Cameras & Camcorders

Sony has introduced a new camera into its repertoire with the Alpha A6300, a successor to the A6000 released in 2014. The new model, while trimmed down in size, boasts more under the hood, making it one of the more compelling mirrorless cameras to hit the market.

Saturday the 21st was summer solstice, the longest day of the year the official start of summer 2014. Canadians really come alive in the summer, and on these long beautiful summer days you can feel all that energy stored up over the winter. Summer is a great time to dust off that camera that’s been sitting on the shelf and get outside and make some great photos. Today I’m going to give you my top 5 tips for shooting amazing photographs this summer.

Spring is already well and truly upon us, and before you know it we’ll be packing the beach towels and SPF 50 for those summer trips to the beach (or lake). And if you want to capture of all the fun of those magical days by the water, you might want to invest in a waterproof camera. There’s actually quite a selection to choose from, so today I thought I’d give you my Top 3 Waterproof Cameras!

The Canon SX600 is a 16 mega pixel point-and-shoot, with a 18x optical zoom. It’s a small and lightweight camera, which makes that big optical zoom all the more impressive. It comes with some unique shooting modes too – including ‘Wink Self-Timer’. Read on to learn more…

DSLRs are great, but they’re big and heavy and awkward to carry. A lot of people prefer to use smartphones, but they have their limitations too. Today I’m going to look at three alternatives to the smartphone and the DSLR, cameras that are truly pocketable and capable of producing wonderful images.

 Post-processing is such a major part of the photography process nowadays, even if you’re not photoshopping your work there are still tonnes of tweaks you can make to enhance the look of your photographs.    Today I’ll talk you through some of the basics to help get you up and running.

With Christmas just around the corner, now is a great time to start looking at some of the awesome cameras available at BestBuy.ca

High Dynamic Range (HDR) photography has been one of the big photographic movements of recent times, and although the form has existed since the 1800s, it’s really taken on a life of it’s own since the Digital Boom.   Today I’m going to give you the ingredients and know-how you need to try some HDR for yourself.

This Valentine’s Day, spoil your special someone with more than just flowers and chocolates. Show your loved one how much you care by giving her a thoughtful gift that reflects her interests. Whether she’s a fashionista, adventure junkie, or true romantic, you can sweep her away with a thoughtfully planned gift or date idea from this Valentine’s Day guide.

There’s no need to sacrifice quality for size when it comes to your digital camera. The Sony RX100 III is a compact camera that rivals the larger (and heavier) DLSR cameras. It’s as light as a smartphone but takes far superior photos.   This is the next generation camera from Sony’s first version, the Sony Cybershot RX100, that was released in 2012.  The Sony RX100 III is a faster, smarter and improved version.   Here’s what you can expect from this powerhouse pocket camera.