EOS R8

Canon EOS R8

Step up to full-frame photography and video and realise your creative ambitions.

MAKE THE LEAP TO FULL FRAME

Give your creativity a full-frame upgrade. Better bokeh, wider angles of view and image quality that will blow you away – even in low light.

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Full-frame video too

The full-frame advantage also extends to video for spectacular cinematic results.

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Intelligent autofocus

Stills or video: keep subjects in sharp focus as they move around the frame.

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“The quality of the shots is, to me, mind- blowing.”

– Alexandra Andreeva

The full-frame advantage

Enjoy wider dynamic range, reduced digital noise and crystal-clear detail – that’s the EOS R8’s full-frame advantage

Shoot shallower

Shoot shallower

Perfect for powerful portraits. With a larger sensor comes shallower depth of field and more dynamic range. Make your subject stand out against a smooth, out-of-focus background with beautiful bokeh. Capture more details in highlights and shadows.

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Shoot wider

Shoot wider

Transform the way you see the landscape, and get up close for immersive documentary images.

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“You can see how clean it all turned out.”– Alexandra Andreeva.

Full-frame cameras, like the EOS R8, are great for capturing atmospheric images in low-light conditions.

FULL FRAME DEPTH OF FIELD

Compare the EOS R8’s background blur with that of an APS-C camera. Pin-sharp subjects are emphasised better against smooth, out-of-focus backgrounds.

Smaller APS-C sized sensor

EOS R8's full frame sensor

FULL FRAME ANGLE OF VIEW

See how a 15mm lens looks on the full-frame EOS R8, compared with an EOS camera with a smaller APS-C sensor. Any given focal length gives a 1.6x wider angle of view.

Taken with an EOS R7 with an APS-C sensor

Taken with an EOS R8 with a full frame sensor

FIND YOUR INNER FILMMAKER

By oversampling 6K sensor data, the EOS R8 produces high-quality 4K video footage at frame rates up to 60p.1 If you’re new to video, you’ll love how simple the camera makes it to get creative with different frame rates and resolutions. You’ll appreciate its advanced features as you become an accomplished filmmaker.

Professional colour grading

Use the EOS R8’s low-contrast Canon Log 3 colour profile for more options while colour grading. This footage preserves detail in bright highlights and dark shadows, thanks to its wide, dynamic range.

The nuances of slow motion

Add feeling and emotion to movement, shooting at up to 180p in Full HD.2 When viewed at normal playback speeds, this shows subjects in sumptuous slow motion – revealing hidden details of their movement.

Professional video functions

False colour indicator

Gauge the perfect exposure. Six coloured overlays show the distribution of luminance in a scene.

Focus peaking

Master critical sharpness when focusing manually. In-focus areas are outlined with a distinctive (and customisable) colour.

Zebras

Striped overlays make it quick and simple to judge the correct exposure

Digital zoom

Change your view, even when shooting video with prime lenses, with up to 10x digital zoom.3

BIG ON FEATURES SMALL IN SIZE

The EOS R8 is our lightest full-frame, mirrorless camera yet, weighing in at just 461g.4
Enjoy the full-frame advantage everywhere you shoot, from decisive moments on the streets to remote landscapes and adventures.

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  • 24.2 megapixel full-frame sensor

    An ideal balance of detail, speed and low-light performance, whether you’re shooting photos or video.

  • Dual Pixel CMOS AF II

    Recognises and tracks subjects,* keeping them in sharp focus.

  • UHS-II SD card slot

    Use widely available SD cards to store your content – including fast UHS-II cards for high-speed shooting.8

  • Wi-Fi / Bluetooth

    For fast, wireless file transfer to computers and smart devices, plus remote camera control.
    Maintains a constant Bluetooth link with your smart device.

  • Clean HDMI

    Shoot with external screens and recorders*

  • Works with iPhone & UVC/UAC Webcam support

    Use your EOS R8 as a high-quality webcam. Just plug into your PC or Mac – no drivers needed.
    Our app for iPhone® and Android lets you control your EOS R8 remotely and share images and movies with your followers.

  • Advanced HDR and HDR PQ

    Multiple options for HDR – even with moving subjects and with both photos and video.*

  • Guided UI

    Discover how to shoot with your EOS R8, navigate its controls and learn the principles of photography.

  • Scene modes

    Shooting modes tailored to specific subjects, for quick and easy shooting.

  • 4K 60p video / Full HD 180p

    Capture cinematic 4K footage, oversampled from 6K sensor data and at frame rates up to 60p.3 Shoot Full HD at up to 180p.*

  • 6fps / 40fps high speed continuous shooting

    Capture fleeting moments in time using the camera’s electronic shutter or eliminate rolling-shutter effects with an electronic first curtain shutter.

  • Ergonomic design

    Comfortable to hold for long periods, with intuitive, easy-to-use controls. An EG-E1 extension grip is also available.

  • Video switch

    Ideal for hybrid shooters who need to switch quickly between still and moving images.

  • Multi function shoe

    For Speedlites, microphones and other accessories7.

  • Mode dial

    Quick and easy to choose shooting modes

  • 2.36 million dot EVF

    See exactly what you’ll capture when you shoot, and take a natural view of the world with OVF simulation view assist.5

  • 3.0-inch 1.62 million-dot Vari-Angle LCD touchscreen

    Shoot from different angles for new perspectives and control the camera intuitively.

  • Weather-resistant construction

    Keep shooting even when conditions turn bad.6

GAME-CHANGING AUTOFOCUS

Inside the EOS R8 is our renowned Dual Pixel CMOS AF II focusing system. It recognises and tracks different subjects and is accurate even in very low light – down to -6.5EV.10

Intelligent AF that knows what you’re shooting

The EOS R8 has been programmed using a state-of-the-art machine-learning algorithm that lets it track moving subjects as they move about the frame.

Finds and tracks a multitude of subjects

People

Finds eyes, faces, heads and bodies.

Cats

Wild and tame, big and small.

Dogs

From dachshunds to dingos.

Horses

Including zebras.

Birds

Even those in flight.

Cars

Tracks drivers in open-top cars.

Motorbikes

On racetrack or road.

Trains

Steam, electric and diesel.

Aircraft

Aeroplanes and helicopters.

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Amazing AF for both stills and video

No matter how you’re shooting, the EOS R8 tracks and follows moving subjects right to the edges of the frame.11 Even if the main subject is obscured for a moment, the camera anticipates its movement and reacquires focus as soon as it reappears.

LINKED TO YOUR WORKFLOW

When you’ve finished shooting, the EOS R8 gives you a plethora of ways to get started with your digital workflow.

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EASY CONNECTIVITY

Built-in Wi-Fi® and Bluetooth® ensures your EOS R8 connects to smart devices, Wi-Fi networks and laptops. Share photos and movies with followers and friends, and control the camera remotely.

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How do you want to connect?

Wi-Fi and Bluetooth

Transfer photos and video to computers and devices, and remotely control your camera.

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Your gateway to cloud storage, plus RAW processing in the cloud for the ultimate in image quality. Learn more >

Camera Connect

Our app for iPhone® and Android lets you control your EOS R8 remotely and share images and movies with your followers. Learn more >

UVC/UAC streaming

Use your EOS R8 as a high-quality webcam. Just plug into your PC or Mac – no drivers needed.

SHOT ON THE EOS R8

See how photographer Alexandra Andreeva made the leap to full frame with the EOS R8

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What's in the box

  • EOS R8 Body

  • Strap ER-EOS R8

  • Camera cover R-F-5

  • Battery charger LC-E17E

  • Battery pack LP-E17

  • Battery pack cover

  • Shoe cover

  • Power cord

  • User manual

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THE EOS R8 COMPARED

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EOS R FF

EOS RP

EOS R FF

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EOS R FF

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Lens compatibility

RF
EF/EF-S with Mount Adapter
RF
EF/EF-S with Mount Adapter
RF
EF/EF-S with Mount Adapter

Effective pixels (approx. MP)

26.2 megapixels full-frame
24.2 megapixels full-frame
24.2 megapixels full-frame

Stabilisation

Movie Digital IS
Coordinated control of IS: Movie Digital IS x lens Optical Image Stabilizer
5-axis In-body IS Up to 8-stops when used with compatible RF lenses

Subject detection

Eye Detect
Body, face, eye, animal+, vehicles+
Body, face, eye, animal+, vehicles+

Low light AF

Sensitive to -5EV 10
Sensitive to -6.5EV 10
Sensitive to -6.5EV10

Continuous shooting speed (fps)

5 fps fixed AF 4 fps Servo AF
40fps electronic Servo AF, 6fps Electronic 1st curtain Servo AF
40fps, 20fps or 5fps electronic, 12fps mechanical

Movies

4K (25fps) Full HD (60fps)
4K (60fps) oversampled from 6K Full HD (180fps)
Full-width 4K/60p oversampled 6K ProRes RAW external Full HD (180fps)

Touchscreen Vari-Angle LCD

7.5cm / 3 inch 1.04M dot LCD
7.5cm / 3 inch 1.62M dot LCD
7.5cm / 3 inch 1.62M dot LCD

Viewfinder

2.36 million dot OLED Electronic viewfinder 22mm eyepoint 0.70x magnification
2.36 million dot OLED Electronic viewfinder 22mm eyepoint 0.70x magnification
3.69-million dot OLED 23mm eyepoint / 0.76x magnification Up to 120fps

Weight (with battery + memory card)

485g
461g
670g

Card slots

1 x UHS-II SD
1 x UHS-II SD
2 x UHS-II SD

Body size (WxHxD)

132.5 × 85 × 70mm
132.5 × 86.1 × 70.0mm
138.4 × 98.4 × 88.4mm

Battery life

250 shots (CIPA) USB charging
220 shots (CIPA) USB charging
LP-E6NH 450 shots (EVF Power saving mode) 760 (LCD Power saving mode) USB charging via PD-E1

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  1. [4K HQ mode] or oversampled mode is not available from a menu item; High-quality 4K UHD movies are generated from 6K oversampling when set to uncropped 4K @ 59.94/50.00/29.97/25.00/23.98 fps. HDR PQ movie recording is also supported.
  2. When set to 179.82/150.00 fps, only exFAT-formatted cards can be used for recording. Maximum shutter speed when set to 179.82 fps is 1/200 sec.
  3. Digital zoom is available when set to Full HD at 29.97 / 25.00 / 23.98 fps using RF / EF lenses: approx. 1–10x; with movie cropping or RF-S / EF-S lenses: approx. 1.6–10×. Zooming is also possible with Wireless Remote Control BR-E1. Can be used with Movie digital IS.
  4. Including battery and card based on CIPA standard.
  5. Live View images differ from shooting results. When set to [OVF sim. view assist: On], Live View images do not reflect these settings: Picture Style, white balance, Auto Lighting Optimizer, brightness based on exposure settings (Display simulation), high ISO speed noise reduction, Highlight tone priority, or HDR shooting (HDR PQ). Applies to both the viewfinder and screen.
  6. Card/battery storage lid, terminal cover, and shoe cover etc. that can be opened must be securely attached or closed to maintain dust and water resistance. Although the camera features dust- and water-resistant construction, this cannot completely prevent dust or water droplets from entering the camera.
  7. Using conventional accessories equipped with a dust- and water-resistant adapter on the mounting foot requires Multi-Function Shoe Adapter AD-E1 (which is also dust- and water-resistant).
  8. Video Speed Class V60 or higher is recommended for recording 4K 50p/60p or Full HD high frame rate movies, or to capture still images with High-Speed Continuous Shooting modes.
  9. When using the LCD screen based on CIPA standards. For more details, please see specifications.
  10. During still photo shooting, with an f/1.2 lens, Centre AF point, One-Shot AF, at 23°C/73°F, ISO100. Excluding RF lenses with Defocus Smoothing coating.
  11. 100% Auto Focus area coverage applicable when subject frame is shown while tracking and a compatible lens is attached to the camera while the full-range AF is active, or the subject is detected successfully in another area mode. For details on supported lenses, refer to [Supplemental Information] for [EOS R8] in “cam.start.canon”.
  12. ® Wi-Fi® is a registered trademark of the Wi-Fi Alliance. The Bluetooth® word, mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by the Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by Canon Inc. is under licence. iPhone® is a trademark of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.