Description
Introducing the Canon EOS R8
The Canon EOS R8 is the lightest full-frame mirrorless camera in Canon’s EOS R series. It combines a 24.2 MP full-frame CMOS sensor with a DIGIC X processor to deliver fast readout speeds to minimize rolling shutter, a 40 fps frame rate , and high ISO sensitivity up to 102,400.
The R8 also excels in video. It can record 4K 60p , upsampled from 6K to produce high-quality images. It also allows for the capture of Full HD 180p slow-motion footage. It features Canon Log 3 internal recording in 10-bit 4:2:2 H.265, offering a wider dynamic range and greater color grading flexibility. HDR PQ and HDR Movie modes are also available to suit HDR workflows. The HDMI Clean can also produce uncompressed 4K video for compatible devices. The camera combats focus breathing with a feature that compensates for minor framing variations that accompany changes in focus distance. In terms of battery life, the camera offers extended recording times of up to 2 hours in normal shooting mode, making it ideal for vlogging or videojournalism projects.
The EOS R8 also benefits from a responsive Dual Pixel CMOS AF II autofocus system (the same as on the R6 Mark II) that focuses in just 0.03 seconds, even at 40 fps (electronic shutter). This high-performance system detects and tracks a wide range of subjects, including animals, vehicles, and people. Its ability to detect the head, face, and eyes of people and animals ensures highly accurate focusing.
Compact and lightweight, this camera features a high-resolution 2.36MP electronic viewfinder with a 120fps refresh rate for maximum comfort. It also has a 3- to 1.62MP tilting touchscreenand a dedicated switch for quickly switching between photo and video modes.
Finally, the Canon EOS R8 benefits from extensive connectivity with the integration of 2.4GHz Wi-Fi and Bluetooth, allowing you to share your creations easily and quickly.
Key features of the EOS R8 camera
- Compact and lightweight full-frame hybrid
- 24.2MP CMOS sensor
- Electronic shutter 40 fps
- Canon AF CMOS Dual Pixel II with automatic subject detection
- 4K 60P video without cropping
- Full HD 180P Video
- 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, USB-C/3.2 Gen 2
