Canon EOS R8 Mark II
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Our editorial take on the Canon EOS R8 Mark II
The Canon EOS R8 Mark II is a full-frame mirrorless camera that slots into Canon's accessible RF-mount lineup with a launch price of $1,649. Built around a 24.2-megapixel CMOS sensor and Canon's DIGIC X processor, it delivers 40 fps continuous shooting, Dual Pixel CMOS AF II with nearly 5,000 autofocus points, and subject detection for people, animals, and vehicles. The body is compact and relatively lightweight at 461 grams with battery and card.
Video shooters get 4K 60p in 10-bit 4:2:2 with H.264 and H.265 codecs, Canon Log 3, and up to 340 Mb/s bitrate, though recording time tops out at two hours in 4K and stabilization is digital only (no in-body mechanical IBIS). The camera offers UVC/UAC compatibility for webcam use, a next-generation multi-function hot shoe, and a vari-angle touchscreen. The single UHS-II SD card slot and relatively short battery life (around 150 shots per charge with the LP-E17) are notable limitations for professionals, but the feature set and RF mount access make it a sensible entry point for hybrid shooters upgrading from crop-sensor bodies or older DSLRs.
- Fast 40 fps continuous shooting with advanced Dual Pixel CMOS AF II
- 4K 60p 10-bit 4:2:2 internal recording with Canon Log 3
- Compact, lightweight full-frame body under 500 grams
- Accessible $1,649 launch price for RF-mount full-frame
- Vari-angle touchscreen and UVC/UAC webcam support
- Single SD card slot only
- Very short battery life at approximately 150 shots per charge
- Digital stabilization only, no mechanical in-body image stabilization
- Two-hour 4K recording limit
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Specs
- Battery
- 1x LP-E17 Rechargeable (Approx. 150 Shots)
- Weight Grams
- 414 g (Body Only), 461 g (With Battery, Recording Media)
- Dimensions Mm
- 132.59 x 86.11 x 70.1 mm
- Bit Depth
- 10-Bit 4:2:2
- Raw Video
- No
- Log Profiles
- Canon Log 3, HDR-PQ
- Internal Codecs
- H.264/H.265/MP4
- Max Frame Rate 4k
- 4K 60p
- Max Frame Rate Hd
- 1080/180p
- Max Video Bitrate
- 340 Mb/s
- Max Recording Time
- 2-Hour Maximum in 4K
- Max Video Resolution
- 4K UHD (3840x2160)
- Aspect Markers
- Yes
- Vertical Movie Mode
- Yes
- Pre Shooting Support
- 0.5 seconds prior to pressing the shutter release button
- Uvc Uac Compatibility
- Yes
- Next Generation Multi Function Shoe
- Yes
- Sensor Size
- Full-Frame (35.9 x 23.9 mm)
- Sensor Type
- CMOS
- Image Processor
- DIGIC X
- Effective Megapixels
- 24.2 Megapixel
- Launch Price Usd
- 1649.00
- Dual Native Iso
- No
- Iso Range Stills
- Native: 100 to 102,400 (50 to 204,800 Extended)
- Continuous Shooting
- 40 fps
- Shutter Speed Electronic
- 1/16000 to 30 Seconds
- Shutter Speed Mechanical
- 1/4000 to 30 Seconds
- Viewfinder
- Electronic (OLED), 2,360,000 Dot, 0.39"
- Rear Screen
- Articulating 3" LCD (1,620,000 Dot)
- Touchscreen
- Yes
- Lens Mount
- Canon RF
- Crop Factor
- 1x
- Usb
- 1x USB-C 3.1/3.2 Gen 2 (Data) Output (Shared with Power Input)
- Hdmi
- 1x Micro-HDMI Output
- Audio Io
- 1x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Headphone Output; 1x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Microphone Input
- Wireless
- Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) / Bluetooth 4.2
- Card Slots
- Single Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II)
- Ibis
- Digital, 5-Axis (Video Only)
- Af Points
- 4897 (Photo) / 4067 (Video)
- Af System
- Dual Pixel CMOS AF II
- Af Low Light
- -6.5 EV
- Subject Detection
- People, animals, and vehicles
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