Highlights:
24.2 megapixel full-frame CMOS sensor: The ideal balance of detail and performance
Max ISO 102,400: Expandable to 204,800 for superb photos in low light
Max ISO 25,600: Expandable to 102,400 for cinematic video even in dark conditions
Dual Pixel CMOS AF II: Recognises and tracks subjects keeping them in sharp focus
-6.5EV AF sensitivity: Focuses in light equivalent to half-moonlight
40fps electronic shooting and 6fps with Electronic First Curtain
30fps RAW burst mode: With 0.5 sec pre-shot capture
Flicker detection
Advanced HDR: HDR modes for still or moving subjects
4K 60p video: Superb clarity of details and motion in H.265/H.264
RF 24-50mm IS STM lens
Filter size: 58mm
Step up to full-frame creativity with the Canon EOS R8, a lightweight yet powerful hybrid mirrorless camera designed to deliver superb photo and video quality. Built around a 24.2MP full-frame CMOS sensor, the EOS R8 excels in low-light photography, portraiture, and wide, expansive landscapes, while offering advanced video features in a compact, travel-friendly body.
Combining speed, intelligent autofocus, and high-quality 4K video, the EOS R8 is an ideal choice for photographers and filmmakers who want professional results in an intuitive, mid-range camera.
24.2MP Full-Frame Sensor for Exceptional Image Quality
At the heart of the EOS R8 is a 24.2 megapixel full-frame CMOS sensor, balancing resolution, speed, and low-light performance. The larger sensor captures greater detail in both highlights and shadows, making it well suited to landscape photography, while also producing beautiful background bokeh for striking portraits.
Multiple HDR modes allow you to capture increased dynamic range, even when photographing scenes that include movement.
High-Speed Shooting up to 40 fps
Capturing fast-moving subjects is effortless with the EOS R8. Its electronic shutter enables continuous shooting at up to 40 fps, making it easy to freeze decisive moments.
A 30 fps RAW burst mode can record images up to 0.5 seconds before the shutter is pressed, helping ensure you never miss critical action.
Advanced Dual Pixel CMOS AF II
The EOS R8 features Dual Pixel CMOS AF II, delivering intelligent, frame-wide autofocus performance for both stills and video. This system identifies, recognises, and tracks subjects across the entire frame, maintaining sharp focus even when subjects briefly move out of view.
For portraits and interviews, the camera locks onto a subject’s eyes, face, head, or body, keeping them precisely in focus throughout the shot.
Professional Video Made Simple
Designed for hybrid creators, the EOS R8 offers high-quality video recording that’s easy to use without disrupting creative flow. Capture:
· 4K video at up to 60p, achieved via 6K oversampling
· Canon Log 3 for professional colour grading
· Focus Breathing Compensation for more refined cinematic results
· Full HD recording at up to 180 fps for smooth slow-motion footage
These features make the EOS R8 a powerful yet approachable filmmaking tool.
Outstanding Low-Light Performance
When lighting conditions become challenging, the EOS R8 continues to deliver. Its full-frame sensor reduces digital noise, enabling shooting at ISO 102,400, expandable to ISO 204,800.
Autofocus remains accurate in very dark environments, with Dual Pixel CMOS AF II sensitivity down to -6.5 EV, comparable to moonlit conditions.
Lightweight Design with Smart Handling
Weighing just 461g, the EOS R8 is Canon’s lightest full-frame mirrorless camera, making it easy to carry and ideal for shooting events or working on location.
A dedicated photo/video switch allows instant mode changes while retaining individual settings, and a vari-angle LCD screen supports shooting from high, low, and front-facing angles.
Seamless Connectivity & Workflow Integration
Built-in Wi-Fi and always-on Bluetooth® 4.2 allow easy connection to smartphones, computers, and networks. The EOS R8 supports:
· Wireless image and video sharing
· Remote camera control via smart devices
· Cloud-based RAW processing
· Use as a high-quality webcam
These features make it simple to integrate the EOS R8 into modern creative workflows.
Canon RF 24-50mm f/4.5-6.3 IS STM lens:
General-purpose, everyday, travel
Filter size; 58mm
Entry level
4.5-stop IS, 24-50mm, compact design, STM focusing
Discover the joy of shooting stills and video with a lightweight, stowable, wide angle zoom lens for travel photography offering a 2x zoom and 24-50mm focal length, perfect for family groups, interiors and still life photography. With great optics, advanced 4.5-stops image stabilisation, beautifully quiet operation and intuitive handling, it’s the perfect Canon everyday lens to take with you anywhere and is a great lens for portraits and street photography.
The ideal starter lens that’s a joy to use
Capture great memories in stills and video with a compact and lightweight Canon everyday lens offering a 2x zoom and 24-50mm focal length, perfect for family groups, portraits, interiors and travel photography.
Powerful image stabilisation for video and stills
Pick up and use handheld straight away with super steady results, thanks to a 4.5-stop Optical Image Stabilizer that lets you shoot and film in low light with no need for a tripod.
Smooth, quiet focusing with instinctive control
Shoot and film like a pro thanks to an STM focusing motor that’s fast and quiet with extra control from a customisable lens control ring that lets you adjust different settings at your fingertips.
A lens that works intuitively with your camera
Thanks to its RF mount, the lens works with EOS R series cameras to support a wide range of in-camera image enhancement features including panning in scene mode and focus breathing correction for movies.
