SeekerCanon EOS R8
The Canon R8 is great for travel photography. It's relatively lightweight and portable for a full-frame camera. Its sensor captures very high-quality images, and it has a very effective autofocus system. That said, battery life is disappointing, and its build quality is just decent, with no weather-sealing.
-- As reviewed by Rtings
Product details
- Step up to full-frame with Canon’s lightest full-frame RF Mount mirrorless camera featuring a 24.2 million pixel CMOS image sensor and DIGIC X Image Processor.
- An affordable and compact camera with built-in 0.39” 2.36 million dots OLED EVF up to 120 fps refresh rate and 3.0” 1.62 million dots vari-angle LCD touchscreen.
- 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.
- Uncropped 4K movie at up to 60 fps that is oversampled from 6K, Full HD High-frame rate movie recording at up to 180 fps2, and Canon Log 3 or HDR PQ. Max movie record time of 2 hours3 and UVC / UAC for webcam and streaming4
- Achieves high image quality such as 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.
PROS
+ Excellent image quality.
+ Lightweight and fairly portable.
+ Fantastic autofocus.
CONS
- Poor battery life.
- Somewhat cheap-feeling build quality.
Related products
Expert reviews and ratings
By Rtings on May 10, 2023
The Canon R8 is great for travel photography. It's relatively lightweight and portable for a full-frame camera. Its sensor captures very high-quality images, and it has a very effective autofocus system. That said, battery life is disappointing, and its build quality is just decent, with no weather-sealing.
81
By PCMag on April 26, 2023
The Canon EOS R8's combination of a full-frame sensor and fast autofocus system results in a compact mirrorless camera with much better than entry-level performance,
80
By TechRadar on April 25, 2023
The Canon EOS R8 is one of the cheapest full-frame cameras on the market, and while it is missing some high-end features you won’t find a better full-frame camera for this price. Its design and handling are beginner-friendly, but if you’re more advanced then you’ll likely outgrow this camera before long.
80
By Tom's Guide on July 19, 2023
The Canon EOS R8 squeezes many features of the pricier EOS R6 Mark II into a compact and lightweight build. It has the same 24.2MP full-frame image sensor, Canon’s incredible autofocusing system, a 40 fps burst rate and impressive 4K video performance. However, the viewfinder is disappointing and controls are limited, while no in-body image stabilization (IBIS) and only one memory card slot limit it to the enthusiast market.
80
By TechRadar on February 08, 2023
In this day and age, new tech that costs less is always welcome, and what Canon has done with the EOS R8 is create a full-frame camera with serious power, in a low-cost simplified body. It is positioned and priced between the EOS R6 II and EOS RP and a compelling choice for those sold on full-frame who want an impressive feature set without having to break the bank.
?
By Pocket-Lint on May 25, 2023
As one of the most affordable entry points into Canon's full-frame ecosystem, and one of the most compact and lightweight full-frame bodies on the market, the R8 is an appealing option. There are a few niggles - we'd love to have some more physical controls and IBIS, but the results are great. And that's what really matters.
90
By Pocket-Lint on May 25, 2023
Die R8 ist eine der günstigsten Einstiegsmodelle in das Vollformat-Ökosystem von Canon und eines der kompaktesten und leichtesten Vollformat-Gehäuse auf dem Markt - eine attraktive Option. Es gibt ein paar Schwachpunkte - wir hätten gerne mehr physische Bedienelemente und IBIS, aber die Ergebnisse sind großartig. Und das ist es, was wirklich zählt.
90
By Pocket-Lint on May 25, 2023
De R8 is een van de meest betaalbare instappunten in het full-frame ecosysteem van Canon en een van de meest compacte en lichte full-frame bodies op de markt. Er zijn een paar minpuntjes - we hadden graag wat meer fysieke bedieningselementen en IBIS gehad, maar de resultaten zijn geweldig. En dat is wat echt belangrijk is.
?
By Pocket-Lint on May 25, 2023
Como um dos pontos de entrada mais acessíveis no ecossistema full-frame da Canon e um dos corpos full-frame mais compactos e leves do mercado, a R8 é uma opção apelativa. Existem alguns problemas - gostaríamos de ter mais controlos físicos e IBIS, mas os resultados são excelentes. E isso é o que realmente importa.
90
By Pocket-Lint on May 25, 2023
Le R8 est l'un des points d'entrée les plus abordables dans l'écosystème plein format de Canon, et l'un des boîtiers plein format les plus compacts et les plus légers du marché. Il y a quelques défauts - nous aurions aimé avoir plus de commandes physiques et l'IBIS, mais les résultats sont excellents. Et c'est ce qui compte vraiment.
90
By Pocket-Lint on May 25, 2023
La R8 è uno dei punti di ingresso più accessibili nell'ecosistema full-frame di Canon e uno dei corpi macchina full-frame più compatti e leggeri sul mercato. Ci sono alcuni punti deboli: ci piacerebbe avere più controlli fisici e l'IBIS, ma i risultati sono ottimi. E questo è ciò che conta davvero.
90
By Pocket-Lint on May 25, 2023
Como uno de los puntos de entrada más asequibles en el ecosistema de fotograma completo de Canon, y uno de los cuerpos de fotograma completo más compactos y ligeros del mercado, la R8 es una opción atractiva. Tiene algunas pegas: nos encantaría tener más controles físicos e IBIS, pero los resultados son magníficos. Y eso es lo que realmente importa.
90
By Pocket-Lint on May 22, 2023
The Canon R8 serves as the most affordable entry point into Canon's full-frame ecosystem. It loses out on the IBIS and has simplified controls, but it's also one of the most compact and lightweight full-frame cameras on the market, which makes it very appealing.
?
By Pocket-Lint on May 22, 2023
The Canon R8 serves as the most affordable entry point into Canon's full-frame ecosystem. It loses out on the IBIS and has simplified controls, but it's also one of the most compact and lightweight full-frame cameras on the market, which makes it very appealing.
?
By Pocket-Lint on May 22, 2023
The Canon R8 serves as the most affordable entry point into Canon's full-frame ecosystem. It loses out on the IBIS and has simplified controls, but it's also one of the most compact and lightweight full-frame cameras on the market, which makes it very appealing.
?
By Pocket-Lint on May 22, 2023
The Canon R8 serves as the most affordable entry point into Canon's full-frame ecosystem. It loses out on the IBIS and has simplified controls, but it's also one of the most compact and lightweight full-frame cameras on the market, which makes it very appealing.
?
By Pocket-Lint on May 22, 2023
The Canon R8 serves as the most affordable entry point into Canon's full-frame ecosystem. It loses out on the IBIS and has simplified controls, but it's also one of the most compact and lightweight full-frame cameras on the market, which makes it very appealing.
?