Is the EOS R8 a good step up from the EOS RP?

Yes. It keeps the compact full-frame idea but adds much better autofocus, faster bursts and 4K 60p video. The RP remains cheaper but trails clearly on autofocus and video.

Does the EOS R8 have in-body image stabilization?

No. Stabilization comes from RF lenses with IS or from electronic stabilization in video. Handheld slow-shutter stills need steady hands or a stabilized lens.

How is the EOS R8 for video?

It records 4K up to 60p oversampled from 6K, with good autofocus during recording. It lacks a headphone jack and has a time limit on some 4K modes.

What lenses fit the EOS R8?

It uses the Canon RF mount, so RF and RF-S lenses fit directly. EF lenses work through an adapter.

How long does the battery last?

The LP-E17 battery gives modest life, roughly a few hundred shots depending on use. Video and the electronic viewfinder drain it faster, so spares are sensible.

Is the EOS R8 good in low light?

Yes. The full-frame sensor and DIGIC X processor keep noise controlled at higher ISO settings, and autofocus holds up in dim conditions.

Where is the Canon EOS R8 Mirrorless Camera cheapest?

At Abe's of Maine, for $1,049.00, 19% under what the other stores charge, as of our latest check.

Where can I buy the Canon EOS R8 Mirrorless Camera?

16 stores we checked sell it, including Amazon, Willoughby's Photo Emporium, Abe's of Maine, Walmart, B&H Photo-Video-Audio.

Canon EOS R8 Mirrorless Camera

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What reviewers say

Reviewers and owners rate the EOS R8 highly for its autofocus, image quality and light body, calling it one of the best value full-frame cameras Canon has made. Complaints center on battery life, the single card slot and the lack of in-body stabilization.

What people mention

AutofocusPraisedOwners say subject tracking locks on quickly and holds through movement.
Battery lifeCriticisedReviewers report short per-charge shooting time and recommend carrying spares.
Image qualityPraisedFull-frame files are detailed with low noise at higher ISO settings.
StabilizationCriticisedThe lack of in-body stabilization is noted for handheld video and slow shutter work.
Card slotCriticisedA single SD slot is seen as a limitation for paid or backup-critical work.
WeightPraisedThe light body is called easy to carry on hikes and trips.

About the Canon EOS R8 Mirrorless Camera

The Canon EOS R8 is a full-frame mirrorless camera with a 24.2 megapixel CMOS sensor and a DIGIC X Image Processor. It uses the RF lens mount and weighs less than a pound (body only). It is the lightest full-frame Canon EOS camera.

For stills, the full-frame sensor gives improved resolution at low ISO speeds, low noise at high ISO speeds and wide dynamic range. Rolling shutter is significantly improved over previous Canon cameras. In-camera compositing includes Moving Subject HDR, Depth Compositing, Panoramic Shot, HDR Night Scene and HDR Backlight control.

Dual Pixel CMOS AF II covers up to approximately 100% x 100% of the picture area and uses up to 1,053 automatically selected AF zones in Whole Area AF. Deep Learning subject detection tracks people, dogs, cats, birds, horses, cars, motorcycles, trains and airplanes. An Auto mode picks the subject type automatically. Head, face and eye detection is available for people, and left or right eye can be selected.

Sensor

24.2 megapixel full-frame CMOS

Processor

DIGIC X Image Processor

Lens mount

RF mount

Weight

Less than 1 lb (body only)

Autofocus

Dual Pixel CMOS AF II, up to 1,053 AF zones in Whole Area AF

Subject detection

People, dogs, cats, birds, horses, cars, motorcycles, trains, airplanes