LANDSCAPE PHOTOGRAPHY

Option 1 - Fujifilm X-H2S, Fujifilm XF10-24mm F2.8 lens and Fujifilm XF16-80mm F2.8 lens
Weekend from £124 - hire now!

Continuing Fujifilm’s proud tradition of producing sleek and fully-featured cameras, the X-H2S is a powerful hybrid with a stacked 26.1 megapixel 5th gen X-Trans CMOS sensor, 40fps burst shooting, advanced subject tracking, IBIS and weather resistance. What’s more, if you do decide some view shooting is in order, the X-H2S is capable of 6K internal recording at 4:2:2 10 bit, as well as 4K 120p for slow mo. There really isn’t much this beast can’t do. 

Partnered with the X-H2S, we have the XF 10-24mm F4, offering wonderful wide options for those times when the sky seems to go on for miles. Elsewhere, the XF 16-80mm provides a little extra versatility and reach, giving you options so you’re ready for any composition you come across. Across the two lenses, you’re looking at an equivalent 35mm focal range of 15-120mm, with sharpness and fidelity across the board. Also included in this package, two batteries and a 32GB memory card, and head over to Landscape Photography Accessories if you’re looking for more power or memory. 

Option 2 - Canon EOS R6, Canon RF 28-70mm F2L lens
Weekend from £155 - hire now!

One of two mirrorless cameras Canon shook the industry with in 2020, the R6 is a modern hybrid camera with so much to offer. It’s worth noting however, that whilst this camera is a couple of years younger than the EOS R and is suitably fully featured, it does shoot at a lower resolution than the EOS R. Weighing up the pros and cons of this will be down to you. What the R6 does offer is sublime low-light performance far surpassing its older rival, in-body image stabilisation to work in tandem with an RF Lens’ own stabilisation system, and other quality of life benefits like dual card slots and superior battery life.

The RF 28-70mm F2L is a beast of a lens, offering prime-level fidelity across its entire focal range. With width and reach you’re set up for whatever scene comes your way, just bear in mind that at 1.5kg, it isn’t the lightest lens you’ll ever see!This package also includes 2 batteries and a charger, as well as a 32GB memory card.

Head over to Landscape Photography Accessories if you’re looking for more power or memory, and to check out filters and tripods.

Option 3 - Nikon Z 7II, Nikon Z 14-24mm F2.8 Lens
Weekend from £155 - hire now!

For a substantial jump up in resolution, Nikon’s Z7 II has you covered. Featuring a glorious 45.7-megapixel full-frame sensor, the Z7 II launched as Nikon’s flagship in 2020 and quickly became extremely popular with landscape photographers worldwide. Made from a lightweight magnesium alloy, this camera isn’t afraid of inhospitable conditions either, though it also remains surprisingly light. Add in fabulous low light performance, dual card slots and a high-definition electronic viewfinder and you’ve got yourself quite the package.  

Partnered with the Z7 II, we have the Nikon Z 14-24mm F2.8, one of the shortest lightest full-frame lenses ever created. Offered a great deal of width and a little reach too, the 14-24mm is the perfect accompaniment to such a feature-rich camera, featuring similar dedication to weather-sealing and durability. This package also comes with 2 batteries and a charger, as well as a 64GB memory card. Be sure to head over to Landscape Photography Accessories if you’re looking for more power or memory, where we also stock a wide range of filters and tripods. 

Option 4 - Canon 5D mk IV, Canon TS-E 24mm f/3.5L II Lens
Weekend from £120 - hire now!

Before mirrorless cameras stormed onto the scene, Canon was widely regarded as the leaders of DSLR technology. For landscape photographers, this was no more apparent than with the 5D mk IV, and many purists would argue that there's still no better camera for capturing scenery. Using Canon's tried and tested EF lens mount system, the additional benefit to taking this camera is the native support for Canon's award-winning range of tilt-shift lenses.

A tilt shift lens allows you to change the position of the lens by either tilting or shifting. The results are especially desireable with architectural photography, as they can help square off a building that would otherwise be looming over the camera, helping to create pleaseing parallel lines.