but it is more often than not coming from the wrong direction, it can be high contrast with harsh shadows, or it could be overcast and dull. The artificial light also gives adds more pop to colours and freezes motion better for sharper shots.
The Camera Store Black Friday Sale
November 29th is Black Friday, and you know what that means! The Camera Store's HUGE Black Friday Sales Event with gift vouchers valued between $10-$500 to the first 50 people in line! Come by The Camera Store from 9:30 AM - 6:00 PM to take advantage of the best sales of the year on our top brands, door-crasher deals on accessories, bags, and tripods, and exclusive in-store-only specials, all while getting help from our outstanding sales staff!
Pentax 17 Bonus Film Pack
The holiday season is all about sharing and giving, so we’re offering an exciting free Film Sample Pack with the purchase of the Pentax 17! This Film Sample Pack includes a delightful selection of six different films, allowing you to experiment and discover your favourite. Among these films are some of our top-selling varieties: Flic Film Chrome 100 135-36, Flic Film Ultrapan 18 400 35mm, FUJIFILM CH 400 135-36, Harman Phoenix Colour 200 135-36, Ilford HP5 Plus 135-24, and Kodak ColorPlus 200 - 135-36. Whether you’re shopping for the film enthusiast in your life or treating yourself, don't miss out on this special festive offer!
Sony's First Constant F2 Aperture Zoom Lens is Here
Sony has unveiled their latest addition to the Sony E-Mount series, introducing the first Sony zoom lens with a consistent F2 aperture, the 28-70mm F2 G Master! This lens offers a flexible focal range spanning from 28mm to 70mm, delivering prime-like background blur with its steady F2 aperture. Encased in a compact, lightweight, and well-balanced design, this lens is perfect for both photography and videography enthusiasts. Whether you're capturing portraits, sporting events, weddings, or creating video content, the 28-70mm F2 G Master is a revolutionary and adaptable lens designed to take the place of multiple prime lenses in one exquisite piece of equipment.
Second-Generation Flagship Alpha 1 II
It's happening! Sony has officially revealed the camera we've all eagerly anticipated, the latest flagship full-frame marvel, the new Alpha 1 II! This camera unites some of the most requested and cherished features from Sony's elite camera lineup into one exceptional device. The Alpha 1 II offers unparalleled resolution, remarkable speed, and cutting-edge AI-driven technology to meet the diverse output and workflow requirements of professional photographers and videographers. Tailored for experts at the pinnacle of their craft, the Alpha 1 II is the perfect hybrid tool for fields such as photojournalism, wildlife photography, sports, portraiture, weddings, and commercial projects.
New Laowa Auto Focus 10mm f2.8 Zero-D FF For Nikon & Sony
Laowa is excited to unveil its very first auto-focus lens, the Laowa 10mm f2.8 Zero-D FF! This groundbreaking lens is the world’s premier rectilinear 10mm full-frame lens featuring an f2.8 aperture and the first auto-focus option in Laowa’s lineup, specifically for the Sony FE Mount and Nikon Z Mount. Crafted with a compact and lightweight design, the lens tips the scales at a mere 420 grams while delivering superb image quality with minimal distortion (Zero-D). Its exceptionally short 12mm close focusing distance and its adaptability for ultra-wide portraiture, landscape shots, and astrophotography make the 10mm f2.8 a game-changer for photography enthusiasts.
