The EOS R8 camera combines high-performance full-frame capabilities with a lightweight and compact design for creators ready to step up their content creation. With a 24.2 megapixel full-frame CMOS image sensor, RF mount allowing access to various creative lenses, and powerful stills and video functionality, the EOS R8 camera helps you capture stunning imagery to empower your creative vision. The RF24–50mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM standard zoom lens is a super-compact, wide- to-standard focal length zoom lens perfect for anyone looking for strong wide-angle still imagery and video combined with easy handling and portability. Also provided in this kit is the lightweight Canon Tripod Grip HG-100BTR so you can stabilize the EOS R8 camera on a table, counter, or other surface to help you get clear and steady pics or video, and a detachable Bluetooth® enabled remote to operate the camera from a distance or enable you to be part of the scene. To complement the rich video quality, you can get crisp audio using the bundled Canon Stereo Microphone DM-E100 indoors, and even outdoors with the included windscreen.
24.2 Megapixel full-frame CMOS image sensor
Dual Pixel CMOS AF II
Uncropped 4K movie at up to 60 fps that is oversampled from 6K
Max movie record time of 2 hours
In-camera compositing
2.36 million dots OLED EVF
3.0” 1.62 million dots vari-angle LCD touchscreen
UVC/UAC compatibility for webcam and streaming
Compact and lightweight unidirectional stereo (120°) microphone
Tripod grip with bundled wireless remote control
The Lightest Full-Frame Canon EOS Camera
Weighing less than a pound (body only), the EOS R8 camera is incredibly lightweight and compact while offering a high-quality ... Show More
The EOS R8 camera combines high-performance full-frame capabilities with a lightweight and compact design for creators ready to step up their content creation. With a 24.2 megapixel full-frame CMOS image sensor, RF mount allowing access to various creative lenses, and powerful stills and video functionality, the EOS R8 camera helps you capture stunning imagery to empower your creative vision. The RF24–50mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM standard zoom lens is a super-compact, wide- to-standard focal length zoom lens perfect for anyone looking for strong wide-angle still imagery and video combined with easy handling and portability. Also provided in this kit is the lightweight Canon Tripod Grip HG-100BTR so you can stabilize the EOS R8 camera on a table, counter, or other surface to help you get clear and steady pics or video, and a detachable Bluetooth® enabled remote to operate the camera from a distance or enable you to be part of the scene. To complement the rich video quality, you can get crisp audio using the bundled Canon Stereo Microphone DM-E100 indoors, and even outdoors with the included windscreen.
24.2 Megapixel full-frame CMOS image sensor
Dual Pixel CMOS AF II
Uncropped 4K movie at up to 60 fps that is oversampled from 6K
Max movie record time of 2 hours
In-camera compositing
2.36 million dots OLED EVF
3.0” 1.62 million dots vari-angle LCD touchscreen
UVC/UAC compatibility for webcam and streaming
Compact and lightweight unidirectional stereo (120°) microphone
Tripod grip with bundled wireless remote control
The Lightest Full-Frame Canon EOS Camera
Weighing less than a pound (body only), the EOS R8 camera is incredibly lightweight and compact while offering a high-quality full-frame imaging experience, utilizing the RF lens mount and providing access to a catalog of high-performance creative lens options. This offers photographers and content creators a convenient and portable camera in a comfortable, ergonomic package for travel, hiking or everyday shooting.
High Image Quality Featuring a 24.2 Megapixel Full-Frame CMOS Sensor
The EOS R8 camera captures stunning, detailed images with speed and accuracy, even in low light, due to the Canon-developed 24.2-million-pixel CMOS image sensor and DIGIC X Image Processor. The full-frame sensor allows for improved resolution at low ISO speeds and low noise at high ISO speeds, wide dynamic range of still pictures, and significant improvement in rolling shutter compared to previous Canon cameras when shooting fast-moving subjects and quick panning.
In-Camera Compositing
With its built-in image processing, the EOS R8 camera provides in-camera compositing including Moving Subject HDR, Depth Compositing, Panoramic Shot, HDR Night Scene, and HDR Backlight control so you can capture creative imagery that is challenging with conventional single-shot techniques.
High-Speed, High-Precision Autofocus
Dual Pixel CMOS AF II is a highly responsive system that covers up to approximately 100% x 100% of the picture area, breaking the image into up to 1,053 automatically-selected AF zones during Whole Area AF. This enables outstanding AF coverage on the EOS R8 camera, and the compositional freedom to focus sharply on a subject nearly anywhere in the frame.
Accurate Subject Detection and Tracking
Developed using Deep Learning Technology, horses, trains, and airplanes are detectable, in addition to conventional subjects like people, animals including dogs, cats and birds, and vehicles — cars and motorcycles — especially in a motorsports environment. For more ease of use, Auto mode is now available, in which the camera automatically selects the type of subject without the need to switch the Subject Detection setting in the menu. The EOS R8 camera will continue to track the movement and continuously focus on the subject.
Animal Detection
Effectively track the whole body, face, or eye of cats, dogs, birds, and now horses, for speed and precision — regardless of the animal’s size, posture, or orientation of the face.
Head, Face, and Eye Detection
The EOS R8 camera can locate and focus upon a person’s head, face, or eye when the Subject Detection menu is set to People. This allows for more ease of use, fast acquisition of your subject, and improvements to accuracy when capturing videos or still images, even in difficult shooting situations where many cameras may struggle to detect a subject. Additional control is now available for detecting the subject’s left or right eye – which can be also programmed to a Custom Button making it easy to focus on the preferred eye in the moment.
Ample Features for Video Creators
With video recording features such as 6K oversampled uncropped 4K movie at up to 60 fps, Full HD High-frame rate movie recording at up to 180 fps, and Dual Pixel CMOS AF tracking, the EOS R8 camera makes it easy to step up your video content.
Continuous Movie Recording That Exceeds 30 Minutes
The EOS R8 camera can continuously record 4K UHD or Full HD video for up to 2 hours at 29.97 fps, allowing you to set up your video and keep your project rolling without worrying about it stopping.
HDR PQ / Canon Log 3
Though the EOS R8 camera can record impressive video straight out of camera, content creators looking to take the next step in their imaging journey have the choice of two powerful video recording options in HDR PQ or Canon Log 3 video recording. With HDR PQ recording a 10bit color file is recorded that does not require additional editing, this 10bit HDR file is compatible with HDR displays such as TVs, monitors and smartphones which display your video with even more color accuracy and dynamic range than standard displays. For creators who like to edit their video files, Canon Log 3 is available, creating a 10bit log file which allows for powerful recovery of highlights and shadows as well as creative color grading capability.
UVC Livestreaming
UVC/UAC compatibility allows the EOS R8 camera to be used as a web camera to stream live video in Full HD, without additional computer software, to applications such as Zoom™, Microsoft Teams™, Skype™, and similar video conferencing software. Thanks to the full-frame image sensor, you’ll be able to have versatility in your exposure, as well as strong background separation when using bright aperture lenses for video conferencing, or livestreaming content.
Vertical Movie Mode and Aspect Markers
Movie rotation information can be set during or after movie recording, allowing videos to be played in vertical composition when viewing on a smartphone. The Aspect Markers Function displays visual markers for different aspect ratios that may be desired for posting the same file to various social media sites. This display provides consideration for proper composition for the different deliverable files that can be created when editing.
Movie Digital IS
Record stable videos efficiently with minimum equipment, even when shooting handheld, with Movie Digital IS 5-axis image stabilization6. Camera-shake vibrations are reduced even more through coordinated control of Movie Digital IS when using a RF lens featuring optical image stabilization.
Vari-Angle Touchscreen LCD
Featuring a 3.0-inch, 1.62 million dot Clear View LCD II Vari-angle Touchscreen LCD, the EOS R8 camera makes it easy to compose and shoot from virtually any angle. With touch and drag functionality, you can intuitively and swiftly move the autofocus point on the touch-panel LCD.
Precise Electronic Viewfinder
The EOS R8 camera is equipped with a high-precision 0.39-inch OLED (Organic Light-Emitting Diode) EVF with approx. 2.36 million dots and a 22mm eyepoint which displays a bright image and extensive shooting information. The EVF supports up to a 120 fps refresh rate and has been designed to provide a bright, sharp and colorful 100% view of the subject at hand. There’s also an Optical Viewfinder (OVF) Simulation setting, which provides a higher dynamic range viewfinder image for outstanding viewing in harsh, contrasty lighting situations.
Shoot, Download and Share with Wired and Wireless Communications
The EOS R8 camera supports both wired and wireless connections to your smartphone via its USB Type-C7 port, built-in Wi-Fi®, and Bluetooth® technology, making it easy to upload and share movies and photos to your favorite social network services.
Built-in Bluetooth® Capability
Bluetooth® pairing helps you connect the camera to compatible smart devices using the free Canon Camera Connect app. This low-energy wireless connection helps preserve battery life, while providing remote control of the camera. It also sends continuously updated GPS location data from your phone, letting you geotag what you've captured so you know precisely where you captured the photo.
Built-in Wi-Fi Capability
Enable wireless functions, such as remote live view, file viewing and transfer, by connecting to Wi-Fi quickly and seamlessly. Using the Canon Camera Connect app, you can also transfer files to your mobile device to browse and share on social media.
USB-C Connection
The EOS R8 camera can be connected to a computer or smartphone via USB-C7. All Canon Camera Connect app features that can be used with Wi-Fi are now available when the camera and smartphone are connected via USB, using a compatible cable for your device.
Compact and Lightweight Lens with a Versatile Zoom Range of 24-50mm
RF24-50mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM wide-angle to standard zoom lens is a great entry point for full frame EOS R cameras. Great for still photography and videography, the RF24-50mm can provide intensity in your still images at 24mm and excel with everyday shooting at 50mm. Rely on that wide field of view for vlogging, while still being able to zoom in when the need arises.
Achieve Impressive Audio
Capture crisp audio with the Stereo Microphone DM-E100 microphone. With a lightweight design for portability and a hot-shoe mount for secure attachment, you’ll achieve high-quality audio while capturing your content.
Combination Tripod Grip and Remote Included
The Tripod Grip HG-100TBR is designed to help you capture fun, picture-perfect selfies at high and low angles with ease, as well as provide a stable base for shake-free videos, even when set to a vertical position while used as a tripod or if handheld. Its lightweight and compact design makes it ideal to take along for just about any activity planned.
Type
Type - Digital interchangeable lens, mirrorless camera
Image Processor - DIGIC X
Recording Media - (One) SD card slot; Compatible with UHS-II; Eye-Fi cards and Multimedia cards (MMC) are not supported.
Compatible Lenses - Canon RF lens group (including RF-S lenses) When using Mount Adapter EF-EOS R: Canon EF or EF-S lenses (excluding EF-M lenses)
Lens Mount - Canon RF mount
Image Sensor
Type - Full-frame CMOS sensor (compatible with Dual Pixel CMOS AF)
Effective pixels - Approx. 24.2 megapixels
Screen Size - Approx. 36.0 x 24.0 mm
Pixel Unit - Approx. 6.00 µm square
Total Pixels - Approx. 25.6 megapixels
Aspect Ratio - 3:2 (Horizontal:Vertical)
Color Filter System - RGB primary color filters
Low Pass Filter - Installed in front of the image sensor, non-detachable
Recording System
Recording Format - Compliant to Design rule for Camera File system 2.0 and Exif 2.31*. *Supports time difference information in Exif 2.31.
Image Format - JPEG (.JPG), HEIF (.HIF), RAW, C-RAW, Dual Pixel RAW, RAW burst (.CR3) Movies: ALL-I (Time-lapse video only), IPB (.MP4)
RAW + JPEG / HEIF Simultaneous Recording - Simultaneous recording of any combination of RAW/C-RAW and JPEG/HEIF image-recording quality is supported.
Color Space - Selectable between sRGB and Adobe RGB
Picture Style - Auto, Standard, Portrait, Landscape, Fine Detail, Neutral, Faithful, Monochrome, User Defined 1-3
White Balance
Settings - Auto (Ambience priority/White priority), Day Light, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten light, White fluorescent light, Flash, Custom (Custom WB), Color temperature
Auto White Balance - Option between ambience priority and white priority settings, using SET button
White Balance Shift
Blue/amber bias: ±9 levels
Magenta/green bias: ±9 levels
Viewfinder
Type - OLED color electronic viewfinder; 0.39-inch, approx. 2.36 million dots
Coverage - Approx. 100% (at JPEG Large image quality, 3:2 aspect ratio, approx. 22 mm eyepoint)
Magnification / Angle of View - Approx. 0.70x / Approx. 33.0 degrees (3:2 aspect ratio, with 50mm lens at infinity, –1 m–1)
Eye Point - Approx. 22mm (at -1 m-1 from the eyepiece lens end)
Dioptric Adjustment Range - Approx. -4.0 to + 1.0 m-1 (dpt)
Autofocus
Focus Method - Dual Pixel CMOS AF
Number of AF zones available for Automatic Selection
AF area: Horizontal: Approx. 100% x Vertical: Approx. 100% (100% x 100% AF coverage in Face Detect + Tracking AF; coverage can vary, depending upon lens being used)
Stills: Max. 1053 zones (39 x 27)
Movies: Max. 1053 zones (39 x27)
Selectable Positions for AF Point
AF area: Horizontal: Approx. 90% x Vertical: Approx. 100% Stills: Max. 4897 positions (83 x 59) Movies: Max 4067 positions (83 x 49)
Focusing brightness range (still photo shooting) - EV –6.5 to 21 (with an f/1.2 lens,* center AF point, One-Shot AF at room temperature, and ISO 100) * Except RF lenses with a Defocus Smoothing (DS) coating.
Focusing brightness range (in movie recording)
4K: EV –4.0 to 21
Full HD: EV –4.5 to 21 (with an f/1.2 lens,* center AF point, One-Shot AF at room temperature, ISO 100, and 29.97 / 25.00 fps.) * Except RF lenses with a Defocus Smoothing (DS) coating.
Available AF Areas - Spot AF, 1-point AF, Expand AF area: Above/below/left/right, Expand AF area: Around, Flexible Zone AF 1, Flexible Zone AF 2, Flexible Zone AF 3, Whole area AF
Available Subject Detection - Auto, People, Animals (dogs / cats / birds / horses), Vehicles (motorsports cars or motorcycles / aircraft / trains)
Eye Detection
Auto: Selects the eye closer to the camera (as detected from the angle of the face); At the same distance from the camera, selects the eye closer to the center of the image.
Right Eye: Prioritizes the subject’s right eye.
Left Eye: Prioritizes the subject’s left eye.
Disable
Exposure Control
Metering Modes - Real-time metering from CMOS image sensor (384 [24x16] metering zones)
Metering Range - EV -3 - 20 (at 73°F/23°C, ISO 100)(Still Photo Shooting)
Exposure Modes - Scene Intelligent Auto, Hybrid Auto, Special Scenes, Creative Filters, Flexible-priority AE, Program AE, Shutter-priority AE, Aperture-priority AE, Manual Exposure, Bulb Exposure, Custom Shooting Modes C1, C2, C3
Shutter
Type - Electronically controlled focal-plane shutter
Shutter Speeds
Mechanical / 1st-curtain Electronic shutter: 1/4000th sec – 30 seconds, in 1/3 or 1⁄2-step increments
Electronic shutter: 1/8000th sec – 30 seconds, in 1/3 or 1⁄2-step increments (1/16,000th possible, if user-set in Tv or M shooting modes)
X-sync Speed - Elec. 1st-curtain: 1/200 sec.
Shutter Release - Soft-touch electromagnetic release
Self Timer - 10-sec. delay, 2-sec. delay, Continuous
External Speedlite
Accessory Shoe - Canon Multi-function accessory shoe Optional Canon AD-E1 adapter required for conventional shoe-mount flashes and accessories
E-TTL balance - Ambience priority, standard, flash priority
Flash Exposure Compensation - ±3 stops in 1/3- or 1/2-stop increments
Continuous flash control - E-TTL each shot / E-TTL 1st shot
HDR Shooting
HDR Shooting (HDR PQ) - Disable / Enable
HDR Mode - Off / Moving sub. / Dynamic range
Continuous HDR Shooting (still images) - 1 shot only / Every shot
Video Shooting
Video AF - Dual Pixel CMOS AF; Movie Servo AF available in AF Menu
Exposure Compensation - ±3 stops in 1/3- or 1/2-stop increments
Time Code - Yes (Count up, Start time setting, Movie recording count, Movie play count, HDMI time code on/off, HDMI rec. command on/off, Drop frame enable/disable)
Movie Pre-recording (On/Off) - 3 or 5 seconds; user-selectable
Time-lapse Movie Setting - Interval 2 sec – 99:59:59; Number of frames 2–3,600; Movie recording size 4K/Full HD; Auto exposure fixed @ first frame/auto for each frame; Beep per frame recorded (volume setting 0/silent – 5)
Time-lapse Playback Frame Rate - 29.97 (set to NTSC); 25.00fps (set to PAL)
LCD Screen
Type - TFT color, liquid-crystal monitor
Monitor Size - 3.0-inch (screen aspect ratio of 3:2) 2.95 in./7.5cm diagonal (2.44 in./6.2cm width, 1.65 in./4.2cm height)
Dots - Approx. 1.62 million dots
Coverage - Approx. 100% vertically/horizontally
Brightness Control - Manually adjustable to one of seven brightness levels
Touch-screen Operation - Supported for AF Point selection; Touch AF; Touch Shutter; Menu selection; Quick Control Menu; Magnified View; Volume Touch Sounds: 0 (silent) to 5
Coating - Anti-smudge coating not provided; Anti-reflection coating not provided.
Interface Languages - 29 (English, German, French, Dutch, Danish, Portuguese, Finnish, Italian, Ukraine, Norwegian, Swedish, Spanish, Greek, Russian, Polish, Czech, Hungarian, Vietnamese, Hindi, Romanian, Turkish, Arabic, Thai, Simplified/Traditional Chinese, Korean, Malay, Indonesian, Japanese)
Playback
Highlight Alert - White areas without image data blink in single-image display.
Histogram - Brightness and RGB
Quick Control Function
Function - The Quick Control screen can be accessed by pressing the Quick Control button during shooting, recording, or playback.
Quick Control Screen - Users can customize setting items shown on the Quick Control screen.
Direct Printing
Compatible Printers - Direct printing from camera not supported
DPOF: Digital Print Order Format
DPOF - Compliant to DPOF Version 1.1
Wi-Fi
Supporting Standards - Equivalent to IEEE 802.11b/g/n Standards
Transmission Method - DS-SS modulation (IEEE 802.11b); OFDM modulation (IEEE 802.11g/n)
Transition Frequency (Central Frequency) - 2.4 GHz band
Frequency: 2412 to 2462 MHz
Channels: 1 to 11 channels
Transition Frequency (Central Frequency) - 5.0 GHz band - Not supported
Connection Method - Camera access point mode; Infrastructure mode
Remote Operation Using EOS Utility - The camera can be controlled via Wi-Fi® or USB, with Canon EOS Utility software installed in a compatible Mac or Windows computer.
Print from Wi-Fi® Printers - Not supported.
Bluetooth
Standards Compliance - Bluetooth Specification Version 4.2 compliant (Bluetooth Low Energy technology)
Transmission Method - GFSK modulation
Bluetooth Pairing - Smartphone — up to 10 devices; BR-E1 remote controller — 1 unit
Customization
Available Functions - Dial direction during Tv/Av; Control ring rotation direction; Customize buttons; Customize dials
Customize Buttons - Functions can be assigned to the following camera controls: Shutter button (half-press), Movie shooting button, Multi-function button, AF-ON button, AE Lock button, AF point button, Up key, Left key, Right key, Down key, SET button, Lens function button, Speedlite menu direct button
Customizable Dials - Functions can be assigned to the following camera controls: Main dial, Quick control dial, Control ring
Video Calls/Streaming
USB Video Class (UVC) - Available * The camera is accessible to software (such as Zoom™, MS Teams™, Skype™, etc.) on a computer once connected via USB.
Interface
USB Terminal - Equivalent to SuperSpeed Plus USB (USB 3.2 Gen 2)
HDMI Out Terminal - HDMI micro OUT terminal (Type D)
Clean HDMI Output - Provided
Microphone terminal - 3.5mm diameter stereo mini jack
Headphone terminal - Compatible with 3.5mm diameter stereo mini-plug
Power Source
Battery - Canon LP-E17 battery pack
Optional Battery Grip - Not supported
Battery Check - Automatic battery check with 4-level display when the power switch is turned ON.
Start-up Time - Approx. 0.4 sec. * Based on CIPA testing standards.
Dimensions and Weight
Dimensions (W x H x D) - Approx. 5.22 x 3.39 x 2.76 in. / 132.5 x 86.1 x 70.0mm *Based on CIPA standards.
Weight - Approx. 1.01 lbs. / 461g (including battery, SD memory card; without body cap); Approx. 0.91 lbs. / 414g (body only; without battery, card or body cap)
Operating Environment
Working Temperature Range - 32-104° F / 0-+40° C
Working Conditions
Working Humidity - 85% or less
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