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OLYMPUS announces m.zuiko® digital ed 12-200mm (35mm equivalent 24-400mm) f3.5-6.3 lens

Powerful 16.6x Zoom is the Highest Magnification Available on an Interchangeable Lens for Mirrorless Systems CENTER VALLEY, PA., February 13, 2019 – Olympus is pleased to announce the M.Zuiko Digital ED 12-200mm F3.5-6.3 (35mm equivalent 24-400mm) super telephoto zoom lens. Conforming to the Micro Four Thirds® System Standard, this lens […]

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NIKON unveils the new NIKKOR Z 14-30mm f/4 S Ultra-Wide-Angle Zoom Lens, the world’s first full frame 14mm filter-attachable lens

MISSISSAUGA, ONTARIO –Today, Nikon Canada Inc. announced two new products, the NIKKOR Z 14- 30mm f/4 S, the first ultra-wide zoom lens to take advantage of the amazing capabilities of the next generation Nikon Z Mount. This newest S-Line NIKKOR lens is a popular focal length for landscape, travel, event […]

Panasonic Canada
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Panasonic Canada introduces the LUMIX ZS80, a new pocket-sized travel zoom camera

New travel camera features Live View Finder, powerful 30x optical zoom and 4K video and photo capability MISSISSAUGA, ON (February 18, 2019) – Panasonic is introducing the LUMIX ZS80 as a new model in the popular Travel Zoom Series. The LUMIX ZS80 boasts a 30x optical zoom and Live View […]

Prairie Falcon
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Photographing Wildlife in the Canadian Rockies

It’s not as easy as you may think to photograph wildlife in the Canadian Rockies and Alberta Foothills even though Alberta is home to a vast amount of wildlife including wolves, coyotes, foxes, cougars, black bears, grizzly bears, badgers, wolverines and weasels. In addition, there is an abundance of birds, […]

Editor's Choice / Inspiration

Shooting ILFORD Film in the bale mountains of Ethiopia

A BEAUTIFUL AND INSPIRING PLACE Last year (2018) I was introduced to the Bale Mountains, a part of Ethiopia I had never seen before. Surprisingly, in the 8 years I have been traveling to Ethiopia, I have only recently begun discovering the many treasures this country holds. The Bale Mountains […]

Short Loop Lighting
Featured / Tutorials

Flash 101: Change your Light, Change your Mood Companion

In the Spring 2019 issue of PHOTONews magazine, I shared how light position and height can help you create a certain mood in your portraits. This is the Behind The Scenes companion with technical information for you. All images were taken with my Nikon D810 and Tamron SP 70-200mm f/2.8 […]

Refectors
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Reflectors and Light

Controlling Light – Recommended Gear List Christian Autotte’s “Controlling Light” article in the Spring 2019 issue of PHOTONews magazine offered a lot of great gear suggestions for macro photography. Here are some of my favourite pieces of gear for controlling light for macro photos. Aurora Speed Bounce http://www.auroralitebank.ca/product-category/speedlight-accessories/speedbounce/ Speed Bounce […]

Ilford Film Photography Walk
Events

ILFORD Photo Film Photography Walk – Sunday, April 28th, 2019

Join The Camera Store for an analogue photography walk & talk with ILFORD Photo Film. Explore the sites of central Calgary while snapping off rolls of 35mm ILFORD Photo film. Learn valuable tips and tricks for exposing and handling ILFORD Photo film with some of the most knowledgeable film nerds […]

Tamron March Promo
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Tamron March Promo

Purchase the Tamron 150-600mm F/5-6.3 Di VC USD G2 SP or 150-600mm F/5-6.3 Di VC USD SP and receive a Vanguard Carbon Fiber Monopod (VEO 2 CM-264) for FREE! ($159.99 Value) Purchase the Tamron 100-400mm F/4.5-6.3 Di VC USD and receive a Tripod Ring Mount for FREE! ($189.99 Value) For more information […]

HAHNEMÜHLE BOOTH 449
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Hahnemühle Celebrates 435th Birthday at WPPI Tradeshow Booth 449

Hahnemühle Turns 435 The Success Story of a Paper Manufacturer Join our celebration and be our guest at the WPPI tradeshow Feb. 27th to March 1st | Booth 449 Thanks to a deed that has been preserved through the centuries, we can trace the beginnings with certainty: on 27 February […]