QUICKFACT SHEET
The Canon EOS R8 is Canon’s most affordable and lightest full-frame mirrorless camera, providing a low price-point entry into full-frame mirrorless photography. It is compact, light and includes some of the best features from the more advanced (and more expensive) EOS R6 II.The EOS R8 (Feb 8, 2023; US $1,499 body only) is basically the advanced-level EOS R6 II (Nov 2, 2022; US $2,499 body only) minus some features in an entry-level body similar to the EOS RP (Feb 14, 2019; US $999.99). From the EOS R6 II, it inherits the same excellent 24.2MP CMOS sensor, the super fast and accurate AF, the 40fps continuous shooting, and excellent video with uncropped 4K/60P. What differentiates the R8 from the R6 II are: The R8 has a lower resolution EVF with less magnification (R8: 2.36M dots, 0.70x magnification vs. R6 II: 3.69M dots, 0.76x magnification), no IBIS (In-Body Image Stabilization; R6 II: 8 stops), only one card slot (vs. two for the R6 II), a less powerful battery (R8: 290 shots vs. R6 II: 580 shots), and no AF joystick.
Canon EOS R8 Back View
Canon EOS R8 Top View
Still, the R8 has some impressive features:
– Excellent 24.2MP sensor for superior image quality
– Super fast and precise AF with People, Animal and Vehicle tracking
– AF is sensitive down to -6.5EV (which is almost complete darkness)
– 40fps Continuous Shooting and 1/16000 sec. electronic shutter make it easier to catch the action
– Vari-angle (fully articulated) 1.62M-dot Touchscreen LCD
– High-resolution 2.36M-dot OLED EVF with 120fps refresh rate and Optical Viewfinder simulation
– Uncropped 4K/60P Video; 4K/30P for 2 hours
– Full HD/120P for slow motion
– Interval Timer, Wireless Remote Shooting
– Ability to use the camera as a webcam or for streaming
The Canon EOS R8 is a no-brainer all-rounder if you are looking into moving up to a full-frame mirrorless camera on a friendly budget. If, however, you intend to do a lot of video shooting, you might want to consider upgrading to the Canon EOS R6 II with its more powerful battery (580 shots) and especially with its 5-axis 8 stops In-Body Image Stabilization.
| CANON EOS R8 SPECS AT A GLANCE (FEB 8, 2023) | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| TYPE: | MIRRORLESS, FULL-FRAME | ||
| SENSOR RESOLUTION: | 24.2MP | SENSOR TYPE: | FULL-FRAME CMOS |
| LENS MOUNT: | CANON RF | ISO: | 100-102400, 50, 204800 |
| FOCUS: | DUAL PIXEL CMOS AF II; 1053 ZONES; PEOPLE; ANIMALS; VEHICLES | AF SENSITIVITY: | EV -6.5 to 20 (F1.2 LENS) |
| VIEWFINDER: | OLED EVF 2.36M DOTS, 0.70X MAGNIFICATION, 22MM EYEPOINT, 120FPS REFRESH RATE, OPTICAL VIEWFINDER SIMULATION | LCD: | 3″ 1.62M DOTS, VARI-ANGLE TOUCH |
| I.S.: | STILL: N/A MOVIE: DIGITAL IS 5-AXIS | VIDEO: | 4K/ 60P/ 30P /24P; HD/ 180P/ 120P/ 60P/ 30P/ 24P; 4K OR HD AT 30FPS FOR 2 HOURS; HDR PQ, CANON LOG 3; VERTICAL MOVIE MODE, ASPECT MARKERS |
| SHUTTER: | 1/16000 SEC. (ELECTRONIC), 1/4000 SEC. (ELECTRONIC 1ST CURTAIN) – 30 SEC. | X-SYNC SPEED: | 1/200 SEC. (ELECTRONIC 1ST CURTAIN) |
| CONTINUOUS SHOOTING: | 40 FPS (ELECTRONIC) / 6 FPS (ELECTRONIC 1ST CURTAIN) | STORAGE MEDIA: | SD (ONE UHS-II SLOT) |
| MICROPHONE: | 3.5MM DIAMETER STEREO MINI JACK | HEADPHONE: | COMPATIBLE WITH 3.5MM DIAMETER STEREO MINI-PLUG |
| CONNECTIVITY: | WI-FI, BLUETOOTH, USB TYPE-C, USB VIDEO CLASS, HDMI MICRO OUT TERMINAL (TYPE D), WIRELESS REMOTE SHOOTING, UVC/UAC COMPATIBILITY FOR WEBCAM AND STREAMING | ||
| OTHER: | MOVING SUBJECT HDR, DEPTH COMPOSTING, PANORAMIC SHOT, HDR NIGHT SCENE, HDR BACKLIGHT CONTROL, HI-SPEED SYNC FLASH MODE, INTERVAL SHOOTING | ||
| DIMENSIONS: | 132.5 X 86.1 X 70.0 MM (5.22 X 3.39 X 2.76 IN) | WEIGHT: | 461 G (1.01 LBS) WITH BATTERY AND MEMORY CARD |
| PRICE: | US $1,499 BODY ONLY | BUY: | CANON EOS R8 |
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