Mirrorless Cameras

Canon EOS R8

Specifications

Operating Environment
0 – 40 °C, 85% or less humidity
Dimensions (W x H x D)
Approx. 132.5 × 86.1 × 70.0 mm
Weight (Body Only)
Approx. 414g (461g with card and battery, Based on CIPA guidelines.)
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Specifications

  • 24.2 megapixel full-frame sensor

    An ideal balance of detail, speed and low-light performance, whether you’re shooting photos or video.

  • Sensitive low-light performance

    Keep shooting amazing images, even when light levels drop, with a maximum sensitivity of ISO 102,40010(expandable to ISO 204,800). Video can be captured at up to ISO 25,600 (expandable to ISO 102,400)29,30.

  • Up to 4K 60p video

    Capture cinematic 4K footage, oversampled from 6K sensor data and at frame rates up to 60p21. Shoot Full HD at up to 180p25.

  • Full HD 180p

    Create sumptuous slow-motion effects.

  • 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 assist14.

  • UHS-II SD card slot

    Use widely available SD cards to store your content – including fast UHS-II cards for high-speed shooting33.

  • Weather-resistant construction31

    Keep shooting even when conditions turn bad.

  • Advanced HDR and HDR PQ

    Multiple options for HDR – even with moving subjects and with both photos and video10.

  • Guided UI

    Discover how to shoot with your EOS R8, navigate its controls and learn the principles of photography.

  • -6.5EV autofocus sensitivity

    Quickly acquire accurate focus, even in light levels equivalent to that of a half moon4.

  • 40fps19 high-speed continuous shooting +

    Capture fleeting moments in time using the camera’s electronic shutter.

  • 6fps18 high-speed continuous shooting

    Eliminate rolling-shutter effects with an electronic first curtain shutter.

  • 30fps RAW burst mode19

    With 0.5sec pre-shot capture that records images from before the moment the shutter release button was pressed.

  • H.264 and H.265 codecs

    For maximum quality and compatibility.

  • Focus-breathing compensation3

    For smooth, professional pull-focus transitions.

  • 2.4GHz Wi-Fi®

    For fast, wireless file transfer to computers and smart devices, plus remote camera control.

  • Bluetooth® Low Energy 4.2

    Maintains a constant Bluetooth link with your smart device.

  • Use as a high-quality webcam32

    Plug and play with USB to look your best in live streams and internet calls.

  • Dual Pixel CMOS AF II

    Recognises and tracks subjects,3 keeping them in sharp focus.

  • Canon Camera Connect app

    Connect your Canon camera to your Apple or Android device for remote shooting and easy photo sharing32.

  • image.canon

    Photo/video storage and sync, plus cloud-based RAW processing.16

Specifications in detail

Image Sensor

  • Type
    35.9 x 23.9 mm CMOS
  • Effective Pixels
    Approx. 24.2megapixels
  • Total Pixels
    Approx. 25.6 megapixels
  • Aspect Ratio
    3:2
  • Low-Pass Filter
    Built-in/Fixed
  • Sensor Cleaning
    EOS integrated cleaning system
  • Colour Filter Type
    Primary Colour
  • Sensor Shift-IS
    No

Image Processor

  • Type
    DIGIC X

Lens

  • Lens Mount
    RF1 (EF and EF-S lenses can be attached using: Mount Adapter EF-EOS R, Control Ring Mount Adapter EF-EOS R, Drop-In Filter Mount Adapter EF-EOS R)2 EF-M lenses are not compatible
  • Focal Length
    Equivalent to 1.0x the focal length of the lens with RF and EF lenses 1.6x with EF-S / RF-S
  • Image Stabilisation
    Lens/Digital only

Focusing

  • Type
    Dual Pixel CMOS AF II
  • AF System / Points
    100% horizontal and 100% vertical with Face + Tracking and Auto Selection modes
    100% horizontal and 90% vertical with manual selection and large zone modes3
  • AF Working Range
    EV -6.5 – 21 (at 23°C & ISO100)4
  • AF Modes
    One Shot, Servo AF, AI Focus AF
  • AF Point Selection
    Automatic selection: 1053 Available AF areas when automatically selected,
    Manual selection: 1-point AF (AF frame size can be changed) 4897 AF positions available stills (4067 Movies)
    Manual selection: AF point Expansion 4 points (up, down, left, right)
    Manual selection: AF point Expansion surrounding
    Manual selection: Flexible Zone AF 1-3 (all AF points divided into minimum 9 to 999 maximum focusing zones)
  • AF Tracking
    Humans(Eye, Face, Head, Body), Animals (Dogs, Cats, Birds and Horses) or Vehicles (Racing cars or Motor bikes, Aircraft and Trains)
  • AF Lock
    Locked when shutter button is pressed halfway or AF ON is pressed in One Shot AF mode. Using customised button set to AF stop in AI servo
  • AF Assist Beam
    Emitted by built in LED or optional dedicated Speedlite (flash)
  • Manual Focus
    Selected on lens/camera5

Exposure Control

  • Metering Modes
    Real-time with image sensor, 384-zone metering.
    (1) Evaluative metering (linked to All AF points)
    (2) Partial metering (approx. 5.9% of viewfinder at centre)6
    (3) Spot metering: Centre spot metering (approx. 3% viewfinder at centre)- AF point-linked spot metering not provided7
    (4) Centre weighted average metering
  • Metering Brightness Range
    EV -3 – 20 (at 23°C, ISO100, with evaluative metering)
  • AE Lock
    Auto: AE lock takes effect when focus is achieved
    Manual: By AE lock button in P, Av, Fv, Tv and M modes
  • Exposure Compensation
    +/-3 EV in 1/3 or 1/2 stop increments (can be combined with AEB)
  • AEB
    +/-3 EV in 1/3 or 1/2 stop increments
  • Anti-flicker Shooting
    Yes. Flicker detected at a frequency of 100 Hz or 120 Hz8. High Frequency Anti-flicker shooting for M and TV modes.9
  • ISO Sensitivity

    Recommended Exposure Index

    Auto 100-102400 (in 1/3-stop or 1 stop increments) ISO can be expanded to L:50, H:204,80010

Shutter

  • Type
    Electronically-controlled focal-plane shutter11 and Electronic shutter function on sensor
  • Speed
    Electronic 1st-curtain: 30-1/4000 sec (1/2 or 1/3 stop increments), Bulb Electronic: 30-1/1600012 (1/2 or 1/3 stop increments up to 1/8000 then 1 stop to 1/16000) (Total shutter speed range. Available range varies by shooting mode)
  • Shutter Release
    Soft touch electromagnetic release

White Balance

  • Type
    Auto white balance with the imaging sensor
  • Settings
    AWB (Ambience priority/White priority), Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten light, White Fluorescent light, Flash, Custom, Colour Temperature Setting White balance compensation:
    1. Blue/Amber +/-9
    2. Magenta/Green +/-9
  • Custom White Balance
    Yes, 1 setting can be registered - From image or Live View
  • WB Bracketing
    +/-3 levels in single level increments 3, 2, 5 or 7 bracketed images per shutter release Selectable Blue/Amber bias or Magenta/Green bias

Viewfinder

  • Type
    0.39 inch OLED colour EVF
  • Dot Count
    2.36 Million dots (1024x768)
  • Coverage (Vertical/Horizontal)
    Approx. 100%
  • Magnification
    Approx. 0.70x13
  • Eyepoint
    Approx. 22mm (At -1 m-1 from eyepiece lens end)
  • Dioptre Correction
    -4 to +1 m-1 (dioptre)
  • Display Performance
    Power saving: 59.94 fps Smooth 119.98 fps14
  • Viewfinder Information
    Accessory attached indicator, AE lock, AEB, AF area, AF method, AF operation, AF point (1-point AF), AF point information, Anti-flicker shooting, Aperture value, Aspect ratio, Audio recording level (manual), Audio recording level indicator (manual), Auto Lighting Optimizer, Battery level, Bluetooth function, Canon Log, Creative filters, Bulb timer, Digital Lens Optimizer, Digital zoom, Drive mode, Electronic level, Electronic shutter, Exposure compensation, Exposure level indicator, Exposure simulation, FE lock, FEB, Flash off, Flash-ready, Focus bracketing, focus distance scale, GPS, Grid, HDR PQ, HDR shooting, Headphone volume, Highlight tone priority, High-speed sync, Histogram (Brightness/RGB), Image Quality, Image Stabilizer (IS mode), Interval timer, ISO speed, Lens information, Magnify button, Maximum burst, Metering mode, Movie recording in progress, Movie recording size, Movie recording time available, Movie recording time available/Elapsed recording time, Movie self-timer, Movie Servo AF, Multi Shot Noise Reduction, Multi-function lock warning, Multiple-exposure shooting, No. of remaining shots for focus bracketing, Number of available shots/Sec. until self-timer shoots, Number of remaining multiple exposures, Number of self-timer shooting, Overheat control, Picture Style, Quick Control button, Shooting mode, Shutter speed, Still photo cropping, Subject to detect, Touch Shutter/Create folder, vertical exposure scale, View Assist, White balance, White balance correction, Wi-Fi function, Wi-Fi signal strength
  • Depth of Field Preview
    Yes, via customised button or with "Exposure +DOP" ( up to F8)15

LCD Monitor

  • Type
    7.5cm (3.0") Clear View LCD II, approx. 1.62 million dots
  • Coverage
    Approx. 100%
  • Viewing Angle (Horizontally/Vertically)
    Approx. 170° vertically and horizontally
  • Brightness Adjustment
    Manual: Adjustable to one of seven levels
  • Touch Screen Operations
    Capacitive method with menu functions, Quick Control settings, playback operations, and magnified display. AF point selection in still and Movies, touch shutter is possible in still photo shooting.
  • Display Options
    (1) Basic Camera settings
    (2) Advance Camera settings
    (3) Camera settings plus histogram and dual level display
    (4) No info
    (5) Quick Control Screen

Flash

  • Modes
    E-TTL II flash metering, Manual flash, MULTI flash (stroboscopic), Auto external flash metering, Manual external flash metering, Continuous shooting priority (CSP) mode16
  • X-Sync
    1/200 sec. Electronic 1st-curtain only
  • Flash Exposure Compensation
    +/- 3EV in 1/3 or 1/2 stop increments with EL and EX series Speedlite flashes
  • Flash Exposure Bracketing
    +/- 3EV in 1/3 or 1/2 stop increments with EL and EX series Speedlite flashes
  • Flash Exposure Lock
    Yes
  • Second Curtain Synchronisation
    Yes via Speedlite17
  • Multi-Function Shoe / HotShoe / PC Terminal
    Yes(21-pin multi-function shoe equipped with the traditional 5-pin contact (X-sync, communication contact) )/No
  • External Flash Compatibility
    E-TTL II with EX / EL series Speedlite, wireless multi-flash support
  • External Flash Control
    via camera menu screen

Shooting

  • Modes
    Stills / Movie: Scene Intelligent Auto, Flexible priority AE, Program AE, Shutter priority AE, Aperture priority AE, Manual, Bulb and Custom (x2)
  • Picture Styles
    Auto, Standard, Portrait, Landscape, Fine Detail, Neutral, Faithful, Monochrome, User Defined (x3)
  • Colour Space
    sRGB and Adobe RGB
  • Image Processing
    Highlight Tone Priority (2 settings)
    Auto Lighting Optimizer (3 settings)
    Long exposure noise reduction
    Clarity
    High ISO speed noise reduction (4 settings) (stills and video)
    Lens optical correction
    - Peripheral illumination correction, Chromatic aberration correction Distortion correction (during/after still photo shooting, during video only)
    Diffraction correction,
    Digital Lens Optimizer (during/after still photo shooting only)
    Focus Bracketing including image compositing
    Resize to M, S1, S2
    Cropping of images (JPEG/HEIF)
    - Aspect ratios 3:2, 4:3, 16:9, 1:1 x1.6crop
    - Switch between vertical and horizontal cropping orientation
    - Image straightening
    - Cropping frame can be moved using touch screen operation
    RAW image processing
    Dual Pixel RAW – Portrait Relighting, Background Clarity ( in camera)
    Raw Cloud processing
    Multiple exposure
    HDR - with moving subject suppression
    HEIF to Jpeg conversion (single or batch)
  • Drive Modes
    Single, Continuous High+, Continuous High, Continuous Low, Self timer (2s+remote, 10s+remote, Continous+remote)
  • Continuous Shooting
    Max. Approx. 6fps18 with Electronic 1st-curtain shutter, speed maintained for 1000+ JPEG, or RAW, or CRAW images.
    Max. Approx. 40fps19 with Electronic shutter, speed maintained for 120 JPEG or 56 RAW, 100 CRAW images
    RAW Burst 30fps with 0.5 seconds pre record for max approx. 158 frames 20
  • Interval Timer
    Built in

File Type

  • Still Image Type
    RAW: RAW, C-RAW 14 bit (14-bit A/D conversion with Electronic 1st-Curtain, 12-bit A/D conversion with Electronic shutter, Canon original RAW 3rd edition)
    JPEG 8 bit: 2 compression options
    HEIF 10 bit: 2 compression options
    Complies with Exif 2.31 and Design rule for Camera File system 2.0
    Complies with Digital Print Order Format [DPOF] Version 1.1
  • RAW+JPEG Simultaneous Recording
    Yes, any combination of RAW + JPEG or RAW + HEIF possible
  • Image Size
    RAW/ C-RAW:
    3:2 ratio 6000x4000
    1.6x crop 3744x2496
    4:3 ratio 6000x4000
    16:9 ratio 6000x4000
    1:1 ratio 6000x4000
    JPEG/ HEIF:
    3:2 ratio (L) 6000x4000, (M) 3984x2656, (S1) 2976x1984, (S2) 2400x1600
    1.6x crop (L) 3744x2496, (S2) 2400x1600
    4:3 ratio (L) 5328x4000, (M) 3552x2664, (S1) 2656x1992, (S2) 2112x1600
    16:9 ratio (L) 6000x3368, (M) 3984x2240, (S1) 2976x1680, (S2) 2400x1344
    1:1 ratio (L) 4000x4000, (M) 2656x2656, (S1) 1984x1984, (S2) 1600x1600
  • Folders
    New folders can be manually created, named and selected
  • File Numbering
    (1) Continuous numbering
    (2) Auto reset
    (3) Manual reset
  • File Naming
    No user pre-sets

EOS Movie

  • Movie Type
    MP4 Video: 4K UHD, Full HD (16:9)21, Audio: Linear PCM / AAC
  • Movie Size
    4K UHD22 (16:9) 3840 x 2160 (59.94, 50, 29.97, 25, 23.98fps) inter frame (IPB) / (IPB Light)
    4K UHD cropped (16:9) 3840 x 2160 (59.94, 50, 29.97, 25, 23.98fps) inter frame (IPB) / (IPB Light)
    4K UHD Timelapse (16:9) 3840 x 2160 (29.97, 25fps)23 intra frame (All-I)
    Full HD (16:9) 1920 x 1080 (179.82, 150, 119.88, 100, 59.94, 50, 29.97, 25, 23.98fps) inter frame (IPB) / (IPB Light)24
    Full HD Timelapse (16:9) 1920 x 1080 (29.97, 25fps)25 intra frame (All-I),
    Full HD HDR (16:9) 1920 x 1080 (29.97, 25fps) inter frame (IPB) [AAC Only]
    Full HD Creative Filters (16:9) 1920 x 1080 (29.97, 25fps) inter frame (IPB) / (IPB Light) [AAC Only]
  • Colour Sampling (Internal Recording)
    4K / Full HD - YCbCr4:2:0 8 bit or YCbCr4:2:2 10 bit
  • Canon Log
    Yes, Canon Log 3
  • Movie Length
    Max movie continuous recording time available 2 hours26.
    High Frame Rate movie (Full HD 179.82/150fps): 20 min.
    High Frame Rate movie (Full HD 119.88/100fps): 30 min.
    No 4GB file limit with exFAT formatted SD card.
  • High Frame Rate Movie
    Full HD at 179.82fps, 150fps, 100fps or 119.9fps27
    Recorded as 1/6-speed slow motion movie
    Single scene maximum recording up to approx. 20 mins, 179.82/150fps 30mins 119.88/100fps
  • Frame Grab
    8.3-megapixel JPEG/HEIF still image frame grab from 4K UHD movie possible (HEIF only possible when HDR PQ is set) 28
  • Bitrate / Mbps
    MP4 H.264 / MPEG-4 AVC Canon Log: OFF, HDR PQ: OFF
    4K (59.94p/50.00p): IPB Approx. 230 Mbps
    4K (59.94p/50.00p): IPB (Light) Approx. 120 Mbps
    4K (29.97p/25.00p/23.98p): IPB Approx. 120 Mbps
    4K (29.97p/25.00p/23.98p): IPB (Light) Approx. 60 Mbps
    4K Timelapse (29.97, 25fps) All-I Approx. 470Mbps
    Full HD (179.82p/150.00p): IPB Approx. 180 Mbps
    Full HD (179.82p/150.00p): IPB (Light) Approx. 105Mbps
    Full HD (119.88p/100.00p): IPB Approx. 120 Mbps
    Full HD (119.88p/100.00p): IPB (Light) Approx. 70 Mbps
    Full HD (59.94p/50.00p): IPB Approx. 60 Mbps
    Full HD (59.94p/50.00p): IPB (Light) Approx. 35 Mbp
    s Full HD (29.94p/25.00p/23.93p): IPB Approx. 30 Mbps
    Full HD (29.94p/25.00p): IPB (Light) Approx. 12 Mbps
    Full HD Timelapse (29.97, 25fps) All-I Approx. 90Mbps
    MP4 H.265 / HEVC Canon Log: ON, or HDR PQ: ON
    4K (59.94p/50.00p): IPB Approx. 340 Mbps
    4K (59.94p/50.00p): IPB (Light) Approx. 170 Mbps
    4K (29.97p/25.00p/23.98p): IPB Approx. 170 Mbps
    4K (29.97p/25.00p/23.98p): IPB (Light) Approx. 85 Mbps
    4K Timelapse (29.97, 25fps) All-I Approx. 470Mbps
    Full HD (179.82p/150.00p): IPB Approx. 270 Mbps
    Full HD (179.82p/150.00p): IPB (Light) Approx. 150 Mbps
    Full HD (119.88p/100.00p): IPB Approx. 180 Mbps
    Full HD (119.88p/100.00p): IPB (Light) Approx. 100 Mbps
    Full HD (59.94p/50.00p): IPB Approx. 90 Mbps
    Full HD (59.94p/50.00p): IPB (Light) Approx. 50 Mbps
    Full HD (29.94p/25.00p/23.93p): IPB Approx. 45 Mbps
    Full HD (29.94p/25.00p): IPB (Light) Approx. 28 Mbps
    Full HD Timelapse (29.97, 25fps) All-I Approx. 135Mbps
  • Dual Card Recording
    No
  • Microphone
    Built-in stereo microphone (48 Khz, 16-bit x 2 channels), 3.5mm external microphone or other microphones using the Multi-Function shoe including XLR via Tascam CA-XLR2d-C
  • HDMI Display
    Output to external monitor only (output of images and shooting information, images are recorded to the card)
  • HDMI Output
    Camera screen and External Monitor output (no recording to the card, camera screen shows images with shooting information)
    Auto:
    - 4K (UHD) 59.94p / 50.00p / 29.97p / 25.00p / 23.98p,
    - 1080 59.94p / 59.94i, 50.00p / 50.00i
    - 480 59.94p
    - 576 50p
    1080p:
    - 1080 59.94p / 59.94i, 50.00p / 50.00i
    - 480 59.94p
    - 576 50p
    Uncompressed YCbCr 4:2:0, 8-bit or when CLog3/HDR PQ is enabled YCbCr 4:2:2, 10-bit, supporting BT.709, BT.2020, BT2100(PQ), when connected to compatible monitors. Sound output via HDMI is also possible
  • Focusing
    Dual Pixel CMOS AF II with Eye/Face Detection and Tracking AF (people, animals and vehicles), Movie Servo AF, Manual Focus
  • ISO
    Auto: 100-25600, H: 10240029
    Manual: 100-25600, H: 10240030

Other Features

  • Custom Functions
    22 Custom Functions
  • Metadata Tag
    Copyright information (author/copyright holder) set on the camera is added to image Exif information.
    Change movie rotation information.
    Image rating (0-5 stars)
    By pressing the erase button during playback of images from continuous shooting, users can erase all of these images (a continuous scene) at once.
  • LCD Panel / Illumination
    No/No
  • Water/Dust Resistance
    Yes31
  • Voice Memo
    No
  • Intelligent Orientation Sensor
    Yes
  • Playback Zoom
    1.5x - 10x in 15 steps
  • Display Formats
    (1) Single image
    (2) Single image with information (2 levels)
    Basic - Shooting information (shutter speed, aperture, ISO and Image quality)
    Detailed - Shooting information (shutter speed, aperture, ISO, metering Image, quality and file size), Lens information, Brightness and RGB histogram, White balance, Picture Style, Colour space and noise reduction, Lens optical correction, GPS information, IPTC information
    (3) 4 image index
    (4) 9 image index
    (5) 36 image index
    (6) 100 image index
    (7) Jump Display (1, 10 or 100 images, start of burst sequence, Date, Folder, Movies, Stills, Protected images, Rating, )
    (8) Movie edit
    (9) RAW processing
    (10) Rating
  • SlideShow
    Image selection: All images, by Date, by Folder, Movies, Stills, Protected images or Rating
    Playback time: 1/2/3/5/10 or 20 seconds
    Repeat: On/Off
  • Histogram
    Brightness: Yes
    RGB: Yes
  • Highlight Alert
    Yes
  • Image Erase
    Single image, select range, Selected images, Burst sequence, Folder, Card
  • Image Erase Protection
    Erase protection of Single image, Folder or Card all found images (only during image search)
  • Self Timer
    2 or 10 sec.
  • Menu Categories
    (1) Shooting menu
    (2) AF Menu
    (3) Playback menu
    (4) Network
    (5) Setup menu
    (6) Custom Functions menu
    (7) My Menu
  • Menu Languages
    29 Languages
    English, German, French, Dutch, Danish, Portuguese, Finnish, Italian, Norwegian, Swedish, Spanish, Greek, Russian, Polish, Czech, Hungarian, Vietnamese, Hindi, Romanian, Ukrainian, Turkish, Arabic, Thai, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Korean, Malay, Indonesia and Japanese
  • Firmware Update
    Update possible by the user (Camera, Lens, External Speedlite, BLE remote control, Lens adapter) via card or Camera connect app

Interface

  • Computer
    SuperSpeed Plus USB (USB 3.2 Gen 2) USB Type-C connector also used for computer communication / smartphone communication / USB charge or power.
  • Wi-Fi
    Wireless LAN (IEEE802.11b/g/n) (2.4 GHz)32, with Bluetooth 4.2 support Features supported - EOS Utility, Smartphone, Upload to image.canon
  • Other
    HDMI Micro out (Type D, HDMI-CEC not supported)
    External Microphone In (3.5mm Stereo mini jack)
    Headphone out (3.5mm Stereo mini jack)
    RS-60E3-type terminal (remote control terminal)

Direct Print

  • Canon Printers
    Not supported
  • PictBridge
    Not supported

Storage

  • Type
    SD/SDHC/SDXC and UHS-II33

Supported Operating System

  • PC
    Windows 10/11 (Desktop mode only)34
  • Macintosh
    macOS 10.15, 11.4, 12, 13

Software

  • Image Processing
    Digital Photo Professional 4.17.20. or later, Digital Photo Professional Express mobile app (iOS only v1.8.10. or later) (RAW Image Processing not DUAL PIXEL RAW on DPP Express mobile)
  • Other
    EOS Utility# 3.16.10 or later (incl. Remote Capture), Picture Style Editor 1.28.10 or later, EOS Lens Registration Tool, Canon Camera connect app 3.0.10 or later (iOS/Android)35

Power Source

  • Batteries
    Rechargeable Li-ion Battery LP-E17 (supplied)36
  • Battery Life
    With LCD Approx. 370 shots (at 23°C)37
    With Viewfinder Approx. 220 shots (at 23°C)38
  • Battery Indicator
    3 level indicator
  • Power Saving
    Screen dimmer: 5 sec. / 10 sec. / 15 sec. / 20 sec. /25 sec. / 30 sec. / Disable39
    Screen off: 5 sec. / 15 sec. / 30 sec. / 1 min. / 3 min. / 5 min. / 10 min. / 30 min. / Disable
    Auto power off: 15 sec. / 30 sec. / 1 min. / 3 min. / 5 min. / 10 min. / 30 min. / Disable
    Viewfinder off: 1 min. / 3 min. / Disable
  • Power Supply & Battery Chargers
    Battery charger LC-E17E (supplied), AC Adapter AC-E6N and DC Coupler DR-E18, PD-E1 USB power adapter

Accessories

  • Wireless File Transmitter
    None
  • Cases / Straps
    An included strap, Hand Strap E2
  • Lenses
    All RF40 and RF-S lenses (EF41 & EF-S via Lens adapters42)
  • Lens Adapters
    Mount Adapter EF-EOS R, EF-EOS R Control Ring Mount Adapter, Drop-in Filter Mount Adapter EF-EOS R
  • Flash
    Canon Speedlite (EL-1*, EL-5, EL-100, 90EX, 220EX, 270EX, 270EX II, 320EX, 380EX, 420EX, 430EX, 430EX II, 430EX III 470EX-AI, 550EX, 580EX*, 580EX II*, 600EX*, 600EX-RT*, 600EX-II-RT*, Macro-Ring-Lite MR-14EX, Macro Ring Lite MR-14EX II, Macro Twin Lite MT-24EX, Macro Twin Lite MT-26EX-RT, Speedlite Transmitter ST-E2, Speedlite Transmitter ST-E3-RT*, Speedlite Transmitter ST-E3-RT V2*, Speedlite Transmitter ST- E10, Off-Camera Shoe Cord OC-E3*)

    *Must use Multi-Function Shoe Adapter AD- E1 to retain weather sealing
  • Remote Controller / Switch
    RS-60E3-type terminal (remote control terminal), Timer Remote Controller TC-80N343, Wireless Remote Control BR-E1, Smartphone(Using Canon Camera Connect app)
  • Other
    Shoe cover ER-SC2 (Included), Multi-Function Shoe Adapter AD-E1, Multi-Function Shoe Directional Stereo Microphone DM-E1D, Multi-Function Shoe Adapter for Smartphone Link AD-P1 for Android, Stereo Microphone DM-E1 / DM-E100, GPS Receiver GP-E244, Extension Grip EG-E1, Tripod grip HG-100TBR45, Interface Cable IFC-100U, Interface Cable IFC-400U, Protecting Cloth PC-E1 / E2,

Physical Specifications

  • Body Materials
    Primarily consists of a magnesium alloy (Partially aluminium alloy and partially polycarbonate resin with glass fibre.)
  • Operating Environment
    0 – 40 °C, 85% or less humidity
  • Dimensions (W x H x D)
    Approx. 132.5 × 86.1 × 70.0 mm
  • Weight (Body Only)
    Approx. 414g (461g with card and battery, Based on CIPA guidelines.)
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  1. The operation of the RF 5.2 mm F 2.8 L DUAL FISHEYE is not guaranteed.
  2. Operation of EF Cinema Lens is not guaranteed. Operation of the mount adapter EF-EOS R 0.71 X (sold separately) is not guaranteed.
  3. Applicable when subject frame is shown while tracking and a compatible lens is attached to the camera while the full-range AF is active or the subject is detected successfully in another area mode. For details on supported lenses, refer to [Supplemental Information] for [EOS R8] in “cam.start.canon”.
  4. During still photo shooting, with an f/1.2 lens, Centre AF point, One-Shot AF, at 23°C/73°F, ISO100. Excluding RF lenses with Defocus Smoothing coating
  5. Via camera menu [Focus mode] AF / MF modes can be selected. Depending on the lens attached. When RF lenses without a focus mode switch are attached manual focus is selected on the camera. When RF/EF lenses with a focus mode switch are attached, the setting on the lens takes precedence.
  6. When set to Full-frame. Values differ when set to 1.6× (crop) or digital teleconverter 2.0x/4.0x.
  7. When set to Full-frame. Values differ when set to 1.6× (crop) or digital teleconverter 2.0x/4.0x.
  8. Anti-flicker shooting not available when using the electronic shutter. Maximum continuous shooting speed may decrease. Flicker detect may not be effective in certain situations when shooting high frame rate movies.
  9. High-frequency anti-flicker shooting when set manually, the setting range is as follows. • Electronic 1st-curtain: 1/50.0 to 1/2048.0 sec. • Electronic shutter: 1/50.0 to 1/8192.0 sec. • Movie recording: 1/50.0 to 1/8192.0 sec. (NTSC/PAL) Maximum continuous shooting speed may decrease.
  10. ISO speeds are different when the camera is set to Canon Log 3 or highlight tone priority. Expanded ISO speeds cannot be set in HDR mode or for HDR shooting (HDR PQ).
  11. Not equipped with a mechanical first curtain.
  12. 1/16000 sec. is only available in Tv or M mode (up to 1/8000 sec. in Fv, P, or Av mode). Electronic shutter speed 1/16000th not available in H+ continuous shooting mode.
  13. With 3:2 display, an RF 50mm F1.2 L USM lens at infinity, -1 m-1
  14. The maximum frame rate during AF, half-press of the shutter button, or continuous shooting can be lower. Note that the display frame rate may be lower depending on the lens you are using and shooting conditions.
  15. [Exposure+DOF] is available when using RF lenses and some EF lenses. For details on supported lenses, refer to [Supplemental Information] for [EOS R8] in “cam.start.canon”.
  16. Available settings/options vary depending on Speedlite specifications.
  17. First-curtain synchronization is used with shutter speeds faster than 1/30 sec.
  18. During servo AF, only RF lenses and some EF lenses can be used for continuous shooting at the maximum speed. For details on supported lenses, refer to [Supplemental Information] for EOS R8 in “cam.start.canon”. The continuous shooting speed may be reduced by the lens, shutter speed, aperture setting, flash, flickering light source, battery type and remaining power, temperature, subject conditions, and brightness (for example, when shooting in a dark place).
  19. During servo AF, only RF lenses and some EF lenses can be used for continuous shooting at the maximum speed. For details on supported lenses, refer to [Supplemental Information] for EOS R8 in “cam.start.canon”. The continuous shooting speed may be reduced by the lens, shutter speed, aperture control, subject conditions, and brightness (for example, when shooting in a dark place). Depending on the nature of subject or shooting conditions, rolling shutter image distortion may occur.
  20. Under Canon testing standards with 32GB UHS-II card (during One-Shot AF, ISO 100, Standard Picture Style) Number of images depends on various settings and lens used. For details on supported lenses, refer to “cam.start.canon”
  21. 4K UHD and Full HD is 100%, 4K UHD and Full HD movie cropping mode is 62% of the horizonal area.
  22. Generated from 6K oversampling.
  23. [#x2] Playback frame rate; sound is not recorded
  24. [*] Audio compression is restricted to [AAC] in Basic Zone modes. Only [AAC] is available for audio compression of IPB (Light).
  25. When set to 179.82/150.00 fps, only exFAT-formatted cards can be used for recording. Maximum shutter speed when set to 179.82 fps is 1/200 sec.
  26. Up to 5 seconds pre record possible. If the camera's internal temperature becomes too high the recording time may reduce. Shooting 4K UHD 59.94p for Approx. 30 minutes without heat limit is possible if starting from +23°C. In other modes there is no limit due to heat.
  27. In High Frame Rate Movie mode sound is not recorded
  28. Movies enabling extraction: 4K / 4K Cropped Extraction is not possible from Canon Log 3 movies. Extracted still photos cannot be resized or cropped within the camera.
  29. When set to 4K 59.94p/50.00p, maximum expanded ISO speed is equivalent to ISO 51200. Maximum ISO speed when set automatically corresponds to the [Max for Auto] setting. The lower end of the ISO speed range starts at ISO 200 when the camera is set to [Highlight tone priority].
  30. Maximum expanded ISO speed is equivalent to ISO 51200 when set to 4K 59.94p/50.00p, even with [Maximum] set to [H (102400)].
  31. Card/battery storage lid, terminal cover, and shoe cover etc. that can be opened must be securely attached or closed in order to maintain dust- and water-resistance. Although the camera features dust- and water-resistant construction, this cannot completely prevent dust or water droplets from entering the camera.
  32. Wi-Fi use may be restricted in certain countries or regions
  33. UHS-II high speed cards are recommended for 4K video recording and high speed continuous shooting
  34. Windows 8.1 is not supported due to the end of OS support in January 2023.
  35. EOS Utility doesn’t support Apple Silicon-powered Macs with macOS13 installed.
  36. Charging over USB is supported. With unauthenticated batteries, charging over USB is not supported. Batteries may not be charged unless the remaining battery level is low.
  37. Based on the CIPA Standard and using the battery supplied with the camera, except where indicated. In power saving mode
  38. Based on the CIPA Standard and using the battery supplied with the camera, except where indicated. In power saving mode
  39. If the camera remains idle until the specified time elapses, the screen is dimmed and lower video frame rates are used. [Power off] and [Screen off] can be assigned to buttons using button customization.
  40. The operation of the RF 5.2 mm F 2.8 L DUAL FISHEYE is not guaranteed.
  41. Excluding EF-M lenses.
  42. Operation of EF Cinema Lens is not guaranteed. Operation of the mount adapter EF-EOS R 0.71 X (sold separately) is not guaranteed.
  43. Requires Remote Controller Adapter RA-E3.
  44. Digital compass not supported. Cannot be connected using an interface cable. Requires Multi-Function Shoe Adapter AD-E1.
  45. Note that total camera mount load capacity for camera, lens, microphone, and other accessories should not exceed 1 kg /35.3 oz. When using an external microphone, depending on the lens used, the sound may be interrupted by the lens and then the sound may not be properly collected.
Support Period
Security Support End Date: 28 April 2027