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- Excellent picture quality
- Very fast autofocus
- Powerful 4K video functions
- No image stabiliser
- weak battery
- only one card slot
Product details
The camera features a full-frame CMOS sensor with 24.2 megapixels, high ISO sensitivity, and an improved dynamic range. This makes the EOS R8 the ideal choice for ambitious portrait, event, and landscape photography. Along with the introduction of the RF 24-50mm IS STM, a compact, lightweight zoom lens from the RF series, the camera and lens combination stands out as a versatile duo for creativity in full-frame photography.
Continuous shooting mode | 40 FPS |
Camera type | Mirrorless Camera |
Camera equipment | Body only |
Wireless transmission | Bluetooth, Wi-Fi |
Image sensor format | Full frame |
Memory card type | SD, SDHC, SDXC |
Item number | 32634006 |
Manufacturer | Canon |
Category | Cameras |
Manufacturer no. | 5803C003 |
Release date | 13.2.2023 |
External links | |
May include power adapter | No |
Colour | Black |
Exact colour description | Black |
Material group | Metal, Plastic |
Material | Aluminium alloy, Fiber optic, Magnesium alloy, Polycarbonates |
Scene mode | Children |
Scope of application | General application |
Country code | EU |
Camera type | Mirrorless Camera |
Camera equipment | Body only |
Wireless transmission | Bluetooth, Wi-Fi |
Flash equipment | E-TTL II |
White balance | Automatic, Flash |
Exposure type | Aperture priority AE, Aperture priority AE, Auto, Manual |
Exposure compensation | ± 3EV |
Bayonet lens mount | Canon RF |
Closure type | Electric |
Self-timer delay | 10 s |
Flash modes | Auto, Second curtain synchro |
Connection | 1/4" |
Image sensor resolution | 24.20 Mpx |
Image resolution | 6000 x 4000 pixels |
Image sensor type | CMOS |
Image sensor format | Full frame |
Image sensor size | 35.9 x 23.9 mm |
Supported page ratios | 1:1, 16:9, 3:2, 4:3 |
Min. ISO sensitivity | 50 |
Max. ISO Sensitivity | 204800 |
Display size (inches) | 3" |
Screen technology | LCD |
Resolution | 1620000 Pixels |
Display functions | Tilt and swivel, Touch screen |
Viewfinder type | Electric |
Viewfinder resolution | 2360000 Pixels |
Coverage | 100 % |
Focus type | Autofocus |
Autofocus type | One-Shot, Servo |
Autofocus areas | 1053 x |
Shutter speed | 30 - 1/16000 s, 30 - 1/4000 s, 30 - 1/8000 s |
Min. shutter speed | 30 s |
Max. Shutter speed | 1/16000 s |
Continuous shooting mode | 40 FPS |
Max. Video resolution | 6000 x 4000 pixels |
Max. video resolution standard | 4K |
Max. refresh rate | 60 fps |
Max. frame rate | 4k (60fps), Full HD (180fps) |
Memory card type | SD, SDHC, SDXC |
Number of storage compartments | 1 |
Image file formats | HEIF, JPEG, RAW |
Video file formats | mp4 |
Durability | Dustproof, Splashproof |
Waterproof | Splash-proof |
Connections | 3.5mm headphones, 3.5mm jack, Micro HDMI (Type D), USB-C |
Power supply | Rechargeable battery operated |
Battery type | Li-ion |
Country of origin | China |
Manufacturer commitment | SBTi |
CO₂-Emission | |
Climate contribution |
Scope of delivery | Battery charger |
Width | 132.50 mm |
Length | 70 mm |
Height | 86.10 mm |
Weight | 414 g |
Length | 28.50 cm |
Width | 19.30 cm |
Height | 15.30 cm |
Weight | 1.02 kg |
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30-day right of return
24 Months Warranty (Bring-in)
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Warranty score
How often does a product of this brand in the «Cameras» category have a defect within the first 24 months?
Source: Digitec Galaxus- 2.Nikon1.1 %
- 2.Sony1.1 %
- 4.Canon1.2 %
- 5.Panasonic1.3 %
- 6.Fujifilm1.5 %
Warranty case duration
How many working days on average does it take to process a warranty claim from when it arrives at the service centre until it’s back with the customer?
Source: Digitec Galaxus- 8.OM System9 days
- 9.Nikon10 days
- 10.Pentax12 days
- 11.Fujifilm13 days
- 12.Canon21 days
Return rate
How often is a product of this brand in the «Cameras» category returned?
Source: Digitec Galaxus- 2.Goxtreme2.2 %
- 3.Kodak3.2 %
- 4.Canon4.2 %
- 5.Olympus4.4 %
- 6.Panasonic4.9 %
Source: Digitec Galaxus
Translation: machine translated
Overall ratingVery good87/100
Canon has built a very attractive upmarket package in the form of the EOS R8. In the lab test, it only just missed out on the "Super" seal. The image quality and speed rating in particular contributed to the high score. The powerful autofocus and video performance are also impressive...
The complete switch by manufacturers from DSLRs to mirrorless system cameras means that the housings of current cameras have also shrunk significantly compared to the past. This is logical, as manufacturers no longer have to accommodate bulky mirror boxes in their housings. Nevertheless, there are still considerable differences in size and weight even in current cameras...
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With a price range from 890 to 8000 euros, there should be something to suit almost every budget. High-resolution medium and full-frame cameras offer top performance in terms of image quality. Robust, fast and excellently equipped cameras can also be found in the APS-C and MFT range...
- Fast autofocus with sophisticated scene recognition
- films in 4K60p
- Somewhat pixelated viewfinder
- No image stabiliser in the housing
The Canon EOS R8 is a real recommendation for photographers who want autofocus with particularly sophisticated scene recognition: It inherits this from Canon's own professional model, the Canon EOS R3. The image quality is always great, even in low light. When filming, the R8 even shoots in 4K at 60 frames per second...
If you are looking for a particularly compact full-frame camera with the latest autofocus capabilities, the Alpha 7C II is a good choice. However, most of the larger cameras in the test field offer greater ease of use, e.g. an autofocus joystick or better viewfinders. The Canon EOS R8, which is the second cheapest camera tested with a street price of 1800 euros, won the test and offers the best value...