McBain Camera

08/17/2026

The streets move fast. Your lens should too!

Check out our picks for the best Sony lenses for street photography in 2026.

Our latest blog explores 7 standout lenses, featuring real-world experiences from some of your favourite photographers as they put these lenses to work on city streets around the globe. Some photographers swear by a 35mm. Others won’t leave home without a 50mm.

But the best lens is the one you head out the door with. Explore the list and find your favourite:

Guest blog courtesy Sony Alpha Universe Street photography moves fast, and the gear you carry has to earn its place: compact enough to keep you nimble, fast enough to not miss the moment, and optically sharp enough to hold every detail once you've...

08/15/2026

Today we're at the Edmonton Fringe Theatre partnering with Canon Canada to give away FREE MINI PRINTS directly from your phone!

Stop by our tent, get a free print from the Canon IVY 2 or Selphy CP1500 printer. While you wait, try out an impressive selection of EOS R Series cameras and lenses provided by our friends at Canon.

08/14/2026

We’re at the 31st Annual Gary Draeger Memorial Golf Classic today! Our volunteers have been snapping photos of the tournament’s golfers out here in the sun, supporting a great cause: the 880 CHED Santas Anonymous!

08/12/2026

What if the best camera technology was the kind you barely had to think about?

🚀 The Insta360 X6 has arrived, and it’s about making content creation seamless.

✅ Native 8K 50fps video
✅ Larger sensors
✅ AI-powered editing tools
✅ Better audio
✅ Longer battery life

But the most interesting upgrade might be how it helps creators spend less time editing and more time living the moment.

👉 Read our Full review: https://shop.mcbaincamera.com/blog/Insta360-X6-Review

08/10/2026

🏆 July Photo Contest Winners Are In! 📸

Congratulations to our winner, Dennis Macajelos, whose incredible wildlife image earned this month's top spot and a 16x20" Gallery Wrapped Canvas Print!

👏 Honourable Mentions go to:
✨ Monique Langevin-Connell for her stunning fog-covered Walterdale Bridge capture.
✨ Tyler King for his nostalgic black-and-white K-Days photograph.

A huge thank you to everyone who submitted this month. Our McBain judges say it every time: picking a winner is never easy!

Think your photo could be next month's winner? Submit your favourite image and join the fun. Discover more here: https://shop.mcbaincamera.com/blog/July-Monthly-Photo-Contest-Winner📷

07/30/2026

🎉 DJI Giveaway Time 🎉

To celebrate the launch of the new DJI Osmo Pocket 4, we’re giving away TWO amazing DJI Prizes:

1. DJI Mini SE

2. DJI Osmo Action 3 Adventure Combo

How to enter:

✅ Follow McBain Camera

✅ Like this Post

✅ Tag a friend in the comments

More tags = more entries!

🏆 Two Winners will be selected one week from now for each prize!

⏰ Contest closes August 6th, 2026

07/30/2026

New Perspectives and Big stories to tell!

For more creative storytelling and content creation, the new Pocket 4P is built to capture it all: wide-angle epic landscapes, travel moments, and everyday cinematic adventures.

Favourite Features:

✨ Dual-lens Design:
1. 20mm equivalent focal length f/2.0
2. 60mm lens with an f/1.8 for natural portraits
✨ 3-Axis Stabilization: smooth, pro-looking footage
✨ ActiveTrack 8.0: Subjects stay locked in frame
✨ 4K Slow Motion: Everyday moments turn into cinematic highlights with 240fps recording
✨ D-Log 2 Colour Profile: Greater flexibility for colour grading

From travel vlogs, family memories to social content and more, learn why the DJI Pocket 4P is truly built for creators: https://shop.mcbaincamera.com/blog/dji-osmo-pocket-4p-dual-lens-creator-camera

07/23/2026

Sony just dropped the FX5.
It builds on everything filmmakers loved about the FX3, but adds:

✅ 5K Open Gate recording
✅ Internal X-OCN RAW
✅ A new full-frame stacked sensor
✅ AI-powered autofocus
✅ Enhanced stabilization, and more.

Is it enough to convince FX3 users to make the switch?

We’ve taken a closer look at the biggest highlights and how the FX5 compares to its predecessor: https://shop.mcbaincamera.com/blog/The-New-FX5-Sony-s-Newest-Chapter-in-Cinematic-Storytelling

07/16/2026

Meet Instant Creativity 📸

INSTAX MINI 99 is on the scene looking a bit more refined and a whole lot more sophisticated! Now in a sleek black colour, creatives will feel more stylish than ever while effortlessly counting on the same playful and polished experience:

✨ Six Analogue colour effects
✨ Brightness Adjustments
✨ Double Exposure
✨ Bulb Mode
✨ and More!

Want a fun way to bridge creativity with a premium instant experience?

📍Pop by McBain Camera and discover how much personality you can pack into an instant print! See more here: https://www.mcbaincamera.com/productdetail.php?mcbain_id=0609140