The Canon EOS R8 is an affordable full-frame camera from Canon, and when it’s on offer – like now – it becomes a hell of a bargain. It’s Canon’s lightest full-frame mirrorless camera, and paired with a compact Canon RF lens, it should be easy to take with you anywhere you want to go. Although the EOS R8 is not aimed at advanced users, its images would please anybody. At the price, the autofocus is class-leading, and there’s a range of routes to purchase this at a reduced price. If you got for the camera body-only, then you’ll need to buy a lens, but it does bring the price much closer to the magical $1000 – especially if you look at renewed models.
At a glance:
- Normally $1,299 / £1,699 body only
- 24.2MP full-frame sensor
- ISO 100-102,400
- Up to 40fps shooting
- 4K 60p video
- 2.36m-dot, 0.7x EVF
- 3in fully articulated LCD
Here’s what we had to say in our full in-depth Canon EOS R8 review with extensive sample photos: “While the EOS R8 isn’t aimed at advanced users, if you’re willing to dive in and change a few menu settings, configure the C modes, set up a My Menu, and customise the Q menu, it can be made to work quite well. It’s much better than the EOS RP, thanks to its amazing autofocus. However, here’s the thing with the EOS R8: you just can’t argue with the results. Quite simply, it delivers great images shot after shot.”
Prices correct at time of publication but may change at any time, please check the retailer’s website. Amazon is a market place, so check the retailer selling before purchasing. Find more great deals.
Related reading:
- Canon EOS R8 in-depth review – full-frame enigma
- Why Canon’s RF system is perfect for close-ups
- Canon RF 50mm F1.8 STM review – good lens, great value
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