The Camera Store Blog

Stop worrying about your camera and embrace the moment with the PGYTECH Beetle Camera Clip! Designed with innovation in mind, the Beetle Camera Clip uses a clever clamping system that replaces traditional bolts, offering a surprisingly quick and secure way to keep your camera conveniently within reach. The built-in side security lock adds an extra layer of protection, so you don't have to worry about your camera popping loose while you’re scrambling over rocks or weaving through a crowd.

Waterton Lakes National Park isn’t subtle; it’s where prairie crashes into mountains, and the wildlife follows that same unpredictability. If you come in expecting things to line up nicely, you’ll leave frustrated. But if you learn to work with what’s in front of you, this place will hand you moments you can’t plan. That’s exactly what we focus on in our June 4-7th, 2026 Nature Photo Guys workshop, reading the scene, adapting fast, and making the most of real conditions for both photo and video.

With the warmer weather brings not only the stunning spring flowers, awakening wildlife and fun outdoor adventures, it brings Nikon’s Capture The Savings Sale! If you're new to photography 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 and golf rangefinders for outdoor enthusiasts, this is one sale you won’t want to miss!

Mark your calendars! On Thursday, May 7, 2026, from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM MDT, photographer Dipankar Mukherjee invites you to an intimate evening at cSPACE Marda Loop for the launch of his book, Crossing Boundaries - Finding the Moment. This exclusive event will unfold within his thought-provoking exhibition, offering a unique opportunity to experience photography that speaks to the threads connecting us as humans.

Ricoh Imaging is celebrating a significant milestone this October with the 30th anniversary of the RICOH GR Series! Since the launch of the original RICOH GR1, the GR Series has built a reputation for delivering high-quality cameras tailored for enthusiasts and professionals alike. Adding to this momentous occasion, the RICOH GR IV has just been crowned “Best APS-C Compact Camera" at the prestigious 2026 Technical Image Press Association (TIPA) Photo & Imaging Awards. This dual celebration highlights the GR series’ rich legacy and its ongoing dedication to innovation and quality in the photography world.

Isami Kiyooka is a professional action sports creative based in Vancouver, British Columbia. Being immersed in action sports means Isami needs a camera that's designed for capturing fast-paced environments. This is why he reaches for his new favourite camera, the Canon Vixia HF G70!

Shooting video is a wonderfully intense journey. I love it. And I also hate it. 

Let me explain.

I’ve been shooting photos for about twenty years now, and video for fifteen. When I first discovered RAW photography, I was completely fascinated by the sheer elasticity of an image—the fact that you could manipulate light and colour so drastically that you could turn an orange tiger purple if you wanted to. So, when I learned that hybrid cameras could shoot video, I was thrilled to do the exact same thing.

And that is exactly where the horror began.

Selling prints can be an overwhelming venture, from learning where to start to figuring out production, pricing, and how to actually make it a sustainable process. Luckily, Paul Zizka Photography's print shop is opening its doors for a behind-the-scenes workshop where Meghan J. Ward, Sales and Marketing Manager at Paul Zizka Photography, will share the real decisions, systems, and workflows that have been refined over 15 years to create a reliable print-based income.

Lightchasers has announced two new options for people to experience parts of the Lightchasers weekend without attending the whole conference. With Lightchasers Lite, you'll get tickets for An Evening with Adam Gibbs and admission to the Sunday Morning Brand Expo! It's a great opportunity to experience an evening of inspiration with Adam Gibbs, then interact with the world's biggest camera brands and Alberta's largest retailers at the Sunday morning Brand Expo, plus explore and photograph the stunning Pincher Creek area.

Discover the art of sisterhood with Exposure 2025 Emerging Photographer of the Year, Lana Collins. Join us on May 1, 2026, at The Camera Store as photographer Lana Collins explores sisterhood and her photography book All My Sisters during an intimate artist talk about how sisterhood exists both as a relationship and as a moment, appearing in shared rituals, in whispered encouragement, and in unspoken understandings. This project, a visual love letter to sisterhood in all its forms, seeks to reveal the emotional labour, tenderness, humour, and chosen connection that define how we show up for one another. Capturing fleeting, profound moments, each image is a testament to connection and a celebration of the authenticity we reveal when we feel truly seen.

Give Yourself the Grace to Chase 

Give yourself, at minimum, grace. And give others that grace, too. 

You're new to chasing the Northern Lights. You see these incredible photos online, and you go out and look for yourself. You look and see nothing. At least nothing to write home about. Maybe a grey cloud-looking thing.

Our Fujifilm XF Lens Sale is on at The Camera Store. Save up to $235 on your favourite FUJINON X-Series Lenses from now until June 7th, 2026, just in time for spring! Whether you’re looking to step into the world of Fujifilm X-Series or want to treat yourself to another lens for your kit, now is the perfect time to save on Fujifilm Lenses.