Canon EOS R8

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    Highlights

    • 24.2 MP Full Frame CMOS Sensor
    • 100 - 102,400 Native ISO
    • 1053 Focus Points
    • 3.0" 1,620k dot Fully Articulated Screen
    • 0.39" 2,360k dot Electronic (OLED) Viewfinder
    • 6.0 fps Mechanical and 40.0 fps Electronic Continuous Shooting
    • 3840 x 2160 Video Shooting
    • 2 h Video Recording Limit
    • Canon Log 3, HDR-PQ
    • Built-In Wi-Fi
    • Wheather Sealed Body
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    Specifications

    General
    BrandCanon
    ModelEOS R8
    MSRP$1499 body only ($1699 with 24-50mm F4.5-6.3 IS)
    Camera TypeInterchangeable Lens
    Body TypeMirrorless
    Video Capture
    Sensor
    Sensor TypeCMOS
    Sensor SizeFull Frame
    Sensor Dimensions35.9 x 23.9 mm
    Total Pixels25.6 Megapixel
    Effective Pixels24.2 Megapixel
    Low Pass Filter
    Native ISO Range100 - 102,400
    Boosted ISO Range50 - 204,800
    Photo
    ProcessorDIGIC X
    Max Image Resolution6000 x 4000
    Image Aspect Ratios1:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9
    Image File FormatC-RAW, HEIF, JPEG, RAW
    JPEG Quality LevelsFine, Normal
    Bit Depth14-Bit
    Color SpacesRGB, Adobe RGB
    Timelapse Recording
    White BalancePresets: Auto, Cloudy, Custom, Daylight, Flash, Fluorescent (White), Kelvin, Shade, Tungsten
    Focus
    Focusing SystemDual Pixel CMOS AF II
    Autofocus ModesMulti-area
    Center
    Selective single-point
    Tracking
    Single
    Continuous
    Touch
    Face Detection
    Live View
    Lens ServoContinuous-Servo AF, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AF
    AF Detection Range-6.5 to +21 EV
    Number of Focus Points1053
    Touch-to-Focus
    Live View Autofocus
    Animal Eye Detection
    Vehicle Tracking Mode
    Insect Tracking Mode
    Contrast Detection for Autofocus
    Phase Detection for Autofocus
    Optics
    Lens MountCanon RF
    Crop Factor1x
    Image Stabilization
    Digital Image Stabilization
    Lens Breathing Correction
    Screen
    Screen TypeFully Articulated
    Touch Screen
    Selfie & Vlogger Friendly LCD Screen
    Screen Size3.0"
    Screen Resolution1,620k dot
    Top LCD Screen
    Live View
    Live Composition
    Viewfinder
    ViewfinderElectronic (OLED)
    Viewfinder Size0.39"
    Viewfinder Coverage100%
    Viewfinder Magnification0.70x
    Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.70x
    Viewfinder Resolution2,360k dot
    Viewfinder Eyepoint22 mm
    Diopter Adjustment-4 to +1
    Shutter
    Shutter TypeElectronic 1st curtain, Electronic
    Min Shutter Speed30 sec
    Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/4000 sec
    Max Shutter Speed (Electronic)1/16000 sec
    Max Continuous Shooting (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)6.0 fps
    Max Continuous Shooting (Electronic)40.0 fps
    Max Continuous Shooting40.0 fps
    Continuous Shooting Resolution/fps/bufferElectronic Shutter
    Up to 40 fps for up to 120 Frames (JPEG) / 56 Frames (Raw)
    Up to 6 fps for up to 1000 Frames (JPEG) / 1000 Frames (Raw)
    Flash
    Built-in Flash
    Flash ModesE-TTL II flash metering
    Manual flash
    MULTI flash (stroboscopic)
    Auto external flash metering
    Manual external flash metering
    Continuous shooting priority (CSP) mode
    16
    Max Flash Sync Speed1/250 sec
    Flash Compensation-3 to +3 EV (1/3, 1/2 EV Steps)
    External Flash Connectivity
    External Flash SystemE-TTL II with EX / EL series Speedlite, wireless multi-flash support
    External Flash ConnectionIntelligent Hot Shoe
    Exposure
    Exposure Metering ModesMulti
    Center-weighted
    Spot
    Partial
    Exposure ModesAperture Priority, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority
    Metering Range-3 to +20 EV
    Exposure Compensation±3 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments)
    Exposure Bracketing
    Exposure Lock(1) Auto AE lock - AE is locked as soon as subjects are in focus using One-Shot AF when set to selected metering mode in [C.Fn2: AE lock meter. mode after focus].
    (2)User-set AE lock - Use the AE lock button (update by pressing the button again) in Fv, P, Tv, Av, and M mode.
    Enabled in all metering modes.
    DXO
    DxO Low Light ISO3295
    DxO Color Depth24.5
    DxO Dynamic Range14.5
    DxO Overall Score93
    Video
    Movie File FormatMP4
    Audio File FormatLPCM, AAC
    Internal Recording ModesH.264/H.265/MP4 4:2:2 10-Bit
    4K UHD: 3840 x 2160 @ 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps
    Full HD: 1920 x 1080 @ 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94/100/119.88/150/179.82 fps
    Interval Recording
    Video FormatsMPEG-4, H.264, H.265
    Max Video Resolution3840 x 2160
    No crop on 4K Videos
    Webcam Functionality
    Gamma CurveCanon Log 3, HDR-PQ
    Unlimited Video Recording
    Recording Limit2 hours - 3840 x [email protected] fps, 1920 x [email protected] fps
    30 min - 3840 x [email protected] fps, 1920 x [email protected]/100 fps
    20 min - 1920 x [email protected]/150 fps
    IP Streaming
    Terminals
    Audio I/O1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Microphone Input on Camera Body
    1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRRS Headphone/Mic Headphone Output on Camera Body
    Other I/O1 x USB-C (USB 3.2 / 3.1 Gen 2)
    USB SpeedUSB 3.2 Gen 2x1 (10 GBit/sec)
    HDMI Output Micro
    SpeakerMono
    Built-in MicrophoneStereo
    Microphone Input
    Headphone Output
    Flash Sync Port
    Connectivity
    Built-in GPS
    Built-In Wi-Fi
    Wi-Fi VersionWi-Fi 5, 802.11ac/b/g/n, 2.4/5 GHz
    Built-In Bluetooth
    Bluetooth Version4.2
    Mobile App Compatible *As of February, 2023: Check with manufacturer for the most up-to-date compatibility
    Remote Control
    Environmental
    Environmental Sealing
    Operating Temperature32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C
    Operating Humidity0 to 85%
    Physical
    Dimensions133 x 86 x 70 mm (5.24 x 3.39 x 2.76")
    Weight (inc. batteries)461 g (1.02 lb / 16.26 oz)
    Box Dimensions (LxWxH)11.6 x 7.5 x 6.1"
    Package Weight2.155 lb
    Power and Storage
    Battery PackLP-E17
    Battery Life290 shots
    USB Charging
    Internal Storage
    External StorageSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II)
    Other
    Self Timer
    Orientation Sensor
    Tripod Mounting Thread1 x 1/4"-20 Female
    Accessory MountCanon Multi-function accessory shoe
    Optional Canon AD-E1 adapter required for conventional shoe-mount flashes and accessories


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