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PORTRAIT PHOTOGRAPHY

COMPACT

For portrait photography on the hoof, you're sure to be interested in fast, lightweight cameras to help you capture natural images inconspicuously and without lengthy preparation. 

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For simple setups that allow you to capture your subject with the minimum of fuss, a pocket-sized camera may be the way to go. From fixed-lens options that take the headache of bulk out of the equation when you're on the move, to the smallest mirrorless models with unlikely power for a tiny form factor, sometimes smaller is just better.

For simple setups that allow you to capture your subject with the minimum of fuss, a pocket-sized camera may be the way to go. From fixed-lens options that take the headache of bulk out of the equation when you're on the move, to the smallest mirrorless models with unlikely power for a tiny form factor, sometimes smaller is just better. 

Option 1 - Canon EOS M6 II, Canon EF-M 15-45mm Lens, Canon EVF DC2 Viewfinder
Weekend from £58 - hire now!

Offering a whole lot of camera in a compact-style body, the Canon M6 II is flat and boxy like an old-school film camera – perfect when you’re looking for something easy to carry around. Despite this you can expect plenty of power, with a 32.5-megapixel sensor providing real quality, and enhanced ISO sensitivity meaning you’ll achieve impressive results in low light. 

Partnering the M6 II, the Canon EF-M 15-45mm is tiny for the options it provides and features image stabilisation for smooth shooting on the go. The detachable electronic viewfinder is another smart design choice for shooters hoping to travel light, as it allows you to fit your kit into a smaller bag, or split items across multiple bag pockets. Head over to our Portrait Accessories section if you’d like to add any more power or memory options too. This package also includes 2 batteries and a memory card.

Option 1 - Canon EOS M6 II, Canon EF-M 15-45mm Lens, Canon EVF DC2 Viewfinder
Weekend from £58 - hire now!

Offering a whole lot of camera in a compact-style body, the Canon M6 II is flat and boxy like an old-school film camera – perfect when you’re looking for something easy to carry around. Despite this you can expect plenty of power, with a 32.5-megapixel sensor providing real quality, and enhanced ISO sensitivity meaning you’ll achieve impressive results in low light. 

Partnering the M6 II, the Canon EF-M 15-45mm is tiny for the options it provides and features image stabilisation for smooth shooting on the go. The detachable electronic viewfinder is another smart design choice for shooters hoping to travel light, as it allows you to fit your kit into a smaller bag, or split items across multiple bag pockets. This package also includes 2 batteries and a memory card.

Option 2 - Sony a7C, Sony FE 24-70mm F2.8 Lens, Sony HVL-F60RM Flashgun
Weekend from £136 - hire now!

If you thought compact meant you couldn’t enjoy a full-frame experience, the Sony a7C should be a very pleasant surprise indeed. Not only is the a7C full-frame, it also has impressive in-body image stabilisation, a fully articulating screen and speedy, accurate autofocus. Other highlights include Sony’s typically tremendous low light performance and dust and weather resistance, making the a7C a supreme box ticker of a camera. 

Partnered with the a7C, the Sony FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM offers real quality, offering decent reach, and at 2.8 across its entire range, provides wonderful blurry background options to really separate your subject from their surroundings. For lighting, the Sony HVL-F60RM is a powerful on-camera flash perfectly suited to this camera and offers another dimension of options for portraiture. This package also comes with 2 batteries, a charger and a memory card so you can shoot away to your heart’s content. Head over to our Portrait Accessories section if you’d like to add any more power or memory options too.

Option 2 - Sony a7C, Sony FE 24-70mm F2.8 Lens, Sony HVL-F60RM Flashgun
Weekend from £136 - hire now!

If you thought compact meant you couldn’t enjoy a full-frame experience, the Sony a7C should be a very pleasant surprise indeed. Not only is the a7C full-frame, it also has impressive in-body image stabilisation, a fully articulating screen and speedy, accurate autofocus.

Partnered with the a7C, the Sony FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM offers real quality, offering decent reach, and at 2.8 across its entire range, provides wonderful blurry background options to really separate your subject from their surroundings. For lighting, the Sony HVL-F60RM is a powerful on-camera flash perfectly suited to this camera and offers another dimension of options for portraiture. This package also comes with 2 batteries, a charger and a memory card so you can shoot away to your heart’s content.

 

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