All about the Canon EOS R8 Mark II

The Canon EOS R8 mark II is a lightweight full-frame mirrorless camera that combines portability, ease of use, and impressive image quality in a compact design. The perfect camera for travelers and photographers who want to capture their unique stories without compromising on performance.

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The perfect full-frame camera for travel

Whether you're photographing stunning landscapes, bustling cities, wildlife, or fast-moving animals, this camera helps you capture every moment with ease. Thanks to the 24.2-megapixel full-frame sensor, silent continuous shooting up to 40 frames per second, intelligent autofocus tracking, Filmtone color filters, and a compact body, you create images that truly stand out.

This camera delivers full-frame image quality in a portable format you'll always want to bring along.

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Key features

24.2 MP full-frame sensor

The 24.2-megapixel full-frame sensor delivers exceptional sharpness, natural depth, and rich detail.

4K video with 6K oversampling

Capture your travel stories in cinematic 4K video with 6K oversampling, or create spectacular slow-motion footage at up to 180 fps in Full HD.

Up to 40 frames per second

Thanks to silent continuous shooting at up to 40 frames per second, this camera is perfect for capturing lightning-fast action moments.

Intelligent autofocus tracking

Dual Pixel CMOS AF II ensures pin-sharp focus for both photo and video. With People Priority Registration, you can rank faces by importance so the camera always keeps tracking the right subject — even when several people are in frame!

In-body stabilization up to 7.5 stops

With built-in image stabilization (IBIS), the camera compensates for unwanted hand movement while shooting photos and video. With stabilization of up to 7.5 stops, you get sharp photos at slower shutter speeds and smooth video without always needing a tripod.

Pre-Continuous Shooting

Thanks to Pre-Continuous Shooting, up to 20 images are captured before you fully press the shutter button. So you never miss a decisive moment.

Canon Picture Styles and Filmtone color filters

Canon Picture Styles and Filmtone color filters give you complete freedom to develop your own visual style and give every shot a personal touch — perfect!

Just 499 grams

Weighing only 499 grams and featuring a newly designed ergonomic body, the camera stays comfortable to use wherever your travels take you.

Image stabilization

Beautiful, stable images thanks to IBIS

With built-in image stabilization (IBIS, In-Body Image Stabilization), the camera compensates for unwanted hand movement while shooting photos and video. With stabilization of up to 7.5 stops, you get sharp photos at slower shutter speeds and smooth video without always needing a tripod.

Whether you're shooting in low light, out and about in a busy city, or filming during a walk through nature, IBIS helps you achieve stable, professional results in all kinds of conditions — giving you more freedom to work creatively, wherever your travels take you.

Speed & creative freedom

Never miss the perfect moment again

Thanks to Pre-Continuous Shooting, up to 20 images are captured before you fully press the shutter button. So you never miss a decisive moment.

Canon Picture Styles and Filmtone color filters also give you complete freedom to develop your own visual style and give every shot a personal touch.

Filming is just as easy as taking photos

Creative video possibilities

This camera also offers powerful capabilities for videographers. Capture your travel stories in cinematic 4K video with 6K oversampling, or create spectacular slow-motion footage at up to 180 fps in Full HD.

That way you create high-quality content everywhere, in both photo and video.

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Lighter than ever, more powerful than expected. Discover the camera for your next adventure.

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