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SPORTS PHOTOGRAPHY

CANON

Canon is a true leader in the sports photography field, having repeatedly shown their commitment to fast shooting and seamless workflow for years, across both their DSLR and mirrorless range.

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Canon has been supporting sports photographers for decades. After years excelling in the DSLR market, they released their first mirrorless model back in 2012, and in 2018 made the leap to full frame mirrorless in the form of the EOS R. Canon's commitment to sports and action was further cemented with the release of the EOS R3 in 2021, ticking pretty much every box a sports photographer could think of.

Canon's RF lenses have been steadily rolled out to support their new mirrorless cameras and offer a new level of fidelity and detail, but Canon's commitment to backwards compatibility has also been on show - with an adapter, photographers can use their entire collection of EF mount lenses on EOS R cameras, with extremely impressive results.

All the above is fantastic news for sports photographers - you've never had so many options from Canon, and you'll be sure to find a setup that works for you.

Canon's commitment to sports and action was thoroughly cemented with the release of the EOS R3 in 2021, ticking pretty much every box a sports photographer could think of. Canon's RF lenses have also been steadily rolled out to support their new mirrorless cameras and offer a new level of fidelity and detail, but Canon's commitment to backwards compatibility has also been on show - with an adapter, photographers can use their entire collection of EF mount lenses on EOS R cameras, with extremely impressive results. All the above is fantastic news for sports photographers - you've never had so many options from Canon, and you'll be sure to find a setup that works for you.

Option 1 - Canon EOS R6, Canon RF 24-240mm F4-6.3, Gitzo Monopod
Weekend from £130 - hire now!

It might be the little brother to the R5, but Canon’s EOS R6 has masses to offer for sports photography, and its 20 frames per second burst shooting mode is nippier than some cameras twice its price. Dual pixel autofocus and AI subject tracking are just what the doctor ordered when it comes to sports work, and the 20-megapixel sensor will be more than enough for most sports action, especially when the priority tends to be getting your pictures online in quicksmart fashion.

Partnering the R6, Canon’s versatile RF 24-240mm F4-6.3 gives width and distance to proceedings, allowing you to take in the atmosphere as well as the action. Finally, the Gitzo Monopod is fast and agile to set up, offering support and relief for those long sessions. This package also includes 2 batteries and a memory card.

Option 1 - Canon EOS R6, Canon RF 24-240mm F4-6.3, Gitzo Monopod
Weekend from £130 - hire now!

Canon’s EOS R6 has masses to offer for sports photography, and its 20 frames per second burst shooting mode is nippier than some cameras twice its price. Canon’s versatile RF 24-240mm F4-6.3 gives width and distance to proceedings, allowing you to take in the atmosphere as well as the action. Finally, the Gitzo Monopod is fast and agile to set up, offering support and relief for those long sessions. This package also includes 2 batteries and a memory card.

Option 2 - Canon EOS R5, Canon RF, Canon RF 24-240mm F4-6.3 lens, Gitzo Monopod
Weekend from £155 - hire now!

The Canon EOS R5 is an absolute powerhouse for sports and action photography, especially when you want to be agile and light on your feet. It offers a whopping 45-megapixels, 8-stop image stabilisation, ISO up to 51,200 and a speedy 20 frames per second, meaning that perfect shot will never be out of reach. Image stabilisation provides enhanced freedom to hand-hold, which is incredibly helpful when trying to keep a low profile, and low light capabilities are astonishing – giving you even more of an edge in tricky conditions. Autofocus is blisteringly fast and AF points can be positioned instantly using the touchscreen, making it super-simple to capture your subject exactly where you want to in pin-sharp quality.

Partnering the R5 in this package, the RF 24-240mm F4-6.3 gives you a lovely focal range for wide shots and mid-range zooms, and the Gitzo monopod helps provide a point of stability, as well as giving your muscles a bit of a rest too. Also included, two batteries and a memory card.

Option 2 - Canon EOS R5, Canon RF, Canon RF 24-240mm F4-6.3 lens, Gitzo Monopod
Weekend from £155 - hire now!

The Canon EOS R5 is an absolute powerhouse for sports and action photography, especially when you want to be agile and light on your feet. It offers a whopping 45-megapixels, 8-stop image stabilisation, ISO up to 51,200 and a speedy 20 frames per second. Autofocus is blisteringly fast and AF points can be positioned instantly using the touchscreen, making it super-simple to capture your subject exactly where you want to in pin-sharp quality.

Partnering the R5 in this package, the RF 24-240mm F4-6.3 gives you a lovely focal range for wide shots and mid-range zooms, and the Gitzo monopod helps provide a point of stability, as well as giving your muscles a bit of a rest too. Also included, two batteries and a memory card.

Option 3 - Canon EOS R3, Canon RF 100-500mm F4.5-7.1 lens, Gitzo Monopod, Digital Circular Polarizer
Weekend from £246 - hire now!

Canon’s flagship R3 is a total game-changer for sports photography. The fact-sheet is eye watering, but highlights include a stacked full-frame sensor, 30fps burst shooting and a 5.7 million dot electronic viewfinder. If that wasn’t enough, this camera not only features subject tracking for people, animals and vehicles, but you can control the focus point by just looking at it with your eye thanks to Canon’s incredible Eye Control AF.

Paired with this powerful camera, the RF 100-500mm F4.5-7.1 offers a vast focal range with amazingly sharp accuracy for a zoom lens. From wider establishing shots of the action to frame-filling close ups, you’re all set to capture every exciting moment of action. The R3’s lightning-fast burst rate means you don’t need robotic precision either – snap away and pick the perfect moment in post!

This package also includes the Gitzo Monopod for stability and swift pans, and you also get 2 batteries and a memory card, plus a circular polarizer to keep those reflections in check.

Option 3 - Option 3 - Canon EOS R3, Canon RF 100-500mm F4.5-7.1 lens, Gitzo Monopod, Digital circular polarizer
Weekend from £246 - hire now!

Canon’s flagship R3 features a stacked full-frame sensor, 30fps burst shooting and a 5.7 million dot electronic viewfinder. If that wasn’t enough, this camera not only features subject tracking for people, animals and vehicles, but you can control the focus point by just looking at it with your eye thanks to Canon’s incredible Eye Control AF.

Paired with this powerful camera, the RF 100-500mm F4.5-7.1 offers a vast focal range with amazingly sharp accuracy for a zoom lens. The R3’s lightning-fast burst rate means you don’t need robotic precision either – snap away and pick the perfect moment in post! This package also includes the Gitzo Monopod for stability and swift pans, and you also get 2 batteries and a memory card, plus a circular polarizer to keep those reflections in check.

 

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