3 Great Cameras to Capture Your Summer Adventures

As we enjoy the summer months here in Australia/New Zealand, it’s the perfect time to capture those special memories. As a nation, we are very sociable and active, particularly outdoors, be it on holiday, on the beach, in the water or in the backyard playing cricket or tennis. To help enjoy and remember the good times forever, we’ve selected three Canon cameras that are perfect to capture the best of the summer.

1. Canon EOS R50

Best Camera for On-The-Go Photography

Key Features:
• Compact and lightweight – 375g
• Built-in flash
• High quality images made simple (24.2MP with Automatic shooting modes – e.g. Creative Assist, Creative Bracket and Advanced A+)
• Vari-angle touch screen
• 4K 30p (6K oversampling) and Full HD 120p video

Summer is a season of spontaneity, vibrant colors, and unforgettable moments, and the Canon EOS R50 is designed to be the perfect companion for capturing the essence of this lively season. Weighing just 375g, its compact and lightweight design is a dream for on-the-go photographers. It fits easily into hand bag or travel bag, making it an ideal choice for every summer outing, from beach trips to mountain hikes.

The EOS R50 has the ability to simplify high-quality photography. Boasting a 24.2MP sensor, the camera offers a range of automatic shooting modes like Creative Assist, Creative Bracket, and Advanced A+, ensuring that even the most spontaneous shots are captured with clarity and vibrancy. Whether you're snapping the serene beauty of a summer sunset or late-night pool party scenes, the built-in flash ensures your images are perfectly lit, preserving the mood and atmosphere of every scene.

The EOS R50's vari-angle touch screen is a standout feature, providing flexibility to shoot from various angles – imagine capturing the full scale of a cliffside sunset or the energetic crowd at a music festival, all without missing a beat. Moreover, its superb video capabilities, including 4K 30p with 6K oversampling and Full HD 120p, allow you to document your summer adventures in stunning, cinematic quality. Every wave, every smile, and every burst of fireworks is recorded in exquisite detail, turning your summer memories into a vivid, visual diary. In essence, the EOS R50 is more than just a camera; it's a gateway to reliving your summer adventures in all their glory.

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2. Canon PowerShot V10

The Ultimate Camera for Capturing Video

Key Features:
• Ideal for content creators and vloggers
• Convenient to carry around / for when out and about – 211g
• All-in-one with built-in lens, mic and stand
• Great image quality with 1.0 inch sensor
• 4K UHD 30p and Full HD 60p video
• Wide angle 19mm equivalent lens, 2.0 inch tilt up screen optimised for selfies
• 2 low noise built-in microphones

Summer is not just a season; it's a vibrant story waiting to be told, and the Canon PowerShot V10 is the ultimate storyteller for content creators and vloggers. Ultra-light at just 211g, it's ideal for on-the-go filming, whether you're navigating urban adventures or beachside escapades.

As vloggers seek higher quality images beyond smartphones, we’d like to introduce you to the Canon PowerShot V10. The Canon PowerShot V10 is the ultimate storyteller for content creators and vloggers. Ultra-light at just 211g, it's ideal for on-the-go filming, whether you're navigating urban adventures or beachside escapades.

This all-in-one camera combines a built-in lens, mic, and stand, simplifying your videography setup. Its 1.0 inch sensor ensures high-quality images, capturing the vibrant essence of summer in every frame. The PowerShot V10 stands out with its 4K UHD 30p and Full HD 60p video capabilities, allowing for crystal-clear, cinematic recording of your summer stories.

The camera's wide-angle 19mm equivalent lens and 2.0 inch tilt-up screen, optimized for selfies, are perfect for both expansive scenes and personal vlogs. Plus, with dual low-noise built-in microphones, your videos will have clear, immersive audio to match the visual quality. Lightweight, versatile, and equipped with advanced features, the PowerShot V10 is your ideal summer companion for capturing and sharing every vibrant moment.

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3. Canon EOS R8

Best Camera for Action

Key Feature:
• Step up into full frame – wider angle of view, shallower depth of field, better dynamic range
• Powerful but portable – 461g
• Fast continuous shooting speeds up to 40fps and advanced subject tracking – for capturing fast moving subjects
• 24.2MP
• 4K 60p (6K oversampling) and Full HD 180p video

The Canon EOS R8 is the ultimate action camera for summer, blending full-frame capabilities with portability at just 461g. Its full-frame design offers a wider angle of view, shallower depth of field, and superior dynamic range, perfect for capturing the vibrant and dynamic moments of summer. The camera excels in fast-paced environments with continuous shooting speeds up to 40fps and advanced subject tracking, ensuring every fast-moving scene, from sports to festivals, is captured with precision.

With a 24.2MP resolution, the EOS R8 guarantees crisp, detailed images. Its video prowess is highlighted by 4K 60p recording with 6K oversampling and Full HD 180p, offering cinema-quality footage of your summer adventures.

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