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.

ISO 100-102400 (expandable to 204,800) for crisp, clear photos even in ultralow light

Enhances shooting in varied and fast-changing lighting situations, including extremely low light.

Never miss a shot with burst mode

Shoots up to 6fps with Electronic 1st Curtain and up to 40fps with Electronic Shutter.

Dual Pixel CMOS AF II

Dual Pixel CMOS AF II covering up to 100% x 100% area with 1,053 AF zones with automatic subject detection of people, animals, and vehicles using deep learning technology, now including aircraft (jet planes and helicopters), trains, and horses.

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 ⁴, and Dual Pixel CMOS AF tracking, the EOS R8 camera makes it easy to step up your video content.

Shoot, download and share with Wired and Wireless Communications

The EOS R8 supports both wired and wireless connections to your smartphone via its USB Type-C ⁷ port, built-in Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth technology, making it easy to upload and share movies and photos.

Vari-angle touchscreen LCD

Featuring a 3-inch, 1.62 million dot Clear View LCD II Vari-angle Touchscreen LCD, the EOS R8 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 has a built-in .39" 2.36 million dots OlED EVF with up to 120 fps refresh rate.

The Lightest Full-Frame Canon EOS Camera¹

Weighing less than a pound (body), the EOS R8 is incredibly lightweight & 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.

In-Camera Compositing

With its built-in image processing, the R8 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.

Accurate Subject Detection & Tracking

Developed using Deep Learning Technology, horses, trains, and airplanes are detectable, in addition to conventional subjects like people, animals, and vehicles — cars and motorcycles — especially in a motorsports environment. ² ³

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 ⁵.

Movie Digital IS

Record stable videos efficiently with minimum equipment, even when shooting handheld, with Movie Digital IS 5-axis image stabilization ⁶. Camera-shake vibrations are reduced even more through coordinated control of Movie Digital IS when using a RF lens featuring optical IS.

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 ⁷.

USB-C Connection

The EOS R8 camera can be connected to a computer or smartphone via USB-C ⁷. 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.

Disclaimers

¹ As of February 7th, 2023.

² Effectiveness varies depending on the subject. In some cases, the camera may detect a subject other than a dog, a cat, a bird, and a horse (a zebra) as a targeted animal.

³ Some vehicles may not be detected depending on condition in some cases. In addition, the camera may detect entity as vehicle other than cars, motorcycles, trains, and airplanes for tracking.

⁴ High Frame Rate movie recording not available with RF-S or EF-S lenses or with movie cropping enabled.

⁵ Up to 20 minutes at Full HD 179.82/150.00 fps, and up to 30 minutes at 119.88/100.00 fps. Video may stop due to battery level, card capacity, or temperature.

⁶ When Movie Digital IS is activated, the field of view becomes narrower.

⁷ A compatible cable is required for wired USB communication (not included).