
- Excellent picture quality
- Very fast autofocus
- Powerful 4K video functions
- No image stabiliser
- weak battery
- only one card slot
The Canon EOS R8 is a powerful full-frame hybrid camera designed for both photographers and videographers. With an impressive resolution of 24.2 megapixels, it allows for the capture of high-resolution images and detailed 4K videos at 60 frames per second. The camera is equipped with an advanced Dual Pixel CMOS AF II, ensuring precise detection and tracking of subjects regardless of the shooting situation. The OLED viewfinder and the 7.5 cm touchscreen LCD provide a user-friendly interface that facilitates creative work. The bundle also includes the RF 24-105mm f/4-7.1 IS USM lens, offering a versatile focal length for various shooting scenarios. With features like Wi-Fi and Bluetooth, the EOS R8 is ideal for modern photographers who want to share their work quickly and easily.
Continuous shooting mode | 40 FPS |
Camera type | Mirrorless Camera |
Camera equipment | With kit lens |
Wireless transmission | Bluetooth, Wi-Fi |
Aperture | f/4.0 - 7.1 |
Image sensor format | Full frame |
Memory card type | SD |
Item number | 56765655 |
Manufacturer | Canon |
Category | Cameras |
Manufacturer no. | 5803C099 |
Release date | 27.3.2025 |
Sales rank in Category Cameras | 72 of 625 |
May include power adapter | No |
Colour | Black |
Exact colour description | Black |
Scope of application | General application |
Camera type | Mirrorless Camera |
Camera equipment | With kit lens |
Image stabilisation method | Electronic image stabilisation |
Wireless transmission | Bluetooth, Wi-Fi |
Flash equipment | Hot shoe |
White balance | Automatic, Cloudy, Custom modes, Daylight, Flash, umbra |
Exposure type | Aperture priority AE, Aperture priority AE, Auto, Manual |
Exposure compensation | ± 3EV in 1/2 steps, ± 3EV in 1/3 steps |
Bayonet lens mount | Canon RF |
Closure type | Electric, Mechanical-switch |
Self-timer delay | 10 s, 2 s |
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 |
Crop factor | 1 |
Supported page ratios | 3:2 |
Min. ISO sensitivity | 100 |
Max. ISO Sensitivity | 204800 |
Min. aperture opening | f/40 |
Max. aperture | f/4 |
Aperture | f/4.0 - 7.1 |
Focal length | 24 - 105 mm |
Min. focal length (exact) | 24 mm |
Max. Focal length (exact) | 105 mm |
Lens equipment | Image stabilisation |
Filter thread | 67 mm |
Display size (inches) | 3" |
Screen technology | LCD |
Resolution | 1620000 Pixels |
Display functions | Touch screen |
Viewfinder type | Electric |
Viewfinder resolution | 2360000 Pixels |
Coverage | 100 % |
Focus type | Autofocus, Manual focus |
Autofocus type | Continuous, Servo |
Autofocus areas | 4897 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 | 3840 x 2160 Pixels |
Max. video resolution standard | 4K |
Max. frame rate | 4k (60fps), Full HD (180fps) |
Memory card type | SD |
Number of storage compartments | 1 |
Image file formats | HEIF, JPEG, RAW |
Video file formats | mp4 |
Connections | 3.5mm headphones, 3.5mm microphone, Micro HDMI (Type D), USB-C |
Power supply | Rechargeable battery operated |
Battery type | Li-ion |
Country of origin | Japan |
CO₂-Emission | |
Climate contribution |
Scope of delivery | EOS R8, LC-E17 Charger, LP-E17 Accu, Manual, RF 24-105mm f/4-7.1 IS USM |
Width | 132.54 mm |
Length | 70 mm |
Height | 86.10 mm |
Weight | 414 g |
Length | 40.30 cm |
Width | 32.50 cm |
Height | 26.70 cm |
Weight | 2.08 kg |
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