By Ryley Smith
We are happy to announce that the winner of the TCS + Sequoia Supply Outdoors Winter Photo Contest was Oakley Werenka for his incredible ice climbing photo. He won a $100 gift card to The Camera Store along with some awesome gear from Sequoia Supply Outdoors! Congratulations Oakley! Thank you for entering our contest and we hope you have fun spending your gift card at The Camera Store!
By Ryley Smith
At approximately 5:00 AM this morning, Wednesday, May 3rd, 2023, two individuals broke into The Camera Store and stole over 30 thousand dollars worth of Sony, Nikon, and DJI equipment. From our surveillance video, it looks to be a male and a female.
We are offering a $5000 TCS shopping spree reward for information that leads to a charged conviction.
If anyone has any information, please call the police at 403-266-1234 and reference the police case number CA23182932, or if you wish to remain anonymous, call crime stoppers at 1-800-222-8477
Theft has a considerable impact on small companies like ours. We are incredibly thankful for the unwavering backing of the photographic community now, just as we were in 2017 when Leica and Hasselblad gear was taken and later recovered by the Calgary Police Service.
Products Stolen:
| PRODUCT | SERIAL NUMBER |
| DJI Mini 3 Fly More Combo (DJI RC) | 1581FYHC22BR00250W1 |
| DJI Mini 3 Pro | 1581F4XFC2327007V7WM |
| DJI Mini 3 Pro | 1581F4XFC226A00770LQ |
| DJI Mini 3 Pro RC Controller | 1581F4XFC233V007XPRX |
| DJI Mini 3 Pro RC Controller | 1581F4XFC233V007XPM9 |
| Sony ZV-1F Vlog Camera White | 6510924 |
| Sony FE 16-35mm F4 Zeiss T* Lens | 2022173 |
| Sony FE 24-70mm F4 FE Zeiss Lens | 45819955 |
| Sony FE 35mm F1.4 GM | 1888842 |
| Sony FE 50mm F1.4 Zeiss Open Box | 1831863 |
| Nikon CoolPix P1000 Black | 50008065 |
| Nikon Coolpix P950 | 50004345 |
| Nikkor AF-P DX 10-20mm F4.5-5.6 G VR | 392333 |
| Nikkor AF-P DX 10-20mm F4.5-5.6 G VR | 392329 |
| Nikkor AF-P DX 18-55mm VR F3.5-5.6 G | 25218533 |
| Nikkor AF-S 24-70mm F2.8G ED | 1211955 |
| Nikkor AF-S 500mm F5.6E PF ED VR | 228852 |
| Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.8 G | 3812913 |
| Nikkor AF-S 85mm F1.8G FX | 577308 |
| Nikkor AF-S DX 40mm f/2.8G Micro | 2223153 |
| Nikkor AF-S DX 40mm f/2.8G Micro | 2220171 |
| Nikon TC-14E III Tele Converter | 267970 |
| Nikon TC-14E III Tele Converter | 267988 |
| Nikon TC-14E III Tele Converter | 267895 |
| Nikkor Z 24-70mm F4 S | 20258099 |
| Nikkor Z 35mm F1.8 S | 20065332 |
By Ryley Smith
Dave reviews the high quality and surprisingly affordable Canon 50mm RF F1.8 Lens. Small and lightweight, with a fast aperture, and only $269 $209 on sale and with Canon’s 50th Anniversary cash rebate. The 50mm RF F1.8 sets a new standard for affordable photography.
By Ryley Smith
Calling all female photographers looking to expand their horizons, learn to photograph sports from some of the best! Branch Out is a woman’s sports photography workshop in beautiful Canmore, Alberta, led by Kelly VanderBeek alongside Alexis McKeown. Experience two full days of photography and presentations, Sony camera demos, food, prizes and more! Registration goes live on April 30th at 10:00 AM MDT, and we have a discount code for 20% off. Are you to be empowered to photograph sports with skill and confidence? Branch Out is the workshop for you!
By Ryley Smith
The Camera Store will be in Canmore on April 22nd for the Photography Exhibition at the 2023 Canadian Imaging Conference & Expo! Free to the public, come visit our booth during the photography exhibition and explore all the other exciting vendors. There will be camera gear from your favourite brands including Canon, Nikon, Tamron and Sony, as well as promotional products, albums and wall art, fine art prints, and so much more. Whether you live in the Bow Valley or want a fun excuse to visit the mountains, the Canadian Imaging Conference & Expo is a must-see!
By Ryley Smith
Join two of the most passionate and skilled abandoned photographers in Canada, Robert Scott and Scott Dimond for a weekend of abandoned bliss during Abandoned Photo Tours: Bar Diamond Ranch – Strawberry Moon. Experience three days and nights of abandonment, landscape, portraiture, in-class presentations on composition, night photography and editing, all at the beautiful and remote Bar Diamond Guest Ranch under the Strawberry Moon!
By Evelyn Drake
DPReview.com announced that its digital platform will be closing soon. Their website will remain active until April 10th, with new editorial content being posted until then. The team has committed to delivering their best material to ensure they go out with a bang.
If you have uploaded photos or text to the site, you can request a download of the data before their April 6th deadline. A form is available to help you delete your DPReview account, acquire a copy of your data or both. Click here for the form.
Meanwhile, the DPReview TV Youtube channel, helmed by personalities Chris Niccolls and Jordan Drake (former staff & Youtube hosts from The Camera Store), also revealed that they would be providing new videos via DPreviewTV until April 10th. After that, they will be making more Youtube videos together for Petapixel.
By Tamron
Article By Jenn Gidman. Images by Mike Drew
Toward the western end of the Canadian prairies lies Calgary, the largest city in the province of Alberta. With abundant wildlife and vast landscapes that include mountains, forests, and desert badlands, the region has served as backdrops for such films as The Bourne Legacy and The Revenant, as well as HBO’s latest hit, The Last of Us. It’s also where editorial and outdoor photographer Mike Drew calls home, and where he wanders with his camera to tell his particular photographic stories.
By Monika Deviat & Joe Desjardins
Monika Deviat – Nikon D850, Nikkor 70-200 f2.8, ISO160 f11 82mm 1/3s
Filters are useful tools for photographers who want to control light. There are many different kinds of filters and ways to use them. Two that are extremely useful in many situations are polarizers and ND filters. Joe Desjardins and Monika Deviat illustrate how they have used these filters in Waterton Lakes National Park, an area they have extensively explored, photographed and hosted workshops in.
By Ryley Smith
In the latest TCSTV episode, Dave takes a closer look at focal length and what that means when choosing a Sony lens. When starting photography, choosing a lens can be a bit overwhelming, especially when there are so many Sony lenses on the market. Luckily Dave is here to talk about the basics, answer some important questions and help you find the right Sony lens for your photography style!
