“You can see how clean it all turned out.”– Alexandra Andreeva.
Full-frame cameras, like the EOS R8, are great for capturing atmospheric images in low-light conditions.
Canon EOS R8
Step up to full-frame photography and video and realise your creative ambitions.
MAKE THE LEAP TO FULL FRAME
Give your creativity a full-frame upgrade. Better bokeh, wider angles of view and image quality that will blow you away – even in low light.
Full-frame video too
The full-frame advantage also extends to video for spectacular cinematic results.
Intelligent autofocus
Stills or video: keep subjects in sharp focus as they move around the frame.
“The quality of the shots is, to me, mind- blowing.”
– Alexandra Andreeva
The full-frame advantage
Enjoy wider dynamic range, reduced digital noise and crystal-clear detail – that’s the EOS R8’s full-frame advantage
Shoot shallower
Perfect for powerful portraits. With a larger sensor comes shallower depth of field and more dynamic range. Make your subject stand out against a smooth, out-of-focus background with beautiful bokeh. Capture more details in highlights and shadows.
Shoot wider
Transform the way you see the landscape, and get up close for immersive documentary images.
FULL FRAME DEPTH OF FIELD
Compare the EOS R8’s background blur with that of an APS-C camera. Pin-sharp subjects are emphasised better against smooth, out-of-focus backgrounds.
Smaller APS-C sized sensor
EOS R8's full frame sensor
FULL FRAME ANGLE OF VIEW
See how a 15mm lens looks on the full-frame EOS R8, compared with an EOS camera with a smaller APS-C sensor. Any given focal length gives a 1.6x wider angle of view.
Taken with an EOS R7 with an APS-C sensor
Taken with an EOS R8 with a full frame sensor
FIND YOUR INNER FILMMAKER
By oversampling 6K sensor data, the EOS R8 produces high-quality 4K video footage at frame rates up to 60p.1 If you’re new to video, you’ll love how simple the camera makes it to get creative with different frame rates and resolutions. You’ll appreciate its advanced features as you become an accomplished filmmaker.
Professional colour grading
Use the EOS R8’s low-contrast Canon Log 3 colour profile for more options while colour grading. This footage preserves detail in bright highlights and dark shadows, thanks to its wide, dynamic range.
The nuances of slow motion
Add feeling and emotion to movement, shooting at up to 180p in Full HD.2 When viewed at normal playback speeds, this shows subjects in sumptuous slow motion – revealing hidden details of their movement.
Professional video functions
False colour indicator
Gauge the perfect exposure. Six coloured overlays show the distribution of luminance in a scene.
Focus peaking
Master critical sharpness when focusing manually. In-focus areas are outlined with a distinctive (and customisable) colour.
Zebras
Striped overlays make it quick and simple to judge the correct exposure
Digital zoom
Change your view, even when shooting video with prime lenses, with up to 10x digital zoom.3
BIG ON FEATURES SMALL IN SIZE
The EOS R8 is our lightest full-frame, mirrorless camera yet, weighing in at just 461g.4
Enjoy the full-frame advantage everywhere you shoot, from decisive moments on the streets to remote landscapes and adventures.
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24.2 megapixel full-frame sensor
An ideal balance of detail, speed and low-light performance, whether you’re shooting photos or video.
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Dual Pixel CMOS AF II
Recognises and tracks subjects,* keeping them in sharp focus.
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UHS-II SD card slot
Use widely available SD cards to store your content – including fast UHS-II cards for high-speed shooting.8
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Wi-Fi / Bluetooth
For fast, wireless file transfer to computers and smart devices, plus remote camera control.
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Clean HDMI
Shoot with external screens and recorders*
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Works with iPhone & UVC/UAC Webcam support
Use your EOS R8 as a high-quality webcam. Just plug into your PC or Mac – no drivers needed.
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Advanced HDR and HDR PQ
Multiple options for HDR – even with moving subjects and with both photos and video.*
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Guided UI
Discover how to shoot with your EOS R8, navigate its controls and learn the principles of photography.
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Scene modes
Shooting modes tailored to specific subjects, for quick and easy shooting.
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4K 60p video / Full HD 180p
Capture cinematic 4K footage, oversampled from 6K sensor data and at frame rates up to 60p.3 Shoot Full HD at up to 180p.*
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6fps / 40fps high speed continuous shooting
Capture fleeting moments in time using the camera’s electronic shutter or eliminate rolling-shutter effects with an electronic first curtain shutter.
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Ergonomic design
Comfortable to hold for long periods, with intuitive, easy-to-use controls. An EG-E1 extension grip is also available.
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Video switch
Ideal for hybrid shooters who need to switch quickly between still and moving images.
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Multi function shoe
For Speedlites, microphones and other accessories7.
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Mode dial
Quick and easy to choose shooting modes
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2.36 million dot EVF
See exactly what you’ll capture when you shoot, and take a natural view of the world with OVF simulation view assist.5
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3.0-inch 1.62 million-dot Vari-Angle LCD touchscreen
Shoot from different angles for new perspectives and control the camera intuitively.
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Weather-resistant construction
Keep shooting even when conditions turn bad.6
GAME-CHANGING AUTOFOCUS
Inside the EOS R8 is our renowned Dual Pixel CMOS AF II focusing system. It recognises and tracks different subjects and is accurate even in very low light – down to -6.5EV.10
Intelligent AF that knows what you’re shooting
The EOS R8 has been programmed using a state-of-the-art machine-learning algorithm that lets it track moving subjects as they move about the frame.
Finds and tracks a multitude of subjects
People
Finds eyes, faces, heads and bodies.
Cats
Wild and tame, big and small.
Dogs
From dachshunds to dingos.
Horses
Including zebras.
Birds
Even those in flight.
Cars
Tracks drivers in open-top cars.
Motorbikes
On racetrack or road.
Trains
Steam, electric and diesel.
Aircraft
Aeroplanes and helicopters.
Amazing AF for both stills and video
No matter how you’re shooting, the EOS R8 tracks and follows moving subjects right to the edges of the frame.11 Even if the main subject is obscured for a moment, the camera anticipates its movement and reacquires focus as soon as it reappears.
LINKED TO YOUR WORKFLOW
When you’ve finished shooting, the EOS R8 gives you a plethora of ways to get started with your digital workflow.
EASY CONNECTIVITY
Built-in Wi-Fi® and Bluetooth® ensures your EOS R8 connects to smart devices, Wi-Fi networks and laptops. Share photos and movies with followers and friends, and control the camera remotely.
How do you want to connect?
Wi-Fi and Bluetooth
Transfer photos and video to computers and devices, and remotely control your camera.
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Your gateway to cloud storage, plus RAW processing in the cloud for the ultimate in image quality. Learn more >
Camera Connect
Our app for iPhone® and Android lets you control your EOS R8 remotely and share images and movies with your followers. Learn more >
UVC/UAC streaming
Use your EOS R8 as a high-quality webcam. Just plug into your PC or Mac – no drivers needed.
SHOT ON THE EOS R8
See how photographer Alexandra Andreeva made the leap to full frame with the EOS R8
Cropping guide firmware offers streamlined workflow
Ideal for commercial portrait photographers looking for consistent framing across a high volume of portraits, the framing guide shows precise positioning of the sitter. 4 different frame options, plus vertical or horizontal framing for versatility and streamlined post-production. Requires activation via a Canon Service Centre.
For more information and to download now, please click the link below.
New firmware to comply with the latest EU cybersecurity requirement standard
A new firmware update is available to ensure your product is compliant with the EU EN 18031 standard under the Radio Equipment Directive for Wi-Fi enabled products. This optional firmware update provides additional security features depending on model, including PIN code on startup, a pause on access after 10 unsuccessful attempts, firmware updates without smartphone, and RTMPS replacing RTMP.
What's in the box
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EOS R8 Body
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Strap ER-EOS R8
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Camera cover R-F-5
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Battery charger LC-E17E
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Battery pack LP-E17
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Battery pack cover
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Shoe cover
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Power cord
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User manual
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