The Prize 🥇
✅ Sony A7 V Camera
✅ Sony FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS II Lens
✅ Sony FE 200-600mm F5.6-6.3 G OSS Lens
✅ Think Tank BackLight 36L Backpack
✅ Manfrotto Element MII Monopod.
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
Sony A7 V
At the heart of this kit is the Sony A7 V, a camera that honestly feels like Sony took flagship performance and put it into a body photographers can use for almost anything. 📸 It features a 33MP full-frame partially stacked Exmor RS sensor paired with the BIONZ XR2 processor and dedicated AI unit, which means stunning detail, beautiful colour, and incredibly intelligent autofocus that locks onto people, animals, birds and more with ease. ⚡ With blackout-free bursts up to 30fps, up to 16 stops of dynamic range, and 4K video up to 120p, this camera is just as comfortable capturing decisive street moments as it is shooting travel, portraits, or cinematic video. Add in powerful in-body stabilisation and Sony’s legendary subject tracking, and you’ve got a camera that simply gets out of your way and lets you focus on making great photographs.
The Lenses
Sony FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS II
This is one of those lenses where, once you use it, you just get it. The Sony FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS II is an absolute workhorse for anything from portraits to sport and wildlife. You’ve got that constant ⚡ f/2.8 aperture for beautiful subject separation and low light performance, and the image quality is just ridiculous - sharp edge to edge, even wide open, with that smooth ✨ G Master bokeh that makes your subjects pop. On top of that, it’s actually one of the lightest lenses in its class, so you’re not fighting it all day when you’re out shooting.
Where this lens really shines in the real world is speed and usability. The ⚡ advanced autofocus system with XD linear motors locks on fast and tracks like a weapon, whether you’re shooting action, events, or moving subjects. You’ve also got 🛡️ Optical SteadyShot stabilisation, internal zoom, weather sealing, and a close focus down to around 🔍 0.4m, which opens up some surprisingly creative tight shots. This is the kind of lens you throw on your camera when you need to deliver, no excuses - weddings, sport, wildlife, even compressed landscapes - it just performs every single time.
Sony FE 200-600mm F5.6-6.3 G OSS
This lens is just pure reach and freedom. The Sony FE 200-600mm F5.6-6.3 G OSS lets you get shots that simply aren’t possible with anything shorter - wildlife, birds, sport, even compressed landscapes - you’re pulling subjects right in from a distance. You’ve got that massive 🔭 200–600mm zoom range, and if you ever need more, it works with teleconverters to push out to an insane 🔥 840mm or even 1200mm while still maintaining autofocus performance. The image quality is seriously impressive too, thanks to ✨ ED glass elements and Nano AR coating keeping things sharp and clean with minimal flare, even at the long end.
What we really love about this lens in the real world is how usable it is for something this powerful. The ⚡ Direct Drive SSM autofocus is fast, accurate, and quiet, which is exactly what you want when you’re tracking wildlife or action, and the 🛡️ Optical SteadyShot stabilisation helps keep things sharp when you’re shooting handheld at long focal lengths. It’s also built properly with dust and moisture resistance, and the internal zoom design keeps it balanced while you’re working. This is one of those lenses where you head out with a purpose - if your goal is to capture subjects from a distance with real impact, this thing absolutely delivers every single time.
The Extras
Think Tank BackLight 36L Backpack
This is one of those backpack camera bags that’s clearly been designed by photographers who actually get out and shoot. The Think Tank BackLight 36L is built for real-world use, especially if you’re out hiking, traveling, or working in the field. The standout feature is that 🎒 rear panel access, which lets you get to all your gear without taking the bag off or putting it down in dirt or mud, which is a game changer when you’re on location . It carries a serious amount of kit too - we’re talking multiple bodies, big lenses like a 600mm, plus all your accessories - and you still get 🧥 11L of daypack space up front for personal gear like a jacket, food, or extras.
What really makes it shine though is how comfortable and practical it is over a full day. You’ve got 🛡️ proper support with a padded waist belt and airflow back panel, so you can carry heavy gear without it killing you, and things like 🎯 tripod mounting options, laptop and tablet sleeves, and a built-in rain cover make it incredibly versatile. This is the kind of bag you take when you’re serious about getting the shot - landscapes, wildlife, travel - it lets you carry everything you need and actually work out of the bag efficiently without slowing you down.
Manfrotto Element MII Monopod
It doesn’t look flashy, but once you start using this Italian made beauty, you realise how much easier it makes your shooting. The Manfrotto Element MII Monopod is super lightweight and compact, but it’s built to handle serious setups with a 💪 payload up to around 16kg, so pairing it with something like the Sony 70-200 GM II or even the 200-600mm is no problem at all. You’ve got a 🔧 twist-lock design that’s quick to deploy and rock solid once locked, and it extends to a proper working height while still packing down small enough to throw in your Think Tank bag without thinking twice.
Where this really shines is in the real world. If you’re shooting sport, wildlife, or events, it gives you that perfect balance between mobility and stability. With longer lenses like the 200-600mm, you’re taking the weight off your arms while still being able to track subjects freely, and with the 70-200 it just adds that extra layer of sharpness and control. The 🎯 small footprint means you can move fast, reposition easily, and shoot in tight spaces where a tripod would just slow you down. This is one of those tools that quietly improves your hit rate, especially when you’re out there for hours trying to nail the shot.
Opportunities to own flagship Sony gear like this only come around once. If it’s been on your radar, now’s your chance.
