Category: Announcements and Info

Infrared Photography, Part 2

 By RonMay

There are basically two ways to capture infrared images with a digital camera. The first uses an appropriate filter on the camera lens, and the second requires the camera to be converted to a given IR wavelength. In this installment, Ron May discusses some of the filter options available and touches on camera conversion as well.

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Winners of Panasonic’s Beers & Cameras YYC Photo Contest

 By Evelyn Drake

Thank you to everyone who entered Panasonic’s Beers & Cameras YYC Photo Contest last week. There were lots of great images to choose from. Congratulations to Shane Herman for winning the $100 Gift Card to The Camera Store for entering his photo “Pour” from Trolley 5. 

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Nikon News Release: 3 New Wide Angle Nikkor Lenses

 By Evelyn Drake

AF-P DX NIKKOR 10-20mm f/4.5-5.6G VR – Compact Ultra-Wide-Angle Perspective DX-format Zoom Lens

AF-S FISHEYE NIKKOR 8-15mm f/3.5-4.5E ED – Circular Fisheye Zoom for the Ultimate in Versatility and a Unique Perspective

AF-S NIKKOR 28mm f/1.4E ED – Outstanding Definition and High Resolution Wide-Angle Prime Lens

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News Release: New Nikon COOLPIX W300, a rugged compact camera

 By Evelyn Drake

Today, Nikon Canada introduced the new COOLPIX W300, a rugged compact camera designed to capture and share high-quality images and 4K UHD video of any adventure with ease. The waterproof, shockproof, freezeproof and dustproof W300 is well-equipped with intuitive features to chronicle an action-packed excursion, whether a user is hiking, camping, skiing or relaxing on the beach.

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Thule Bag Giveaway

 By Evelyn Drake

Whether it’s grabbing your backpack and hitting the trail or a laptop backpack to join in the hustle and bustle of the city, you always want to have a pack you can rely on and not slow you down. Thule backpacks are stylish, safe, and easy to use – and tough enough to follow you wherever you want to go. 

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Nikon Announces: D7500 DSLR

 By Evelyn Drake

The D7500 uses the same 20.9 MP DX-format image sensor and EXPEED 5 image processing engine as the D500, taking your photos and videos to the next level. Capture with phenomenal sharpness and tonality, especially in low light situations like concerts, sporting events, parties and events.

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