One of the key features of the Canon EOS R8 is its high-resolution 24.2 megapixel full-frame CMOS sensor. This sensor offers a wide dynamic range making it easy to capture vivid and detailed images in different lighting conditions and makes it a suitable camera for portrait, event and landscape photography with a broader, artistic perspective.
The camera also has a fast autofocus system that can track subjects quickly and accurately, even in challenging situations.
The 24.2 megapixel full-frame CMOS sensor that delivers first-class image quality and resolution is comparable to that of the EOS R6 Mark II. This state-of-the-art sensor features a high readout speed that enables a host of advanced features, such as reduced rolling shutter for 40 fps continuous shooting and high ISO with low noise up to 102,400.
This makes the camera ideal for shooting in low light and for capturing fast-moving subjects. Moreover, the improved dynamic range ensures that images with vibrant colors are recorded accurately. The full-frame sensor provides a shallower depth of field that produces a soft, blurred background, making the subject stand out even more.
Weighing approximately 461 grams (with memory card and battery), the EOS R8 is the lightest full-frame Canon camera in the EOS R System to date.
Together with the introduction of the RF 24-50mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM - a small lightweight zoom lens from the RF series - this duo is a powerful combination that allows photographers to explore their creativity in the field of 'full frame'.
Main features
EOS R8
Full frame 24.2 megapixel CMOS sensor
6K oversampled 4K 60p full-width video recording and 180 fps Full HD recording
High resolution 2.36 million dots EVF with max. 120 fps refresh rate
Intelligent subject detection in animals, vehicles and people
Wi-Fi and Bluetooth for continuous connection
Sales start April 2023
Price: €1,819
RF 24-50mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM
2x standard zoom lens with a wide-angle range from 24mm
Optical image stabilization up to 4.5 stops
7 stops with coordinated stabilization of OIS x IBIS
Lead screw-type STM for smooth Movie AF
Compact, lightweight and user-friendly design
Sales start March 2023
Price: €409
