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'Tis the season to capture stunning moments with the Pentax Boxing Week Sale! Until December 31st, 2025, you'll find an exceptional selection of gear perfect for any photography lover. Whether you're looking for cameras that feed your creativity, versatile lenses, powerful flashes, or even a new pair of binoculars to enhance your outdoor adventures, the Pentax Boxing Week Sale offers amazing deals to make this holiday season truly memorable.

The holidays are a time of magic, joy, and pure excitement! Experience all three with Panasonic's Boxing Week Sale! Until January 8th, 2026, enjoy Santa approved discounts on St. Nick's favourite Panasonic cameras, lenses and more! If you're looking to add some Panasonic gear to your Christmas List, or give an incredible gift to the Panasonic lover in your life, Panasonic's Boxing Week Sale is your chance to get more for less this holiday season. 

Gear up and celebrate this holiday season with the SmallRig Boxing Week Sale! Enjoy savings on fantastic accessories designed to bring your creative visions to life. From Heavy-Duty Carbon Fibre tripods that provide exceptional stability to dependable mount adapters and portable LED lights that illuminate every moment, SmallRig’s got it all. Whether you’re shopping for the perfect gifts or treating yourself to a creative upgrade, make this holiday season extraordinary with SmallRig by your side!

'Tis the season to capture stunning moments! With the Pentax Holiday Sale, you'll find an exceptional selection of gear perfect for any photography lover. Whether you're looking for cameras that feed your creativity, versatile lenses, powerful flashes, or even a new pair of binoculars to enhance your outdoor adventures, the Pentax Holiday Sale offers amazing deals to make this holiday season truly memorable.

Leica has officially released firmware update version 4.0.0 for the Leica SL-System and the Leica Q3 family. These updates deliver major improvements that enhance performance and refine the photo and video experience for users.

Out in the wild with Sony? Good. Now let’s make every frame count because wildlife doesn’t wait, and neither should your camera.

Photography enthusiasts, get ready! Ricoh has announced the latest addition to their GR series lineup, the new Ricoh GR IV HDF. This exciting new compact camera is packed with features designed to elevate your photography experience, and at its heart is the Highlight Diffusion Filter (HDF), a tool that brings a nostalgic, dreamy vibe to your shots with just a single touch. With its compact design, cutting-edge tech, and endless creative possibilities, the GR IV HDF is a must-see for anyone passionate about capturing the world through their lens.

We love firmware updates, and this exciting update is for the Nikon Z9! Firmware version 5.3 for the Nikon Z9 is adding numerous improvements across the board, including multiple focus enhancements, Auto Capture improvements and support for Flexible Colour Picture Control to enhance the incredible capabilities of this stellar, flagship mirrorless camera. 

The Camera Store, a trusted name in photography and photographic retail in Canada, is proud to announce the launch of the OneMo Tactical Backpack – a rugged, feature-packed carrying solution engineered specifically for photographers, content creators, and outdoor enthusiasts. Building on The camera store’s legacy of curating high-quality gear, this backpack combines military-grade durability with thoughtful organization to protect valuable equipment while keeping essentials easily accessible.

The Hasselblad Masters, one of the world’s most prestigious professional art competitions, setting a global stage for the world's most creative photographers. The 2026 Hasselblad Masters is now open for submissions, looking for creative visionaries like you to share your incredible images and unique vision! Submissions can be made using any camera brand, any frame size,  film or digital, everyone is welcome to participate! This is your chance to step into the spotlight and join the ranks of the industry's best.

Street photography is a fascinating style of photography that focuses on capturing everyday life. If you're interested in exploring this style, here are some beginner tips to help you begin your street photography journey, along with suggestions for the best Sony equipment to consider using.

Sony is spreading holiday cheer with the Sony Holiday Sale! Until January 8th, 2026 enjoy up to $800 in savings on all your favourite Sony gear, plus bonus items on select products. To top if off, you can also stack these deals with Sony's Trade-In Trade-Up Program and Sony's Cash Back for even bigger savings. How can you resist spreading joy all while getting the best deals!