Canon EOS R8

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The EOS R8 is Canon's entry full frame mirrorless camera, and uses the RF mount. 

  • Sensor
    • 24.2mp CMOS sensor
    • 35.9x24mm (full frame)
    • Bayer color filtration
    • AA filter
    • No sensor stabilization
  • ISP: DIGIC X
  • Mount: Canon RF
  • Image Size/Type: 
    • 6000 x 4000 pixel JPEG, HEIF
    • 14-bit RAW and C-RAW
    • 1000 image JPEG buffer, 85 image RAW buffer minimum
    • 1/2 second pre-buffering ability
  • File Size: 
    • 24mp JPEG Large Fine
    • ?MB, 24mp RAW ?MB
  • Continuous Shooting: 
    • 6 fps max mechanical
    • 40 fps max electronic
  • Buffer: infinite frame JPEG, 50 frame max raw buffer
  • Aspect ratio support: 1:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9, 1.6x crop
  • Internal Video:  
    • 4K 24/25/30/50/60P (6K oversampled) 340Mbps max
    • FullHD 24/25/30/50/60/100/120/150/180P 270Mbps max
    • H.264/MPEG-4 AVC or H.265/HEVC compression
    • C-Log3
    • AAC or PCM stereo sound
    • Mic, headphone jack
  • External Video: 8-bit 4:2:2 4K output on HDMI port 
  • Shutter: 
    • mechanical 30 sec to 1/4,000 sec, bulb6
    • Electronic shutter 30 sec to 1/8000 (1/16,000 in Tv/M modes)
    • Flash sync 1/200
  • Exposure: 
    • matrix, center-weighted, spot metering
    • -3 to +3EV exposure compensation
    • 6 white balance settings (plus Auto, Custom)
    • ISO 100-41200 (+50, 52100, 102400, 204800, AutoISO)
  • Focus: 
    • Dual pixel AF, manual focus override
    • 4879-point (1053 zone), hybrid dual pixel phase detect/contrast detect
    • Spot, 1-point, expanded, flexible zone, whole area AF
    • Face/eye detection, subject detection (people, animals, vehicles)
    • -6.5 to 21 EV focusing (with f/1.2 lens)
    • focus coverage 100%/90% vertical/horizontal
  • Rear Display: 
    • 3” 1.62m dot 
    • articulating touch-screen LCD
  • Viewfinder
    • 2.36m dot OLED EVF
    • .7x magnification
    • 22mm eyepoint
    • -4 to +1 diopter
    • 60fps refresh
    • supports 5x/10x view
  • Flash:  
    • hot shoe with extra interface pins
    • will work with other Canon E-TTL Speedlites
  • Remote: 
    • TC-80N3, RS-80N3
    • wireless Bluetooth remotes (BR-E1)
    • operation via smartphone
  • Other Notable Features: 
    • Bluetooth 4.2
    • Wi-Fi 802.11/b/g/n
    • USB 3.2
    • HDMI micro type D connector
  • Cards: 
    • 1 SD, SDHC, SDXC slot
    • UHS-II compatible
  • Battery: 
    • LP-EP17
    • 290 shots CIPA 
    • USB charging, PD
  • Size and Weight: 
    • 5.2 x 3.4 x 2.8” (132.5 x 86.1 x 70mm) wide, tall, deep
    • 17.1 ounces (461g, including battery, card)
  • Colors: Black
  • Price: 
    • US$1500 body
    • US$1700 with 24-50mm f/4.5-6.3 IS lens
  • Announced: February 8, 2023
  • Current Firmware: version 1.00

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