McBain Camera
115 375 St Albert Centre Store # 115 T8N 3K8 Saint Albert, AB, Canada

Read the July edition of McBain Camera News!

The iconic Leica look with no limits. Receive a free M-Adapter L with a purchase of a Leica SL2, SL2-S, or SL2/SL2-S bundle. To learn more, contact us at (780) 420-0404.

The new Leica M10-R, black paint finish, features a high-gloss finish, 'Ernst Leitz Wetzlar' engraving, perfectionism, and a focus on a sleek design that blends right in down to the very last detail, including the absence of the red Leica dot. Contact us at (780) 420-0404 to learn more.

Introducing a new design variant of the Leica M10-R. With its black paint finish, the new Leica M10-R perfectly embodies the classic Leica look. Over the years, glimpses of brass will gradually start to show on the corners and edges. Contact us at (780) 420-0404 to learn more.

The May edition of McBain Camera News is out! This month's newsletter features details on Wildlife Month events, a spotlight on local wildlife photographer Trina Wheaton, the winners of our April Photo Contest and much more.

Christmas is coming up fast, and something fun to pass the evenings is to shoot Christmas lights! And it may be cold, but at least we're not as cold as our friends at the Red Deer store! We've got a few tips to help out with this type of photography: 1. Using a longer lens (first photo) will help compress the photo and give the feeling of more lights in the scene, however, don't discredit the look of wide angles (2nd image) to really insert yourself into the scene. 2. When fo...cusing on a particular subject, dirty the frame with lights in the foreground to give that dreamy, bubbly look with your bokeh 3. Use a tripod and set your aperture higher to make sure everything is sharp within the scene, but keep you ISO low and adjust your shutter speed as needed. With a longer exposure, light trails from traffic and movement can only add to the light within the scene! 4. Contrary to our last tip, if you're shooting handheld, open up the lens all the way to let maximum light in. You should try to find a single subject to focus on if you are using this technique as you depth of field will be quite thin. 5. Lastly, look for something unique within the scene to focus on. You don't always have to try to get everything in the photo, but instead focus on one piece that grabs you attention, and show it within a grouping of photos to give a sense of atmosphere of the area. Get out there and have fun! Be creative with those shots

Looking for that perfect portrait lighting this holiday season without going overboard on your gear? Here's a quick 1-light setup rundown that will work for small groups and individuals: We're using the Godox V1 because of it's ability to accept accessories, but any speedlight will work for this. To diffuse the light coming out from the flash we have a honeycomb grid and a dome diffuser, however, a speedlight softbox would work equally as well, and will work on a wider variet...y of lights. Then we need a trigger to set off the flash - in this case, the X-Pro transmitter. The distance you setup your flash from the subject will vary depending on how much area you are trying to cover, with only one subject, we set it at about 3 meters. We are using natural light coming in through the windows to balance out the flash and act as a fill for the other side, and the ceiling lights are our backlight/background fill. (Your flash should moderately overpower these). From here, you will adjust the power of the flash until it reaches a level you are happy with. And that's it! A very simple setup to improve your portraits over the holidays!

Christmas is coming up fast, and something fun to pass the evenings is to shoot Christmas lights! And it may be cold, but at least we're not as cold as our friends at the Red Deer store! We've got a few tips to help out with this type of photography: 1. Using a longer lens (first photo) will help compress the photo and give the feeling of more lights in the scene, however, don't discredit the look of wide angles (2nd image) to really insert yourself into the scene. 2. When fo...cusing on a particular subject, dirty the frame with lights in the foreground to give that dreamy, bubbly look with your bokeh 3. Use a tripod and set your aperture higher to make sure everything is sharp within the scene, but keep you ISO low and adjust your shutter speed as needed. With a longer exposure, light trails from traffic and movement can only add to the light within the scene! 4. Contrary to our last tip, if you're shooting handheld, open up the lens all the way to let maximum light in. You should try to find a single subject to focus on if you are using this technique as you depth of field will be quite thin. 5. Lastly, look for something unique within the scene to focus on. You don't always have to try to get everything in the photo, but instead focus on one piece that grabs you attention, and show it within a grouping of photos to give a sense of atmosphere of the area. Get out there and have fun! Be creative with those shots

Need a bottle for your film chemicals? We just received in these collapsable bottles from Cinestill! They squish down to keep as much air away from your chemicals as possible, and they are totally opaque so light won't be an issue. We only have a few in stock so grab them quick while you can!

Looking for that perfect portrait lighting this holiday season without going overboard on your gear? Here's a quick 1-light setup rundown that will work for small groups and individuals: We're using the Godox V1 because of it's ability to accept accessories, but any speedlight will work for this. To diffuse the light coming out from the flash we have a honeycomb grid and a dome diffuser, however, a speedlight softbox would work equally as well, and will work on a wider variet...y of lights. Then we need a trigger to set off the flash - in this case, the X-Pro transmitter. The distance you setup your flash from the subject will vary depending on how much area you are trying to cover, with only one subject, we set it at about 3 meters. We are using natural light coming in through the windows to balance out the flash and act as a fill for the other side, and the ceiling lights are our backlight/background fill. (Your flash should moderately overpower these). From here, you will adjust the power of the flash until it reaches a level you are happy with. And that's it! A very simple setup to improve your portraits over the holidays!

Need a bottle for your film chemicals? We just received in these collapsable bottles from Cinestill! They squish down to keep as much air away from your chemicals as possible, and they are totally opaque so light won't be an issue. We only have a few in stock so grab them quick while you can!

BLACK FRIDAY HAS ARRIVED!! It's the best time of the year to stock up on photo accessories. Winter is dark in the Northern hemisphere, and if you're the kind of person who likes to go out shooting after work, then a tripod is a necessary element to your kit in order to keep those photos clean! We have some of our most popular tripods on sale listed below in order of appearance: Sirui ET-1204 Carbon tripod kit $289.99 - $95 saving Nov 13-Dec 31 ... Sirui T-025Sk Carbon $219.99 from Nov 27 -Dec 3 and Dec 24-31 Vanguard Alta Pro 2+ w/263AB 100 ballhead $ 299.99 Nov 13-Dec 31 OPT-155 Tripod $39.99

Our Black Friday sales continue with a rare Peak Design sale! The Travel Backpack is THE bag for any photographer to have on a weekend trip, with its modular-like setup, it allows you to balance between camera gear, clothes, and all the extras you need to take with you. There are a variety of cubes and pouches available that are designed to work specifically with this bag that allow you to tailor it exactly to your needs. DSLR with a long lens? Use the medium camera cube and small pouches. Mirrorless? Use the small camera cube and have more room for your extras. This bag is guaranteed to work for your setup, check out Peak Design's videos on YouTube to learn more.

It's your favourite time of year for sales: Black Friday. All of our best sales of the year are back in full force, and we have discounts on a ton of products! As photographers, there's no doubt you want to share your work with people. And if you put a lot of work into getting the shot and editing it just how you want, why stop short and only post it where people can view it on a phone screen? Printing is the final stage of photography, and the paper you choose can have a dr...astic difference on the final product. All of our ILFORD Galerie, Canon, and Promaster photos papers are 10% off from now until Christmas, so take advantage and get your photos showcased the way you want! It can also double as a great stocking stuffer. . #photofinishing #photoprinting #printing #photopaper #ilfordgalerie #canon #canonpaper #promaster #pearlpaper #blackfriday #lethbridgephotographer #albertaphotographer See more

Check out our interview with portrait artist and local Edmonton photographer Amanda Diaz. We chat about the creative process and philosophy behind her incredible work.