The Canon EOS R8 Camera

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

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When youre ready to take your next creative steps, reach for the full-frame EOS R8. Its large 24.2 megapixel sensor gives superb image quality, stunning bokeh, and lets lenses take a wider view. Capture oversampled 4K 60p video that will take your content creation to the next level! Canon’s unique Dual Pixel CMOS AF II recognises and tracks subjects, whether youre working in low light, shooting video or capturing action at up to 40fps. With the R8 Camera 24.2 meg sensor, you’ll experience an ideal balance of image quality, speed and performance.

This mirrorless camera captures photos with up to ISO 102,400 (expandable to ISO 204,800) and video up to ISO 25,600. The EOS R8 is capable of shooting bursts of RAW or JPEG images at up to 40fps thanks to its advanced electronic shutter, a true hybrid camera!

The key features and technology you’ll enjoy with the Canon EOS R8 Camera

Lightweight design, heavyweight features

This is the lightest full frame camera yet from Canon. weighing just 461g the R8 Camera is bang on for content creators & anyone shooting events on location, all the more reason to switch from DSLR to Canon’s mirrorless range. The Canon EOS R8 has a dedicated switch that lets you swap between photo & video modes, retaining settings in each.

Supreme 4K and FHD video capabilities

Stand out from the crowd with stunning oversampled 4K video from 6K at up to 60p & Full HD video upto 180p with recording time upto 2hrs, 3-5 sec pre-recording & pro-filmmaking tools such as Canon Log 3.

Intelligent focusing thats simply smart

Canon’s super smart technology.. The Dual Pixel CMOS AF II recognises subjects even near the edges of the frame & tracks them even if they briefly vanish from view. Shoot portraits or interviews & the AF locks on to a subjects eyes, face, head or body.

Stay connected to your workflow

Control, share, & stream content seamlessly with 2.4GHz Wi-Fi, always on 4.2 Bluetooth, UVC/UAC plug & play, and Multi-Function Shoe for direct connection and powering accessories to level-up your content, showing off your work made easier (and faster)!

Where does the R8 sit within the EOS R family?

EOS R7

Continuing the legacy of our formidable EOS 7D series cameras, the EOS R7 packs state-of-the-art performance and ferocious speed into a next-generation mirrorless EOS R series body.

EOS R8

Give your creativity a full-frame upgrade with this lightweight mirrorless camera that delivers superb photos & video. Enjoy better bokeh, wider angles of view, & image quality that will blow you away, even in low light.

EOS R6 Mark II

Stills or video, action or portrait the EOS R6 Mark IIs blend of class-leading performance, breathtaking speed and professional filmmaking, lets your creativity thrive.

See the difference with next-level image quality

A full-frame, 24.2 megapixel sensor combines detail, speed and low-light performance at up to ISO 102,400. Capture details in the brightest and darkest parts of a landscape, and create portraits with beautiful bokeh.

Get serious about video

Shoot documentaries and independent films that stand out from the crowd. 4K footage at up to 60p, oversampled from 6K, looks sensational. Pro-filmmaking tools, such as Clog3, make it easy to shoot and colour grade your best work.

Connected to your workflow

Connect to smart devices, Wi-Fi networks and laptops to share photos and movies with followers and friends, thanks to built-in Wi-Fi and always on Bluetooth 4.2. You can even control the camera remotely from your phone and use the EOS R8 as a high-quality webcam.

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