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EOS R8

$2,599 RRP

Body price only
Powerful. Portable.
  • Compact full frame mirrorless
  • Ideal for travel
  • Explosive speed of up to 40fps
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Powerful. Portable.
  • Compact full frame mirrorless
  • Ideal for travel
  • Explosive speed of up to 40fps
$2,599
RRP

Compact full frame mirrorless

The EOS R8 combines high performance full frame capabilities into a 461g lightweight and compact body. Experience 24.2 megapixels high quality imaging, fast shooting speeds of up to 40 frames per second and full width 4K 60p videos.

  • High performance video

    Capture moments in motion with 4K 60p (6K oversampling) movies. The rich blurring of full frame combined with uncropped video, allows you to make the most of the wide angle field of view. Create cinematic slow motion movies with Full HD 180p allowing playback 1/6th the speed.

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  • Capture rare and fleeting moments

    The EOS R8 allows you to shoot RAW bursts of up to 30 frames per second with 0.5 second pre-shooting, helping you capture the decisive moment in sharp focus even before you've pressed the button. Capture scenes from 3 or 5 seconds before recording in video.

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Incredible low light performance

Model holding a sparkler taken using the EOS R8 mirrorless camera

Take advantage of the EOS R8's high sensitivity performance with normal ISO of 102400 for stills and 25600 for movies. Capture high quality images with minimal noise in dark setting or at night.

  • Dog catching a frisbee taken using the EOS R8 mirrorless camera
    Freeze the action

    Shoot decisive moments with high speed at up to 40 frames per second. The electronic shutter generates no shutter noise, making it useful when shooting wildlife, concerts and other situations where you want to stay quiet and unnoticed.

  • Model posing inside the melon house taken using the EOS R8 mirrorless camera
    Advanced subject tracking

    The EOS R8 supports tracking for a wide range of subjects, including humans, animals (dog, cat, bird, horse) and vehicles (car, motorcycle, train, aeroplane). It automatically responds to dynamically changing scenes, and can track subjects over the entire frame. The high performance subject tracking gives you the freedom to focus on composition.

Powerful. Portable.
Give your content a full frame upgrade with a lightweight camera that packs a powerful punch. Experience better bokeh, wider angles of view, and outstanding image quality even in low light.
  • Image of a skater on a photoshoot taken using Canon EOS R8

    For Skaters

    Don’t miss an epic skateboarding trick with a camera you can quickly grab and capture the action. With 40fps continuous shooting and intelligent autofocus, keep your subject in sharp focus as they move around the frame. Pair with the versatile RF 100-400mm f/5.6-8 IS USM telephoto zoom lens for the most rad skateboarding shots.

  • Image of a dancer posing in mid air

    For Choreographers

    Capture the beautiful movement of dance whether in photo or video. With 4K 60p and Full HD 180p movies, slow down the motion to further appreciate the choreography. The incredible low light performance also makes it great for indoors. Pair with the fast RF 70-200 f/4L IS USM for high image quality across the entire zoom range.

  • EOS R8 camera for travelling

    For Hikers

    At 461g, get the full frame advantage without being weighed down on your hiking adventures. Enjoy a wide field of view, perfect for capturing sweeping landscapes. When space it at a premium, pair with an all-rounder lens like the RF 24-50mm f/4.5-6.3 IS STM, great for on-the-go.

Specifications and brochure

Sensor Size
Full Frame CMOS
Resolution
24.2MP
ISO Speed
100-102400
Continuous Shooting Speed
Up to 40fps
Maximum Video Resolution
4K 60p
Maximum Video Frame Rate
Full HD 180p
Image Processor
DIGIC X
Compatible Lenses
RF-S, RF, EF/EF-S (via EF-EOSR adapter)
LCD Screen
3.0" Vari-angle touch screen
Memory Cards
SD UHS-II
Battery
LP-E17
Dimensions (W x H x D)
132.5 × 86.1 × 70.0mm
Approx. Weight (including battery and memory cards)
461g
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