![]() ![]() The fact that the camera body offers weather-resistant construction provides additional reassurance though. It’s only when you add a chunky lens, such as the RF 24-70mm f/2.8 L IS USM zoom (that we were sent for review), that the setup feels more substantial, and, in our case, a little front-heavy. While that aids portability, part of us also feels that it’s a little less substantial than we’d expect of a camera at this price point. At a body-only 461g with card and battery inserted, it’s not much heavier than a point-and-shoot compact camera really. Pick up the Canon EOS R8 camera body and the first thing you'll notice is that it feels surprisingly lightweight. ![]() Interestingly, while the R8 features an electronic viewfinder, its maker has provided an ‘OVF assist’ feature for those who prefer the look of a traditional optional viewfinder, a simulation we’re told that works using HDR (high dynamic range).įurther features for the enthusiasts include Raw burst shooting, plus focus bracketing with in-camera compositing – both of which further the impression of a camera delivering high-end features yet accessibility simultaneously. Videographers have the option of 4K-resolution video up to 60fps, or Full HD up to 180fps, with the ability to record video for longer than 30 minutes. Flexible AF autofocus also features, which Canon explains as being able to increase or decrease the size of the AF zones. So, is the Canon EOS R8, potentially, the best full-frame camera for beginners? This being a Canon product we get subject detecting and tracking 'Dual Pixel CMOS AF II', with subject recognition now including horses, trains and aircraft, along with the ability for it to still determine focus down to -6.5EV equivalent – which is pretty much moonlight brightness. There's also a chunky on/off switch to the right side of the top plate which sits behind the command wheel and forward-placed shutter release button, rather than encircling it. Otherwise we get a very familiar top plate shooting mode dial with the regular Program, Manual, Shutter and Aperture priority settings, as well as a couple of customisable modes. While this is indeed a full-frame camera, the button layout is comparably straightforward and beginner friendly, including a dedicated switch to flip between stills and video this time around. ![]() ![]() Of course, Canon does offer image-stabilised lenses, such as the one we had on test, but having the belt and braces of both would have been the ideal. Unfortunately what we don’t get in the R8 is body-integral image stabilisation, though digital anti-shake is accessible in movie mode. For wildlife and sports photographers the top shooting speed is a generous 40 frames per second (40fps), although that’s an electronic rather than mechanical shutter. Since a full-frame sensor with 24.2 megapixels doesn’t feel overburdened, it’s hardly a surprise that the R8’s light sensitivity range can be extended from ISO 102,400 to 204,800 for stills. But at 414g without a card or battery inserted, it’s lighter than the existing EOS RP, while providing more user-friendly features such as a Guided User Interface (GUI) for those photographers/videographers still learning their craft. Slotting into an increasingly crowded line up, the EOS R8 inherits operational aspects from the EOS RP, while incorporating the sensor and processor from the EOS R6 II. ![]()
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