CANON PHOTO KIT TIPS
Shooting with the highest resolution Canon EOS cameras and wide lenses will capture the wealth of detail needed to reproduce your landscapes
A full-frame Canon camera with a large sensor is best for landscapes
Canon EOS camera
Land scapes are by nature, full of details and so it makes sense to capture all that detail with a highresolution cameraThe highest res Canon cameras are the 50MP EOS 5DS and EOS 5DS R, closely followed by the 45MP EOS R5. All these cameras are weather-sealed for typical outdoor use. The best light over the landscape may appear as the weather changes from dry to wet and vice versa. These cameras capture incredible detail, but can highlight any focusing shortcomings in your camera technique. Take a spare battery or two as Live View drains power even though it helps with focusing and framing.
Canon-fit lenses
Wide-angle lenses are the go to choice for their ability to get more of the landscape in the shot. For a full-frame camera there are a few choices but the EF 16-35mm f/2.8L III USM is a top choice, and can be used on EOS DSLRs, as well as EOS R mirrorless with the Canon Mount Adapter EF-EOS R. At 16mm the angle of view is 98 degrees, more than double the view seen by the human eye. There’s also the Canon RF 15-35mm F2.8L IS USM. Both have an 82mm filter thread, and make it simple to fit a wide range of screw-in filters including polarisers, and filter systems with graduated neutral density filters to control and balance the light.
Shooting skills
Focus is key, positioning the point of focus to determine the depth of field is as important as the aperture used. Focus a little way into the scene, rather than on the far horizon. With a 16mm lens at f/8, depth of field extends from just over
