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WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHY

CANON

Canon has been a firm favourite for wedding photographers for decades, and for good reason. Their film and DSLR offerings were renowned for superb reliability, intuitive functionality and wonderful image quality, and their mirrorless range well and truly upholds this reputation.

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One of the most prominent and popular camera manufacturers, Canon has been a compelling option for amateur and professional wedding photographers alike for decades, and they’re still busy innovating today. 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. Naturally, removing the mirror makes for sleeker and lighter camera bodies – a huge benefit for wedding photographers lugging bags of kit around all day.

With the EOS R came the RF mount, a new lens system featuring world-class glass and a premium finish. As well as obvious advantages like a reduction in size compared to previous Canon lenses, the RF mount has been designed to communicate better with the camera and mounts closer to the sensor to help prevent ghosting and flaring.

All the above is great news for wedding photographers new or experienced – there's never been a better set of options to tick all the boxes kit-wise, so you can focus less on the logistics and more on your craft.

One of the most prominent and popular camera manufacturers, Canon has been a compelling option for amateur and professional wedding photographers alike for decades, and they’re still busy innovating today. With the EOS R came the RF mount, a new lens system featuring world-class glass and a premium finish. Canon is a superb option for wedding photographers – new or experienced – there's never been a better set of options to tick all the boxes kit-wise, so you can focus less on the logistics and more on your craft.

Option 1 - Canon EOS RP & Canon RF 24-240mm F4-6.3 lens
Weekend from £66 - hire now!

Canon’s entry-level full frame mirrorless camera is a great starting point to investigate the EOS R ecosystem and sample its fantastic range of RF lenses. Its versatility and lightweight build perfectly suits wedding photography, and the 26.2-megapixel sensor offers great low light performance as well as vibrant definition in the sunshine. If you're used to shooting with a DSLR, the weight difference will be the biggest surprise - the EOS RP is around half the weight of the 5D mk iv for example. The shift to RF is also a point that cannot be understated - the improvement in fidelity is quite significant, with this new range of mirrorless glass pin-sharp to the very corners, as well as being far better at keeping unwanted light away from the sensor.

This package includes a solid all-round zoom lens – a 24-240mm gives you a nice wide angle coupled with a decent bit of reach. You also get an EF mount to EOS R adapter thrown in, meaning you can make use of any EF lenses you might have too, though be aware autofocus may be affected when using them.

Option 1 - Canon EOS RP & Canon RF 24-240mm F4-6.3 lens
Weekend from £66 - hire now!

Canon’s entry-level full frame mirrorless camera is a great starting point to investigate the EOS R ecosystem. This package includes a solid all-round zoom lens – a 24-240mm gives you a nice wide angle coupled with a decent bit of reach. You also get an EF mount to EOS R adapter thrown in, meaning you can make use of any EF lenses you might have too, though be aware autofocus may be affected when using them.

Option 2 - Canon EOS R6, Canon RF 50mm F1.2 lens & Canon RF 24-240mm F4-6.3 lens
Weekend from £180 - hire now!

Canon’s mid-range mirrorless option, the R6 is a fantastic camera armed with a surprising number of features found in its big brother, the R5. The 20-megapixel full-frame sensor produces beautiful crisp shots at up to 20 frames per second, whilst the lighter form factor of the mirrorless body means you don’t have to be a weightlifter to shoot the whole day. The R6 has a number of advantages over the RP, including a new sensor shift image stabilisation system, and wider ISO options as standard. Another major advantage is shooting speed, with the R6 capable of taking 20 shots per second compared to the RP's 5.

This package pairs the body with a 50mm for sharp prime performance, offering dazzling image quality all the way to the corners for all those candid and posed shots throughout the day. You also get a 24-240mm, a zoom lens that offers wonderful wide angle options and plenty of reach to boot.

Option 2 - Canon EOS R6, Canon RF 50mm F1.2 lens & Canon RF 24-240mm F4-6.3 lens
Weekend from £180 - hire now!

Canon’s mid-range mirrorless option, the R6 is a fantastic camera armed with a surprising number of features found in its big brother, the R5.. This package pairs the body with a nifty 50mm for sharp prime performance, and a 24-240mm for the versatility of zoom and plenty of reach.

Option 3 - Canon EOS R5, Canon RF 50mm F1.2 lens, Canon RF 28-70mm F2 lens, Canon RF 70-200mm F2.8 lens & Canon Speedlite Flashgun
Weekend from £344 - hire now!

Canon’s flagship mirrorless camera is a 45-megapixel monster, capable of capturing the most stunningly detailed images in a bafflingly small package. It can handle almost any light conditions you throw at it, has lightning-fast autofocus and subject tracking, and does it all whilst offering 20% more battery than older Canon models. Other advantages the R5 has over its counterparts include an LCD screen on the top of the body, a significantly brighter OLED viewfinder and CFExpress options for storage versatility.

This truly is a professional camera that revels in almost any situation or conditions. There's a lot to be said for being able to focus completely on the art of photography, safe in the knowledge that your camera will take everything in its stride. 

This package ticks all the boxes – as well as the fabulous R5, you’ll get three lenses:

The Canon RF 50mm F1.2L offers pin-sharp prime performance, perfect for posed shots and candid work in all conditions. A classic choice for wedding photographers worldwide, it does a fantastic job representing the focal length of the human eye, and the large maximum aperture lets in an incredible amount of light. 

Second, the Canon RF 28-70mm F2L offers beautiful wide options with the versatility to move through focal lengths on the hoof. This lens is fantastically sharp for a zoom, offering a great deal of versatility for those scene-setting shots whilst also providing that classic 70mm length for candid work.

Finally, the Canon RF 70-200mm F2.8 L IS USM offers that extra length for when you can't quite get in there without being spotted, whilst maintaining sublime levels of performance and sharpness all the way to the edges.

For added versatility, the Speedlite 600EX II-RT is there to make sure you’re absolutely prepared, whether you're shooting in a darkened moody room, or battling against the lights of disco and dancefloor. 

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Option 3 - Canon EOS R5, Canon RF 50mm F1.2 lens, Canon RF 28-70mm F2 lens, Canon RF 70-200mm F2.8 lens & Canon Speedlite Flashgun
Weekend from £344 - hire now!

This package ticks all the boxes – as well as the fabulous R5, you'll get the Canon RF 50mm F1.2L for pin-sharp prime performance, the Canon RF 28-70mm F2L, and the Canon RF 70-200mm F2.8 L IS USM for that extra length. Finally, the Speedlite 600EX II-RT is there to make sure you’re absolutely prepared, whatever the lighting conditions. 

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