Category: Product Reviews

Why The Nikon Z7 Is Still Amazing In 2023

 By Ryley Smith

 

Why should you consider a Nikon Z7 in 2023? Well, I am here to tell you! But before we get into that I should let you know that I am not a full-time, super-technical photographer. I work in the field of marketing, and my camera is a tool I use daily for creation. My perspective is not from someone who is shooting wildlife or high-speed action sports, but from a full-time marketer, focusing on the ever-changing realm of social media.

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Ilford HP5 Film Featuring Crombie McNeill

 By Ryley Smith

Image By In Focus – Crombie McNeill

Film photography is making a comeback with more and more photographers choosing to shoot on film cameras. The romanticism of taking time to thoughtfully create and get more personal with each image is what makes film photography so special. One of The Camera Store’s best-selling film is Ilford HP5, which is what renowned photographer Crombie McNeill uses as well! Ilford HP5 is a fast black & white film that is ideal for action, available light and general-purpose photography. 

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Review: Ultra-Wide Tamron 11-20mm for Fujifilm X-Mount

 By Evelyn Drake

 

Are you a Fujifilm X-Mount user looking for a wide-angle zoom lens? You are in luck! We just reviewed the new Tamron 11-20mm F/2.8 Di III-A RXD for Fujifilm X-Mount. I love Fujifilm X-mount cameras and was particularly excited about the launch of this compact F2.8 ultra-wide-angle zoom lens since it fills the need for an affordable, bright ultra-wide zoom lens for this system.

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Discovering the Video Capabilities of the Panasonic S5IIX on a Fly Fishing Adventure with Chris Niccolls

 By Evelyn Drake

Panasonic S5IIX

 

We embarked on a fly-fishing adventure with Chris Niccolls to test out the video capabilities of the Panasonic S5IIX for our latest Youtube review for The Camera Store.  Follow along as we explore the Panasonic S5IIX’s unique video features while convincing Chris to take a day off from PetaPixel to fish the Bow River.

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The Zoom Lens You Didn’t Know You Needed: Nikkor Z DX 12-28mm!

 By Ryley Smith

 

Everyone knows that vlogging is the new cool thing to do, and Nikon really jumped on this trend with the Nikon Z30, but there is a bit of a gap in their DX lens lineup. That is until now! The new Nikkor Z DX 12-28mm f3.5-5.6 PZ VR is the zoom lens you didn’t know you needed! To show you how great this ultra-wide lens is, Dave took it for a spin to give you his thoughts and show you how this lens performs in the latest TCSTV Episode, The Zoom Lens You Didn’t Know You Needed: Nikkor Z DX 12-28mm!

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The Complete Sony Alpha 7R V Setup Guide For Portrait Photography

 By Sony Alpha Universe

 

Customizing your Sony camera for specific types of photography can help you shoot more efficiently. Professional portrait photographer and Sony Artisan Miguel Quiles likes to set his camera up a certain way for portraits to ensure a smooth and successful shoot. In this Sony Alpha 7R V setup walkthrough, Quiles shares his step-by-step guide covering everything you need to know when setting up your camera for portrait photography.

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TCSTV Sony ZV-E1 Review

 By Ryley Smith

 

In TCSTV’s latest episode, Dave and Evelyn took a closer look at the new Sony ZV-E1, Sony’s latest full-frame mirrorless camera dedicated to content creation and vlogging! Jam-packed with so many features, including AI, the ZV-E1 begs the question, can it replace our TCSTV videographer, Drew? Let’s find out! 

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TCSTV Canon EOS R8 Hands-On Review

 By Ryley Smith

 

The new Canon EOS R8, is it worth the hype? Compact, loaded with features and under $2000, our TCSTV Team had to put it to the test. In this review, Evelyn and Dave got their hands on this popular 24-megapixel full-frame camera to test it out in a variety of shooting situations. From photographing birds in Southern Alberta to planes at the Bomber Command Museum of Canada and even filming the smashing of cameras in a rage box, the EOS R8 was put through a lot, but is it the new, must-have camera? It’s looking like a yes!

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TCSTV: Best Camera for Landscape Photography at 3 Budget Levels

 By Ryley Smith

 

Landscape photography is by far our customer’s favourite type of photography. Because of this, we get a lot of people asking what cameras are the best for landscape photography at different budgets. Luckily, Dave did a TCSTV Episode on exactly that, The Best Camera for Landscape Photography at 3 Budget Levels! Now we can help you find the perfect camera for landscape photography at the budget that’s best for you! 

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