In 2020 we had to find other ways to experience the world beyond travel. Luckily, there are outstanding photography books that help our minds travel the world from the comfort of home. National Geographic UK released The 12 best travel books of 2020, and one of the books listed hit close to home. Along the Western Front, by Calgary local, Leah Hennel made it on the list for Top Photographer! Explore the beauty of Alberta through the stunning photographs of Leah Hennel’s debut collection!
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Start your new year with Canon’s new Canon Sessions! This brand new service from Canon gives you the chance to get valuable and personalized insight into your creative work! With one-on-one sessions with Canon ambassadors, you can choose what topics you want to learn more about, as well as who would be the best fit for your photography style and goals! Start growing your passion with the help of a Canon Ambassador!
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The most exciting shopping day of the year is going to be a WHOLE WEEK LONG! Oh, and it’s starting early! From December 24th until December 31st, 2020, you can shop all our terrific Boxing Day sales, both in-person and online, using our new website! Don’t forget our official Boxing Day Sales Event will also be ALL DAY on December 26th!
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There are so many exciting activities going on! Right now, you can enjoy the Banff Centre Mountain Film Festival’s 2020-21 Virtual World Tour and virtual Mountain Marketplace! Plus, the 2021 Adventure Filmmakers Workshop is open for applications!
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Last-minute Christmas shopping at The Camera Store has never been easier! With our newly updated website, you can find everything online just like you would in-store! We also offer both in-store and curbside pickup to help make shopping even easier! With our extended return dates and of course MORE AMAZING DEALS, we will make your last-minute shopping fun and a breeze!
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Are you still looking for an amazing photography gift or searching for something new to help kick your photography or video work into high gear? Now is the perfect time to buy a Canon camera or lens from The Camera Store. Great deals on Canon gear plus curbside pickup options and our extended return policy, means that you can easily shop for Canon gear before Christmas.
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Photobooks at the Camera Store in 2020 were fewer than in previous years. I curtailed purchasing new titles as COVID-19 limited browsing. The physical transfer of photography in our favourite medium, the book, unlimited by surveillance and power, lasting and sensual, was a victim of COVID. The silver lining, if there is any, is that my purchasing focused on local books, and personal passions. I argued years ago in school that publishing is best when it follows a bottom-up model. This year, we had the honour of keeping stock of books made locally that are thrillingly world-class offerings, by young, exceptionally talented, sensitive photographers. So, in that light, this is my favourite list of books that I have published in the last seven years.
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A little holiday present from Nikon! New Nikon Z6 & Z7 Firmware 3.20! This new update allows your Z 6/Z 6II or Z 7/Z 7II camera to output ProRes RAW and Blackmagic RAW footage directly from the image sensor to a compatible external capture device! Get more vibrant colours while transferring and rendering your footage faster!
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Outstanding performance meets the legacy of Leica with the new Leica SL2-S! The perfect solution for those looking for both excellent quality photography and videography. With its new 24 megapixel CMOS-BSI sensor and two separate recording modes for photos and videos, the Leica SL2-S offers the best of both mediums in one all-metal, state-of-the-art body built for long-term durability. If you’ve been waiting for an all-in-one Leica, this is it!
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As everyone across the globe has undoubtedly experienced in some way, 2020 has brought an incredible amount of challenges due to COVID-19. As an independent business in Calgary, we have carefully navigated a barrage of restrictions, and safety measures while maintaining the level of customer service we are known for.
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