Key Features
A lightweight, travel-friendly, full-frame camera body, the Canon EOS R8 Mirrorless Camera offers powerful photo and video capabilities for both photographers and multimedia content creators. Utilizing a newly developed sensor also found in the EOS R6 Mark II, the R8 features a 24.2MP CMOS sensor paired with a DIGIC X processor. Together, this combination provides outstanding stills performance, impressive 4K 60p 10-bit video, and fast autofocus.
Pairing a powerful full-frame 24.2MP CMOS sensor and DIGIC X image processor, the R8 delivers high resolution imagery with rich and accurate colors. Designed to work in a variety of lighting condition, this camera offers a flexible ISO 100-102400 range that is expandable to ISO 204800 for working in difficult lighting conditions. Using the full width of the sensor, 6K oversampled UHD 4K 60p video recording is supported as is Full HD 1080 180p for slow motion playback. The R8 offers 4:2:2 10-bit shooting and up to 2-hours of video recording is now available at 29.97 fps, allowing you to keep your project rolling. Capable of processing high speed bursts, the DIGIC X image processor also supports up to 40 fps continuous shooting and offers pre-shooting support, which allows the camera to start recording images 0.5 seconds prior to pressing the shutter release button.
Featuring 1053 automatic AF points that cover the entire sensor area, the advanced Dual Pixel CMOS AF II system provides extremely fast and accurate focusing performance. This phase-detection focusing system offers enhanced subject detection and tracking, with the ability to intelligently recognize people, animals, and vehicles while automatically locking onto these subjects and maintaining sharp focus throughout burst and video captures. Additionally, this autofocus system's low-luminance limit focuses down to an impressive -6.5 EV for accurate focusing in dark conditions.
Though the EOS R8 camera can record impressive video straight out of camera, content creators looking to take the next step in their imaging journey have the choice of two powerful video recording options in HDR PQ or Canon Log 3 video recording. With HDR PQ recording a 10-bit color file is recorded that does not require additional editing. This 10-bit HDR file is compatible with HDR displays such as TVs, monitors, and smartphones, which display your video with even more color accuracy and dynamic range than standard displays. For creators who like to edit their video files, Canon Log 3 is also available, creating a 10-bit log file which allows for powerful recovery of highlights and shadows as well as creative color grading capability.
Movie rotation information can be set during or after movie recording, allowing videos to be played in vertical composition when viewing on a smartphone. The Aspect Markers function displays visual markers for different aspect ratios that may be desired for posting the same file to various social media sites. This display provides consideration for proper composition for the different deliverable files that can be created when editing.
UVC/UAC compatibility allows the R8 to be used as a web camera to stream live video in Full HD, without additional computer software, to applications such as Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Skype, and similar video conferencing software. Thanks to the full-frame image sensor, you'll be able to have versatility in your exposure, as well as strong background separation when using bright aperture lenses for video conferencing or livestreaming content.
Record stable videos efficiently with minimum equipment, even when shooting handheld, with Movie Digital IS 5-axis image stabilization. Camera-shake vibrations are reduced even more through coordinated control of Movie Digital IS when using a RF lens featuring optical image stabilization.
Providing high-resolution eye-level viewing, the R8 is designed with a bright and clear 2.36m-dot OLED EVF for a pleasing electronic viewfinder experience. The EVF supports up to a 120 fps refresh rate and has been designed to provide a bright, sharp, and colorful 100% view of the subject at hand.
Additionally, a large 3.0" 1.62m-dot vari-angle touchscreen makes it easy to compose and shoot from virtually any angle. With touch and drag functionality, you can intuitively and swiftly move the autofocus point on the touch-panel LCD.
An update to a conventional hot shoe, the Multi-Function Shoe adds a row of pins at the front of the design to permit greater accessory functionality as well as provide power to select accessory types that traditionally rely on separate batteries.
Imaging
Lens Mount | Canon RF |
Sensor Resolution | Effective: 24.2 Megapixel |
Sensor Type | 35.9 x 23.9 mm (Full-Frame) CMOS |
Image Stabilization | Sensor-Shift, 5-Axis (Video Only) |
Built-In ND Filter | None |
Capture Type | Stills & Video |
Exposure Control
Shutter Type | Electronic Shutter |
Shutter Speed | Electronic Shutter 1/16000 Up to 30 Seconds in Manual Mode 1/16000 Up to 30 Seconds in Time Mode 1/8000 Up to 30 Second Electronic Front Curtain Shutter 1/4000 Up to 30 Seconds |
Bulb/Time Mode | Bulb Mode, Time Mode |
ISO Sensitivity | Photo/Video 100 to 102,400 (Extended: 50 to 204,800) |
Metering Method | Center-Weighted Average, Evaluative, Partial, Spot |
Exposure Modes | Aperture Priority, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority |
Exposure Compensation | -3 to +3 EV (1/3, 1/2 EV Steps) |
Metering Range | -3 to 20 EV |
White Balance | Presets: Auto, Cloudy, Custom, Daylight, Flash, Fluorescent (White), Kelvin, Shade, Tungsten |
Continuous Shooting | Electronic Shutter Up to 40 fps for up to 120 Frames (JPEG) / 56 Frames (Raw) Up to 6 fps for up to 1000 Frames (JPEG) / 1000 Frames (Raw) |
Interval Recording | Yes |
Self-Timer | 2/10-Second Delay |
Still Image Capture
Aspect Ratio | 3:2 |
Image File Format | C-RAW, HEIF, JPEG, Raw |
Bit Depth | 14-Bit |
Video Capture
Internal Recording Modes | H.264/H.265/MP4 4:2:2 10-Bit UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) up to 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps 1920 x 1080 up to 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94/100/120/150/180 fps |
External Recording Modes | None |
Fast-/Slow-Motion Support | Yes |
Gamma Curve | Canon Log 3, HDR-PQ |
Recording Limit | Up to 120 Minutes in 4K Up to 120 Minutes in 1080p HFR |
Broadcast Output | NTSC/PAL |
IP Streaming | Yes |
Built-In Microphone Type | Stereo |
Interface
Media/Memory Card Slot | Single Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Video I/O | 1 x Micro-HDMI Output |
Audio I/O | 1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Microphone Input on Camera Body 1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRRS Headphone/Mic Headphone Output on Camera Body |
Other I/O | 1 x USB-C (USB 3.2 / 3.1 Gen 2) |
Wireless | 2.4 / 5 GHz Wi-Fi Bluetooth 4.2 Control |
Mobile App Compatible | Yes *As of February, 2023: Check with manufacturer for the most up-to-date compatibility |
Global Positioning (GPS, GLONASS, etc.) | None |
Monitor
Size | 3" |
Resolution | 1,620,000 Dot |
Display Type | Articulating Touchscreen LCD |
Viewfinder
Type | Built-In Electronic (OLED) |
Size | 0.39" |
Resolution | 2,360,000 Dot |
Eye Point | 22 mm |
Coverage | 100% |
Magnification | Approx. 70x |
Diopter Adjustment | -4 to +1 |
Focus
Focus Type | Auto and Manual Focus |
Focus Mode | Continuous-Servo AF, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AF |
Autofocus Points | Photo Phase Detection: 4897 Video Phase Detection: 4067 |
Autofocus Sensitivity | -6.5 to +21 EV |
Flash
Built-In Flash | No |
Flash Modes | Auto |
Maximum Sync Speed | 1/200 Second |
Flash Compensation | -3 to +3 EV (1/3, 1/2 EV Steps) |
Dedicated Flash System | eTTL |
External Flash Connection | Intelligent Hot Shoe |
Environmental
Operating Temperature | 32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C |
Operating Humidity | 0 to 85% |
General
Battery Type | 1 x LP-E17 Rechargeable Lithium Polymer |
PoE Support | Yes |
Tripod Mounting Thread | 1 x 1/4"-20 Female |
Dimensions (W x H x D) | 5.22 x 3.39 x 2.76" / 132.59 x 86.11 x 70.1 mm |
Weight | 1.0 lb / 461 g (With Battery, Recording Media) 0.9 lb / 414 g (Body Only) |
Packaging Info
Package Weight | 2.155 lb |
Box Dimensions (LxWxH) | 11.6 x 7.5 x 6.1" |