It’s almost here! From 22-28 September, Camera Store Week will be taking place at specialist retailers across the UK.
This annual event sees Canon bring a host of experiences, education and exclusive savings to regional camera stores in order to engage with photography enthusiasts at a local, grassroots level – in a way that’s only possible with boots on the ground.
As convenient as it is to shop online, there’s nothing like walking into your high street camera specialist and actually getting gear in your hands. Instead of scrolling through specs and opening tabs, you can feel how a camera sits in your hands, ask questions about it and learn how it works from an expert – who can then make recommendations on alternative or additional kit, based on your specific needs.
In addition to sharing their own advice, camera experts can also direct you to in-store educational events such as workshops and seminars. Not only can these help you get better results from specific equipment, they can improve your photography and videography skills on the whole.
The in-person customer service and experience of a store simply can’t be beaten – and this year Canon is working with brands like SanDisk, Videndum and Røde to bring even more selection to Camera Store Week. It’s a fantastic opportunity to capture more, create more and celebrate local.
When and where is Camera Store Week?
Camera Store Week will take place from 22-28 September at local camera specialists up and down the country. You can find out more about some of the participating stores here.
What’s going on at Camera Store Week?
Canon Expert Days
This is your chance to touch and try EOS R cameras along with RF and RF-S lenses, and see which is right for you and the way you shoot. Experts can give you advice on what you need to get the images you want, and talk you through the entire range from bodies and lenses through to Canon’s exceptional photo printers.
Workshops and seminars
Canon pros will talk you through the kit they use and how they use it, giving you equal parts education and inspiration that you can apply to your own work. And with hands-on workshops, you can walk away with practical tips to put into practice on new gear as well as your existing equipment.
Handpicked partners
Along with its own cameras, lenses and printers, Canon is collaborating with some of the key players in imaging. Brands like SanDisk, Videndum and Røde are also participating in Camera Store Week to bring you some of the best camera storage, audio and accessories.
Exclusive promotional offers
If you’ve had your eye on new gear, this is the perfect time to make a purchase! There will be savings and deals across a range of EOS R gear and products from Camera Store Week partners.
Camera Store Week events
There are dozens of photowalks, in-store talks and photo experience days taking place – you can see the list of events here. Some of the highlights include:
Canon Creators: Mastering Visual Podcasting (London)
Want to create podcasts that look and sound professional? Join Canon and CVP for an exclusive hands-on workshop and see how top UK podcasts like Diary of a CEO, That Peter Crouch Podcast and The Rest is History are made using Canon cameras, Røde microphones and Nanlite lighting solutions.
Food Photography with Bea Lubas (Liverpool)
Learn from internationally recognized food photographer and author Bea Lubas in this hands-on event with Wilkinson Cameras. Known for her storytelling and passion for light, watch Bea in action then try your own setups and explore the latest EOS R System cameras and RF lenses.
Wild Bird Hide Experience Day (Winchester)
Try the phenomenal autofocus and accuracy of Canon’s mirrorless cameras and lenses, with guidance from product specialists, rotating between kingfisher and wild bird hides at Otterbourne Hides, courtesy of LCE.
Wildlife Photowalk with Ellie Rothnie (Norwich)
Explore local habitats, see wildlife in its natural environment and refine your photography skills in this captivating photowalk with pro photographer Ellie Rothnie giving expert advice, in association with Wex.
Find out more
To learn more about the event and all the activities taking place, including where to find your local participating retailer, visit the Camera Store Week homepage.
