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Canon EOS R8
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Canon · EOS

EOS R8

Released April 2023

A compact 24.2 MP full-frame RF camera with subject-detection autofocus, 40 fps electronic bursts and oversampled 4K video.

Type
Mirrorless
Sensor
Full frame
Megapixels
24.2
Lens
Canon RF
Video
3840 × 2160 at 59.94 fps
Body weight
414 g

What reviewers say

Reviewers praise image quality, subject tracking and uncropped 4K in a light body, while criticising battery endurance, missing IBIS and simplified controls. Photography Blog considers it a strong value alternative to larger bodies; Amateur Photographer finds the handling frustrating despite consistently excellent images and notes weak handheld video stabilisation.

From photographyblog.com and amateurphotographer.com

Specifications

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Image and sensor

Camera type
Mirrorless
Sensor format
Full frame
Sensor type
CMOS
Sensor dimensions
35.9 × 23.9 mm
Effective resolution
24.2 MP
Largest image
6000 × 4000
RAW recording
Yes
Standard ISO range
100–102400
Sensor detail
Approximately 24.2 million effective and 25.6 million total pixels; 35.9 × 23.9 mm CMOS with fixed low-pass filter and integrated sensor cleaning
Image formats
RAW and C-RAW with 14-bit conversion using electronic first curtain or 12-bit using electronic shutter; 8-bit JPEG and 10-bit HEIF, with simultaneous RAW and JPEG or HEIF
ISO detail
Standard still-photo ISO 100–102400, expandable to ISO 50 or 204800; movie sensitivity depends on frame rate and Canon Log or HDR settings
Image processor
DIGIC X

Lens and shooting

Lens mount
Canon RF
Stabilisation
Optical lens stabilisation
Maximum continuous burst
40 fps
Lens detail
RF and RF-S directly; EF and EF-S via EF-EOS R mount adapters; RF-S and EF-S use 1.6× cropping; EF-M incompatible
Autofocus
Dual Pixel CMOS AF II with 1053 automatic areas and 4897 selectable still-photo positions (4067 for movies); human, animal and vehicle recognition; AF area coverage depends on lens and mode
Shutter
Electronic first curtain 30–1/4000 second plus Bulb; electronic 30–1/16000 second, with 1/16000 restricted to Tv or M and unavailable in H+; no mechanical first curtain
Burst detail
Up to 40 fps electronic or 6 fps electronic first curtain; UK maker buffer claim 120 JPEG, 56 RAW or 100 C-RAW at 40 fps; 30 fps RAW Burst mode with up to 0.5 second pre-capture is separate; lens, exposure, lighting and subject conditions affect speed, and electronic rolling-shutter distortion is possible
Stabilisation detail
No sensor-shift IBIS; optical stabilisation depends on the attached lens; Movie Digital IS is available separately
Flash
External E-TTL II EX/EL Speedlite support through the multi-function shoe; electronic-first-curtain sync 1/200 second
Exposure controls
Scene Intelligent Auto, Fv, P, Tv, Av, M, Bulb and two custom modes; 384-zone evaluative, partial, centre spot and centre-weighted metering; ±3 EV compensation

Video

Highest video resolution
3840 × 2160 at 59.94 fps
Video detail
Full-width UHD 3840 × 2160 up to 59.94/50 fps oversampled from 6K; optional cropped mode uses 62% of the horizontal area; Full HD up to 179.82/150 fps slow motion without sound; internal 8-bit 4:2:0 or 10-bit 4:2:2, Canon Log 3 and HDR PQ; normal clip limit two hours, subject to temperature, with maker approximately 30 minutes 4K 59.94p starting at 23°C
Audio
Built-in stereo microphone; 3.5 mm external microphone and headphone sockets

Screen and viewfinder

Viewfinder
Electronic
Screen size
3″
Screen dots
1,620,000
Touchscreen
Yes
Tilting screen
Yes
Display detail
Vari-angle 3-inch Clear View LCD II capacitive touchscreen with approximately 1.62 million dots and 100% coverage
Viewfinder detail
0.39-inch OLED, approximately 2.36 million dots, 100% coverage and 0.70× magnification; display refresh approximately 60 or 120 fps with mode- and shooting-dependent reductions

Connections and design

Wi-Fi
Yes
Bluetooth
Yes
Battery life (maker's claim)
220 photographs
Body weight
414 g
Release detail
Canon Camera Museum records first marketing in April 2023; no exact first-sale day inferred
Recording media
Single SD, SDHC or SDXC slot with UHS-II support; high-speed UHS-II recommended for 4K and fast bursts
Ports
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 for transfer, power and charging; micro HDMI Type D, microphone and headphone sockets, E3 remote terminal and multi-function shoe
Wireless connections
Wi-Fi 802.11b/g/n at 2.4 GHz and Bluetooth Low Energy 4.2; regional restrictions may apply
Battery life detail
LP-E17; maker CIPA power-saving claim at 23°C approximately 220 photographs with EVF or 370 with LCD
Charging
Supplied LC-E17E external charger; USB charging supported with authenticated batteries, using compatible power equipment
Dimensions
Approximately 132.5 × 86.1 × 70.0 mm (width × height × depth)
Weight detail
Approximately 414 g body only or 461 g with battery and card under CIPA guidelines
Materials
Primarily magnesium alloy with aluminium alloy and glass-fibre polycarbonate components; maker describes dust- and water-resistant construction with covers closed, but not waterproof

Pros and cons

Pros

  • Full-width 4K recording oversampled from 6K
  • Electronic continuous shooting up to 40 fps
  • Body-only weight of approximately 414 g

Cons

  • No sensor-shift stabilisation
  • Single memory-card slot
  • Small battery rated for 220 viewfinder photographs

Closest rivals

Model
TypeSensorMegapixelsLensVideoBody weightReleased
NikonZ f
MirrorlessFull frame24.5Nikon Z mount3840 × 2160 at 60 fps630 gOct 2023
NikonZ 8
MirrorlessFull frame45.7Nikon Z mount8256 × 4644 at 59.94 fps820 gMay 2023
PanasonicLUMIX S5II
MirrorlessFull frame24.2L-Mount5952 × 3968 at 29.97 fps657 gJan 2023

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