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Canon EOS R8
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Canon EOS R8

The Canon EOS R8 is a lightweight full-frame mirrorless camera designed for content creators, travel photographers, and hybrid shooters seeking powerful imaging performance in a remarkably compact form factor. Combining a 24.2-megapixel full-frame CMOS sensor with the flagship DIGIC X processor from Canon, the Canon EOS R8 delivers outstanding image clarity, high dynamic range, and exceptional low-light capability in a body weighing just 461 grams. Its dust- and moisture-resistant construction ensures dependable operation across diverse shooting environments.

In terms of photographic agility, the Canon EOS R8 is equipped with the advanced Dual Pixel CMOS AF II system, utilizing deep-learning artificial intelligence for automatic subject detection and tracking across humans, animals, and vehicles down to -6.5 EV. The camera achieves continuous shooting speeds of up to 40 frames per second using the silent electronic shutter, supported by a 30 fps RAW burst mode with pre-shooting buffer recording. A 3.0-inch 1.62-million-dot vari-angle touchscreen and a clear 2.36-million-dot OLED electronic viewfinder provide versatile monitoring options.

For video creators, the Canon EOS R8 records uncropped 4K UHD footage at up to 60p oversampled from a 6K sensor capture, as well as Full HD slow-motion video at up to 180 fps. Internal 10-bit 4:2:2 recording with Canon Log 3 and HDR PQ allows for professional color grading and high dynamic range output. Fully compatible with native RF-mount lenses and featuring plug-and-play UVC/UAC webcam streaming, the Canon EOS R8 offers a compelling blend of mobility and full-frame creative power.

  • Video modes: 4K UHD at 60 fps (uncropped, oversampled from 6K), FHD at 180 fps, 10-bit 4:2:2 Canon Log 3 and HDR PQ
  • Year: 2023
  • Sensor format: Full Frame
  • Processor: DIGIC X
  • Screen size: 3.0 inches
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Specifications

Year 2023
Sensor 24.2 MP · Full Frame
Mount Canon RF
IBIS No
Weight 461 g
Launch Price USD 1,499
Current Price USD 1,499 (Sep/2026)
Battery 290 shots
General
Brand
Canon
Line or model
EOS R8
Suggested RAW software
NDPix Photo Editor Suggested software for RAW processing, photo editing, and workflow optimization.
Sensor
Effective megapixels
24.2 Effective megapixels: usable sensor resolution for images.
Sensor type
CMOS Sensor technology (for example, CMOS, CCD).
Processor
DIGIC X
Low pass filter
Built-in low-pass filter Optical low‑pass filter that reduces moiré and aliasing.
ISO range
ISO 100 to 102,400 (expandable to ISO 50 - 204,800) Range of ISO values available on the camera.
Focus & Performance
Focus points
1053 Number of available autofocus points.
Body
Body type
Mirrorless
Body classification
Mirrorless
Body dimensions
132.5 × 86.1 × 70.0 mm Physical body dimensions (width × height × depth), usually in mm.
Weather sealing
Weather sealing against dust and moisture.
Viewfinder
0.39-inch OLED electronic viewfinder (2.36 million dots, 0.70x magnification, up to 120 fps) Viewfinder type (optical or electronic) for composition.
Display
Screen size
3.0 inches Physical size of the screen; measured by the visible diagonal in inches.
Screen resolution
1,620,000 dots Number of pixels shown on the screen (width × height).
Touch screen
Indicates whether the screen supports touch for menus or focus.
Screen articulation
Fully articulated (vari-angle) Screen articulation type (tilting, fully‑articulated, etc.).
Video
Video modes
4K UHD at 60 fps (uncropped, oversampled from 6K), FHD at 180 fps, 10-bit 4:2:2 Canon Log 3 and HDR PQ Available combinations of resolution and frames per second (FPS) for video recording.
4K max FPS
60 Maximum frames per second at 4K.
FHD max FPS
180 Maximum frames per second in Full HD.
Connectivity
Wireless connectivity
Wi-Fi (802.11b/g/n 2.4 GHz) and Bluetooth 4.2 Wireless features available (Bluetooth/Wi‑Fi).
Additional info
Battery type
Canon LP-E17 rechargeable lithium-ion battery Battery type/model used by the camera.
Continuous shooting
Up to 6 fps (electronic 1st-curtain) / 40 fps (electronic shutter) with 30 fps RAW burst Maximum burst shooting speed in frames per second (fps).
Storage media
1 SD / SDHC / SDXC slot (UHS-II compatible) Card/storage media formats supported by the camera.
Launch price
USD 1,499 In 2023, it is the manufacturer’s suggested price at release.
Current price
USD 1,499 It is the approximate market value (used or new) as of Sep/2026.
Mount
Canon RF Lens mount type supported by the camera. If L-Mount Alliance appears, it means the camera uses Leica L mount shared across alliance brands.

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