Canon’s new EOS R8 mirrorless camera is the lightest to date. It weighs in at 461g, including a battery and memory card.
While it looks a lot the EOS RP, it inherits the processor, sensor and many key features of the EOS R6 Mark II. They include 40fps burst photography, 24.2 megapixels and 4K/60p video.
The Canon R8 will become available in April 2023 at a price of PS1699/1499 for the body.
Take the leap
You can achieve your creative goals by moving up to full frame photography and video.
This lightweight mirrorless camera delivers stunning photos and video. Give your creativity a complete upgrade You will be amazed at the image quality, including better bokeh and wider angles of vision, even in low lighting.
The full-frame EOS R8 is the perfect tool for you to start your next creative journey. The large sensor provides stunning image quality and beautiful bokeh. Lenses can also take advantage of the wider view thanks to its larger sensor. This hybrid camera can produce outstanding 24.2 megapixel photos as well as oversampled 4K 60p videos that will elevate your content creation. Dual Pixel CMOS AF I recognizes and tracks subjects regardless of whether you are shooting video, low light or taking photos at 40fps.
You will see the difference in next-level image quality
The full-frame 24.2-megapixel sensor is fast and can capture detail at ISO 102,400. Photograph details in the most vibrant and darkest landscape areas and create beautiful portraits with beautiful backgrounds.
Video is serious business.
Make independent films and documentaries that stand out from others. The 4K footage, shot at 60p and oversampled with 6K, looks fantastic. Clog3, a pro-filmmaking tool, makes it simple to film and color grade your best work.
Lightweight design, heavyweight features
The EOS R8 is our lightest full-frame camera to date. The EOS R8 weighs in at just 461g and is ideal for content creators or anyone who shoots events on-site. You can switch between video and photo modes using a dedicated switch while each method retains its settings.
Intelligent focusing is simply brilliant.
The class-leading Dual Pixel CMOS AF (2) recognizes subjects as close to the edges of the frame and tracks them, even if they disappear briefly from view. The AF locks onto the subject’s eyes and head when you shoot portraits or interviews.
Connected to Your Workflow
With built-in Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 4.2, you can connect to your smart devices, Wi-Fi networks, and laptops to share movies and photos with friends and followers. The EOS R8 can be used as a high-quality webcam and remote control of the camera from your smartphone.
The key features
- 24.2 Megapixel full-frame CMOS sensor: The ideal balance between detail and performance
- Max ISO102,400:Expandable up to 204,800 to take stunning photos in low lighting
- Max ISO 25,600Expandable up to 102,400 For cinematic video even under dark conditions
- Dual Pixel MOS AF II:Recognizes and tracks subjects to keep them in sharp focus
- -6.5EV Light equivalent to half-moonlight
- Electronic shooting at 40 fps and Electronic First Curtain at 6 fps
- 30fps RAW burst mode With 0.5 sec pre-shot capture
- Flicker detection
- Advanced HDR:HDR modes to move or still subjects
- 4K 60p Video: Superb clarity and motion in H.265/H.264
- Full HD 180p Create sumptuous slow motion effects
- Canon Log3: Allows colour grading in editing workflows
- HDR Q: Extended dynamic range with stills or video
- For professional pull-focus effects
- 2.4GHz Wi-Fi and Bluetooth
- Support for Webcams and Streaming
- Connects to iPhone -Connect via USBC for a reliable, fast connection
- Weather resistant Keep shooting in difficult conditions
- UHSII SD card slot: For fast read/write speeds
- 2.36M Dot EVF:Lets see the world clearly
- 461g – Small and lightweight enough to take with you everywhere (battery, card).