Canon EOS R8

Lightweight full-frame performance for every creator

Canon EOS R8
82/100
CAMERA SCORE
Features 17
Performance 18
Durability 14
Price 16
Usability 17
Brand Canon
Model 5803C002

Key Features

SENSOR 24.2MP Full-Frame CMOS sensor
PROCESSOR DIGIC X image processor for high-speed processing
AUTOFOCUS Dual Pixel CMOS AF II with subject detection
PHASE DETECTION 100% coverage with 1053 AF zones
VIDEO 4K 60p (oversampled from 6K) 10-bit internal
STABILIZATION Movie Digital IS (5-axis electronic stabilization)
BURST RATE Up to 40 fps electronic, 6 fps mechanical
VIEWFINDER 0.39-inch OLED EVF, 2.36 million dots
DISPLAY 3.0-inch 1.62m-dot vari-angle touchscreen LCD
CONNECTIVITY Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, USB-C, Micro-HDMI, 3.5mm mic/headphone
MEMORY CARD Single SD/SDHC/SDXC UHS-II slot
WEATHER SEALING Dust and moisture resistant construction
BATTERY LIFE Approx. 220 shots (EVF) / 370 shots (LCD) LP-E17

The Most Important Buttons & Dials — Canon EOS R8

Control / Button / Dial Status Note
Shutter-release Button ✓ Present
Mode Dial ✓ Present
+/- EV (Exposure Compensation) Button ✓ Present
Dedicated ISO Button ✓ Present
Dedicated Aperture Dial / Ring ~ Limited Via main/sub command dials
Dedicated Shutter Speed Dial ~ Limited Via main/sub command dials
AF-ON Button ✓ Present
Main Command Dial ✓ Present
Sub-Command Dial ✓ Present
Function (Fn) Buttons ✓ Present
Joystick / Multi-selector ✗ Not Present Uses touchscreen or D-pad
AF-assist / Self-timer Lamp ✓ Present
Monitor Mode Button ✗ Not Present
Video Record Button ✓ Present
Drive Mode Control ✓ Present

How-to Use Canon EOS R8

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Canon EOS R8 Exposure Indicators

Optimal exposure Underexposed by 1/3 EV Overexposed by over 2 EV
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The key to the photography is light, and it’s the exposure indicators, where you see how much light your camera sensor sees. These indicators both in monitor and viewfinder show whether the photograph would be under or over-exposed at the current setting. The amount of under or overexposure is shown in increments of 1/3 EV.

Learn & Master Photography with Canon EOS R8

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