The Prize 🥇
✅ Canon EOS R6 Mark III Camera
✅ Canon BG-R20 Battery Grip
✅ Canon RF 15-30mm f/4.5-6.3 IS STM Lens
✅ Canon RF 24-105mm f/4-7.1 IS STM Lens
✅ Canon RF 100-400mm f/5.6-8 IS USM Lens
✅ Canon RF 800mm f/11 IS STM Lens
✅ Canon Speedlite EL-5 Camera Flash
✅ Canon LP-E6P Extra 2nd Battery
✅ SanDisk Extreme PRO 128GB Cards x 2
✅ Lowepro Nova 200 AW II Camera Bag
✅ BlackRapid Cross Shot Camera Strap
✅ Manfrotto MK190XPRO3-3W 190 Tripod.
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 R6 Mark III
The R6 Mark III is the kind of camera that makes you feel like you just leveled up the moment you pick it up. Its lightning-fast 32.5MP full frame CMOS sensor ⚡️ and DIGIC X image processor delivers incredible readout speeds, which means near-zero rolling shutter and crisp action capture. With up to 40fps, think birds exploding out of the reeds, surfers cutting through a wave, or your kids sprinting across the backyard - all frozen with perfect clarity. This isn’t just a spec; it’s the difference between “almost got it” and “nailed it.”
Then there’s the Dual Pixel CMOS AF II autofocus 🎯, which feels like having a photo assistant living inside the camera. It locks onto eyes - human, animal, or vehicle - with uncanny accuracy. If you’ve ever struggled to keep a fast-moving subject in focus, this system turns frustration into flow. Wildlife photographers can track darting fairy-wrens, motorsport shooters can follow bikes mid-lean, and portrait photographers get tack-sharp eyes even with an f/1.2 lens wide open.
Low light? The R6 Mark III laughs at it. Thanks to its insane 50–102400 high-ISO performance 🌙 and updated 8.5 stops in-body image stabilisation 🧘, you can shoot handheld at shutter speeds you’d normally never dare attempt. Picture walking through lane-ways at night capturing neon-lit street scenes, or photographing a friend indoors without introducing noisy grain or blur. This camera gives you the freedom to shoot more naturally, without relying on flash or a tripod.
Finally, the 7K RAW 60p; 7K RAW Open Gate 30p, and 4K up to 120fps video 🎥 opens a whole new world for hybrid shooters. Whether you’re filming behind-the-scenes clips for your photo adventures, creating social-media reels, building a YouTube channel, or even shooting broadcast TV content or cinema release indie films, the footage looks beautiful and buttery straight out of the camera. Combined with its improved dynamic range 🌈, your skies stay rich, your shadows stay detailed, and your final edits just look… expensive. This is the kind of camera that grows with you - forgiving enough for beginners, powerful enough for pros, and exciting enough to make you want to shoot every day.
PS: EF/EF-S lenses are compatible using Canon's EF-EOS R Mount Adapter.
The Lenses
Canon RF 15-30mm f/4.5-6.3 IS STM
The Canon RF 15-30mm is a lens that loves adventure. 🌍 Covering an ultra-wide 15-30mm focal range, it’s ideal for landscapes, travel, architecture and creative vlogging, while its lightweight 390g design makes it easy to carry wherever your photography takes you. 📸 Built-in optical image stabilisation provides up to 5.5 stops of shake correction, helping you capture sharp handheld images even in challenging light. The impressive close focusing distance also allows you to get surprisingly close to foreground subjects for dramatic wide-angle compositions. Whether you're photographing rugged coastlines, bustling city streets or your next road trip, this versatile RF lens delivers expansive views, reliable performance and plenty of creative possibilities in a compact package. ✨
Canon RF 24-105mm f/4-7.1 IS STM
The Canon RF 24-105mm is the kind of lens that perfectly suits photographers who enjoy capturing a little bit of everything. 📸 Its versatile zoom range comfortably handles landscapes, street photography, travel scenes, portraits and everyday moments without the need to swap lenses. With up to 5 stops of optical image stabilisation, handheld shooting remains sharp and steady, while the STM autofocus motor delivers smooth, quiet focusing for both stills and video. 🌅 One feature we particularly appreciate is the Centre Focus Macro mode, allowing a maximum magnification of 0.5x for surprisingly detailed close-up shots of flowers, food, textures and small subjects. Weighing just 395g, it's easy to carry all day, making it an ideal companion for holidays, family adventures and spontaneous photography outings. ✨ For enthusiasts looking for a lightweight, highly practical lens that covers an enormous range of shooting situations, the RF 24-105mm IS STM is a genuine all-rounder that consistently punches above its weight.
Canon RF 100-400mm f/5.6-8 IS USM
The Canon RF 100-400mm is proof that reaching distant subjects no longer requires carrying a giant telephoto lens. 🦅 Covering an impressive focal range and weighing just 635g, it’s a favourite among our Camera Champ team for wildlife, bird photography, motorsport, aviation and outdoor adventures. The Nano USM autofocus system is fast, quiet and incredibly responsive, helping you lock onto moving subjects with confidence, while up to 5.5 stops of optical image stabilisation keeps handheld shots sharp even at longer focal lengths. 📸 We particularly love how the lens lets you fill the frame with subjects that would otherwise be out of reach, whether it's a soaring eagle, a distant surfer catching a wave, or your child's winning goal from the sideline. Add in compatibility with Canon RF extenders for even greater reach, and you have a remarkably compact telephoto lens that delivers excellent results while making long-range photography genuinely enjoyable to shoot. ✨
Canon RF 800mm f/11 IS STM
The Canon RF 800mm is one of those lenses that completely changes the way you see the world. 🦅 With an incredible 800mm focal length in a surprisingly lightweight and portable design, it allows you to capture birds, wildlife, aircraft and distant subjects with frame-filling detail that would normally be impossible to reach. The built-in optical image stabilisation provides up to 4 stops of assistance for handheld shooting, while the STM autofocus system delivers smooth, accurate focusing when tracking subjects in motion. 📸 We love this lens for photographing eagles perched across a lake, surfers far offshore, moon photography, or wildlife that would quickly disappear if approached any closer. Despite its extraordinary reach, the retractable design makes it easy to carry into the field, turning opportunities that once required expensive professional super-telephotos into something genuinely achievable. 🌙 ✨ For photographers who enjoy chasing distant subjects and bringing them dramatically closer, the RF 800mm f/11 IS STM delivers a uniquely rewarding shooting experience every time it comes out of the bag.
The Accessories
Canon BG-R20 Battery Grip
🔋 The BG-R20 gives your R6 III 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.
Canon Speedlite EL-5 Camera Flash
⚡️ The EL-5 is a powerful, fast-recycling flash that gives you control over light rather than relying on whatever the environment hands you. Its intuitive menu and smooth wireless connectivity make off-camera flash surprisingly accessible for beginners who want to shape shadows and add dimension. Perfect for portraits, events, macro work, or transforming flat daylight into something sculpted and intentional.
Canon LP-E6P (Extra 2nd Battery) + Cards
🔌 This upgraded LP-E6P battery delivers more reliable power output and longer run-times, especially when shooting high-burst stills or video. It’s the battery you want when you’re out in the field and don’t want to break your rhythm swapping power mid-shoot. Every serious shooter carries at least one spare - nothing kills creativity faster than the “battery low” screen.
SanDisk Extreme Pro 128GB SDXC UHS-I 200MB/s Memory Card
💾 This SD card gives you fast write speeds that keep up with high-resolution stills and moderate 4K video, reducing buffer delays that interrupt shooting flow. It’s incredibly reliable, which matters when you’re traveling or shooting precious moments you can’t recreate. Excellent for everyday photography, hybrid shooting, and anyone wanting a dependable, affordable workhorse card. *If this card becomes unavailable, an equivalent card will be supplied.
SanDisk Extreme PRO 128GB CFexpress Type B 1700MB/s Memory Card
🚀 This CFexpress card unlocks the true performance of modern Canon bodies, delivering blisteringly fast write speeds that let you shoot long bursts and high-bitrate video without choking the buffer. It’s the difference between capturing the entire action sequence versus just the start of it. Essential for wildlife, sports, fast action, or serious video work where consistency and speed matter. *If this card becomes unavailable, an equivalent card will be supplied.
Lowepro Nova 200 AW II Camera Bag
🎒 The Nova 200 AW II is a rugged, weather-resistant shoulder bag with enough space for a body, a few lenses, and accessories without feeling like you're hauling luggage. Its interior layout keeps gear organised and accessible so you’re not digging around while the moment passes. Great for day trips, travel, and photographers who prefer a grab-and-go setup over bulky backpacks.
BlackRapid Cross Shot Camera Strap
🏃♂️ The Cross Shot camera strap 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.
Manfrotto MK190XPRO3-3W 190 Aluminium 3-Section Tripod
🗼 This rugged Italian tripod is rock solid yet quick to deploy, with the signature Manfrotto 90° centre column that lets you switch to overhead or low-angle shooting in seconds. Its fluid three-way head gives you precise control - ideal for landscapes, architecture, macro, or any work where micro-adjustments matter. Use it when you want absolute stability, long exposures, perfect horizons, or consistent framing across multiple shots.
Don’t sit on the sidelines. This epic all in one Canon kit could soon be hanging from your shoulder and pointed at your first masterpiece!
