Product Overview
The Canon R8 boasts a robust 24.2MP full-frame sensor paired with the DIGIC X image processor, designed for both professional photographers and videographers seeking superior image quality. Its versatile ISO range and support for 6K oversampled UHD 4K 60p video recording alongside Full HD 1080 180p slow-motion playback make it a powerhouse for creative expression in any lighting condition.
Equipped with Dual Pixel CMOS AF II for fast and accurate autofocus, HDR PQ, and Canon Log 3 for advanced video recording options, the R8 is versatile. Features like Vertical Movie Mode, livestreaming capabilities, and enhanced connectivity options, including Wi-Fi and Bluetooth, further cement its status as a top-tier tool for content creation.
Ideal for these users
Professional Photographers - With its 24.2MP full-frame sensor and advanced AF system, the Canon R8 meets the high-resolution and fast autofocus performance demands of professional photography.
Independent Filmmakers - The ability to record 6K oversampled UHD 4K 60p video, alongside Canon Log 3, makes it ideal for filmmakers requiring high-quality footage with grading flexibility.
Content Creators - Features like Vertical Movie Mode and livestreaming directly to major platforms cater to content creators focused on social media engagement.
Vloggers and YouTubers - The vari-angle touchscreen and Movie Digital IS are perfect for vloggers and YouTubers looking for stable, high-quality video in versatile shooting conditions.
Product Details
24.2MP Full-Frame Sensor and DIGIC X Processing
Pairing a powerful full-frame 24.2MP CMOS sensor and DIGIC X image processor, the R8 delivers high resolution imagery with rich and accurate colors. Designed to work in a variety of lighting condition, this camera offers a flexible ISO 100-102400 range that is expandable to ISO 204800 for working in difficult lighting conditions. Using the full width of the sensor, 6K oversampled UHD 4K 60p video recording is supported as is Full HD 1080 180p for slow motion playback. The R8 offers 4:2:2 10-bit shooting and up to 2-hours of video recording is now available at 29.97 fps, allowing you to keep your project rolling. Capable of processing high speed bursts, the DIGIC X image processor also supports up to 40 fps continuous shooting and offers pre-shooting support, which allows the camera to start recording images 0.5 seconds prior to pressing the shutter release button.
Dual Pixel CMOS AF II
Featuring 1053 automatic AF points that cover the entire sensor area, the advanced Dual Pixel CMOS AF II system provides extremely fast and accurate focusing performance. This phase-detection focusing system offers enhanced subject detection and tracking, with the ability to intelligently recognize people, animals, and vehicles while automatically locking onto these subjects and maintaining sharp focus throughout burst and video captures. Additionally, this autofocus system's low-luminance limit focuses down to an impressive -6.5 EV for accurate focusing in dark conditions.
HDR PQ and 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 10-bit color file is recorded that does not require additional editing. This 10-bit 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 also available, creating a 10-bit log file which allows for powerful recovery of highlights and shadows as well as creative color grading capability.
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.
Livestreaming
UVC/UAC compatibility allows the R8 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.
Movie Digital IS
Record stable videos efficiently with minimum equipment, even when shooting handheld, with Movie Digital IS 5-axis image stabilization. Camera-shake vibrations are reduced even more through coordinated control of Movie Digital IS when using a RF lens featuring optical image stabilization.
2.36m-Dot EVF and Vari-Angle Touchscreen LCD
Providing high-resolution eye-level viewing, the R8 is designed with a bright and clear 2.36m-dot OLED EVF for a pleasing electronic viewfinder experience. 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.
Additionally, a large 3.0" 1.62m-dot vari-angle touchscreen 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.
Additionally, a large 3.0" 1.62m-dot vari-angle touchscreen 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.
Flexible Connectivity
- Wired and wireless connectivity options allow for multiple methods of transferring photos and videos, livestreaming, as well as for remotely controlling the camera. Physically, the camera features a remote port, a USB-C port, a micro-HDMI port, a microphone input, and a headphone jack for monitoring sound.
- Built-in Bluetooth pairing lets you easily 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 connectivity enables 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.
- Built-in USB-C allows you to connect the camera to a smartphone or computer. 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.
Next-Generation Multi-Function Shoe
An update to a conventional hot shoe, the Multi-Function Shoe adds a row of pins at the front of the design to permit greater accessory functionality as well as provide power to select accessory types that traditionally rely on separate batteries.
UPC: 013803351354
Key Specs
| Lens Mount | Canon RF |
| Sensor Resolution | Actual: 25.6 Megapixel Effective: 24.2 Megapixel |
| Image Sensor | 35.9 x 23.9 mm (Full-Frame) CMOS |
| Image Stabilization | Digital, 5-Axis (Video Only) |
| ISO Sensitivity Range | Photo/Video 100 to 102,400 (Extended: 50 to 204,800) |
| Continuous Shooting | Electronic Shutter Up to 40 fps for up to 120 Frames (JPEG) / 56 Frames (Raw) |
| Internal Recording Modes | H.264/H.265/MP4 4:2:2 10-Bit UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) at 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps [340 Mb/s] 1920 x 1080 at 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94/100/120/150/180 fps [270 Mb/s] |
| External Recording Modes | HDMI 1920 x 1080p at 50/59.94 fps |
| Media/Memory Card Slot | Single Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II) |
| Video I/O | 1x Micro-HDMI (Unspecified Signal) Output |
| Audio I/O | 1x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Microphone Input on Camera Body 1x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Headphone Output on Camera Body |
| Power I/O | 1x USB-C Input/Output |
| Other I/O | 1x USB-C (USB 3.2 / 3.1 Gen 2) (Shared with Power Input) |
| Wireless | 2.4 / 5 GHz Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Bluetooth 4.2 Control |
| Display Type | Articulating Touchscreen LCD |
| Battery Type | 1x LP-E17 Rechargeable Lithium Polymer (Approx. 150 Shots) |
Imaging
| Lens Mount | Canon RF |
| Sensor Resolution | Actual: 25.6 Megapixel Effective: 24.2 Megapixel |
| Image Sensor | 35.9 x 23.9 mm (Full-Frame) CMOS |
| Sensor Crop (35mm Equivalent) | Crop Factor: 1x Additional Modes: 1.6x *Additional Crop Occurs in Select Video Modes |
| Image Stabilization | Digital, 5-Axis (Video Only) |
| Built-In ND Filter | No |
| Capture Type | Stills & Video |
Exposure Control
| Shutter Type | Mechanical Focal Plane Shutter and Electronic Rolling Shutter |
| Shutter Speed | Electronic Shutter 1/8000 Up to 30 Second 1/16000 Up to 30 Seconds in Manual Mode 1/16000 Up to 30 Seconds in Shutter Priority Mode Electronic Front Curtain Shutter 1/4000 Up to 30 Seconds |
| Bulb/Time Mode | Bulb Mode |
| ISO Sensitivity Range | Photo/Video 100 to 102,400 (Extended: 50 to 204,800) |
| Metering Method | Center-Weighted Average, Evaluative, Partial, Spot |
| Precise Scan Rate Control | Yes |
| Exposure Modes | Aperture Priority, Auto, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority |
| Exposure Compensation | -3 to +3 EV (1/3, 1/2 EV Steps) |
| Metering Range | -3 to 20 EV |
| White Balance | 2500 to 10,000K Presets: Auto, Cloudy, Color Temperature, Custom, Daylight, Flash, Fluorescent (White), Kelvin, Shade, Tungsten |
| Continuous Shooting | Electronic Shutter Up to 40 fps for up to 120 Frames (JPEG) / 56 Frames (Raw) |
| Interval Recording | Yes |
| Self-Timer | 2/10-Second Delay |
Still Image Capture
| Image Sizes | 3:2 Raw 24 MP (6000 x 4000) 3:2 JPEG 24 MP (6000 x 4000) 10.6 MP (3984 x 2656) 5.9 MP (2976 x 1984) 3.8 MP (2400 x 1600) 1:1 JPEG 16 MP (4000 x 4000) 7.1 MP (2656 x 2656) 3.9 MP (1984 x 1984) 2.6 MP (1600 x 1600) 4:3 JPEG 21.3 MP (5328 x 4000) 9.5 MP (3552 x 2664) 5.3 MP (2656 x 1992) 3.4 MP (2112 x 1600) 16:9 JPEG 20.2 MP (6000 x 3368) 8.9 MP (3984 x 2240) 5 MP (2976 x 1680) 3.2 MP (2400 x 1344) |
| Aspect Ratio | 1:1, 3:2, 4:3, 16:9 |
| Image File Format | C-RAW, HEIF, JPEG, Raw |
Video Capture
| Internal Recording Modes | H.264/H.265/MP4 4:2:2 10-Bit UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) at 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps [340 Mb/s] 1920 x 1080 at 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94/100/120/150/180 fps [270 Mb/s] |
| External Recording Modes | HDMI 1920 x 1080p at 50/59.94 fps |
| Fast-/Slow-Motion Support | Yes |
| Gamma Curve | Canon Log 3, HDR-PQ |
| Recording Limit | Up to 120 Minutes in 4K Up to 120 Minutes in 1080p HFR |
| Broadcast Output | NTSC/PAL |
| IP Streaming | No |
| Built-In Microphone | Stereo |
| Audio Recording | AAC Audio LPCM Audio |
Interface
| Media/Memory Card Slot | Single Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II) |
| Video I/O | 1x Micro-HDMI (Unspecified Signal) Output |
| Audio I/O | 1x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Microphone Input on Camera Body 1x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Headphone Output on Camera Body |
| Power I/O | 1x USB-C Input/Output |
| Other I/O | 1x USB-C (USB 3.2 / 3.1 Gen 2) (Shared with Power Input) |
| Wireless | 2.4 / 5 GHz Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Bluetooth 4.2 Control |
| Mobile App Compatible | Yes: Android & iOS App Name: Canon Camera Connect Functionality: Access Stored Files, Adjust Settings, Firmware Update, Remote Control, View Live Feed |
| Global Positioning (GPS, GLONASS, etc.) | GPS Via Connected Smartphone |
Monitor
| Display Size | 3" |
| Resolution | 1,620,000 Dot |
| Display Type | Articulating Touchscreen LCD |
Viewfinder
| Type | Built-In Electronic (OLED) |
| Size | 0.39" |
| Resolution | 2,360,000 Dot |
| Eye Point | 22 mm |
| Coverage | 100% |
| Magnification | Approx. 70x |
| Diopter Adjustment | -4 to +1 |
Focus
| Focus Type | Auto and Manual Focus |
| Focus Mode | Continuous-Servo AF, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AF |
| Autofocus Points | Photo Phase Detection: 4897 Video Phase Detection: 4067 |
| Autofocus Sensitivity | -6.5 to +21 EV |
Flash
| Built-In Flash/Light | No |
| Flash Modes | Auto |
| Maximum Sync Speed | 1/200 Second |
| Flash Compensation | -3 to +3 EV (1/3, 1/2 EV Steps) |
| Dedicated Flash System | eTTL |
| External Flash Connection | Shoe Mount |
Environmental
| Operating Temperature | 32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C |
| Operating Humidity | 0 to 85% |
General
| Battery Type | 1x LP-E17 Rechargeable Lithium Polymer (Approx. 150 Shots) |
| Shoe Mount | 1x Hot Shoe |
| Tripod Mounting Thread | 1x 1/4"-20 Female (Bottom) |
| Dimensions (W x H x D) | 5.22 x 3.39 x 2.76" / 132.59 x 86.11 x 70.1 mm |
| Weight | 1.0 lb / 461 g (With Battery, Recording Media) 0.9 lb / 414 g (Body Only) |
Packaging Info
| Package Weight | 2.155 lb |
| Box Dimensions (LxWxH) | 11 x 7.5 x 6.1" |
What's in the box
- Canon EOS R8 Mirrorless Camera
- Canon LP-E17 Lithium-Ion Battery Pack
- Canon LC-E17 Charger for LP-E17 Battery Pack
- Canon R-F-5 Camera Cover
- Camera Strap
- Shoe Cover
- Limited 1-Year Manufacturer Warranty
- Barcode: 9999999