Canon EOS R8 mirrorless camera, front view. Camera West
Canon EOS R8 mirrorless camera, angled view. Camera West
Canon EOS R8 mirrorless camera, top controls. Camera West
Canon EOS R8 mirrorless camera, rear view with vari-angle screen. Camera West
Canon EOS R8 mirrorless camera, side profile. Camera West
Canon EOS R8 mirrorless camera, RF mount detail view. Camera West
Canon EOS R8 mirrorless camera, grip detail. Camera West
Canon EOS R8 mirrorless camera, front view. Camera West
Canon EOS R8 mirrorless camera, angled view. Camera West
Canon EOS R8 mirrorless camera, top controls. Camera West
Canon EOS R8 mirrorless camera, rear view with vari-angle screen. Camera West
Canon EOS R8 mirrorless camera, side profile. Camera West
Canon EOS R8 mirrorless camera, RF mount detail view. Camera West
Canon EOS R8 mirrorless camera, grip detail. Camera West

CW ID: 1365752 | Canon ID: 5803C002

Canon EOS R8 Body

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The Canon EOS R8 is the lightest full-frame body in the EOS R line, built around the same 24.2 megapixel CMOS sensor and DIGIC X processor as the EOS R6 Mark II. That combination gives you ISO 100 to 102400, bursts up to 40 fps with the electronic shutter, and uncropped 4K 60p oversampled from 6K in 10-bit, all from a body that weighs about 461 g ready to shoot.

Handling is closer to an EOS RP than a pro body, and the tradeoffs are worth naming: there is no in-body stabilization (video relies on Movie Digital IS), you get one SD slot, and the small LP-E17 battery means a spare belongs in your bag. What you get back is full-frame files in a camera you will actually carry all day. If you want to weigh it against an R6 Mark II or pair it with a specific RF lens, our team can walk you through it.

Buy from an authorized Canon dealer like Camera West to ensure a genuine product with full manufacturer warranty and expert support.
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Please note, all returned items must be in the condition in which they were shipped. If the items are returned in a different condition, we will not be able to accept them.

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We offer a concierge trade-in program for the gear you'd like to upgrade, cross-grade, or simply pass on to a new owner. This enables you to acquire the tools that fit your specific needs. The easiest way to trade is to bring your gear into one of our stores and meet with us in person. However, we also accommodate those who can't visit our stores. Our online process is both personal and simple.

To begin, fill out the form on our Trade // Sell page with the details of the fine photographic equipment or watches you'd like to trade in. One of our team members will then contact you to confirm any details we might need for an accurate estimate. We will provide an estimate that doesn’t only look at the value of your trade in but the whole picture of where you want to go. If the estimate is satisfactory to you, we can provide a shipping label for you to ship your gear to one of our stores for a final inspection and store credit. Finally, we apply that credit towards your new gear!

  • 24.2 megapixel full-frame CMOS sensor with DIGIC X processor
  • ISO 100 to 102400, expandable to 50 and 204800
  • Up to 40 fps continuous with the electronic shutter, 6 fps with electronic first curtain
  • Dual Pixel CMOS AF II with people, animal, and vehicle detection
  • AF sensitivity down to EV -6.5
  • Uncropped UHD 4K up to 60p, oversampled from 6K
  • 4:2:2 10-bit internal recording with Canon Log 3 and HDR PQ
  • Full HD high frame rate up to 180 fps
  • Up to two hours of continuous 4K recording at 29.97 fps
  • 0.39-inch 2.36 million dot OLED electronic viewfinder
  • 3.0-inch 1.62 million dot vari-angle touchscreen
  • Multi-function accessory shoe, mic and headphone jacks, USB-C webcam output

Scope of Delivery:

  • Canon EOS R8 camera body
  • Canon LP-E17 rechargeable lithium-ion battery pack
  • Canon LC-E17 battery charger
  • Canon R-F-5 body cap
  • Camera strap
  • Shoe cover

Limited Warranty:

Canon USA covers the EOS R8 with a one-year limited warranty on parts and labor from the date of original purchase, valid on product purchased through an authorized Canon USA dealer. Camera West is an authorized Canon dealer, so your camera is registered for full factory warranty coverage and Canon service support.

General

Type: Full-frame mirrorless digital camera

Lens Mount: Canon RF (RF and RF-S lenses; EF and EF-S via Mount Adapter EF-EOS R)

Processor: DIGIC X

Recording Media: One SD card slot, UHS-II compatible

Shutter: Electronic first curtain 1/4000 to 30 sec.; electronic shutter to 1/16000 sec.; bulb

Flash Sync Speed: 1/200 sec.

Continuous Shooting: Up to approx. 40 fps (electronic shutter), approx. 6 fps (electronic first curtain)

Accessory Shoe: Canon multi-function accessory shoe (AD-E1 adapter required for conventional shoe-mount flashes)

Sensor

Type: Full-frame CMOS, compatible with Dual Pixel CMOS AF

Effective Pixels: Approx. 24.2 megapixels

Total Pixels: Approx. 25.6 megapixels

Aspect Ratio: 3:2

ISO Range: 100 to 102400 in 1/3 or 1 stop increments; expandable to L (50) and H (204800)

Autofocus: Dual Pixel CMOS AF II, up to 1,053 automatically selected zones, approx. 100% x 100% coverage

AF Sensitivity: EV -6.5 to 21 (f/1.2 lens, center point, One-Shot AF, ISO 100)

Image Formats: JPEG, HEIF, RAW, C-RAW, Dual Pixel RAW

Image Stabilization: Digital (Movie Digital IS) for video; no in-body sensor-shift stabilization

Video

Maximum Resolution: UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) at 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps, uncropped, oversampled from 6K

Full HD: 1920 x 1080 up to 179.82 fps

Color Sampling: 4:2:2 10-bit

Gamma: Canon Log 3, HDR PQ

Recording Format: MP4, IPB (ALL-I for time-lapse only)

Continuous Recording: Approx. 2 hr. at 4K UHD 29.97 fps; approx. 30 min. at 4K UHD 59.94 fps

Audio: Built-in stereo microphone; LPCM and AAC

Viewfinder/Display

Viewfinder: 0.39-inch OLED electronic viewfinder, approx. 2.36 million dots

Viewfinder Coverage: Approx. 100%

Magnification: Approx. 0.70x with 50mm lens at infinity

Eye Point: Approx. 22 mm

Dioptric Adjustment: Approx. -4.0 to +1.0 m-1

Monitor: 3.0-inch Clear View LCD II vari-angle touchscreen, approx. 1.62 million dots

Connectivity

Wireless: Wi-Fi (IEEE 802.11n) and Bluetooth 4.2

Video Output: Micro HDMI

Data/Power: USB-C (USB 3.1/3.2 Gen 2), supports UVC/UAC webcam output and USB power

Audio: 3.5 mm microphone input, 3.5 mm headphone output

Other: Remote control terminal; Canon Camera Connect app for iOS and Android

Power

Battery: Canon LP-E17 rechargeable lithium-ion battery pack (included)

Charger: Canon LC-E17 battery charger (included)

USB Power: Camera can be powered and charged over USB-C with a compatible PD source

Dimensions

Dimensions (W x H x D): Approx. 132.5 x 86.1 x 70.0 mm / 5.22 x 3.39 x 2.76 in.

Weight: Approx. 461 g / 1.02 lb with battery and card; approx. 414 g body only

Operating Environment: 0 to 40 degrees C / 32 to 104 degrees F, up to 85% humidity

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