The Prize 🥇
✅ Canon EOS R5 Mark II Camera
✅ Canon RF 14-35mm f/4L IS USM Lens
✅ Canon RF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM Lens
✅ Canon BG-R20 Battery Grip
✅ BlackRapid Cross Shot Camera Strap.
Runner-Up Prizes 🥈🥉
$100.00 and $50.00 Champ Credit
Use Champ Credit toward any future giveaways. (Champ Credit is in AUD. Winners outside Australia receive the equivalent in USD, GBP, or NZD).
The Camera
Canon EOS R5 Mark II
The Canon EOS R5 Mark II is one of those cameras that immediately inspires confidence the moment it’s in your hands. 📸 Its 45MP full-frame stacked sensor delivers exceptional detail with impressive dynamic range, giving you files that are incredibly flexible. When you’re shooting landscapes, you can crop in without hesitation, and when photographing people, skin tones look natural and polished straight out of camera. It’s high resolution that rewards good technique while still being forgiving as your skills continue to grow.
Where this camera truly shines is its intelligence and precision. 🧠 Dual Pixel Intelligent AF with advanced subject recognition effortlessly tracks people, animals, birds, and vehicles, locking onto eyes and staying there even as subjects move unpredictably. In real-world shooting, that translates to far more keepers. Portraits stay tack sharp, action feels easier to capture, and you spend less time worrying about focus and more time enjoying the moment.
For photographers who shoot handheld or in challenging light, the R5 Mark II is remarkably capable. 🌙 Up to 8.5 stops of in-body image stabilisation allows you to work at slower shutter speeds with confidence, making low-light street scenes, interiors, and travel photography possible without constantly reaching for a tripod. Combined with the 🔍 high-resolution EVF and fully articulating touchscreen, composing from low angles, overhead, or awkward positions feels intuitive and precise.
If video is part of your creative journey, this camera is exceptionally well equipped. 🎥 Advanced 8K and oversampled 4K video performance delivers crisp, cinematic footage with beautiful colour and detail, without demanding a complicated workflow. It’s ideal for travel films, behind-the-scenes content, or building a YouTube or social presence alongside your photography. Simply put, the EOS R5 Mark II is a camera that grows with you, pushes your creative limits, and feels exciting every time you press the shutter.
The Lenses
Canon RF 14-35mm f/4L IS USM
Honestly, this is one of those lenses that just makes you enjoy shooting more. The Canon RF 14-35mm f/4L IS USM gives you that seriously wide 14mm field of view, which is unreal for landscapes, interiors, and travel - you can pull in so much of the scene without stepping back. What we love is how practical it is in the real world… you’ve got a constant f/4 aperture for consistency, and that 🛡️ 5.5 stops of image stabilisation (up to ~7 stops with IBIS) means you can confidently shoot handheld even as the light drops and still get sharp results.
It’s also surprisingly versatile for a wide lens. You can get in super close with a 🔍 0.2m minimum focus distance and up to 0.38x magnification, which opens up those creative foreground-heavy compositions that really make your shots stand out. Add in the fast, quiet ⚡ Nano USM autofocus, weather-sealed L-series build, and lightweight design, and this becomes one of those lenses you just leave on your camera - whether you’re shooting epic landscapes, architecture, travel, or even environmental portraits. It’s a proper workhorse wide-angle that delivers every time.
Canon RF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM
This is one of those lenses we recommend all the time because it just covers everything without getting in your way. The Canon RF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM gives you that perfect everyday range - wide enough for landscapes and travel at 24mm, then straight through to 105mm for portraits and tighter shots. It’s got a constant ⚡ f/4 aperture, so your exposure stays consistent as you zoom, and the 🛡️ 5-stop image stabilisation means you can comfortably shoot handheld even in low light and still get sharp results.
What really makes this lens shine in the real world is how refined it feels to use. The ⚡ Nano USM autofocus is fast, smooth, and silent - perfect whether you’re shooting stills or video - and that 🎛️ customizable control ring lets you adjust settings like ISO or exposure without taking your eye off the shot. Add in the weather-sealed L-series build and a handy 🔍 0.45m close focus distance, and this becomes a true workhorse lens you can leave on your camera all day - from travel and street to portraits and everyday shooting, it just delivers every single time.
The Extras
Canon BG-R20 Battery Grip
🔋 The BG-R20 gives your R5 II a more balanced, confident feel, especially when using heavier lenses or shooting vertical portraits for long stretches. It doubles your battery life and gives you duplicated controls in portrait orientation, which means less fumbling and more fluid shooting. Ideal for weddings, events, wildlife sessions, or any full-day shoot where consistency and comfort matter.
BlackRapid Cross Shot Breathe Camera Harness
🏃 ♂️ The Cross Shot Breathe distributes weight diagonally across your body, letting your camera glide into shooting position without bouncing around your neck. It’s incredibly comfortable for long days out, especially when carrying heavier lenses. Perfect for street shooters, event photographers, and travelers who want comfort and quick-draw readiness.
Don’t sit on the sidelines, enter the giveaway, and this epic kit could soon be hanging from your shoulder and pointed at your first masterpiece!
