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Canon EOS R8 : Specifications and Opinions

The Canon EOS R8 is a mirrorless camera with FF (1.0x) sensor and 24 megapixels manufactured from 2023. The range of sensitivities, including ISO extension, is 50 - 204800 ISO and it has a continuous shooting (burst mode) of 40 FPS x 56 RAW, 120 JPEG. The average price, when it has been added to the JuzaPhoto database, is 1569 €;

41 users have given it an average vote of 9.2 out of 10

Sensor
Format	Fullframe, 36 x 24 mm (image ratio 3:2, crop factor 1.0x in comparison with FF)
Resolution	24 megapixel (pixel pitch 6.00 μm)
Sensor type	CMOS (sensor readout: 1/70)
ISO sensitivities	50 - 204800
File formats	JPEG, RAW
Esposure
Shutter speeds	30" - 1/16000
Exp. compensation	+/- 3 stops at 1/3 steps
Exp. modes	M, S, A, P, Scena
Metering modes	Multi-Area, Semi-Spot, Spot
Features
Mount	Canon RF (click here to view all compatible lenses)
Stabilization	No
Continuos shooting (with autofocus)	40 FPS x 56 RAW, 120 JPEG
Pre-Burst	Yes
Live View	Yes
Video mode	4K (3840x2160p) @ 60 FPS
WiFi	Yes
GPS	No
USB	USB-C (3.2 2x2)
USB Charging	Yes
Computing Features
ND Long Exposure	No
Pixel Shift	No
Focus Stacking	Yes, in-camera
Startrail/Composite mode	No
Astrotracer	No
Camera body and built
Touchscreen	Yes
LCD	3.0″, 1.62 Mdots, 900 x 600 pixels, fully articulating
Viewfinder	Electronic, coverage 100%, 0.70x
Viewfinder resolution	1024 x 768 px
Flash	No
Storage	SD, SDHC, SDXC (UHS-II)
Storage, Slot 2	not available
Shutter	Mechanical and electronic
Battery	Canon LP-E17, 7.48 Wh
Weather sealing	Yes
Weight	461 g
Dimensions	133 x 86 x 70 mm
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Dadoleo

sent on March 11, 2025

Pros: Compact and lightweight, accurate, fast and programmable AF, great sensor, electronic shooting, USB charging

Cons: viewfinder not of great quality, lack of IBIS, it is not possible to assign all menu functions to buttons, continuous shooting speed adjustment

Opinion: I've been using it for over 6 months, after years with the M5. In terms of weight we are there, the dimensions slightly increase but it is definitely more ergonomic in use, especially if coupled with lenses of not exactly compact dimensions. The jump was remarkable especially on the AF side. Now I can really use the servo AF combined with face/eye recognition, which for my use seems perfect (I can't really imagine what more the higher models can do). I'm mainly using it paired with EF lenses with adapter, such as the 100 2.0 and the Sigma 150 2.8 macro. Contrary to my past experiences, I am finding myself photographing mainly sports (youth football). The camera surprised me with its ability to lock on to the subject, making even the sigma macro a sports lens! Almost always set with an electronic shutter, I had no particular problems with rolling shutter, I had to trash only a couple of shots out of a few thousand because the balloon was obviously oval. I'll be lucky that the kids aren't very fast, but for now it's great and I'll continue to use it like this. Even the deterioration on the quality side of the file in this mode I did not encounter, on the contrary, the quality of the images seems excellent, both on the noise side at high iso and for malleability in post production. Direct charging via USB is very convenient, which is working with all the chargers I already used for smartphones and notebooks. Looking for some flaw... the viewfinder looks the same as the M5. I'm used to it, it works, but if it were a little bigger and more resolute it would be a great achievement. And its dynamic range isn't great either. The IBIS is missing, which other brands now put on the entire range. You can live without it, but many of the lenses I have are not stabilized, so the IBIS would have been handy in some situations. Of course, the battery is small, but you get used to having a spare. And after all, I prefer the compactness and lightness of the body. The only critical situation is if you use the stand a lot, in which case changing the battery becomes inconvenient. I find the layout of buttons and dials comfortable. I spent days trying to customize them and then go back to the standard, using the FV function with the two wheels and the mfn button I don't need anything else. Here the mfn key could be a little bigger. While what I would have liked to include in the buttons (e.g. electronic/mechanical shutter release, or the activation of lens corrections) it is not possible to do so and it remains necessary to go to the menu (fortunately there is a customizable page). Finally, the last thing I don't like is the inability to set the continuous shooting speed. Only the standard, H and H+ are available; with speeds of 5, 20 and 40 fps. In my case 5 is a bit little, but 20 is excessive, 40 we don't talk about. Somewhere in between, around 10fps would have been perfect for me. In conclusion, I'm really enjoying it. it's very comfortable and I was able to do things that I couldn't do with the M5 (just as easily at least). So a good purchase for me, having broadened my photographic horizons. Of course it is the result of many compromises, but for my way of using it, the qualities far outweigh the defects.

Leonardo Carignani

sent on December 25, 2024

Pros: Autofocus, intuitiveness, dynamic range, high ISO performance, electronic burst, complete customization of controls

Cons: No first mechanical curtain (useful only as sensor protection during lens change), very small body

Opinion: A car that I find extraordinary for the quality / price ratio, since, net of discounts and offers, you can take it home for 1200-1400 euros. The sensor is really excellent, with a flood of dynamic range and a truly fantastic recovery of the lights. The autofocus is the highlight of the camera - it has nothing to envy to any flagship. Also interesting is the burst capacity (in electronic shutter mode) up to 40 shots per second, with active af. Among the non-stacked sensors, this is the one with the fastest readout, and the rolling shutter occurs quite rarely, except with very fast moving subjects. So, on the performance front, I can absolutely complain about this camera. About the body, obviously there are shortcomings, including the absence of stabilization on the sensor and the presence of a single storage slot, but these are things known to those who buy this machine. On the other hand, the controls are completely customizable and, between the two rings of the body plus that of the lens, I don't feel the lack of further direct controls; I access the menu quite rarely. Batteries do not have a large capacity. As for overheating problems, I didn't find any. I don't do birdlife but, in a portrait session of about forty minutes, with the camera always on, I didn't have the slightest problem. Personally, I am in love with this machine, and I find that in this price range there is nothing better.

Jooferr

sent on December 23, 2024

Pros: Lightning-fast AF, simple menu, cost

Cons: No sensor cover curtain, a bit cheap body (but it's the entry level of mirrorless FF), battery

Opinion: I've been getting the R8 for about 15 days also on the momentum of Frengod's huge post. I had the R in the past, a robust camera but with AF to cry. This R8, on the other hand, despite being let's say less "robust", has all the features I like, first of all the AF, then it is small and light with the usual Canon menu, very well done. I don't like the video maker flap on the back because it opens on all sides and is not suitable for taking photos only but you get used to it. The battery doesn't seem to me to be long-lasting but just buy a clone. Recommended for its competitive price but put both EF and RF quality lenses on it.

Gion65

sent on May 25, 2024

Pros: Quality files.. light.. good simplicity of the menu.. Lots of features. Adapter EF/R .. really good autofocus.. touch screen really very responsive, like a high quality smartphone .. it also has the "focus stacking in camera" (final result only in jpg but saves the individual raw shots if you want to deal with the pc later) and the Pre-Burst in Raw and this is no small thing.. In addition, there is the Dual Pixel Raw which, combined with the crop of the sensor to bring the typical image closer to an APSC, gives you a file of almost 30MB but can only be used with slow shooting speed

Cons: Leaving aside the battery life. the feeling of fragility... the awkward position of some buttons and the aperture ring, the impossibility of storing raw continuous shooting and pre-burst both in M/AV/TV/FV and in the personal settings C1 and C2, (in fact when you turn off the camera or switch to another mode, you deactivate the function and you have to go back to the menu to reactivate it ..) The menu button is in an awkward position to recall which forces you to use 2 hands during crosshair programming. (it was enough to put it next to the trash button .. those who make machines do not use machines .. !) or the slow buffer. : the things that I consider most negative is the high and fast overheating of the machine .. and therefore also the warranty extension that was not made for the R8, so 2 years and then you hope ... and the curtain that even if it is there, does not close, a perfect idea to make the sensor gather dust every time you change lenses.

Opinion: After understanding the menu.. have customized it in the best possible way to be able to use it quickly (and you can do it with the possibility of customizing the trio of rear buttons and the 4 of the pad) The photographic result is remarkable .. the pre-shot is effective and does not distort the images, but sometimes there are lines on the tips of the wings that had moved quickly, it seems to be because of the Red out. The burst speed is remarkable. It does not have stabilization but this was known and the controls are not very comfortable. for example the autofocus lock button is uncomfortable and the aperture ring is very uncomfortable, but I imagine that you will get used to it, for now I have not succeeded.. The resistance to high iso is more than good.. With long telephoto lenses it needs the Battery grip that Canon has not provided, because by putting the SD card where the battery is, you would have to remove it to change the card. And so the contacts are different from any other EOS SLR camera. and this has also limited the third-party battery grip that exists but which only has the shutter button and to make it work it must be connected to the camera by a cable between remote control connection and battery grip and you have the advantage of the 2 batteries, since with one you have a really low autonomy and if you use a fluid viewfinder, Focus preview, screen etc etc gets really short. The focus is a huge leap in quality compared to for example an EOS 5 Mark 3 and the pre-shooting is remarkable and this must be emphasized ... Unfortunately it has some limitations and a couple of problems in my opinion immense.. The first is the write speed on the SD card which even with a Sony touhg of 300mb/s leaves the machine unusable for well over 10 seconds after each burst of about 2 seconds with pre-release .. So this is something that needs to be evaluated. While the second (for which I contacted canon who replied that they sell a lot .. so according to that principle the problem for them does not exist ..) is that the R8 overheats like a scare in a short time and freezes the camera .. And after that it becomes a fight between turn off and turn on and shoot, turn off wait , turn on and shoot. Day with 23/24 degrees at 16 after an hour two of the 4 red bars of the thermometer were on and the camera locked the image in the viewfinder and no longer clicked .. and under the screen the plastic was very hot... so I had to turn off the car and wait 10 minutes, then the 2 red bars disappeared .. while the white ones were still lit, I could use it for another 10 minutes. and the temperature rose again. then after about 1 hour and 30 minutes of use the battery ran out and I suspended the session. RCE from which I got it new told me to describe the problem in an email that Canon heard, because according to them it could be or not normal. The problem addressed in the topic entitled "Canon EOS R8 Overheats" suggests that such a powerful processor in such a small body is inevitable to overheat and if you use subject-finding focus or pre-shooting (as for example in birdlife) or dual pixel raw or even the fluid viewfinder, the temperature rises quickly, not to mention the use under the sun (Piedmontese not desert) In short, thanks to the r8 I discovered what makes a sensor or the camera overheat more generally: So in order I think of importance are :P burst, focus, high iso, dual pixel raw and smooth viewfinder .. To improve the problem, you can keep the screen door open or at least undocked. and avoid energy-intensive functions. moreover, with a fan that is applied instead of the screen that at this point must be left open, you can lower it quite quickly, but it is not comfortable. ! Then the curtain does not close when it is turned off and when you change the lens the sensor gets dirty easily Very easily.

Davide-foto

sent on May 20, 2024

Pros: Lightness, ergonomics (for me), MAF speed, fantastic sensor, high ISO performance

Cons: Nothing if you know what you're buying. Lack of IBIS when compared to other MLs

Opinion: Bought to replace the R7 with which it has been love-hate since day one. I've had R6, 5D IV, 7D, 7D 2, 6D, in short, I've tried quite a few. As soon as you know, I knew I did well, the MAF is very fast, it recognizes people and animals even with their backs turned, the quality of the photos is exceptional with a tightness at ISO better than any camera before. Used on Saturday during an artistic gymnastics training, in combination with the 70-200 2.8 II with adapter, very little light.... never missed a shot, bursts all in focus, photos up to ISO 12800 without the slightest noise. For me, 6 fps (with mechanical curtain) is more than enough. Rated 10

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