| General | |
|---|---|
| Brand | Canon |
| Model | EOS Rebel T8i |
| Predecessor Model | Canon EOS Rebel T7i |
| MSRP | $749 (body only), $899 (w/18-55mm lens) |
| Camera Type | Interchangeable Lens |
| Body Type | DSLR |
| Video Capture | |
| Sensor | |
|---|---|
| Sensor Type | CMOS |
| Sensor Size | APS-C |
| Sensor Dimensions | 22.3 x 14.9 mm |
| Total Pixels | 25.8 Megapixel |
| Effective Pixels | 24.1 Megapixel |
| Low Pass Filter | |
| Native ISO Range | 100 - 25,600 |
| Boosted ISO Range | 100 - 51,200 |
| Photo | |
|---|---|
| Processor | DIGIC 8 |
| Max Image Resolution | 6000 x 4000 |
| Image Aspect Ratios | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9 |
| Image File Format | JPEG, RAW |
| JPEG Quality Levels | Fine, normal |
| Bit Depth | 14-Bit |
| Color Space | sRGB, Adobe RGB |
| Timelapse Recording | |
| White Balance | Presets: Auto, Cloudy, Custom, Daylight, Flash, Fluorescent (White), Shade, Tungsten |
| Focus | |
|---|---|
| Focusing System | Dual Pixel CMOS AF |
| Autofocus Modes | Multi-area Center Selective single-point Tracking Single Continuous Touch Face Detection Live View |
| Lens Servo | Automatic, Continuous-Servo AF, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AF |
| AF Detection Range | -3 to +18 EV |
| Number of Focus Points | 45 |
| Number of Cross-type Focus Points | 45 |
| 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 Mount | Canon EF/EF-S |
| Crop Factor | 1.6x |
| Image Stabilization | |
| Digital Image Stabilization | |
| Screen | |
|---|---|
| Screen Type | Fully Articulated |
| Screen Technology | TFT LCD |
| Touch Screen | |
| Selfie & Vlogger Friendly LCD Screen | |
| Screen Size | 3.0" |
| Screen Resolution | 1,040k dot |
| Top LCD Screen | |
| Live View | |
| Live Composition | |
| Viewfinder | |
|---|---|
| Viewfinder | Optical (pentamirror) |
| Viewfinder Coverage | 95% |
| Viewfinder Magnification | 0.82x |
| Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent) | 0.51x |
| Viewfinder Eyepoint | 19 mm |
| Diopter Adjustment | -3 to +1 |
| Shutter | |
|---|---|
| Shutter Type | Electronic, Mechanical Focal Plane |
| Min Shutter Speed | 30 sec |
| Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) | 1/4000 sec |
| Max Continuous Shooting | 7.5 fps |
| Continuous Shooting Resolution/fps/buffer | Mechanical Shutter Up to 7 fps at 24.1 MP for up to 40 Frames (Raw) / 170 Frames (JPEG) Up to 3 fps at 24.1 MP for up to 40 Frames (Raw) / 170 Frames (JPEG) Electronic Shutter Up to 7.5 fps at 24.1 MP for up to 40 Frames (Raw) / 170 Frames (JPEG) |
| Flash | |
|---|---|
| Built-in Flash | |
| Flash Modes | Auto Manual flash Integrated Speedlite Transmitter |
| Flash Range | 4.00 m (with Auto ISO) |
| Max Flash Sync Speed | 1/200 sec |
| Flash Compensation | -2 to +2 EV (1/3, 1/2 EV Steps) |
| External Flash Connectivity | |
| External Flash System | E-TTL II with EX series Speedlites, wireless optical multi-flash support |
| External Flash Connection | Hot Shoe |
| Exposure | |
|---|---|
| Exposure Metering Modes | Multi Center-weighted Spot Partial |
| Exposure Modes | Aperture Priority, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority |
| Metering Range | -2 to +20 EV |
| Exposure Compensation | ±3 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments) |
| Exposure Bracketing | |
| Video | |
|---|---|
| Movie File Format | MP4 |
| Audio File Format | AAC |
| Internal Recording Modes | MP4/H.264 4:2:0 8-Bit 4K UHD: 3840 x 2160 @ 23.98/25 fps [120 Mbps] Full HD: 1920 x 1080 @ 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps [12 to 60 Mbps] HD: 1280 x 720 @ 50/59.94 fps [26 Mbps] |
| Interval Recording | |
| Video Formats | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Max Video Resolution | 3840 x 2160 |
| External Recording Modes | UHD 4K: 3840 x 2160 Full HD: 1920 x 1080p HD: 1280 x 720 |
| Webcam Functionality | |
| Unlimited Video Recording | |
| Recording Limit | 30 min |
| Terminals | |
|---|---|
| Audio I/O | 1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Microphone Input |
| Other I/O | 1 x Micro-USB (USB 2.0) Data Output 1 x Canon E3 (2.5 mm Sub-Mini) Input |
| USB Speed | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| HDMI Output | Mini |
| Speaker | Mono |
| Built-in Microphone | Stereo |
| Microphone Input | |
| Headphone Output | |
| Flash Sync Port | |
| Connectivity | |
|---|---|
| Built-in GPS | |
| Built-In Wi-Fi | |
| Wi-Fi Version | 802.11b/g/n, 2.4 GHz |
| Built-In Bluetooth | |
| Remote Control | via wireless remote or smartphone |
| Environmental | |
|---|---|
| Environmental Sealing | |
| Operating Temperature | 32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C |
| Operating Humidity | 0 to 85% |
| Physical | |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 131 x 103 x 76 mm (5.16 x 4.06 x 2.99") |
| Weight (inc. batteries) | 515 g (1.14 lb / 18.17 oz) |
| Box Dimensions (LxWxH) | 12.3 x 9.9 x 6.4" |
| Package Weight | 2.405 lb |
| Power and Storage | |
|---|---|
| Battery Pack | LP-E17 |
| Battery Life | 800 shots |
| USB Charging | |
| Internal Storage | |
| External Storage | Single Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I) |
| Other | |
|---|---|
| Self Timer | 2 or 10 sec |
| Orientation Sensor | |
| Tripod Mounting Thread | 1 x 1/4"-20 Female (Bottom) |
| Accessory Mount | 1 x Hot Shoe Mount |
| Material of Construction | Polycarbonate |
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