Student Pricing Program

At McBain Camera, we're proud to support post secondary students in their education with our Student Pricing Program. We offer the following discounts for customers with a valid student ID card:


  • 15% OFF all Regular Soft Good Items.
    includes bags, filters, memory cards, tripods and more.
  • 20% OFF all Photofinishing (excluding outlab orders)
  • 25% OFF all regular priced Elinchrom products.

Student Programs by Camera Brand

Students are also eligible for purchase programs from manufacturers in the photographic community. The following list highlights what you need to do to qualify for these discounts, some programs require a membership number before your purchase. Please note approval for your qualifying discounts can take up to 6 weeks.


Canon Student Advantage Program

Membership is free. Any student enrolled in an accredited Canadian secondary or post-secondary institution with a valid student photo ID card is eligible to join. Canon's program offers the following benefits:

  • Discounts on select cameras, lenses and printers.
  • 20% discount on service and repairs.
  • Expedited service and repair.
  • Subsidized shipping for out-of-warranty repairs.

» Apply here.


Fujifilm Education Program

Membership is free. You will need your Fuji Education number to receive an instant rebate at the time of purchase on the select items listed in the program.

The FUJIFILM Education Program gives qualifying applicants exclusive discounts on FUJIFILM products, offering huge savings. To take part, you must be a full-time student or faculty at an accredited college, or university in Canada.

If you are currently a teacher or enrolled as a full-time active student in a post-secondary program you can get great savings on FUJIFILM cameras and lenses. Our program has been simplified, to better serve you! Here’s how it works:

  • Visit your nearest McBain, present your teacher or student identification, we need a copy for redemption.
  • Students or faculty member save $100.00 retail savings over the regular price OR promotional price being offered at the time on every GFX and X-Series camera.
  • Students or faculty member save $75.00 retail savings over the regular price OR promotional price being offered at the time on every GFX and X-Series lens.

» Apply here.


Nikon NPS Campus Program

Membership is free and available to students enrolled in a Media, Visual Arts or Fine Arts program. The program benefits include:

  • Student Savings Program provides discounts on select products via mail-in-rebate.
  • 5 Day Priority Repair via Nikon Canada Inc. Factory Repair Centre.
  • Subsidized shipping for service and repair.
  • Expedited service and repair.
  • Subsidized shipping for out-of-warranty repairs.

You must have a valid NPS Campus number to qualify for student benefits, follow the link below to apply.

» Apply here


Sony Education Program

There is no need to apply for the Sony Education Program. All you need is proof of enrollment in a photo program (e.g. a letter of acceptance and student ID) to quality for 10% off select Sony cameras, lenses or flashes, please inquire in store for more information. If item is on sale you receive whichever discount is greater.


Broncolor Educational Pricing

There is no need to apply for Broncolor Educational Pricing. All you need to qualify is your letter of acceptance into a photo program and your student ID. Education Pricing varies, visit us in-store or contact us to see a full education price list. All Education priced items are special order only.


Profoto Educational Program

There is no need to apply for the Profoto Educational Program. All you need to qualify is your letter of acceptance into a photo program and your student ID. All Studio lights are 10% off of the retail price and are special order only.