Canon EOS R8 Mark II Hands-on Review: 1980s Camera Inspiration Meets Modern Mirrorless Performance
The mid-tier full-frame body adds in-body image stabilization, a joystick and 40 fps bursts while keeping Canon’s 24.2MP sensor and Digic X processor.
- Canon announced the EOS R8 Mark II, a full-frame mirrorless camera featuring in-body image stabilization, a dedicated joystick, and a design inspired by the 1985 Canon T80 film SLR.
- The original Canon EOS R8 lacked both autofocus joystick control and sensor stabilization, ergonomic omissions that frustrated reviewers seeking full-frame accessibility at an entry-level price point.
- Preorders begin at $1,899 for the body only, with a $2,099 kit option including the RF 24-50mm lens; shipping is scheduled for late October.
- The R8 Mark II positions Canon as the lightest full-frame camera with sensor stabilization, competing directly with the Nikon Z5II and Sony A7C II in the accessible mirrorless market.
- Canon is also releasing the Dual Pixel 3D Converter app in October, enabling content creators to generate 3D imagery and animated perspectives from standard 2D photos captured by the camera's 24.2MP sensor.
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[Digital Daily Reporter Kim Moon-ki] Canon Korea announced on the 16th that it will release the 'EOS R8 Mark II,' a full-frame camera equipped with In-Body Image Stabilization (IBIS) and 3D creation functions, this coming October. The EOS R8 Mark II features an exterior design that balances straight lines and curves. It measures approximately 131.4 × 90.0 × 79.7 mm and weighs about 546 g, including the battery and memory card. It is equipped wi…
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