3 Great Cameras to Capture Your Summer Adventures

Summer is finally here for those of us in the Southern Hemisphere and so is peak photo (and video) shooting season! It’s time for holidays, family frolics, cricket, water sports, beach parties, fireworks and countless other adventures. We’ve selected three perfect cameras to help unleash your creativity and capture the best of your summer!

1. Canon EOS 90D

Best Camera for DSLR Shooters Looking to Upgrade

With its powerful 32.5 megapixel APS-C sensor and rugged dependability, the EOS 90D is ideal for enthusiasts looking for high performance in an easy-to-use package.

Delivering lightning-fast continuous shooting at 10 frames per second with full autofocus tracking (via the optical viewfinder), it’s perfect for sports and wildlife photography. It’s also capable of 11 frames per second during Live View shooting with fixed autofocus.

This capable DSLR is made even more versatile with its 3" vari-angle LCD touch screen, allowing for intuitive functionality in any shooting situation. Enjoy fast focusing even in dimly-lit situations with high dynamic ISO sensitivity up to ISO 25,600. Or pop up the built-in flash to capture those one-off moments that arise without warning.

The EOS 90D is packed with powerful video features too. Shoot cinematic footage in crispy 4K, or switch to Full HD and 120 frames per second to capture silky smooth slow motion shots.

This is a great all-rounder whether you’re upgrading or planning your first foray into DSLR photography.

2. Canon EOS M6 Mark II

Best Camera for Content Creators and Vloggers

Create stunning summer content with this highly versatile and portable mirrorless camera. Ideal for vloggers, content creators and budding influencers, the Canon EOS M6 Mark II is equally at home whether shooting video or photo content.

The touch screen tilts a full 180-degrees up and 45 degrees down, making it perfect for self-shooters and exploring creative new angles. Tap the screen for quick and intuitive focus point selection. Or let the Dual Pixel CMOS autofocusing system work its magic, with automatic face/subject detection and tracking.

Boasting native compatibility with Canon EF-M lenses and a powerful 32.5 megapixel sensor, the EOS M6 Mark II shoots stunning 4K video with rich colour and detail. What’s more, the Canon EF-EOS M Mount Adapter enables full compatibility with the EF-S and EF range of lenses, unlocking endless creative possibilities. It also shoots Full HD videos at up to 120fps, delivering seriously cinematic slow-mo shots.

Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity make it quick and easy to share your content to your smartphone via the Canon Camera Connect App. You can even use the app's remote operation functionality to remotely operate the camera from your smart device.

The EOS M6 Mark II is the perfect camera for vlogging your roadtrips, festivals and other summer adventures! 

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3. Canon EOS RP

Best Camera for Getting Started with Full-Frame Mirrorless Photography

The EOS RP makes joining the mirrorless camera revolution more accessible than ever. This beautifully compact camera packs a 26.2 megapixel full frame CMOS sensor. Full frame sensors deliver superior image quality than smaller APS-C sensors and eliminate the crop factor, allowing you to make full use of wide-angle lenses. They’re perfect for creating dynamic landscape and travel images, and indispensable in low-light scenarios.

Weighing in at just 440g (body only), the EOS RP is a camera you can carry with you at all times and ensure you capture the most important parts of your daily life and summer travels. It also boasts native compatibility with the innovative range of Canon RF lenses, designed specifically for the EOS R series of mirrorless cameras to offer unprecedented image quality and functionality. What’s more, the range of EF-EOS R lens adapters make it possible to use EF or EF-S lenses with zero loss of quality or autofocus speed.

The EOS RP offers powerful video features, while Bluetooth and Wi-Fi connectivity allow you to easily transfer your creations to your laptop or smartphone with the Canon Camera Connect App.

Whether you’re making your first step into the world of mirrorless or simply looking to upgrade, the EOS RP is sure to put a smile on your face.