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Canon EOS R8 body
Panel:full frame, 24 MPix
Video:Full HD (1080p), Ultra HD (4K)
Snapshot size:6000x4000 px
ISO range:100 - 102400
Burst shooting:6 fps
Screen:3 '', touch, oscillating

Compact mirrorless camera with a full-frame 24.2 MP image sensor. The model is positioned as a versatile tool for both photo and video shooting. The camera operates under the guidance of a powerful DIGIC X image processing processor. An attractive feature of the model is the advanced Dual Pixel CMOS AF II autofocus system with AI-based object recognition. The mirrorless camera's autofocus locks onto the eyes and faces of people, animal snouts, cars, etc.

The minimum focusing time is claimed to be 0.03 sec. When shooting with a mechanical shutter, the Canon EOS R8 body can achieve a burst rate of up to 6 fps — the duration of a series in any format exceeds 1000 frames. The electronic shutter allows increasing the continuous shooting speed up to 40 fps, but the camera's memory buffer fills up in just 2-3 seconds.

Shooting results are recorded on a UHS-II SD card. Videography with the camera is performed at a maximum resolution of 4K at 60 fps. The model supports shooting in Log 3 10-bit with 4:2:2 subsampling, and it also offers recording in HDR PQ and HDR. The only thing the mirrorless camera lacks is an in-body image stabilization system. Otherwise, the camera is fully equipped with everything you need.

All specifications
Specifications EOS R8 body
Colour
Camera type"mirrorless" (MILC)
DxOMark rating93
Sensor
SensorCMOS (CMOS) / digic X processor /
Sensor sizefull frame
Total MP26
Effective MP number24
Maximum image size6000x4000 px
Light sensitivity (ISO)100 - 102400
RAW format recording
Lens
Mount (bayonet)Canon RF
Manual focus
Image stabilizationin absent
Photo shooting
HDR
White balance measuring
Exposure compensation± 3 EV, in 1/2 or 1/3 EV steps
Auto bracketing
Exposure modesauto
shutter priority
aperture priority
manual mode
Metering systempoint
centre-weighted
sensor (estimated)
Video recording
Full HD (1080)1920x1080 px 120 fps
Ultra HD (4K)3840x2160 px 60 fps
File recording formatsMOV, H.264,H.265
Manual video focus
Connection portsHDMI v 2.1
headphone Jack
microphone Jack
Focus
Autofocus modesone shot
AI focus
tracking
in face
by smile
animal in frame
Focus points1053 шт
Touch focus
Front / back adjustment
Contour enhancement
Viewfinder and shutter
Viewfinderelectronic
Viewfinder crop0.7 x
Frame coverage100 %
Shutter speed30 - 1/16000 с / mechanical 1/4000 /
Continuous shooting6 fps
Shutter typeelectronic/mechanical
Screen
Screen size3 ''
Screen resolution1620 thousand pixels
Touch screen
Rotary display
Memory and communications
Memory cards typesSD, SDHC, SDXC, CFExpress / Eye-Fi, UHS-II, CFExpress Type-B /
CommunicationsWi-Fi
Bluetooth
smartphone control
Flash
Built-in flash
External flash connect
Power source
Power sourcebattery
Battery modelLP-E17
General
Materialmagnesium alloy
Protectiondustproof, waterproof
Dimensions (WxHxD)133x86x70 mm
Weight461 g
Official Websitecanon-europe.com
Added to E-CatalogFebruary 2023
P/N
5803C019

5803C087

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Great camera, almost no cons, a very good option!
26 December 2025 
A great camera for both beginners and pros! My first full-frame, I'm very satisfied, I love Canon, everything feels native and familiar. Made from pleasant quality materials, I took a long time choosing it, heard many good reviews from photographers, watched dozens of reviews. So far, everything suits me, it's already more professional than my previous crop sensor, and the photos turn out just wonderful! I'm very happy with the purchase, it was my dream!
Build quality, weight, modernity, video shooting quality, compactness, design, photo quality, control via Wi-Fi, Bluetooth
probably just the lack of matrix stabilization
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Advanced Canon Mirrorless

The Canon EOS R8 is a full-frame mirrorless camera aimed at advanced enthusiasts. It is positioned as a simplified version of the Canon EOS R6 Mark II.

Similarity to the previous model

The camera borrowed a 24-megapixel matrix and DIGIC X image processor from its older brother. In addition, the model is equipped with an improved Dual Pixel CMOS AF II phase autofocus system, which uses artificial intelligence algorithms to recognize objects in the frame. However, it is worth noting that the mirrorless camera has lost its built-in stabilizer. When shooting, you will have to rely on electronic stabilization or stabilized optics.

Speed characteristics

The camera is equipped with a mechanical shutter, which allows for continuous shooting at a speed of up to 6 fps. If desired, the user can switch to an electronic shutter, which provides a speed of up to 40 fps, but in this case, the memory buffer quickly runs out of space. Photos are saved to a UHS-II SD card, for which one slot is provided.

Video shooting capabilities

Video shooting is available in resolutions up to 4K at 60 fps. It is carried out using the entire matrix area and without significant time restrictions. The model also supports 10-bit gamma curve profiles: C-Log3 and HDR PQ. One should not forget about the compact size and low weight of the mirrorless camera, as well as its dust- and moisture-proof design.