Mirrorless Cameras

Canon EOS R8 Mark II

Specifications

Specifications

  • 24.2MP full-frame sensor

    Incredible detail, beautiful depth, outstanding low-light performance – in a camera weighing approximately 499g (body only).

  • Up to 7.5-stop IS1

    Shoot handheld with confidence, capturing sharper images and smoother video with an ideal small Canon camera for travel.

  • 40 frames per second2

    Ultra-fast continuous shooting using a silent electronic shutter and a bigger buffer than the EOS R8.

  • Pre-continuous shooting

    Capture a burst of RAW files before the shutter button is fully pressed – ready to use instantly.

  • Dual Pixel CMOS AF II

    Stay sharp using intelligent subject detection with eye, face, head and body tracking.

  • Colour filters

    Create your signature look with Filmtone Colour Filters, Picture Styles, Custom Picture and Look File (LUT) support.

  • Faster Wi-Fi®, more stable Bluetooth®

    Stay connected with seamless wireless transfer of images and video, plus remote camera control.

  • Up to 4K 60p video

    Record cinematic footage oversampled from 6K for superior detail.

Specifications in detail

Image Sensor

  • Type
    36.0 x 24.0 mm CMOS
  • Effective Pixels
    Approx. 24.2 megapixels
  • Total Pixels
    Approx. 25.6 megapixels
  • Aspect Ratio
    3:2
  • Low-Pass Filter
    Built-in/Fixed
  • Sensor Cleaning
    EOS integrated cleaning system
  • Colour Filter Type
    Primary Colour
  • Sensor Shift-IS
    Yes, up to 7.5-stops advantage at the center and 7.0-stops peripheral depending on the lens used1

Image Processor

  • Type
    DIGIC X

Lens

  • Lens Mount
    RF (including RF-S and VR lenses)2 (EF and EF-S lenses can be attached using: Mount Adapter EF-EOS R, Control Ring Mount Adapter EF-EOS R, Drop-In Filter Mount Adapter EF-EOS R)3 EF-M lenses are not compatible
  • Compatibility
    Equivalent to 1.0x the focal length of the lens with RF and EF lenses; 1.6x with EF-S / RF-S
  • Focal Length
    Lens/Digital only
  • Image Stabilisation
    Coordinated control OIS X IBIS / Digital

Focusing

  • Type
    Dual Pixel CMOS AF II
  • AF Positions
    Still photo: Max. 4368 positions
    Movies Max. 3588 positions (When 4K is set.)
  • Maximum AF Zones (Stills / Movies)
    Still photo Max. 1053 zones
    Movies Max. 1053 zones (When 4K is set.)
  • AF System / Points
    100% horizontal and 100% vertical with Whole Area AF or Subject detection selected4
  • AF Working Range
    EV -7.5 – 21 (at 23°C & ISO100)5
  • AF Modes
    Stills: One Shot AF, Servo AF, AI Focus AF
    Movies: One Shot AF, Movie Servo AF
  • AF Methods
    Automatic selection: 1053 Available AF areas when automatically selected
  • AF Point Selection
    Manual selection: Spot AF
    Manual selection: 1-point AF (AF frame size can be changed)
    Manual selection: AF point Expansion 4 points (up, down, left, right)
    Manual selection: AF point Expansion surrounding
    Manual selection: Flexible Zone AF 1-3 (all AF points divided into minimum 9 to 999 maximum focusing zones, where the width and height is also adjustable)
    Manual selection: Whole area AF
  • AF Tracking
    Humans(Eye, Face, Head, Body), Animals (Dogs, Cats, Birds and Horses) or Vehicles (Racing cars or Motor bikes, Aircraft and Trains)
  • AF Lock
    Locked when shutter button is pressed halfway or AF ON is pressed in One Shot AF mode. Using customised button set to AF stop in AI servo
  • AF Assist Beam
    Emitted by built in LED or optional dedicated Speedlite (flash)6
  • Manual Focus
    Selected on lens/camera7
  • Focus Bracketing
    Available with In-camera depth compositing8

Exposure Control

  • Metering Modes
    Real-time with image sensor, 384-zone metering.
    (1) Evaluative metering (linked to All AF points)
    (2) Partial metering (approx. 5.9% of viewfinder at centre)9
    (3) Spot metering: Centre spot metering (approx. 3% viewfinder at centre)- AF point-linked spot metering not provided10
    (4) Centre weighted average metering
  • Metering Brightness Range
    EV -3 – 20 (at 23°C, ISO 100, with evaluative metering)
  • AE Lock
    Auto: AE lock takes effect when focus is achieved
    Manual: By AE lock button in P, Av, Fv, Tv and M modes
  • Exposure Compensation
    +/-3 EV in 1/3 or 1/2 stop increments (can be combined with AEB for stills)
  • AEB
    +/-3 EV in 1/3 or 1/2 stop increments
  • Anti-flicker Shooting
    Supported.
    Flicker detected at a frequency of 100 Hz or 120 Hz11 .
    High Frequency Anti-flicker shooting for M and TV modes12 .
  • ISO Sensitivity13
    Auto 100-102400 (in 1/3-stop or 1 stop increments) ISO can be expanded to L:50, H:204,80014

Shutter

  • Type
    Electronically-controlled focal-plane shutter15 and Electronic shutter function on sensor
  • Speed
    Electronic 1st-curtain: 30-1/4000 sec (1/2 or 1/3 stop increments), Bulb
    Electronic: 30-1/1600016 (1/2 or 1/3 stop increments up to 1/8000 then 1 stop to 1/16000) (Total shutter speed range. Available range varies by shooting mode)
  • Shutter Release
    Soft touch electromagnetic release

White Balance

  • Type
    Auto white balance with the imaging sensor
  • Settings
    AWB (Ambience priority/White priority), Daylight, Shade, Cloudy (Effective also in twilight and sunset.), Tungsten light, White Fluorescent light, Flash17 , Custom (Manual), Colour Temperature Setting 1-4 (also in Creative Zone during recording)
    Movie Specific White Balance settings:
    - Shockless WB
    - AWB response
    - AWB lock
  • Shift
    Blue/Amber +/-9
    Magenta/Green +/-9
  • Custom White Balance
    Yes, 1 setting can be registered - From image or Live View
  • WB Bracketing
    +/-3 levels in single level increments 3, 2, 5 or 7 bracketed images per shutter release
    Selectable Blue/Amber bias or Magenta/Green bias

Viewfinder

  • Type
    0.39 inch OLED colour EVF
  • EVF Refresh Rate
    Up to 120fps18
  • Dot Count
    2.36 Million dots (1024x768)
  • Coverage (Vertical/Horizontal)
    Approx. 100%
  • Magnification
    Approx. 0.70x19
  • Eyepoint
    Approx. 22mm (At -1 m-1 from eyepiece lens end)
  • Dioptre Correction
    -4 to +1 m-1 (dioptre)
  • Brightness
    Auto: Automatic adjustment to suit brightness (metering results)
    Manual: Adjustable in a range of 1–5
  • Exposure Simulation
    Optical viewfinder simulation (View assist) can be turned On / Off20
  • Display Settings
    (1) Basic Camera settings
    (2) Advance Camera settings
    (3) Camera settings plus histogram and dual level display
    Viewfinder display format: Display 1 / Display 2 (with black border)
    Image review Viewfinder display: On / Off
    Fine-tuning viewfinder colour tone:
    - Blue (B) / Amber (A) bias: ±2 levels
    - Magenta (M) / Green (G) bias: ±2 levels
  • Display Performance
    Power saving: 59.94 fps Smooth 119.98 fps , supress low frame rate 60 -119.8fps21 (5 level of brightness)
  • Sensor
    Yes
  • Viewfinder Information
    Accessory attached indicator, AE lock, AEB, AF area, AF method, AF operation, AF point (1-point AF), AF point information, Anti-flicker shooting, Aperture value, Aspect ratio, Audio recording level (manual), Audio recording level indicator (manual), Auto Lighting Optimizer, Battery level, Bluetooth function, Bulb timer, Canon Log, Creative filters, Digital tele-converter, Digital zoom, Display simulation, Drive mode, Electronic level, Electronic shutter, Silent shutter function, Exposure compensation, Exposure level indicator, FE lock, FEB, Flash information, Flash-ready, Focus bracketing, Focus distance scale, Focal length, GPS connection status, Grid, HDR mode, HDR shooting (PQ), Headphone volume, Highlight tone priority, High-speed sync, Histogram (Brightness/RGB), Image Quality, Image Stabilizer (IS mode), Interval timer, No. of remaining interval timer shots, ISO speed, Lens information, Maximum burst, Metering mode, Movie orientation information, Movie recording in progress, Movie recording size, Movie recording time available, Elapsed recording time, Movie self-timer, Movie Servo AF, Multiple-exposure shooting, No. of remaining focus bracketing/multiple-exposure shots, No. of available shots/Sec. until self-timer shoots, Overheat control, Overheating warning, OVF sim. view assist, Picture Style, Pre-continuous shooting, Quick Control button, Shooting mode, Shutter speed, Still photo cropping, Still photo image quality warning, Subject to detect, Touch Shutter/Create folder, View Assist, White balance, White balance correction, Wi‑Fi® function, Wi‑Fi® signal strength, Airplane mode
  • Vertical Display
    In still photo shooting
  • Depth of Field Preview
    Yes, via customised button or with "Exposure + DOF" ( up to F8)22
  • Eyepiece Shutter
    N/A

LCD Monitor

  • Type
    7.5cm (3.0") Clear View LCD II, approx. 1.62 million dots
  • Coverage
    Approx. 100%
  • Viewing Angle (Horizontally/Vertically)
    Approx. 170° vertically and horizontally
  • Coating
    Anti-smudge coating
  • Brightness Adjustment
    Manual: Adjustable to one of seven levels
  • Touch Screen Operations
    Capacitive method with menu functions, Quick Control settings, playback operations, and magnified display. AF point selection in still and Movies, touch shutter is possible in still photo shooting.
  • Display Options
    (1) Basic Camera settings
    (2) Advance Camera settings
    (3) Camera settings plus histogram and dual level display
    (4) No info
    (5) Quick Control Screen

Flash

  • Modes
    E-TTL II flash metering, Manual flash, MULTI flash (stroboscopic), Auto external flash metering, Manual external flash metering23
  • X-Sync
    1/200 sec. (1/250 sec. with Sync speed priority enabled using supported Speedlites) Electronic 1st-curtain only (with cropping/aspect ratio: Full-frame / 1:1 / 4:3 / 16:9)
    1/250 sec. (1/320 sec. with Sync speed priority enabled using supported Speedlites) Electronic 1st-curtain only (with cropping/aspect ratio: 1.6x (crop))
  • Flash Exposure Compensation
    +/- 3EV in 1/3 or 1/2 stop increments with EL and EX series Speedlite flashes
  • Flash Exposure Bracketing
    +/- 3EV in 1/3 or 1/2 stop increments with EL and EX series Speedlite flashes
  • Flash Exposure Lock
    Yes
  • Second Curtain Synchronisation
    Yes via Speedlite24
  • Multi-Function Shoe / HotShoe / PC Terminal
    Yes(21-pin multi-function shoe equipped with the traditional 5-pin contact (X-sync, communication contact) )/No
  • External Flash Compatibility
    E-TTL II with EX / EL series Speedlite, wireless multi-flash support
  • External Flash Control
    via camera menu screen

Shooting

  • Modes
    Stills: Scene Intelligent Auto, Scene Mode, Flexible priority AE, Program AE, Shutter priority AE, Aperture priority AE, Manual, Bulb and Custom (x3)
    Movie: Scene Intelligent Auto, Scene Mode, Movie AE, Shutter priority AE, Aperture priority AE, Manual, S&F movie auto exposure, S&F movie shutter-priority AE, S&F movie aperture-priority AE, S&F movie manual exposure and Custom (x3)
  • Special Scene Modes
    Stills: Portrait, Smooth skin, Group photo, Landscape, Panoramic shot, Sports, Kids, Panning, Close-up, Food, Night Portrait, Handheld Night Scene, HDR Backlight Control, Silent shutter
    Movies: Smooth skin movie, Movie for close-up demos, Movie IS mode
  • Creative Filters
    Colour filters25 for both stills and movies with 0-100% strength adjustments, in 10%
    increments:
    NegativeFilmtone, PositiveFilmtone, StoryTeal&Orange, StoryMagenta, StoryBlue, PaleTeal&Orange, RetroGreen, Sepiatone, AccentRed, TastyWarm, TastyCool, BrightAmber, BrightWhite, ClearLightBlue, ClearPurple, ClearAmber
  • Picture Styles
    Auto, Standard, Portrait, Landscape, Fine Detail, Neutral, Faithful, Monochrome, User Defined (x3)
  • Colour Space
    SDR: sRGB and Adobe RGB HDR PQ: BT.2020
    Highlight Tone Priority (3 settings)
    Auto Lighting Optimizer (4 settings)
    Long exposure noise reduction (3 settings) (still only)
    Clarity
    High ISO speed noise reduction (4 settings) (still and video)
    Lens optical correction:
    - Peripheral illumination correction (Both Stills photo shooting/Movie Recording)
    - Chromatic aberration correction (Both Stills photo shooting/Movie Recording)
    - Distortion correction (Both Stills photo shooting/Movie Recording (with RF/RF-S lenses))
    - Focus breathing correction (during video only)
    - Diffraction correction (Stills only)
    - Digital Lens Optimizer (during/after still photo shooting)
  • Image Processing
    Resize to M, S1, S2
    Cropping: JPEG/HEIF images can be cropped (Aspect ratios 3:2, 16:9, 4:3, 1:1, 2:3, 9:16, 3:4)
    Cropping of images
    - Switch between vertical and horizontal cropping orientation
    - Cropping frame can be moved using touch screen operation
    RAW image processing
    Multiple exposure
    HDR
    HEIF to Jpeg conversion (Inc. Batch conversion)
    Focus Bracketing and in camera composition
  • Drive Modes
    Single, Continuous High+, Continuous High, Continuous Low, Self-timer (2s+remote, 10s+remote, continuous)
  • Continuous Shooting
    Electronic 1st-curtain:
    High-speed continuous shooting + (H+): 6.0 shots/sec.
    High-speed continuous shooting (H): 6.0 shots/sec.
    Low-speed continuous shooting (L): 3.0 shots/sec.
    Electronic Shutter:
    High-speed continuous shooting + (H+): 40 shots/sec.26
    High-speed continuous shooting (H): 20 shots/sec.
    Low-speed continuous shooting (L): 5.0 shots/sec.
  • Maximum Burst
    Speed maintained for 1000+ JPEG / RAW Files (with Electronic 1st curtain)
    Speed maintained for 190 JPEG and 73 RAW images27. (with electronic shutter)
    Pre-Continuous shooting is possible in High-speed continuous shooting + mode from 20 shots before the shutter button is fully pressed.28
  • Interval Timer
    Built in (Shooting interval: 1 sec.–99 hr. 59 min. 59 sec. Number of shots: 01–9999 or [unlimited], Delay start: 1 sec.–99 hr. 59 min. 59 sec., no delay, ES Timer Priority On/Off, ES Exposure smoothing On/Off)

File Type

  • Still Image Type
    RAW 14 bit: RAW and C-RAW (Canon original RAW 3rd edition) and Dual Pixel RAW
    JPEG 8 bit: 10 compression options
    HEIF 10 bit: 10 compression options
    Complies with Exif 3.0029 and Design rule for Camera File system 2.0
    Complies with Digital Print Order Format [DPOF] Version 1.1
  • RAW+JPEG Simultaneous Recording
    Yes, any combination of RAW/C-RAW + JPEG or RAW/C-RAW + HEIF possible
  • Image Size
    RAW/ C-RAW:
    3:2 ratio 6000x4000
    1.6x crop 3744x2496
    4:3 ratio 6000x4000
    16:9 ratio 6000x4000
    1:1 ratio 6000x4000
    JPEG/ HEIF:
    3:2 ratio (L) 6000x4000, (M) 3984x2656, (S1) 2976x1984, (S2) 2400x1600
    1.6x crop (L) 3744x2496, (S2) 2400x1600
    4:3 ratio (L) 5328x4000, (M) 3552x2664, (S1) 2656x1992, (S2) 2112x1600
    16:9 ratio (L) 6000x3368, (M) 3984x2240, (S1) 2976x1680, (S2) 2400x1344
    1:1 ratio (L) 4000x4000, (M) 2656x2656, (S1) 1984x1984, (S2) 1600x1600
  • Folders
    New folders can be manually created, named and selected
    Movie folder structure is adopting the XF-HEVC S / XF-AVC S format
  • File Numbering
    (1) Consecutive numbering
    (2) Auto-reset
    (3) Manual reset
  • File Naming
    Still:
    Preset code Unique 4-digit character string + 4-digit file number
    2 User Presets
    Movie:
    Adopting the XF-HEVC S / XF-AVC S format
    Camera index, Reel number, Clip number, Codec type, Shooting start date, Shooting start time, Random ID, User defined 5 characters, Stream number, (Proxy)

EOS Movie

  • Movie Type
    MP4 Video: 4K UHD, Full HD (16:9)30 , Audio: Linear PCM / AAC
  • Movie Size
    4K UHD31 (16:9) 3840 x 2160 (59.94, 50, 29.97, 25, 23.98fps) Standard LGOP (IPB Standard)
    4K UHD cropped32 (16:9) 3840 x 2160 (59.94, 50, 29.97, 25, 23.98fps) Standard LGOP (IPB Standard)
    4K UHD Timelapse (16:9) 3840 x 2160 (29.97, 25fps)33 Standard intra (ALL-I)
    Full HD (16:9) 1920 x 1080 (179.82, 150, 119.88, 100, 59.94, 50, 29.97, 25, 23.98fps)34 Standard LGOP (IPB Standard)
    Full HD cropped (16:9) 1920 x 1080 (59.94, 50, 29.97, 25, 23.98fps) Standard LGOP (IPB Standard)35
    Full HD Timelapse (16:9) 1920 x 1080 (29.97, 25fps)36 Standard intra (ALL-I)
  • Colour Sampling (Internal Recording)
    XF-HEVC S YCC422 10 bit H.265 / HEVC YCbCr 4:2:2 10 bits MP4
    XF-HEVC S YCC420 10 bit H.265 / HEVC YCbCr 4:2:0 10 bits MP4
    XF-AVC S YCC422 10bit H.264 / MPEG-4 AVC YCbCr 4:2:2 10 bits MP4
    XF-AVC S YCC420 8 bit H.264 / MPEG-4 AVC YCbCr 4:2:0 8 bits MP4
  • Canon Log
    Custom Picture:
    C1: Canon 709
    C2: Canon Log 3
    C3: PQ
    C4: HLG
    C5: BT.709 Standard
    C6 - C20: User Defined
    11 Picture Styles
    16 Colour Filters (with colour filter strength % adjustment options)
  • Movie Length
    Maximum recording time per recording of normal movies:
    Max. duration 6 hours for less than 100.0 fps movies.37 (100.0 fps or more max. duration 2 hours.)38
    Maximum file size:
    Unlimited with exFAT-formatted SDXC cards; 4 GB with FAT32-formatted SDHC cards; 2 GB with FAT16/FAT12-formatted SD cards.39
  • High Frame Rate Movie
    Full HD – 1920x1080 at 179.8 / 150 / 119.9 / 100 fps- XF-HEVC 10 bit / XF-AVC 10 / 8 bit40
    Slow & Fast Motion Movie (S&F) modes (S&F movie auto exposure / S&F movie shutter-priority AE / S&F movie aperture-priority AE / S&F movie manual exposure) - 180fps - 1fps recording speed with up to approx. 60x fast or approx. 7.5 x slow playback speed depending on the combinations of frame rates41
  • Frame Grab
    8.3-megapixel JPEG/HEIF still image frame grab from 4K UHD movie possible (HEIF only possible when HDR PQ is set)42
  • Bitrate / Mbps
    MP4 H.264 / MPEG-4 AVC Canon Log: ON/OFF, HDR PQ: ON/OFF
    Standard LGOP43
    4K (59.94p/50.00p) XF-AVC S YCC422 10 bit Approx. 250 Mbps
    4K (59.94p/50.00p) XF-HEVC S YCC422 10 bit Approx. 225 Mbps
    4K (59.94p/50.00p) XF-HEVC S / XF-AVC S YCC420 8/10 bit Approx. 150 Mbps
    4K (29.97p/25.00p/23.98p) XF-AVC S YCC422 10 bit Approx. 150 Mbps
    4K (29.97p/25.00p/23.98p) XF-HEVC S YCC422 10 bit Approx. 135 Mbps
    4K (29.97p/25.00p/23.98p) XF-HEVC S / XF-AVC S YCC420 8/10 bit Approx. 100 Mbps
    Full HD (179.82p/150.00p) XF-HEVC S / XF-AVC S YCC422 10 bit Approx. 150 Mbps
    Full HD (179.82p/150.00p) XF-HEVC S / XF-AVC S YCC420 8/10 bit Approx. 105 Mbps
    Full HD (119.88p/100.00p) XF-HEVC S / XF-AVC S YCC422 10 bit Approx. 100 Mbps
    Full HD (119.88p/100.00p) XF-HEVC S / XF-AVC S YCC420 8/10 bit Approx. 70 Mbps
    Full HD (59.94p/50.00p/29.97p/25.00p/23.98p) XF-HEVC S / XF-AVC S YCC422 10 bit Approx. 50 Mbps
    Full HD (59.94p/50.00p/29.97p/25.00p/23.98p) XF-HEVC S / XF-AVC S YCC420 8/10 bit Approx. 35 Mbps
  • Dual Card Recording
    No
  • Microphone
    Built-in stereo microphone (48 Khz, 16-bit x 2 channels), 3.5mm external microphone or other microphones using the Multi-Function shoe
  • HDMI Display
    Output to external monitor only (output of images and shooting information, images are recorded to the card)
  • HDMI Output
    Camera screen and External Monitor output (no recording to the card, camera screen shows images with shooting information)
    Auto:
    - 4K (UHD) 59.94p / 50.00p / 29.97p / 25.00p / 23.98p,
    - 1080 59.94p / 59.94i, 50.00p / 50.00i
    - 480 59.94p
    - 576 50p
    1080p:
    - 1080 59.94p / 59.94i, 50.00p / 50.00i
    - 480 59.94p
    - 576 50p
    Uncompressed YCbCr 4:2:0, 8-bit or when CLog3/HDR PQ is enabled YCbCr 4:2:2, 10-bit, supporting BT.709, BT.2020, BT2100(PQ), when connected to compatible monitors. Sound output via HDMI is also possible
  • Focusing
    Dual Pixel CMOS AF II with Eye/Face Detection and Tracking AF (people, animals and vehicles), Movie Servo AF, Manual Focus
  • ISO
    Auto: 100-25600, H: 10240044
    Manual: 100-25600, H: 10240045

Other Features

  • Network Options
    Communication functions:
    - Via Wi-Fi®: EOS Utility, image.canon, Camera Connect, Streaming services (via Camera Connect and Live Switcher Mobile app), FTP via Content Transfer Professional, Camera Control API
    - Via Bluetooth: Camera Connect, BR-E1, BR-E2
    - Via USB: EOS Utility, Camera Connect, FTP via Content Transfer Professional, Video calls/streaming (UVC/UAC) 4k 60p46 , 4k 30p, Full HD 60p and Full HD 30p47
  • Custom Functions
    15 Custom Functions
  • Metadata Tag
    Copyright information (author/copyright holder) set on the camera is added to image Exif information.
    Change movie rotation information.
    Rec. time / Time code support
    Image rating (0-5 stars)
    By pressing the erase button during playback of images from continuous shooting, users can erase all of these images (a continuous scene) at once.
  • Water/Dust Resistance
    Yes48
  • Voice Memo
    No
  • Intelligent Orientation Sensor
    Yes
  • Playback Zoom
    1.5x - 10x in 15 steps
  • Display Formats
    (1) Single image
    (2) Single image with information (2 levels)
    Basic - Shooting information (shutter speed, aperture, ISO and Image quality)
    Detailed - Shooting information (shutter speed, aperture, ISO, metering Image, quality and file size), Lens information,
    Brightness and RGB histogram, Waveform monitor(movie mode only), White balance, Picture Style, Colour space and noise reduction, Lens optical correction, GPS information, IPTC information
    (3) 4 image index
    (4) 9 image index
    (5) 36 image index
    (6) 100 image index
    (7) Jump Display (1, 10 or specified no. 1-100 images, start of burst sequence Date, Folder, Movies, Stills, Protected images, Rating)
    (8) Movie edit
    (9) RAW processing
    (10) Rating
  • SlideShow
    Image selection: All images, by Date, by Folder, Movies, Stills, Protected images or Rating
    Playback time: 1/2/3/5/10 or 20 seconds
    Repeat: On/Off
  • Histogram
    Brightness: Yes RGB: Yes False colour for video Yes
  • Highlight Alert
    Yes , Waveform for video : Yes
  • Image Erase
    Select and erase images / Select range / All images in folder / All images on card / All found images (only during image search)
  • Image Erase Protection
    Erase protection of Select images / Select range / All images in folder / Unprotect all images in folder / All images on card / Unprotect all images on card / All found images / Unprotect all found images (only during image search)
  • Self Timer
    2 or 10 sec. Continuous.
  • Menu Categories
    (1) Shooting menu
    (2) AF Menu
    (3) Playback menu
    (4) Communication Function (Network)
    (5) Function settings (Setup menu)
    (6) Customize controls
    (7) Custom Functions menu
    (8) My Menu
  • Menu Languages
    29 Languages English, German, French, Dutch, Danish, Portuguese, Finnish, Italian, Norwegian, Swedish, Spanish, Greek, Russian, Polish, Czech, Hungarian, Vietnamese, Hindi, Romanian, Ukrainian, Turkish, Arabic, Thai, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Korean, Malay, Indonesia and Japanese
  • Firmware Update
    Update possible by the user using memory card, Camera Connect app or EOS Utility (Camera, Lens, External Speedlite, BLE remote control, Lens adapter, Power zoom adapter, multi-function shoe compatible accessories)

Interface

  • Computer
    SuperSpeed Plus USB 3.2 Gen 2 USB Type-C® connector also used for computer communication / smartphone communication / USB charge or power.
  • Wi-Fi
    Wireless LAN (IEEE 802.11ac) (5 GHz / 2.4 GHz)49 , with Bluetooth 5.3 support
  • Other
    HDMI Micro out (Type D, HDMI-CEC not supported)
    External Microphone In (3.5mm Stereo mini jack)
    Headphone out (3.5mm Stereo mini jack)
    E3-type terminal (remote control terminal)
    Multi-function shoe

Direct Print

  • Canon Printers
    Not supported
  • PictBridge
    Not supported

Storage

  • Type
    SD/SDHC/SDXC and UHS-II/UHS-I/UHS speed class / SD speed class supported50

Supported Operating System

  • PC
    Windows 1151
  • Macintosh
    macOS 26 / 15 / 14 / 1352

Software

  • Image Processing
    Digital Photo Professional Ver. 4.22.10 or later
    Digital Photo Professional Express mobile app Ver. 1.13.10 or later.
  • Other
    EOS Utility Ver. 3.21.10 or later, Picture Style Editor Ver. 1.33.10 or later, EOS Lens Registration Tool, EOS Web Service Registration Tool, Canon Camera Connect app Ver. 3.6.10 or later (iOS/Android), Content Transfer Professional app Ver. 2.1.0 or later (iOS/Android).

Power Source

  • Batteries
    Rechargeable Li-ion Battery LP-E17 (supplied)53
  • Battery Life
    With LCD Approx. 340 shots (at 23°C)54
    With Viewfinder Approx. 220 shots (at 23°C)55
  • Battery Indicator
    3 level indicator
  • Power Saving
    Screen dimmer: 5 sec. / 10 sec. / 15 sec. / 20 sec. /25 sec. / 30 sec. / Disable56
    Screen off: 5 sec. / 15 sec. / 30 sec. / 1 min. / 3 min. / 5 min. / 10 min. / 30 min. / Disable
    Auto power off: 15 sec. / 30 sec. / 1 min. / 3 min. / 5 min. / 10 min. / 30 min. / Disable57
    Viewfinder off: 1 min. / 3 min. / Disable
  • Power Supply & Battery Chargers
    Battery charger LC-E17E, AC Adapter AC-E6N and DC Coupler DR-E18, AC Adapter Kit ACK-E18, PD-E1 / PD-E2 USB power adapters

Accessories

  • Cases / Straps
    Protecting Cloth PC-E1
    Protecting Cloth PC-E2
    Provided strap
    Hand Strap E2
    Rain cover ERC-R5L
    Rain cover ERC-R5S
  • Lenses
    All RF and RF-S lenses (EF & EF-S via Lens adapters)58
  • Lens Adapters
    EF TO EOS R ADAPTER, EF TO EOS R ADAPTER WITH CONTROL RING, EF TO EOS R Drop in filter ADAPTER
  • Flash
    Canon Speedlites (EL-1, EL-5, EL-10, EL-100, 90EX, 220EX, 270EX, 270EX II, 320EX, 380EX, 420EX, 430EX, 430EX II, 430EX III 470EX-AI, 550EX, 580EX, 580EX II, 600EX, 600EX-RT, 600EX-II-RT, Macro-Ring-Lite MR-14EX, Macro Ring Lite MR-14EX II, Macro Twin Lite MT-24EX, Macro Twin Lite MT-26EX Speedlite Transmitter ST-E2, Speedlite Transmitter ST-E3-RT, Speedlite Transmitter ST-E3-RT V2, Speedlite Transmitter ST- E10)59 , Off-Camera Shoe Cord OC-E4A / OC-E3
  • Remote Controller / Switch
    Remote Switch RS-80E3, Remote Switch RS-60E3, Timer Remote Controller TC-80N360 Remote control with E3 type socket or BR-E1 / BR-E2 Bluetooth® remote
  • Other
    Extension Grip EG‐ E2, GP-E2 GPS receiver61 , Multi-Function Shoe Adapter AD- E1, Multi-Function Shoe Directional Stereo Microphone DM-E1D (Mic), Multi-Function Shoe Adapter for Smartphone Link AD-P1 for Android, Stereo Microphone DM-E1 / DM-E100, Shoe cover ER-SC2, Tripod Grip62 HG-100TBR / HG-200TBR, Interface Cable IFC-100U, Interface Cable IFC-400U

Physical Specifications

  • Body Materials
    Primarily consists of a magnesium alloy (Partially aluminium alloy and partially polycarbonate resin with glass fibre.)
  • Operating Environment
    0 – 40 °C, 85% or less humidity
  • Dimensions (W x H x D)
    Approx. 131.4 x 90.0 x 79.7 mm
  • Weight (Body Only)
    Approx. 499g (546g with card and battery, Based on CIPA guidelines.)
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  1. Yaw, pitch, and roll image stabilization performance, based on the CIPA 2024 standard with RF 24-105mm F2.8 L IS USM Z at a focal length of 105mm
  2. VR shooting using RF5.2mm F2.8 L DUAL FISHEYE / RF-S3.9mm F3.5 STM DUAL FISHEYE / RF-S 7.8mm F4 STM DUAL is supported. Although it is a full-size mirrorless camera, you can also use VR lenses
    that support APS-C size sensor.
  3. Operation of EF Cinema Lens is not guaranteed. Operation of the mount adapter EF-EOS R 0.71 X (sold separately) is not guaranteed.
  4. The AF area available vary depending on the lens used. For lens related details, please refer to [Supplemental Information] for [EOS R8 Mark II] in “https://cam.start.canon”.
  5. During still photo shooting, with an f/1.2 lens, Centre AF point, One-Shot AF, at 23°C/73°F, ISO100. Excluding RF lenses with Defocus Smoothing coating.
  6. Intermittent AF-assist beams of external flash units not supported.
  7. Via camera menu [Focus mode] AF / MF modes can be selected. Depending on the lens attached. When RF lenses without a focus mode switch are attached manual focus is selected on the camera. When RF/EF lenses with a focus mode switch are attached, the setting on the lens takes precedence.
  8. The focus bracketing function availability vary depending on the lens used. For lens related details, please refer to [Supplemental Information] for [EOS R8 Mark II] in “https://cam.start.canon”.
  9. When set to Full-frame. Values differ when set to 1.6× (crop) or digital teleconverter is set.
  10. When set to Full-frame. Values differ when set to 1.6× (crop) or digital teleconverter is set.
  11. Anti-flicker shooting not available when using the electronic shutter. Maximum continuous shooting speed may decrease.
  12. High-frequency anti-flicker shooting when set manually, the setting range is as follows. Maximum continuous shooting speed may decrease.
    • Electronic 1st-curtain: 1/50.0 to 1/4096.0 sec.
    • Electronic shutter: 1/50.0 to 1/8192.0 sec.
    • Movie recording: 1/50.0 to 1/8192.0 sec. (NTSC/PAL) Flicker detect may not be effective in certain situations when shooting high frame rate movies.
    When using S&F movie recording, it depends on the movie fps setting.
  13. Recomended Exposure Index
  14. ISO speeds are different when the camera is set to movie mode using Custom Picture settings such as Canon Log 3 or Highlight tone priority. Expanded ISO speeds cannot be set in HDR mode or for HDR shooting (HDR PQ) or Highlight tone priority.
  15. Not equipped with a mechanical first curtain.
  16. 1/16000 sec. is only available in Fv, Tv or M mode (up to 1/8000 sec. in P, or Av mode). When the 1/16000 sec. is set, exposure cannot be adjusted in 1/3-stop or 1/2-stop increments. Depending on the shooting conditions, adjustments may be made using the aperture value or ISO speed. Up to 1/8000 sec. when set to HDR mode, focus bracketing, or same exposure for new aperture (ISO speed/Shutter speed, Shutter speed).
  17. The colour temperature setting only changes to match the colour temperature when an EL / EX-series Speedlite with colour temperature information transmission feature is used. Any other flash units are set to work with Approx. 6000 K.
  18. The maximum frame rate during AF, half-press of the shutter button, or continuous shooting can be lower.
    Note that the display frame rate may be lower depending on the lens you are using and shooting conditions.
  19. With 3:2 display, an RF 50mm F1.2 L USM lens at infinity, -1 m-1
  20. Live View images differ from shooting results.
  21. Supress low frame rate may affect shooting performance, autofocus and metering operation, and other functions. Display smoothness may also be affected.
  22. [Exposure+DOF] is available when using RF lenses and some EF lenses. For details on supported lenses, refer to [Supplemental Information] for [EOS R8 Mark II] on “https://cam.start.canon”.
  23. Available settings/options vary depending on Speedlite specifications.
  24. First-curtain synchronization is used with shutter speeds faster than 1/30 sec.
  25. Cannot be set in Basic Zone. Still photo shooting: Cannot be used with RAW / C-RAW, HDR shooting (PQ), HDR mode, multiple exposures, or focus bracketing. Movie recording: Cannot be used with HDR shooting (PQ) or Time-lapse movies.
  26. Maximum burst applies under Canon testing standards using a 128 GB UHS-II card. File size, number of shots available, and maximum burst vary depending on shooting conditions and camera settings, including HDR shooting mode, image quality settings, subject, ISO speed, card performance, battery level, and operating temperature. Continuous shooting speed is slower when flicker is detected, even if anti-flicker shooting is off. For more details please see the User's Guide at “https://cam.start.canon”
  27. Under Canon testing standards (One-Shot AF mode, Highspeed continuous shooting +, ISO 100, Standard Picture Style, and Room temperature: 23°C / 73°F) using a 128 GB UHS-II card, only RF lenses and some EF lenses can be used for continuous shooting at the maximum speed. The continuous shooting speed may be reduced by the lens, shutter speed, aperture, flash, subject conditions, and brightness (for example, when shooting in a dark place). Continuous shooting speed is slower when flicker is detected, even if anti-flicker shooting is off. For more details please see the User's Guide at “https://cam.start.canon”
  28. Pre-Continuous Shooting requires lenses that support the maximum continuous shooting speed, check compatibility at https://cam.start.canon/en/H001/supplement_0080.html"
  29. Only major version data is supported (data other than major version data is unchanged from Exif 2.31)
  30. 4K UHD and Full HD is 100% horizontal angle of view,
    When movie cropping is enabled, the horizonal angle of view is Approx. 62%.
  31. Generated from 6K oversampling, except for 4K movie cropping and smooth skin movies.
  32. Movie cropping is selectable with RF/EF lenses, but is automatically applied when using RF‑S or EF‑S lenses.
  33. Playback frame rate; sound is not recorded
  34. When set to 179.82/150.00 fps, only exFAT-formatted cards can be used for recording.
    Maximum shutter speed when set to 179.82 fps is 1/200 sec.
  35. Movie cropping is selectable with RF/EF lenses, but is automatically applied when using RF‑S or EF‑S lenses.
  36. Playback frame rate; sound is not recorded
  37. Except when movie recording stops due to overheating, the power supply used, errors, or other reasons.
  38. Only exFAT-formatted cards can be used for recording (recording to FAT32-formatted cards is not
    possible).
  39. When the file size limit is reached on FAT-formatted cards, recording continues in a new file. Split files are handled as a single movie during in-camera playback.
  40. Movie is recorded with audio and the movie is played back at actual speed. The movie is played in slow motion at 29.97 fps (NTSC) /25.00 fps (PAL) when played back. Only exFAT-formatted cards can be used for recording (recording to FAT32-formatted cards is not possible).
  41. Sound is not recorded. The video frame rate displayed on screen during standby or recording or on the HDMI output will be the same as the movie fps. However, the maximum frame rate will be 59.94 fps (NTSC) / 50.00 fps (PAL). Only exFAT-formatted cards can be used for recording (recording to FAT32-formatted cards is not possible). Cannot be used with Pre-recording or Subject tracking IS. Cannot be used with Digital zoom, Movie auto slow shutter, Custom shooting modes, Audio settings, Live streaming, Time-lapse movies. [fps] is fixed at 23.98 fps (NTSC) / 25.00 fps (PAL) when [Cinema view] is set. Can be used with time codes. Autofocus may be limited under certain low-light, low-contrast, or small-aperture shooting conditions.
  42. Movies enabling extraction: 4K / 4K Cropped
    Extraction is not possible from Canon Log 3 movies.
    Extracted still photos cannot be resized or cropped within the camera.
  43. Video bit rate indicates video only; audio and metadata are not included. When [Audio format: AAC / 16bit / 2CH] is set.
  44. When set to 4K 59.94p/50.00p, maximum expanded ISO speed is equivalent to ISO 51200.
    Maximum ISO speed when set automatically corresponds to the [Max for Auto] setting.
    The lower end of the ISO speed range starts at ISO 200 when the camera is set to [Highlight tone priority].
  45. Maximum expanded ISO speed is equivalent to ISO 51200 when set to 4K 59.94p/50.00p, even with [Maximum] set to [H (102400)].
  46. Not available in Smooth skin movie mode
  47. 60 fps or 30 fps regardless of NTSC/PAL settings
  48. Although the camera features dust- and water-resistant construction, this cannot completely prevent dust or water droplets from entering the camera. To ensure adequate weather sealing, the supplied shoe cover should be used unless a weather sealed accessory is inserted in the Multi Function shoe.
  49. Wi-Fi® use may be restricted in certain countries or regions
  50. UHS-II high speed SDXC cards are recommended for 4K video recording and high speed continuous shooting. Eye-Fi cards and MultiMediaCards (MMC) not supported.
  51. Compatibility of Canon applications cannot be guaranteed on upgraded operating systems.
  52. Compatibility of Canon applications cannot be guaranteed on upgraded operating systems.
  53. Charging over USB is supported. With unauthenticated batteries, charging over USB is not supported. Batteries may not be charged unless the remaining battery level is low.
  54. Based on the CIPA Standard and using the battery supplied with the camera, in power saving mode. The number of shots available may vary greatly depending on the shooting environment. Fewer shots may be available with a compatible accessory attached to the multifunction shoe, because the camera powers the accessory.
  55. Based on the CIPA Standard and using the battery supplied with the camera, in power saving mode. The number of shots available may vary greatly depending on the shooting environment. Fewer shots may be available with a compatible accessory attached to the multifunction shoe, because the camera powers the accessory.
  56. If the camera remains idle until the specified time elapses, the screen is dimmed and lower video frame rates are used. [Power off] and [Screen off] can be assigned to buttons using button customization.
  57. If a network error occurs during image transfer, in some cases the Auto power off time may be extended due to the automatic attempt to transfer the images once again.
  58. For lens related details, please refer to [Supplemental Information] for [EOS R8 Mark II] on “https://cam.start.canon”.
  59. Speedlites with dust and water resistant adapters must use Multi-Function Shoe Adapter AD-E1 to retain weather sealing
  60. Requires Remote Controller Adapter RA-E3
  61. Cannot be connected using an interface cable. Digital compass not supported. Requires Multi-Function Shoe Adapter AD-E1.
  62. Note that total camera mount load capacity for camera, lens, microphone, and other accessories should not exceed 1 kg /35.3 oz. When using an external microphone, depending on the lens used, the sound may be interrupted by the lens and then the sound may not be properly collected.