July 2026

Back to School Starts Here: The Best Cameras & Gear for Photography and Videography Students

BY Henry's July 31, 2026 Ask The Expert

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Choosing the right camera for school can feel overwhelming. With so many camera bodies, lenses, microphones, tripods, and accessories available, it’s easy to wonder where you should invest first. The good news? You don’t need a professional studio worth of equipment to begin creating incredible work. Whether you’re heading into a college or university photography program, studying film production, digital media, journalism, or content creation, your gear should help you learn—not get in the way. At Henry’s, we’ve helped thousands of students choose their first creative kit. Here’s our guide […]

Why I Added Henry’s HELP Extended Life Plan to My Camera Kit

BY Joe Donoghue July 24, 2026 Gear Care

Canon EOS R5 DSLR with a cracked LCD screen resting on a rocky surface, camo-patterned body and attached telephoto lens present.

When I recently upgraded my camera kit, I spent a lot of time thinking about the camera body and lenses. Should I get the Canon EOS R5?Which lenses would suit my style of photography?What accessories couldn’t I live without? What I didn’t expect to spend much time thinking about was protection. Then I stopped and thought about how I actually use my gear. As someone who spends a lot of time outdoors, my cameras aren’t sitting safely on a shelf. They’re hiking mountains, bouncing around in the truck, travelling across […]

Build Your Dream Sony G Master Kit — And Save While You Can

BY Henry's July 17, 2026 Gear

Buying a new Sony camera is exciting. Whether you’ve picked up the incredible Alpha 1 II, lightning-fast Alpha 9 III, ultra-high-resolution Alpha 7R V or Alpha 7R VI, or the all-new Alpha 7 V, you’ve invested in one of the most capable camera systems on the market. Now comes the most important question: Is your lens keeping up? The truth is, the lens has just as much—if not more—to do with the final image than the camera body itself. Sony’s G Master lineup is designed to unlock the full performance of these flagship cameras, delivering exceptional […]

Canon EOS R6 Mark III vs EOS R6 V: Two Incredible Cameras. Which One Is Right for You?

BY Joe Donoghue July 10, 2026 New Gear

Two Canon mirrorless cameras without lenses on an orange background, showcasing front lenses and grips.

Canon has done something bold. Rather than trying to build one camera that does everything, they’ve built two cameras for two very different creators. The Canon EOS R6 Mark III is designed for photographers who occasionally shoot video. The Canon EOS R6 V is designed for filmmakers and content creators who occasionally take photos. While they share Canon’s latest imaging technology and outstanding image quality, these cameras aren’t simply different versions of the same body. From the moment you pick them up, it’s clear they were designed with completely different workflows in mind. So […]

Start Here Astrophotography in 2026. The Night Sky Is Putting on a Show

BY Henry's July 3, 2026 Astrophotography, Start Here

Star-filled night sky with the Milky Way over a calm lake, reflected in the water, with a dark forest along the shore.

There’s something addictive about astrophotography. Maybe it’s the challenge of shooting in complete darkness. Maybe it’s finally capturing the Milky Way the way your eyes imagined it. Or maybe it’s the simple realization that above us, every single night, there’s an incredible show happening that most people never stop to look at. For photographers in Ontario, 2026 is shaping up to be an incredible year for astrophotography. From meteor showers and planetary alignments to ideal Milky Way conditions and rare celestial events, there are plenty of reasons to stay up […]