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McBain Announces the Mayfield Square Grand Opening Tent Event on Saturday, September 7th

by | Wednesday, August 21, 2024 |

To celebrate the Grand Opening of our Edmonton Mayfield Square location, McBain will be hosting a unique outdoor photo trade show complete with workshops, exclusive sales, live draws for over $10,000 in door prize giveaways and a whole lot of fun! Every major camera brand will attend, including Canon, Fujifilm, Nikon, Sony, and more. Mark your calendars for Saturday, September 7th; you will want to take advantage of this massive opportunity to score prizes and see the best new gear the photography industry has to offer!

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Tamron Launches a 10.7x All-in-One Zoom Lens

by | Wednesday, July 31, 2024 |

Tamron's latest Sony E-mount lens is the perfect all-in-one lightweight companion. It boasts a wide zoom range of 28-300mm, outstanding optical construction, a VXD autofocus drive with Tamron's premium linear motor focus mechanism and Vibration Compensation (VC) optical image stabilization technology for effective camera-shake suppression.

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The Ultimate Guide to Photo File Management

by | Thursday, July 11, 2024 |
The Ultimate Guide to Photo File Management

A robust file management and backup routine is essential for photographers to safeguard their valuable images and ensure an efficient workflow. While editing your photos right off the SD card might save you a few seconds of importing, it is a surefire way to lose footage and photos. Accidental deletions, data overwrites, and card failures happen far more often than we would like to admit. That being said, here are a few tips to mitigate future mishaps!

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Elizabeth Gadd: Finding Inspiration Among Landscapes

by | Friday, June 28, 2024 |
Elizabeth Gadd's Experience with the Sony A9 III

For as long as I can remember, the most at peace and inspired I feel is when I’m surrounded by the mountains, forests or the ocean. When I lose myself in these vast natural landscapes, it actually feels more like coming home to myself. 17 years ago, when I acquired my first camera of my very own, I took it with me into the forest and mountains daily, documenting the natural world while simultaneously feeling my mind slowing down, entering that state of inner stillness… also filled with curiosity and inspiration.

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