Canon EOS R8 Full Frame Mirrorless Body

The Canon EOS R8 Body Only is a 24MP full frame mirrorless camera for the Canon RF mount, weighing 461g. It records 4K video at up to 60fps with a burst shooting speed of 40 fps. ISO range 100-102400 Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, HDMI Micro Type D and USB-C connectivity Lens-based stabilisation

Harness the exceptional performance of a full-frame camera using the Canon EOS R8. This camera is equipped with DIGIC X image processor and has a full-frame image sensor with approximately effective 24.2MP. It has an advanced subject tracking as it can track subjects including humans, dogs, cats, birds, horse, cars, motorcycles, train, and aeroplane.

Key Features

• DIGIC X image processor
• Vari-angle 3.0-inch touchscreen LCD
• Canon Log 3
• 24.2 effective MP
• Normal ISO of 102400 for stills and 25600 for movies
• Advanced Subject Tracking
• Easy high-quality video conferencing and livestreaming
• Photo/Movie switching lever
• Hybrid Auto

Power and lenses

The EOS R8 uses the LP-E17 battery. Canon sells it as the EOS R8 Body only, and also as the EOS R8 Kit with the RF 24-50mm f/4.5-6.3 IS STM lens. It is compatible with RF-S, RF and EF/EF-S lenses, with EF/EF-S lenses used through the EF-EOSR adapter.

Video

The camera records 4K 60p video with 6K oversampling. Full HD 180p slow motion plays back at 1/6th the speed.

Burst and shutter

Burst shooting reaches 40 fps with the electronic shutter, which generates no shutter noise. RAW bursts reach up to 30 frames per second, with 0.5 second pre-shooting.

Size and weight

The body measures 132.5 x 86.1 x 70.0 mm. The approximate weight is 461 g, including the battery and memory cards.

Viewfinder, connectivity and accessories

The electronic viewfinder is a 0.39-inch OLED with approximately 100% coverage, alongside the 3.0-inch vari-angle touchscreen. The camera has built-in 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 4.2. Its 21-pin multi-function shoe takes accessories such as the Speedlite EL-5 and the Directional Stereo Microphone DM-E1D, and the Wireless Remote Control BR-E1 is supported.

Shooting features

Focus bracketing includes in-camera image compositing, and HDR shooting includes moving subject suppression. Image stabilisation is lens-based or digital only.

Why choose it

• Full frame 24.2 MP sensor with DIGIC X processor
• Weighs 461 g including battery and memory cards
• Up to 40 fps burst with the electronic shutter
• 4K 60p video with 6K oversampling
• Body only; Canon also sells it as a kit with the RF 24-50mm f/4.5-6.3 IS STM lens