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We know cameras. We understand your needs. So at Foto Source, you can be sure that you will always get what's right - just for you! Take a look at our latest flyer where you will find all the top brands and their latest cameras.

Looking for ways to get more out of the camera you currently have? We have lots of accessories too!

BONUS: Receive up to $50 in Digital Print Dollars FREE with the purchase of selected cameras!

tips

Taking photographs when you can't use a flash

Taking photographs without a flash is always a challenge, but sometimes necessary. Situations such as a church wedding, concerts, indoor sporting events and museums are not well lit and are quite often "no-flash" zones that will require you to take photographs without the use of the flash. Shutter speed, ISO, and aperture all work together to control the brightness of a picture. This is important to understand when taking a picture without a flash.

Shutter speed determines how much light is registered by the sensor. Slower shutter speeds let in more light, but can result in camera shake and blurry pictures, if they are too low.

If you want to get brighter pictures at faster shutter speeds, then you must increase the aperture (the opening) to allow more light in. The aperture size is measured in f-stops, such as 2.8, 4, 8, etc. The smaller the number, the larger the aperture is.

If you've opened up your aperture all the way and you need more light, you can also get more light in by increasing the ISO speed. This measures the light sensitivity. Please keep in mind that the higher the ISO, the noisier (more grainy) the picture is. This is often barely noticeable when images are printed as 4 x 6" prints. It's best to try different combinations to see what works best.

Here are some additional tips to help you take better pictures without a flash:

• Ensure that you've turned off the flash.
• Look for some light. Move your subjects underneath whatever light sources are available (a window or spotlight).
• Turn on your camera's "natural light mode", if it has one.
• Set a higher ISO sensitivity, e.g., ISO 400.
• Take a deep breath and relax to avoid movement caused by breathing.
• Steady the camera against a solid object or use a tripod as you press the shutter release.
• Get as close to your subject as possible since camera shake is more noticeable the further away you are.
• Use the Aperture Mode feature of your camera which allows you to adjust both the ISO and aperture, and the camera to automatically adjust the shutter speed to give you the best picture.

If you are shopping for a new camera, consider buying a DSLR with a maximum ISO of 1600 or above and image stabilization. If you are buying a compact digital camera look for Image Stabilization and High Sensitivity ISO. Remember that no matter what camera you own, it's best to test out different arrangements to see what gives you the best results.

travel shots

This month we travel to Whitehorse

Whitehorse is the capital of Yukon, Canada and is the largest city in the Canadian territories. Seventy-five percent of Yukon's population resides in Whitehorse. The city's name originates from the White Horse Rapids which were said to resemble the mane of a white horse.

Located in the mountain climate region, this city has a dry subarctic climate. In July, they experience average daily highs of 21 °C (70 °F) and in January, average daily lows of -22 °C (-7.6 °F). The average annual snowfall is 145 centimetres (4.75 ft) and 163 millimetres (6.4 in) of rainfall. In the summer, they experience 20+ hours of daylight. The last tee time for 18 holes of golf is 10:30 p.m.

The Yukon Territory observes all Canadian national holidays, as well as Heritage Day in February and Discovery Day in August. Discovery Day originated in Dawson City on August 16, 1896 when they first discovered gold in the hills. It has now become a territorial holiday in the month of August and a reason to enjoy a wide variety of celebrations.

Yukon also celebrates Heritage Day on the Friday before the last Sunday in February. This gives Canadians a time to explore and celebrate their own personal heritage. Unfortunately, this holiday is only celebrated in some provinces.

As Canadians, we will all be celebrating the national holiday of Canada on July 1st. "Canada Day" was previously known as "Dominion Day" before October 27, 1982. This holiday began on July 1, 1867 and celebrates the unification of the British North American lands into the nation of Canada. This year, Canada will be celebrating its 141^st birthday!

Foto Source in Whitehorse, YT

If you visit Whitehorse, be sure to drop by Photovision foto source, 205A Main Street, 867-393-2736. 
Open Mon. - Sat. 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m., Sun. 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Click here to find a store near you!

special offers

Kids off to camp this summer? Heading to the cottage? Want to do your part to help save the environment?

Exclusive to our Foto Source e-newsletter readers, we are offering a $5.00 coupon towards the purchase of our Foto Source FS2200AA4C NiMH rechargeable battery kit.

Kit includes 4 x "AA" 2200mAh NiMH batteries and charger – perfect for powering digital cameras, audio equipment and other high-drain devices.

Always have power on hand and enjoy your summer!

quick poll

What do you do for summer fun?

Theme Parks? Sports? Camping?

Take our two-minute poll and tell us!

foto source fact

Hometown pride - did you know that all
Foto Source stores are locally owned?

All of our 181 stores are owned by local businesspeople. So their roots are in their community giving them additional insight into what the local needs of the community are. This also helps them to provide you with the cameras and services you need.

The majority of Foto Source stores are even owner-operated – that friendly and knowledgeable person behind the counter might be the owner – because we care enough to be in-store and on hand to help you.

So go into your local Foto Source location today and meet the owner.

foto depot: what to do with your digital shots

Life's a Picnik with easy-to-use Foto Depot

Foto Depot makes it simple for you to have lots of fun with your summer photos – thanks to easy to use Picnik software.

Turn a photograph to black and white or sepia – perfect for those shots of the kids riding horses and playing cowboy and cowgirls to give it an Old West feel. Make a pencil sketch – turn a photo of your child into a pencil sketch portrait. Mix black and white and color in 1 photo - perfect for emphasizing beautiful blooms in your garden.

Start today at www.fotodepot.ca.

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