Canon EOS R8 Review
Introduction
The new Canon EOS R8 is an entry-level full-frame mirrorless camera which currently sits above the EOS RP and below the EOS R6 Mark II in the now extensive Canon range.
It essentially combines the 24.2 megapixel CMOS sensor and DIGIC X processor found in the EOS R6 Mark II with the smaller, lighter body and simpler user interface of the EOS RP.
The Canon R8 offers the same class-leading burst shooting rate of 40fps with the electronic shutter as the R6 II, making it Canon's joint-fastest full-frame mirrorless camera, surpassing even the 30fps mode offered by the range-topping EOS R3.
Note that this camera does not have a mechanical shutter, unlike the EOS R6 II step-up model.
It also offers Canon's renowned Dual Pixel CMOS AF II focusing system complete with AI tracking which additionally recognises cars, motorbikes, aircraft and trains in addition to people, cats, dogs, horses and birds.
Other key features include 4K 60p unlimited video recording oversampled from 6K sensor data with no crop, 180fps high frame rate video recording, an expanded ISO range of 50-204,000, OVF simulation mode, wi-fi and Bluetooth connectivity, and webcam and live streaming support.
The Canon EOS R8 body only is priced at £1,699 / €1,799 / $1,499 in the UK, Europe and US respectively. It is designed and made in Japan.
Ease of Use
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Measuring 132.5x86.1x70.0mm, the new EOS R8 is a fraction larger than the EOS RP, but it somehow manages to weigh 26g less at just 414g (461g with card and battery fitted).
This does mean that even a standard zoom lens like the RF 24-70mm F/2.8L IS USM feels a little front heavy on the EOS RP, especially when it's zoomed to 70mm as the lens barrel extends further.
Canon have sought to address this by offering the Extension Grip EG-E1 accessory, a nicely designed handgrip extension for the EOS R8 (and RP) which makes it more suitable for both people with larger hands and for using the camera with larger, heavier lenses.
Sadly, however, there is no battery grip available for the R8, unlike the R6 Mark II which has the the optional BG-R10 accessory to improve the handling and extend the already excellent battery life.
The R8 is much lighter and smaller than the EOS R6 Mark II, which weighs 588g body-only or 670g with both a battery and memory card fitted and measures 138.4x98.4x88.4 mm.
Despite the EOS R8's lightweight nature, though, the chassis is actually made of magnesium alloy, and it offers the same level of weatherproofing as the EOS RP.
There's a surprisingly chunky handgrip on the front which is generously sized given the overall dimensions of the camera, with the small but tactile shutter button set into the sloping front of the grip.
On the front of the camera, there's a porthole for the AF assist light, a lozenge shaped button for releasing the lens, and the 54mm diameter RF mount.
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Unlike some of the more expensive EOS R-series models, the sensor is not protected by a physical cover when the camera is turned off, instead being left rather more open to the elements.
At the heart of the EOS R8 is the same 24.2 megapixel CMOS sensor found in the R6 II. We think that 24 megapixels is the sweet spot for this class of camera, especially given the blistering burst shooting speeds that the R8 offers.
The ISO range runs from 100-102,400, which can be further expanded up to ISO 204,800 and down to ISO 50.
The Canon R8 offers an incredible burst shooting rate of 40fps with the electronic shutter, maintained for 120 JPEG or 56 RAW images.
It can also shoot at 6fps with the electronic first curtain shutter maintained for 1000+ JPEG or RAW images
Both modes support full auto exposure (AE) and auto focus (AF) tracking rather than being locked to the first frame.
There's a tiny amount of viewfinder and LCD blackout between each frame when shooting at 40fps, but it's barely discernible to the naked eye.
Incredibly the R8 can record 1,000 or more compressed raw images when shooting at 6fps before its buffer becomes full. The buffer is much smaller when using the 40fps mode at 120 JPEGs, 100 Compressed Raws, or 56 Uncompressed RAWs.
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There's also a very handy Raw burst mode in which the camera can shoot at 30fps for 158 frames with 0.5 seconds of pre-capture built-in, which should help even more with capturing that decisive sporting or wildlife moment.
Canon have decided not to implement an in-camera image stabilisation system on the new EOS R8 model, which is one of the biggest differences between the R8 and the R6 Mark II, which does have IBIS.
We can forgive Canon somewhat for this on the EOS R8, given that it's significantly smaller in both size and price than the step-up model, but at the time of writing you'll need to stump up in excess of £$2K to get a Canon full-frame camera with IBIS.
Also understandable on a camera like the EOS R8 is Canon's decision to only implement one card slot, and for the standard to be SD UHS-II, rather than anything more technologically advanced like XQD cards.
More annoying is the fact that the card slot is shared with the battery compartment in the base of the camera, which means that you have to take the camera off a tripod or gimbal in order to access both the card and the battery.
This issues is further exacerbated on the Canon R8 because it uses the same LP-E17 battery as the EOS RP and M50 mirrorless cameras, rather than the larger LP-E6N battery used in most other EOS R-series cameras.
This provides a rather mediocre CIPA rated life of 220 shots when using the EVF or 370 shots when only using the LCD screen, although you can at least recharge the camera via its USB 2.0 port as well as using the supplied charger.
The EOS R8's EVF has a respectably high resolution of 2.36 million dots, 100% scene coverage and a magnification of 0.70x, perhaps unsurprisingly exactly the same as the EOS RP.
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One important difference between the newer and older models is the refresh rate of the viewfinder, which is 120fps on the R8 versus 60fps on the RP.
One key difference is that the new model now incorporates a special OVF simulation mode inherited from the R6 II, which uses HDR technology to simulate a more "real-world" view of the scene.
The R8's LCD screen is a 3-inch unit with 1.62 million dots, which is a noticeable improvement on the RP's rather derisory 1.04 million dot resolution, and it's also similarly vari-angle in nature which makes it a joy to use for both stills and video.
It can also be usefully folded flat against the back of the camera to protect it when in transit in a camera bag.
A proximity sensor is located directly beneath the viewfinder, which automatically switches between the EVF and LCD screen. When the LCD screen is swung outwards, the EVF is cleverly turned off automatically.
A tilting LCD screen always helps to encourage shooting from creative angles and it also helps make the EOS R8 ideally suited to movie-shooting.
As mentioned above, the LCD screen is touch-sensitive, allowing you to control everything from setting the AF point and firing the shutter, navigating the menu systems and browsing your images during playback. It's a very precise, responsive system that's a veritable joy to use.
Turning to the top of the camera, the EOS R8 is again almost completely identical to the EOS RP, with a couple of notable differences that are borrowed directly from the EOS R6 II.
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The R8 has a proper shooting mode dial rather than an LCD status panel as on some R-series models, which speeds up the operation of the camera especially if you switch between the different shooting modes a lot.
The Canon R8 offers two relatively new shooting modes - multiple exposure mode (JPEGs only) and in-camera focus bracketing which will be a big pull for many stills photographers.
The M-fn button provides quick access to some of the camera's key controls, including ISO, continuous shooting, AF, white balance and exposure compensation.
The front and rear command dials and small, red one-touch movie record button have also been carried over from the RP to the R8, as has Canon's latest multi-function hotshoe for Speedlites, microphones and other accessories.
The two main changes on top of the R8 are the amalgamation of the Off/On control with the Lock switch over on the right, which leaves room for the welcome addition of a Camera/Movie switch over on the left, making it even easier to switch the camera between these two key shooting modes.
As its name suggests, the Lock switch locks the two control dials on top of the camera and the rear control wheel so that you can't accidentally change the camera's key settings.
The Canon EOS R8 can record 4K video up to 60p in 10-bit, achieved through oversampling from 6K. Note that it doesn't offer 6K/60p ProRes Raw recording using the full width of the sensor, as on the R6 II, which is one of the key video differences between the two models.
1080p slow-motion recording is available with AF support, up to 180fps. There's an official 2-hour time limit on recordin,g compared with 6-hours on the R6 II, and Canon claim that rolling shutter has been significantly reduced.
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The EOS R8 also offers several key video features like focus breathing correction, a false colour exposure aid, a 3/5 second pre-recording function, Canon Log 3 profile, and a quick control screen just for video. Vertical video capture is also supported, which is ideal for reels and stories.
There's no AF joystick and/or an AEL button on rear of the Canon R8, which was one of our main criticisms of the EOS RP.
This makes it much harder to set the AF point than on rival cameras, as you have to use the 4-way navigation pad or touch and drag the AF point on the rear LCD instead, both of which are much less satisfying alternatives to a good joystick.
This is definitely something that power users will miss on the EOS R8 and another of the important differences between this model and the EOS R6 II.
You can at least use almost the whole screen when touch and dragging the AF point, or you can apportion a section of the screen, for example the bottom right, to allow you to change the AF point. This is particularly handy if you find that your nose or face is accidentally moving the AF point when you don’t want it to whilst using the viewfinder.
The R8 is the latest Canon camera to feature the next generation Dual Pixel CMOS AF II focusing system for both stills and video. Billed as the world’s fastest AF, the camera is capable of focusing in as little as 0.05 seconds.
It offers 4,897 manually selectable and 1,053 automatically selectable AF points with 100% frame coverage.
Impressively the EOS R8 can also focus in light levels as low as -6.5EV (when used with an F1.2 lens), which is a real boon to low-light shooting.
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Thanks to its Digic X processor, the EOS R8 benefits from exactly the same deep-learning based automatic face, eye and animal AF tracking modes as the R6 Mark II.
The AI tracking recognises horses, aircraft and trains as well as humans, dogs, cats and birds, making it one of the most versatile systems currently on the market.
Cleverly, if the camera is set to Face-only AF and the tracked subject exits the frame, it won't automatically then focus on the background, instead re-focusing on the face when it reenters the scene.
It also features a special auto-select mode for subjects, plus the same Flexible AF mode from the EOS R3, and eye tracking functions in all AF modes.
Note that neither the R8 and the R10 APS-C model that was announced alongside it actually have a mechanical shutter. This allows the camera body to be smaller, but may lead to less smooth bokeh when shooting at shutter speeds faster than 1/500th second.
On the rear shoulder of the R8 are three classic Canon controls - the AF-On button for people who prefer back-button focusing, the Auto-exposure Lock button (denoted by a star) and the AF area selection button which makes it easier to switch the autofocus point when holding the camera to your eye.
Underneath the AF-On button are the Info Button and the shared Quick/Set button, which formerly opens the Quick Control screen and provides instant access to 10 key camera controls.
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Completing the rear of the EOS R8 are the self-explanatory Playback and Delete buttons located underneath the D-pad.
On the left hand-side of the camera are three rubber flaps housing five different connections. The Canon EOS R8 has a microphone port, headphone jack, remote control port, USB 3.2 Type-C port and a mini HDMI connection.
These are all the things that any enthusiast photographer or videographer would need from a connectivity point of view, other than a full-size HDMI port.
With built-in updated Bluetooth 4.2 and Wi-Fi 2.4GHz support, the EOS R8 can be easily connected to a smartphone and networks allowing high-speed file sharing and FTP/FTPS transfer.
The R8 can also be remotely controlled using Canon's Camera Connect and EOS Utility apps and tethered to a PC or Mac via Wi-Fi or high-speed USB 3.2.
It also offers the ability to easily operate both as a webcam or for live streaming via UVC/UAC, simply by connecting the camera to a computer.
Image Quality
All of the sample images in this review were taken using the 24.2 megapixel Fine JPEG setting, which gives an average image size of around 8Mb.
The Canon EOS R8 produced still images of outstanding quality during the review period.
This camera produces noise-free JPEG images from ISO 50 all the way up to ISO 12800, with noise first appearing at ISO 25600. The faster settings of 51200 and 102400 display quite a lot of noise, but they're still fine to use for making smaller prints and web images. Even the fastest expanded setting of ISO 204800 can be used at a push.
The EOS R8 proved to be very capable in low-light, with the maximum shutter speed of 30 seconds and the Bulb mode allowing you to capture enough light in all situations.
The various different Picture Styles and Creative Effects are a real benefit, all of which can be previewed before you take the shot, as are the HDR settings, focus stacking and multiple exposure modes.
Support for the latest HEIF 10-bit file format is still a little thin on the ground, but should offer a degree of future-proofing if it's more widely adopted.
Noise
ISO sensitivity can be set between ISO 50 and ISO 204800 in full-stop increments. Here are some 100% crops which show the noise levels for each ISO setting, with JPEG on the left and RAW on the right.
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ISO 6400 (100% Crop) |
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ISO 12800 (100% Crop) |
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ISO 25600 (100% Crop) |
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ISO 51200 (100% Crop) |
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File Quality
The Canon EOS R8 has three different file quality settings - Raw, Fine and Normal. Here are some 100% crops which show the difference.
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HDR
The Canon EOS R8 has a High Dynamic Range mode with four different settings - AUTO, +-1 EV, +-2 EV and +-3 EV. The camera takes three shots with different exposures, changing the shutter speed for each one, and then combining them in-camera.
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Picture Styles
Canon's Picture Styles are preset combinations of different sharpness, contrast, saturation and colour tone settings which can be applied to both JPEGs and RAW files. The seven available options are shown below in the following series, which demonstrates the differences. There are also three User Defined styles so that you can create your own look.
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Creative Filters
The Creative Filters shooting mode contains 7 different options to help spice up your images.
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Multiple Exposure
Sample Images
This is a selection of sample images from the Canon EOS R8 camera, which were all taken using the 24.2 megapixel Fine JPEG setting. The thumbnails below link to the full-sized versions, which have not been altered in any way.
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1/100s · f/8 · ISO 2000
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1/60s · f/11 · ISO 160
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1/80s · f/11 · ISO 320
70mm
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1/100s · f/8 · ISO 100
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1/80s · f/8 · ISO 125
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1/100s · f/8 · ISO 200
70mm
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1/500s · f/2.8 · ISO 100
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1/400s · f/2.8 · ISO 100
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1/100s · f/8 · ISO 100
46mm
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1/500s · f/2.8 · ISO 100
70mm
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1/80s · f/16 · ISO 250
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1/100s · f/16 · ISO 1000
70mm
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1/160s · f/2.8 · ISO 100
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1/320s · f/4 · ISO 100
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1/60s · f/5.6 · ISO 640
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1/80s · f/8 · ISO 250
70mm
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1/3200s · f/2.8 · ISO 100
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1/60s · f/11 · ISO 160
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1/400s · f/11 · ISO 100
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1/320s · f/2.8 · ISO 100
70mm
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1/60s · f/5.6 · ISO 100
46mm
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1/60s · f/5.6 · ISO 100
41mm
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1/80s · f/5.6 · ISO 100
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1/250s · f/2.8 · ISO 100
70mm
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1/60s · f/4 · ISO 100
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1/125s · f/5.6 · ISO 100
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1/80s · f/8 · ISO 100
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1/125s · f/8 · ISO 100
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1/80s · f/2.8 · ISO 160
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1/60s · f/11 · ISO 200
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1/80s · f/11 · ISO 400
70mm
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1/100s · f/2.8 · ISO 160
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1/80s · f/2.8 · ISO 100
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1/400s · f/2.8 · ISO 100
70mm
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1/500s · f/2.8 · ISO 100
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Sample RAW Images
The Canon EOS R8 enables users to capture RAW and JPEG format files. We've provided some Canon RAW (CR3) samples for you to download (thumbnail images shown below are not 100% representative).
1/80s · f/8 · ISO 400
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1/100s · f/8 · ISO 2000
70mm
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1/60s · f/11 · ISO 160
29mm
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1/80s · f/11 · ISO 320
70mm
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1/100s · f/8 · ISO 100
24mm
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1/80s · f/8 · ISO 125
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1/100s · f/8 · ISO 200
70mm
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1/500s · f/2.8 · ISO 100
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1/400s · f/2.8 · ISO 100
70mm
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1/100s · f/8 · ISO 100
46mm
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1/500s · f/2.8 · ISO 100
70mm
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1/80s · f/16 · ISO 250
24mm
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1/100s · f/16 · ISO 1000
70mm
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1/160s · f/2.8 · ISO 100
70mm
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1/320s · f/4 · ISO 100
70mm
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1/60s · f/5.6 · ISO 640
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1/80s · f/8 · ISO 250
70mm
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1/3200s · f/2.8 · ISO 100
70mm
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1/60s · f/11 · ISO 160
24mm
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1/400s · f/11 · ISO 100
70mm
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1/320s · f/2.8 · ISO 100
70mm
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1/60s · f/5.6 · ISO 100
46mm
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1/60s · f/5.6 · ISO 100
41mm
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1/80s · f/5.6 · ISO 100
24mm
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1/250s · f/2.8 · ISO 100
70mm
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1/60s · f/4 · ISO 100
24mm
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1/125s · f/5.6 · ISO 100
66mm
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1/80s · f/8 · ISO 100
24mm
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1/125s · f/8 · ISO 100
35mm
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1/80s · f/2.8 · ISO 160
70mm
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1/60s · f/11 · ISO 200
24mm
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1/80s · f/11 · ISO 400
70mm
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1/100s · f/2.8 · ISO 160
70mm
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1/80s · f/2.8 · ISO 100
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1/400s · f/2.8 · ISO 100
70mm
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1/500s · f/2.8 · ISO 100
70mm
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Sample Movies & Video
This is a sample 4K movie at the quality setting of 3840x2160 at 60 frames per second. Please note that this 20 second movie is 561Mb in size.
This is a sample 4K movie at the quality setting of 3840x2160 at 30 frames per second. Please note that this 20 second movie is 295Mb in size.
This is a sample 1080p movie at the quality setting of 1920x1080 at 60 frames per second. Please note that this 20 second movie is 148Mb in size.
This is a sample 1080p movie at the quality setting of 1920x1080 at 30 frames per second. Please note that this 20 second movie is 74Mb in size.
This is a sample slow-motion movie at the quality setting of 1920x1080 at 180 frames per second. Please note that this 20 second movie is 145Mb in size.
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Conclusion
The new Canon EOS R8 is a successful fusion of the smaller, lighter body and simplified control layout of the entry-level EOS RP with the sensor, processor and auto-focus system of the prosumer EOS R6 II.
It consequently offers a lot of the cutting-edge features of the latter, most notably the amazing auto-focusing system, lightning-quick 40fps burst shooting and 4K/60p video recording with no crop, all at a significantly lower price point that alone should help to make the EOS R8 a very popular camera.
Sure, there are a few downsides to following the design of the EOS RP almost to the letter, with the lack of IBIS, no AF joystick on the rear, a single shared memory card/battery compartment and very short battery life being particularly annoying for more experienced power users.
On the upside, the inclusion of the new Camera/Movie switch, higher-resolution LCD screen, 120fps EVF, direct webcam support and the latest multi-function hotshoe are all worthwhile handling upgrades when comparing the R8 with the now much older RP.
For many users the much smaller and lighter body of the EOS R8 will be a distinct advantage when comparing it to the R6 II, as will the aggressively smaller £1,699 / €1,799 / $1,499 price-tag.
In terms of similarly-priced rivals, Sony have the previous-generation but still very capable A7 III and Nikon offer the slightly cheaper Z5, both of which feature built-in IBIS, but we'd still pick the R8 ahead of them thanks in no large part to its AF system and burst shooting.
Overall, the new Canon R8 successfully fills the full-frame gap between the now aging RP and R models and the latest EOS R6 II, whilst being an attractively specced and priced alternative to Canon's higher-end APS-C models.
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| Design | 4 |
| Features | 4 |
| Ease-of-use | 4 |
| Image quality | 5 |
| Value for money | 4.5 |
Main Rivals
Listed below are some of the rivals of the Canon EOS R8.
Canon EOS 6D Mark II
The new EOS 6D Mark II is Canon's latest 35mm full-frame DSLR camera. Positioned as a more affordable alternative to the EOS 5D Mark IV, the EOS 6D Mark II features 26.2 megapixels, latest DIGIC 7 processor, 45 point AF system and Dual Pixel CMOS AF technology. Read our expert Canon EOS 6D Mark II review now...
Canon EOS R6
The EOS R6 is the best ever Canon mirrorless camera - there, we said it! If you want to find out why, carry on reading our in-depth Canon EOS R6 review, complete with full-size sample photos and videos.
Canon EOS R7
Canon is back in the APS-C game with the much-anticipated launch of the EOS R7, a very capable prosumer camera with a clear focus on speed. Billed as the mirrorless successor to the much loved EOS 7D Mark II DSLR, does the new R7 have what it takes to compete against the likes of Fujifilm and Sony? Find out now by reading our in-depth Canon R7 review...
Canon EOS RP
The Canon EOS RP camera follows hot on the heels of last year's EOS R model, offering full-frame mirrorless tech and 4K video recording at an even more affordable price-point than before. Find out just what the cheapest full-frame mirrorless camera on the market is capable of by reading our in-depth Canon EOS RP review, complete with full-size sample JPEG and RAW images, videos and more...
Fujifilm X-T5
The Fujifilm X-T5 is the successor to the very popular X-T4 which was released in 2020, principally adding a new 40 megapixel sensor, 160 megapixel Pixel Shift Multi-Shot mode, 6.2K video recording and better auto-focusing. Can the new XT5 improve on what was already an outstanding camera? Find out now by reading our in-depth Fujifilm X-T5 review...
Nikon Z5
The Z5 is Nikon's brand new entry-level full-frame mirrorless camera, sitting below the mid-range Z6 and flagship Z7 models in the three-camera lineup, and above the APS-C sensor Z50. Designed to compete with the likes of the Canon EOS R, Sony A7 III and Panasonic Lumix S1, does the Z5 have what it takes to stand out in an increasingly crowded market? Find out now by reading our in-depth Nikon Z5 review, complete with full-size sample photos and videos.
Panasonic Lumix S5 II
Finally! The new Lumix S5 II is the first ever Panasonic camera to have a phase hybrid detection AF system, answering the critics of its contrast-based DFD system. But does this powerful hybrid photo and video camera have what it takes to beat its main rivals? Find out now by reading our in-depth Panasonic Lumix S5 II review, complete with full-size sample photos and videos.
Panasonic S5
The Panasonic S5 is a brand new hybrid full-frame mirrorless camera that's equally as capable at shooting both stills and video. In an ever more crowded market, does the Lumix S5 offer enough to stand out against the likes of the Sony A7 III, Canon EOS R and Nikon Z6? Read our in-depth review of the Panasonic S5 to find out, complete with full-size sample photos and videos.
Sony A7 III
The new A7 III is the most affordable Sony full-frame camera in the Alpha range, but as our in-depth review reveals, it's far from being the most basic. Find out why we think this is the best camera of 2018 (so far at least) by reading our in-depth Sony A7 III review...
Review Roundup
Reviews of the Canon EOS R8 from around the web.
digitalcameraworld.com »
The Canon EOS R8 kind of does it all. Whatever your photographic medium, this camera can shoot it. The R8 does not scrimp on the technology, using the same sensor and processor as the R6 Mark II, with the latest subject recognition and tracking, 24.2MP images, ISO all the way up to 102400, and that blistering 40 frames per second shooting speed. So what’s the catch? Well, ergonomic compromises have been made, with no joystick or thumb dial on the back of the camera, no IBIS, smaller LP-E17 batteries that won’t shoot as long, and only one awkwardly placed SD card slot.
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amateurphotographer.com »
At the end of 2022, Canon introduced the EOS R6 Mark II, which we found to be a superb all-rounder for serious enthusiast photographers, with a 24.2MP full-frame sensor and advanced subject-detection autofocus. Now, the firm has taken the same sensor, image processor and AF system and placed them inside a smaller and simpler entry-level body based on the current EOS RP.
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cameralabs.com »
The Canon EOS R8 essentially takes the sensor of the higher-end R6 II and packs it into a simpler, lighter body more akin to the entry-level RP. As such it’s perfectly positioned between those two models, delivering the photo, video and autofocus of the R6 II at a much more affordable price.
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Specifications
Image Sensor
- Type
35.9 x 23.9 mm CMOS
- Effective Pixels
Approx. 24.2 megapixels
- Total Pixels
Approx. 25.6 megapixels
- Aspect Ratio
3:2
- Low-Pass Filter
Built-in/Fixed
- Sensor Cleaning
EOS integrated cleaning system
- Colour Filter Type
Primary Colour
- Sensor Shift-IS
No
Image Processor
- Type
DIGIC X
Lens
- Lens Mount
RF 1 (EF and EF-S lenses can be attached using: Mount Adapter EF-EOS R, Control Ring Mount Adapter EF-EOS R, Drop-In Filter Mount Adapter EF-EOS R) 2 EF-M lenses are not compatible
- Focal Length
Equivalent to 1.0x the focal length of the lens with RF and EF lenses 1.6x with EF-S / RF-S
- Image Stabilisation
Lens/Digital only
Focusing
- Type
Dual Pixel CMOS AF II
- AF System / Points
100% horizontal and 100% vertical with Face + Tracking and Auto Selection modes
100% horizontal and 90% vertical with manual selection and large zone modes 3 - AF Working Range
EV -6.5 – 21 (at 23°C & ISO100) 4
- AF Modes
One Shot, Servo AF, AI Focus AF
- AF Point Selection
Automatic selection: 1053 Available AF areas when automatically selected,
Manual selection: 1-point AF (AF frame size can be changed) 4897 AF positions available stills (4067 Movies)
Manual selection: AF point Expansion 4 points (up, down, left, right)
Manual selection: AF point Expansion surrounding
Manual selection: Flexible Zone AF 1-3 (all AF points divided into minimum 9 to 999 maximum focusing zones) - AF Tracking
Humans(Eye, Face, Head, Body), Animals (Dogs, Cats, Birds and Horses) or Vehicles (Racing cars or Motor bikes, Aircraft and Trains)
- AF Lock
Locked when shutter button is pressed halfway or AF ON is pressed in One Shot AF mode. Using customised button set to AF stop in AI servo
- AF Assist Beam
Emitted by built in LED or optional dedicated Speedlite (flash)
- Manual Focus
Selected on lens/camera 5
Exposure Control
- Metering Modes
Real-time with image sensor, 384-zone metering.
(1) Evaluative metering (linked to All AF points)
(2) Partial metering (approx. 5.9% of viewfinder at centre) 6
(3) Spot metering: Centre spot metering (approx. 3% viewfinder at centre)- AF point-linked spot metering not provided 7
(4) Centre weighted average metering - Metering Brightness Range
EV -3 – 20 (at 23°C, ISO100, with evaluative metering)
- AE Lock
Auto: AE lock takes effect when focus is achieved
Manual: By AE lock button in P, Av, Fv, Tv and M modes - Exposure Compensation
+/-3 EV in 1/3 or 1/2 stop increments (can be combined with AEB)
- AEB
+/-3 EV in 1/3 or 1/2 stop increments
- Anti-flicker Shooting
Yes. Flicker detected at a frequency of 100 Hz or 120 Hz 8. High Frequency Anti-flicker shooting for M and TV modes. 9
- ISO Sensitivity
Open
Auto 100-102400 (in 1/3-stop or 1 stop increments) ISO can be expanded to L:50, H:204,800 10
Shutter
- Type
Electronically-controlled focal-plane shutter 11 and Electronic shutter function on sensor
- Speed
Electronic 1st-curtain: 30-1/4000 sec (1/2 or 1/3 stop increments), Bulb Electronic: 30-1/16000 12(1/2 or 1/3 stop increments up to 1/8000 then 1 stop to 1/16000) (Total shutter speed range. Available range varies by shooting mode)
- Shutter Release
Soft touch electromagnetic release
White Balance
- Type
Auto white balance with the imaging sensor
- Settings
AWB (Ambience priority/White priority), Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten light, White Fluorescent light, Flash, Custom, Colour Temperature Setting White balance compensation:
1. Blue/Amber +/-9
2. Magenta/Green +/-9 - Custom White Balance
Yes, 1 setting can be registered - From image or Live View
- WB Bracketing
+/-3 levels in single level increments 3, 2, 5 or 7 bracketed images per shutter release Selectable Blue/Amber bias or Magenta/Green bias
Viewfinder
- Type
0.39 inch OLED colour EVF
- Dot Count
2.36 Million dots (1024x768)
- Coverage (Vertical/Horizontal)
Approx. 100%
- Magnification
Approx. 0.70x 13
- Eyepoint
Approx. 22mm (At -1 m-1 from eyepiece lens end)
- Dioptre Correction
-4 to +1 m-1 (dioptre)
- Display Performance
Power saving: 59.94 fps Smooth 119.98 fps 14
- Viewfinder Information
Accessory attached indicator, AE lock, AEB, AF area, AF method, AF operation, AF point (1-point AF), AF point information, Anti-flicker shooting, Aperture value, Aspect ratio, Audio recording level (manual), Audio recording level indicator (manual), Auto Lighting Optimizer, Battery level, Bluetooth function, Canon Log, Creative filters, Bulb timer, Digital Lens Optimizer, Digital zoom, Drive mode, Electronic level, Electronic shutter, Exposure compensation, Exposure level indicator, Exposure simulation, FE lock, FEB, Flash off, Flash-ready, Focus bracketing, focus distance scale, GPS, Grid, HDR PQ, HDR shooting, Headphone volume, Highlight tone priority, High-speed sync, Histogram (Brightness/RGB), Image Quality, Image Stabilizer (IS mode), Interval timer, ISO speed, Lens information, Magnify button, Maximum burst, Metering mode, Movie recording in progress, Movie recording size, Movie recording time available, Movie recording time available/Elapsed recording time, Movie self-timer, Movie Servo AF, Multi Shot Noise Reduction, Multi-function lock warning, Multiple-exposure shooting, No. of remaining shots for focus bracketing, Number of available shots/Sec. until self-timer shoots, Number of remaining multiple exposures, Number of self-timer shooting, Overheat control, Picture Style, Quick Control button, Shooting mode, Shutter speed, Still photo cropping, Subject to detect, Touch Shutter/Create folder, vertical exposure scale, View Assist, White balance, White balance correction, Wi-Fi function, Wi-Fi signal strength
- Depth of Field Preview
Yes, via customised button or with "Exposure +DOP" ( up to F8) 15
LCD Monitor
- Type
7.5cm (3.0") Clear View LCD II, approx. 1.62 million dots
- Coverage
Approx. 100%
- Viewing Angle (Horizontally/Vertically)
Approx. 170° vertically and horizontally
- Brightness Adjustment
Manual: Adjustable to one of seven levels
- Touch Screen Operations
Capacitive method with menu functions, Quick Control settings, playback operations, and magnified display. AF point selection in still and Movies, touch shutter is possible in still photo shooting.
- Display Options
(1) Basic Camera settings
(2) Advance Camera settings
(3) Camera settings plus histogram and dual level display
(4) No info
(5) Quick Control Screen
Flash
- Modes
E-TTL II flash metering, Manual flash, MULTI flash (stroboscopic), Auto external flash metering, Manual external flash metering, Continuous shooting priority (CSP) mode 16
- X-Sync
1/200 sec. Electronic 1st-curtain only
- Flash Exposure Compensation
+/- 3EV in 1/3 or 1/2 stop increments with EL and EX series Speedlite flashes
- Flash Exposure Bracketing
+/- 3EV in 1/3 or 1/2 stop increments with EL and EX series Speedlite flashes
- Flash Exposure Lock
Yes
- Second Curtain Synchronisation
Yes via Speedlite 17
- HotShoe / PC Terminal
Yes(21-pin multi-function shoe equipped with the traditional 5-pin contact (X-sync, communication contact) )/No
- External Flash Compatibility
E-TTL II with EX / EL series Speedlite, wireless multi-flash support
- External Flash Control
via camera menu screen
Shooting
- Modes
Stills / Movie: Scene Intelligent Auto, Flexible priority AE, Program AE, Shutter priority AE, Aperture priority AE, Manual, Bulb and Custom (x2)
- Picture Styles
Auto, Standard, Portrait, Landscape, Fine Detail, Neutral, Faithful, Monochrome, User Defined (x3)
- Colour Space
sRGB and Adobe RGB
- Image Processing
Highlight Tone Priority (2 settings)
Auto Lighting Optimizer (3 settings)
Long exposure noise reduction
Clarity
High ISO speed noise reduction (4 settings) (stills and video)
Lens optical correction
- Peripheral illumination correction, Chromatic aberration correction Distortion correction (during/after still photo shooting, during video only)
Diffraction correction,
Digital Lens Optimizer (during/after still photo shooting only)
Focus Bracketing including image compositing
Resize to M, S1, S2
Cropping of images (JPEG/HEIF)
- Aspect ratios 3:2, 4:3, 16:9, 1:1 x1.6crop
- Switch between vertical and horizontal cropping orientation
- Image straightening
- Cropping frame can be moved using touch screen operation
RAW image processing
Dual Pixel RAW – Portrait Relighting, Background Clarity ( in camera)
Raw Cloud processing
Multiple exposure
HDR - with moving subject suppression
HEIF to Jpeg conversion (single or batch) - Drive Modes
Single, Continuous High+, Continuous High, Continuous Low, Self timer (2s+remote, 10s+remote, Continous+remote)
- Continuous Shooting
Max. Approx. 6fps 18 with Electronic 1st-curtain shutter, speed maintained for 1000+ JPEG, or RAW, or CRAW images.
Max. Approx. 40fps 19 with Electronic shutter, speed maintained for 120 JPEG or 56 RAW, 100 CRAW images
RAW Burst 30fps with 0.5 seconds pre record for max approx. 158 frames 20 - Interval Timer
Built in
File Type
- Still Image Type
RAW: RAW, C-RAW 14 bit (14-bit A/D conversion with Electronic 1st-Curtain, 12-bit A/D conversion with Electronic shutter, Canon original RAW 3rd edition)
JPEG 8 bit: 2 compression options
HEIF 10 bit: 2 compression options
Complies with Exif 2.31 and Design rule for Camera File system 2.0
Complies with Digital Print Order Format [DPOF] Version 1.1 - RAW+JPEG Simultaneous Recording
Yes, any combination of RAW + JPEG or RAW + HEIF possible
- Image Size
RAW/ C-RAW:
3:2 ratio 6000x4000
1.6x crop 3744x2496
4:3 ratio 6000x4000
16:9 ratio 6000x4000
1:1 ratio 6000x4000
JPEG/ HEIF:
3:2 ratio (L) 6000x4000, (M) 3984x2656, (S1) 2976x1984, (S2) 2400x1600
1.6x crop (L) 3744x2496, (S2) 2400x1600
4:3 ratio (L) 5328x4000, (M) 3552x2664, (S1) 2656x1992, (S2) 2112x1600
16:9 ratio (L) 6000x3368, (M) 3984x2240, (S1) 2976x1680, (S2) 2400x1344
1:1 ratio (L) 4000x4000, (M) 2656x2656, (S1) 1984x1984, (S2) 1600x1600 - Folders
New folders can be manually created, named and selected
- File Numbering
(1) Continuous numbering
(2) Auto reset
(3) Manual reset - File Naming
No user pre-sets
EOS Movie
- Movie Type
MP4 Video: 4K UHD, Full HD (16:9) 21, Audio: Linear PCM / AAC
- Movie Size
4K UHD 22 (16:9) 3840 x 2160 (59.94, 50, 29.97, 25, 23.98fps) inter frame (IPB) / (IPB Light)
4K UHD cropped (16:9) 3840 x 2160 (59.94, 50, 29.97, 25, 23.98fps) inter frame (IPB) / (IPB Light)
4K UHD Timelapse (16:9) 3840 x 2160 (29.97, 25fps) 23 intra frame (All-I)
Full HD (16:9) 1920 x 1080 (179.82, 150, 119.88, 100, 59.94, 50, 29.97, 25, 23.98fps) inter frame (IPB) / (IPB Light) 24
Full HD Timelapse (16:9) 1920 x 1080 (29.97, 25fps) 25 intra frame (All-I),
Full HD HDR (16:9) 1920 x 1080 (29.97, 25fps) inter frame (IPB) [AAC Only]
Full HD Creative Filters (16:9) 1920 x 1080 (29.97, 25fps) inter frame (IPB) / (IPB Light) [AAC Only] - Colour Sampling (Internal Recording)
4K / Full HD - YCbCr4:2:0 8 bit or YCbCr4:2:2 10 bit
- Canon Log
Yes, Canon Log 3
- Movie Length
Max movie continuous recording time available 2 hours 26.
High Frame Rate movie (Full HD 179.82/150fps): 20 min.
High Frame Rate movie (Full HD 119.88/100fps): 30 min.
No 4GB file limit with exFAT formatted SD card. - High Frame Rate Movie
Full HD at 179.82fps, 150fps, 100fps or 119.9fps 27
Recorded as 1/6-speed slow motion movie
Single scene maximum recording up to approx. 20 mins, 179.82/150fps 30mins 119.88/100fps - Frame Grab
8.3-megapixel JPEG/HEIF still image frame grab from 4K UHD movie possible (HEIF only possible when HDR PQ is set) 28
- Bitrate / Mbps
MP4 H.264 / MPEG-4 AVC Canon Log: OFF, HDR PQ: OFF
4K (59.94p/50.00p): IPB Approx. 230 Mbps
4K (59.94p/50.00p): IPB (Light) Approx. 120 Mbps
4K (29.97p/25.00p/23.98p): IPB Approx. 120 Mbps
4K (29.97p/25.00p/23.98p): IPB (Light) Approx. 60 Mbps
4K Timelapse (29.97, 25fps) All-I Approx. 470Mbps
Full HD (179.82p/150.00p): IPB Approx. 180 Mbps
Full HD (179.82p/150.00p): IPB (Light) Approx. 105Mbps
Full HD (119.88p/100.00p): IPB Approx. 120 Mbps
Full HD (119.88p/100.00p): IPB (Light) Approx. 70 Mbps
Full HD (59.94p/50.00p): IPB Approx. 60 Mbps
Full HD (59.94p/50.00p): IPB (Light) Approx. 35 Mbp
s Full HD (29.94p/25.00p/23.93p): IPB Approx. 30 Mbps
Full HD (29.94p/25.00p): IPB (Light) Approx. 12 Mbps
Full HD Timelapse (29.97, 25fps) All-I Approx. 90Mbps
MP4 H.265 / HEVC Canon Log: ON, or HDR PQ: ON
4K (59.94p/50.00p): IPB Approx. 340 Mbps
4K (59.94p/50.00p): IPB (Light) Approx. 170 Mbps
4K (29.97p/25.00p/23.98p): IPB Approx. 170 Mbps
4K (29.97p/25.00p/23.98p): IPB (Light) Approx. 85 Mbps
4K Timelapse (29.97, 25fps) All-I Approx. 470Mbps
Full HD (179.82p/150.00p): IPB Approx. 270 Mbps
Full HD (179.82p/150.00p): IPB (Light) Approx. 150 Mbps
Full HD (119.88p/100.00p): IPB Approx. 180 Mbps
Full HD (119.88p/100.00p): IPB (Light) Approx. 100 Mbps
Full HD (59.94p/50.00p): IPB Approx. 90 Mbps
Full HD (59.94p/50.00p): IPB (Light) Approx. 50 Mbps
Full HD (29.94p/25.00p/23.93p): IPB Approx. 45 Mbps
Full HD (29.94p/25.00p): IPB (Light) Approx. 28 Mbps
Full HD Timelapse (29.97, 25fps) All-I Approx. 135Mbps - Dual Card Recording
No
- Microphone
Built-in stereo microphone (48 Khz, 16-bit x 2 channels), 3.5mm external microphone or other microphones using the Multi-Function shoe including XLR via Tascam CA-XLR2d-C
- HDMI Display
Output to external monitor only (output of images and shooting information, images are recorded to the card)
- HDMI Output
Camera screen and External Monitor output (no recording to the card, camera screen shows images with shooting information)
Auto:
- 4K (UHD) 59.94p / 50.00p / 29.97p / 25.00p / 23.98p,
- 1080 59.94p / 59.94i, 50.00p / 50.00i
- 480 59.94p
- 576 50p
1080p:
- 1080 59.94p / 59.94i, 50.00p / 50.00i
- 480 59.94p
- 576 50p
Uncompressed YCbCr 4:2:0, 8-bit or when CLog3/HDR PQ is enabled YCbCr 4:2:2, 10-bit, supporting BT.709, BT.2020, BT2100(PQ), when connected to compatible monitors. Sound output via HDMI is also possible - Focusing
Dual Pixel CMOS AF II with Eye/Face Detection and Tracking AF (people, animals and vehicles), Movie Servo AF, Manual Focus
- ISO
Auto: 100-25600, H: 102400 29
Manual: 100-25600, H: 102400 30
Other Features
- Custom Functions
22 Custom Functions
- Metadata Tag
Copyright information (author/copyright holder) set on the camera is added to image Exif information.
Change movie rotation information.
Image rating (0-5 stars)
By pressing the erase button during playback of images from continuous shooting, users can erase all of these images (a continuous scene) at once. - LCD Panel / Illumination
No/No
- Water/Dust Resistance
Yes 31
- Voice Memo
No
- Intelligent Orientation Sensor
Yes
- Playback Zoom
1.5x - 10x in 15 steps
- Display Formats
(1) Single image
(2) Single image with information (2 levels)
Basic - Shooting information (shutter speed, aperture, ISO and Image quality)
Detailed - Shooting information (shutter speed, aperture, ISO, metering Image, quality and file size), Lens information, Brightness and RGB histogram, White balance, Picture Style, Colour space and noise reduction, Lens optical correction, GPS information, IPTC information
(3) 4 image index
(4) 9 image index
(5) 36 image index
(6) 100 image index
(7) Jump Display (1, 10 or 100 images, start of burst sequence, Date, Folder, Movies, Stills, Protected images, Rating, )
(8) Movie edit
(9) RAW processing
(10) Rating - SlideShow
Image selection: All images, by Date, by Folder, Movies, Stills, Protected images or Rating
Playback time: 1/2/3/5/10 or 20 seconds
Repeat: On/Off - Histogram
Brightness: Yes
RGB: Yes - Highlight Alert
Yes
- Image Erase
Single image, select range, Selected images, Burst sequence, Folder, Card
- Image Erase Protection
Erase protection of Single image, Folder or Card all found images (only during image search)
- Self Timer
2 or 10 sec.
- Menu Categories
(1) Shooting menu
(2) AF Menu
(3) Playback menu
(4) Network
(5) Setup menu
(6) Custom Functions menu
(7) My Menu - Menu Languages
29 Languages
English, German, French, Dutch, Danish, Portuguese, Finnish, Italian, Norwegian, Swedish, Spanish, Greek, Russian, Polish, Czech, Hungarian, Vietnamese, Hindi, Romanian, Ukrainian, Turkish, Arabic, Thai, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Korean, Malay, Indonesia and Japanese - Firmware Update
Update possible by the user (Camera, Lens, External Speedlite, BLE remote control, Lens adapter) via card or Camera connect app
Interface
- Computer
SuperSpeed Plus USB (USB 3.2 Gen 2) USB Type-C connector also used for computer communication / smartphone communication / USB charge or power.
- Wi-Fi
Wireless LAN (IEEE802.11b/g/n) (2.4 GHz) 32, with Bluetooth 4.2 support Features supported - EOS Utility, Smartphone, Upload to image.canon
- Other
HDMI Micro out (Type D, HDMI-CEC not supported)
External Microphone In (3.5mm Stereo mini jack)
Headphone out (3.5mm Stereo mini jack)
RS-60E3-type terminal (remote control terminal)
Direct Print
- Canon Printers
Not supported
- PictBridge
Not supported
Storage
- Type
SD/SDHC/SDXC and UHS-II 33
Supported Operating System
- PC
Windows 10/11 (Desktop mode only) 34
- Macintosh
macOS 10.15, 11.4, 12, 13
Software
- Image Processing
Digital Photo Professional 4.17.20. or later, Digital Photo Professional Express mobile app (iOS only v1.8.10. or later) (RAW Image Processing not DUAL PIXEL RAW on DPP Express mobile)
- Other
EOS Utility# 3.16.10 or later (incl. Remote Capture), Picture Style Editor 1.28.10 or later, EOS Lens Registration Tool, Canon Camera connect app 3.0.10 or later (iOS/Android) 35
Power Source
- Batteries
Rechargeable Li-ion Battery LP-E17 (supplied) 36
- Battery Life
With LCD Approx. 370 shots (at 23°C) 37
With Viewfinder Approx. 220 shots (at 23°C) 38 - Battery Indicator
3 level indicator
- Power Saving
Screen dimmer: 5 sec. / 10 sec. / 15 sec. / 20 sec. /25 sec. / 30 sec. / Disable 39
Screen off: 5 sec. / 15 sec. / 30 sec. / 1 min. / 3 min. / 5 min. / 10 min. / 30 min. / Disable
Auto power off: 15 sec. / 30 sec. / 1 min. / 3 min. / 5 min. / 10 min. / 30 min. / Disable
Viewfinder off: 1 min. / 3 min. / Disable - Power Supply & Battery Chargers
Battery charger LC-E17E (supplied), AC Adapter AC-E6N and DC Coupler DR-E18, PD-E1 USB power adapter
Accessories
- Wireless File Transmitter
None
- Cases / Straps
An included strap, Hand Strap E2
- Lenses
All RF 40 and RF-S lenses (EF41 & EF-S via Lens adapters 42)
Physical Specifications
Body Materials Operating Environment Dimensions (W x H x D) Weight (Body Only)Equipped with Bluetooth® low energy technology. The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by the Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by Canon Europe Ltd. is under license. Other trademarks and trade names are those of their respective owners. Wi-Fi® is a registered trademark of the Wi-Fi Alliance. The Bluetooth® word, mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by the Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by Canon Inc. is under license. Other trademarks and trade names are those of their respective owners.
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Other trademarks and trade names are those of their respective owners. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. The operation of the RF 5.2 mm F 2.8 L DUAL FISHEYE is not guaranteed. Operation of EF Cinema Lens is not guaranteed. Operation of the mount adapter EF-EOS R 0.71 X (sold separately) is not guaranteed. Applicable when subject frame is shown while tracking and a compatible lens is attached to the camera while the full-range AF is active or the subject is detected successfully in another area mode. For details on supported lenses, refer to [Supplemental Information] for [EOS R8] in “cam.start.canon”. During still photo shooting, with an f/1.2 lens, Centre AF point, One-Shot AF, at 23°C/73°F, ISO100. Excluding RF lenses with Defocus Smoothing coating Via camera menu [Focus mode] AF / MF modes can be selected. Depending on the lens attached. When RF lenses without a focus mode switch are attached manual focus is selected on the camera. When RF/EF lenses with a focus mode switch are attached, the setting on the lens takes precedence. When set to Full-frame. Values differ when set to 1.6× (crop) or digital teleconverter 2.0x/4.0x. When set to Full-frame. Values differ when set to 1.6× (crop) or digital teleconverter 2.0x/4.0x. Anti-flicker shooting not available when using the electronic shutter. Maximum continuous shooting speed may decrease. Flicker detect may not be effective in certain situations when shooting high frame rate movies. High-frequency anti-flicker shooting when set manually, the setting range is as follows. • Electronic 1st-curtain: 1/50.0 to 1/2048.0 sec. • Electronic shutter: 1/50.0 to 1/8192.0 sec. • Movie recording: 1/50.0 to 1/8192.0 sec. (NTSC/PAL) Maximum continuous shooting speed may decrease. ISO speeds are different when the camera is set to Canon Log 3 or highlight tone priority. Expanded ISO speeds cannot be set in HDR mode or for HDR shooting (HDR PQ). Not equipped with a mechanical first curtain. 1/16000 sec. is only available in Tv or M mode (up to 1/8000 sec. in Fv, P, or Av mode). Electronic shutter speed 1/16000th not available in H+ continuous shooting mode. With 3:2 display, an RF 50mm F1.2 L USM lens at infinity, -1 m-1 The maximum frame rate during AF, half-press of the shutter button, or continuous shooting can be lower. Note that the display frame rate may be lower depending on the lens you are using and shooting conditions. [Exposure+DOF] is available when using RF lenses and some EF lenses. For details on supported lenses, refer to [Supplemental Information] for [EOS R8] in “cam.start.canon”. Available settings/options vary depending on Speedlite specifications. First-curtain synchronization is used with shutter speeds faster than 1/30 sec. During servo AF, only RF lenses and some EF lenses can be used for continuous shooting at the maximum speed. For details on supported lenses, refer to [Supplemental Information] for EOS R8 in “cam.start.canon”. The continuous shooting speed may be reduced by the lens, shutter speed, aperture setting, flash, flicker reduction processing, battery type and remaining power, temperature, subject conditions, and brightness (for example, when shooting in a dark place). During servo AF, only RF lenses and some EF lenses can be used for continuous shooting at the maximum speed. For details on supported lenses, refer to [Supplemental Information] for EOS R8 in “cam.start.canon”. The continuous shooting speed may be reduced by the lens, shutter speed, aperture control, subject conditions, and brightness (for example, when shooting in a dark place). Depending on the nature of subject or shooting conditions, rolling shutter image distortion may occur. Under Canon testing standards with 32GB UHS-II card (during One-Shot AF, ISO 100, Standard Picture Style) Number of images depends on various settings and lens used. For details on supported lenses, refer to “cam.start.canon” 4K UHD and Full HD is 100%, 4K UHD and Full HD movie cropping mode is 62% of the horizonal area. Generated from 6K oversampling. [#x2] Playback frame rate; sound is not recorded [*] Audio compression is restricted to [AAC] in Basic Zone modes. Only [AAC] is available for audio compression of IPB (Light). When set to 179.82/150.00 fps, only exFAT-formatted cards can be used for recording. Maximum shutter speed when set to 179.82 fps is 1/200 sec. Up to 5 seconds pre record possible. If the camera's internal temperature becomes too high the recording time may reduce. Shooting 4K UHD 59.94p for Approx. 30 minutes without heat limit is possible if starting from +23°C. In other modes there is no limit due to heat. In High Frame Rate Movie mode sound is not recorded Movies enabling extraction: 4K / 4K Cropped Extraction is not possible from Canon Log 3 movies. Extracted still photos cannot be resized or cropped within the camera. When set to 4K 59.94p/50.00p, maximum expanded ISO speed is equivalent to ISO 51200. Maximum ISO speed when set automatically corresponds to the [Max for Auto] setting. The lower end of the ISO speed range starts at ISO 200 when the camera is set to [Highlight tone priority]. Maximum expanded ISO speed is equivalent to ISO 51200 when set to 4K 59.94p/50.00p, even with [Maximum] set to [H (102400)]. Card/battery storage lid, terminal cover, and shoe cover etc. that can be opened must be securely attached or closed in order to maintain dust- and water-resistance. Although the camera features dust- and water-resistant construction, this cannot completely prevent dust or water droplets from entering the camera. Wi-Fi use may be restricted in certain countries or regions UHS-II high speed cards are recommended for 4K video recording and high speed continuous shooting Windows 8.1 is not supported due to the end of OS support in January 2023. EOS Utility doesn’t support Apple Silicon-powered Macs with macOS13 installed. Charging over USB is supported. With unauthenticated batteries, charging over USB is not supported. Batteries may not be charged unless the remaining battery level is low. Based on the CIPA Standard and using the battery supplied with the camera, except where indicated. In power saving mode Based on the CIPA Standard and using the battery supplied with the camera, except where indicated. In power saving mode If the camera remains idle until the specified time elapses, the screen is dimmed and lower video frame rates are used. [Power off] and [Screen off] can be assigned to buttons using button customization. The operation of the RF 5.2 mm F 2.8 L DUAL FISHEYE is not guaranteed. Excluding EF-M lenses. Operation of EF Cinema Lens is not guaranteed. Operation of the mount adapter EF-EOS R 0.71 X (sold separately) is not guaranteed. Requires Remote Controller Adapter RA-E3. Digital compass not supported. Cannot be connected using an interface cable. Requires Multi-Function Shoe Adapter AD-E1. Note that total camera mount load capacity for camera, lens, microphone, and other accessories should not exceed 1 kg /35.3 oz. When using an external microphone, depending on the lens used, the sound may be interrupted by the lens and then the sound may not be properly collected.
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