Canon EOS R8 with Cropping Guide Firmware
Key Features
Description
Description
The Canon EOS R8 with Cropping Guide Firmware redefines the possibilities for ambitious content creators and visual storytellers, blending professional-grade full-frame imaging with remarkable portability. Engineered for those ready to elevate their craft, this camera delivers exceptional performance in both stills and video, all within a compact and lightweight body designed for agility and extended use. The pre-installed Cropping Guide firmware is a game-changer, providing intuitive visual aids directly in the viewfinder for precise composition across various aspect ratios, streamlining workflows for multi-platform delivery without sacrificing quality.
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At its core, the EOS R8 with Cropping Guide Firmware features a high-resolution 24.2 Megapixel Full-Frame CMOS image sensor paired with the powerful DIGIC X processor, ensuring stunning image quality, low-light performance, and rapid responsiveness. Its advanced Dual Pixel CMOS AF II system offers lightning-fast and precise autofocus with sophisticated subject tracking for people, animals (dogs, cats, birds, horses), and vehicles, plus intelligent Eye Detection, ensuring critical focus even in dynamic scenarios. Coupled with an RF mount that unlocks a vast ecosystem of cutting-edge lenses, and capable of breathtaking continuous shooting at up to 40 frames per second with the electronic shutter, no moment will be missed.
For videographers, the Canon EOS R8 with Cropping Guide Firmware is a powerhouse, capturing uncropped 4K UHD video at up to 60 fps, oversampled from rich 6K data for superior detail and color fidelity. With an impressive maximum movie record time of 2 hours, creators can pursue their narratives without interruption. Its UVC/UAC compatibility transforms the camera into a high-quality webcam or streaming device with a single USB-C connection, making it ideal for live content. The crisp 2.36 million dot OLED EVF and a versatile 3.0" 1.62 million dot vari-angle LCD touchscreen provide clear monitoring and flexible shooting angles.
Weighing in at just 1.01 lbs (461g), this camera is built for creators on the move, offering robust connectivity via Wi-Fi and Bluetooth for seamless image transfer and remote control through the Canon Camera Connect app. The inclusion of in-camera compositing features like advanced HDR and multiple exposure modes further expands creative horizons, while the single UHS-II SD card slot ensures reliable storage for all your high-resolution content. The EOS R8 with Cropping Guide Firmware empowers creators to achieve their artistic vision with unparalleled efficiency and quality.
Key Features
- High-speed continuous shooting up to 40 fps (electronic shutter)
Specifications
Display
| Quick Control: | Users can customize setting items shown on the Quick Control screen.Items shown: Up to 11 Edit layout / Reset settings / Clear all items* Separate Quick Control screens can be set up for use in still photo shooting andmovie recording. (Users can select and rearrange the items shown.)* Customizable from the [Customize Quick Controls] menu item or by pressingand holding the button with the Quick Control screen displayed. |
| Touchscreen: | No |
| Brightness: | Manually adjustable to one of seven brightness levels |
| Size: | Approx. 36.0 x 24.0 mm |
Power
| Battery Type: | Canon LP-E 17 battery pack With the AC Adapter AC-E 6 N + DC Coupler DR-E 18, AC power is possible (AC Adapter Kit ACK-E 18 can also be used). USB Power Adapter PD-E 1 supports in-camera charging of Battery Pack LP-E 17 when the camera is turned off and can supply power when the camera is turned on. |
| Operating Time: | Resolution and Frame Rate Approx. Continuous Shooting Time*1,2,3 4 K UHD 59.94 fps 30 min. 4 K UHD 29.97 fps 2 hr. 00 min. Full HD 29.97 fps 2 hr. 00 min. Full HD 179.82 / 150.00 fps 20 min. Full HD 119.88 / 100.00 fps 30 min. *1: Time available for continuous shooting in 23°C / 73°F environment, from a cold start. If the camera is in LV mode standby before shooting or the ambient temperature is high, the shooting time may be shorter.*2: According to Canon measurement conditions when using UHS-II cards conforming to Canon testing standards.*3: The maximum duration of shooting may be shorter under some circumstances even if recording begins from "cold start," due to a rise in temperature inside the camera caused by pre-shooting camera setting operations or by prolonged use of the Live View mode. When the card is full, movie recording stops automatically. In this case, duration time when you erase the data and restart shooting. |
Connectivity
| Hdmi: | HDMI micro OUT terminal (Type D)* Supports 4 K 60 p output, and (to HDR TVs) HDR PQ video output.* HDMI CEC not supported* Images may not be displayed unless [For NTSC] or [For PAL] is set correctly for the TV video system. |
| Bluetooth: | Smartphone — up to 10 devices; BR-E 1 remote controller — 1 unit |
| Interfaces: | 29 (English, German, French, Dutch, Danish, Portuguese, Finnish, Italian, Ukraine, Norwegian, Swedish, Spanish, Greek, Russian, Polish, Czech, Hungarian, Vietnamese, Hindi, Romanian, Turkish, Arabic, Thai, Simplified/Traditional Chinese, Korean, Malay, Indonesian, Japanese) |
| Usb: | Equivalent to Super Speed Plus USB (USB 3.2 Gen 2) For PC communication Terminal type: USB Type-CShared with terminal for in-camera charging with USB Power Adapter PD-E 1. |
| Wifi: | Not supported. |
| Protocol: | Equivalent to IEEE 802.11 b/g/n Standards |
| Remote Control: | Images can be viewed, controlled, and received using a smartphone. Remote control of the camera using a smartphone is possible depending on the Camera Connect specifications. Images can be sent to a smartphone.NFC connection: Not supported Supported images: JPEG, HEIF, RAW/C-RAW, MP 4 video files Transcoding while sending: Size to send (original / reduced size); Quality to send (original / compressed) |
Lens details
| Angle Of View: | Approx. 0.70 x / Approx. 33.0 degrees (3:2 aspect ratio, with 50 mm lens at infinity, –1 m–1) |
Sensor
| Iso Range: | Manually Set Normal ISO 100–102400 (in 1/3- or 1-stop increments) Expanded L: equivalent to ISO 50, H: 204800 • For [Highlight tone priority], the settable ISO speed range will be ISO 200 to 102400.• Expanded ISO cannot be set for HDR mode or during HDR PQ shooting.ISO Auto range settings in still photo shooting Auto Range ISO Speed Minimum ISO 100–51200 (in 1-stop increments) Maximum ISO 200–102400 (in 1-stop increments) ISO Auto details in still photo shooting Shooting mode No Flash Using Flash Compatible Lens Incompatible Lens Auto / Hybrid Auto ISO 100–25600 ISO 100–6400 ISO 100–1600 Special Scenes Varies by shooting mode Creative Filters Varies by shooting mode Fv / P / Tv / Av / M ISO 100*1*2–102400*2 ISO 100*1*2–6400*2 ISO 100*1*2–1600*2 B ISO 400*3 ISO 400*3 *1: ISO 200 when set to [Highlight tone priority: Enable/Enhanced].*2: Varies depending on the [Maximum] and [Minimum] settings for [Auto range].*3: If outside the setting range, changed to the value closest to ISO 400. |
| Image Processor: | DIGIC X |
| Anti Dust System: | Self Cleaning Sensor Unit Removes dust adhering to the low-pass filter.Auto cleaning: At power off / Enable / Disable* Automatically performs the sensor cleaning during Power OFF/ON. Clean now* Performs cleaning immediately. After the cleaning ends, the camera automatically restarts (Power OFF to ON). Dust Delete Data acquisition and appending The coordinates of the dust adhering to the low-pass filter are detected by a test shot and appended to subsequent images.The dust coordinate data appended to the image is used by the EOS software to automatically erase the dust spots.Not available with RF-S/EF-S lenses, in cropped shooting, during focus bracket shooting, in RAW burst mode, multiple-exposure shooting, or HDR mode, or when Multi Shot Noise Reduction or the interval timor or digital tele-converter is set. Manual cleaning (by hand) not supported |
| Effective Pixels: | Approx. 24.2 megapixels |
| Color Filter: | RGB primary color filters |
| Low Pass Filter: | Installed in front of the image sensor, non-detachable |
| Aspect Ratio: | 3:2 (Horizontal:Vertical) |
| Total Pixels: | Approx. 25.6 megapixels |
| Color Space: | Selectable between s RGB and Adobe RGB |
General
| Type: | Digital interchangeable lens, mirrorless camera |
Exposure
| Ae Lock: | No |
| Compensation: | User-set ±3 stops in 1/3- or 1/2-stop increments AEB ±3 stops in 1/3- or 1/2-stop increments |
| Metering Sensitivity: | EV -3 - 20 (at 73°F/23°C, ISO 100) (Still Photo Shooting) |
| Metering: | Real-time metering from CMOS image sensor (384 [24 x 16] metering zones) Evaluative metering (AF point-linked) Partial metering (approx. 5.9% of the area at the center of the screen) Spot metering (approx. 3.0% of the area at the center of the screen) Center-weighted average metering |
| White Balance Modes: | Option between ambience priority and white priority settings, using SET button |
| Modes: | Scene Intelligent Auto Hybrid Auto Special Scenes Creative Filters Flexible-priority AE Program AEShutter-priority AE Aperture-priority AE Manual Exposure Bulb Exposure Custom Shooting Modes C 1, C 2, C 3 |
Viewfinder
| Resolution: | Approx. 1.62 million dots |
| Coverage: | Approx. 100% (at JPEG Large image quality, 3:2 aspect ratio, approx. 22 mm eyepoint) |
| Diopter Adjustment: | Approx. -4.0 to + 1.0 m-1 (dpt) |
| Type: | Maximum burst Possible shots/Sec. until self-timer shoots Focus Bracketing/ Multiple-exposure/HDR shooting/Multi Shot Noise Reduction/Bulb time/Interval timer Shooting mode AF method AF operation Image quality Card Drive mode Metering mode No. of remaining shots for focus braketing, multiple exposures, or interval timer Electronic level Movie recording time available Battery level Image Stabilizer (IS mode) Histogram (Brightness/RGB) Quick Control button Anti-flicker shooting White balance/White balance correction Picture style Auto Lighting Optimizer Still photo cropping / Aspect ratio AF point (1-point AF) AEB/FEB View Assist HDR PQ Flash ready / FE lock / High-speed sync Electronic shutter Touch shutter / Create folder AE lock Shutter speed / Multi-function lock warning Aperture value Wi-Fi® function Wi-Fi® signal strength Bluetooth® function Exposure simulation Magnify button ISO speed Highlight tone priority Exposure compensation Exposure level indicator |
| Eye Point: | Approx. 22 mm (at -1 m-1 from the eyepiece lens end) |
Lens
| Stabilization: | Lens setting Camera setting Actual operation Lens IS switch IS mode Movie digital IS Lens optical IS Movie Digital IS Inclusion Status IS Lens Provided ON Not displayed Off ON OFF On / Enhanced ON ON* Off OFF OFF OFF On / Enhanced OFF OFF Not provided On Off ON OFF On / Enhanced ON ON* Off OFF Off Off On / Enhanced OFF Off Non-IS Lens Not provided Not displayed Off OFF Off On / Enhanced OFF ON* * Only during movie recording (OFF during still photo shooting) |
| Mount: | Canon RF mount |
| Coating: | Anti-smudge coating not provided.Anti-reflection coating not provided. |
Video
| Codecs: | Compliant to Design rule for Camera File system 2.0 and Exif 2.31*. *Supports time difference information in Exif 2.31. |
| Bit Rate: | H.264/AVC (Canon Log: Off, HDR PQ: Off) Video Recording Size Total Recording Time (approx.) Bit Rate/File Size (approx.) 32 GB 128 GB 512 GB 4 K UHD 4 K UHD cropped 59.94 fps 50.00 fps IPB (Standard) 18 min. 1 hr. 14 min. 4 hr.56 min. 230 Mbps 1647 MB/min. IPB (Light) 35 min. 2 hr. 21 min. 9 hr. 27 min. 120 Mbps 860 MB/min. 29.97 fps 25.00 fps 23.98 fps IPB (Standard) 35 min. 2 hr. 21 min. 9 hr. 27 min. 120 Mbps 860 MB/min. IPB (Light) 1 hr. 10 min. 4 hr. 43 min. 18 hr. 52 min. 60 Mbps 431 MB/min. 4 K UHD (Time-lapse movie) 29.97 fps 25.00 fps ALL-I 9 min. 36 min. 2 hr.25 min. 470 Mbps 3362 MB/min. Full UHD (High Frame Rate movie) 172.82 fps 150.00 fps IPB (Standard) 23 min. 1 hr.34 min. 6 hr.19 min. 180 Mbps 1287 MB/min IPB (Light) 40 min. 2 hr.42 min. 10 hr.50 min. 105 Mbps 751 MB/min 119.88 fps 100.00 fps IPB (Standard) 35 min. 2 hr. 22 min. 9 hr. 28 min. 120 Mbps 858 MB/min IPB (Light) 1 hr. 0 min. 4 hr. 3 min. 16 hr. 15 min. 70 Mbps 501 MB/min Full HD Full HD cropped 59.94 fps 50.00 fps IPB (Standard) 1 hr. 10 min. 4 hr. 43 min. 18 hr. 52 min. 60 Mbps 431 MB/min. IPB (Light) 2 hr. 0 min. 8 hr. 3 min. 32 hr. 15 min. 35 Mbps 252 MB/min. 29.97 fps 25.00 fps 23.98 fps IPB (Standard) 2 hr. 20 min. 9 hr. 23 min. 37 hr. 35 min. 30 Mbps 216 MB/min. IPB (Light) 5 hr. 47 min. 23 hr. 11 min. 92 hr. 47 min. 12 Mbps 88 MB/min. Full HD (Time-lapse movie) 29.97 fps 25.00 fps ALL-I 47 min. 3 hr. 9 min. 12 hr. 38 min. 90 Mbps 644 MB/min. * Bit rate only applies to video output, not audio or metadata.* Audio is recorded when [C.Fn 4 audio compression:Enable] (Audio: AAC) is set.* Movie recording stops when the maximum recording time per movie is reached.* No audio is recorded for approx. the last two frames with the compression method for movie recording quality set to IPB (Standard) or IPB (Light) and the camera set to [C.Fn 4 Audio compression: Enable]. Moreover, the video and sound may be slightly out of sync when movies are played back in Windows.* Mbps — megabits per second (8 megabits = 1 megabyte) |
| Max Frame Rate: | 29.97 (set to NTSC); 25.00 fps (set to PAL) |
| Recording Modes: | Recording format Bit depth Color sampling method HDR specification mp 4 10 bit YCb Cr 4:2:2 ITU-R BT.2100 (PQ) |
| Autofocus: | Dual Pixel CMOS AF; Movie Servo AF available in AF Menu |
Shutter
| Flash Sync: | Elec. 1 st-curtain: 1/200 sec. |
| Speed Range: | Mechanical / 1 st-curtain Electronic shutter: 1/4000 th sec – 30 seconds, in 1/3 or 1⁄2-step increments Electronic shutter: 1/8000 th sec – 30 seconds, in 1/3 or 1⁄2-step increments (1/16,000 th possible, if user-set in Tv or M shooting modes) |
Autofocus
| Eye Detection: | Auto: Selects the eye closer to the camera (as detected from the angle of the face). At the same distance from the camera, selects the eye closer to the center of the image. Right Eye: Prioritizes the subject’s right eye. Left Eye: Prioritizes the subject’s left eye. Disable |
| Subject Tracking: | Auto People Animals (dogs / cats / birds / horses) Vehicles (motorsports cars or motorcycles / aircraft / trains)* Certain types of animals or vehicles may not be detected, depending on shape and appearance |
| Type: | Dual Pixel CMOS AF |
| Custom Areas: | AF area: Horizontal: Approx. 100% x Vertical: Approx. 100%(100% x 100% AF coverage in Face Detect + Tracking AF; coverage can vary, depending upon lens being used) Stills: Max. 1053 zones (39 x 27) Movies: Max. 1053 zones (39 x 27) |
| Points: | AF area: Horizontal: Approx. 90% x Vertical: Approx. 100%Stills: Max. 4897 positions (83 x 59) Movies: Max 4067 positions (83 x 49) |
Other
| Usb video class: | Available* The camera is accessible to software (such as Zoom™, MS Teams™, Skype™, etc.) on a computer once connected via USB. |
| Transition frequency: | 2.4 GHz band Frequency: 2412 to 2462 MHz Channels: 1 to 11 channels 5.0 GHz band Not supported |
| Time code: | Yes (Count up, Start time setting, Movie recording count, Movie play count, HDMI time code on/off, HDMI rec. command on/off, Drop frame enable/disable) |
| Hdr shooting: | Disable / Enable* Can be used in conjunction with Auto Lighting Optimizer. |
| In the box: | EOS R 8 Body; Camera Cover R-F-5; Strap ER-EOSR 8; Battery Charger LC-E 17; Battery Pack LP-E 17; Battery Pack Cover; Shoe Cover |
| Customize buttons: | Functions can be assigned to the following camera controls. Shutter button (half-press) Movie shooting button Multi-function button AF-ON button AE Lock button AF point button Up key Left key Right key Down key SET button Lens function button Speedlite menu direct button |
| Still photo hdr pq: | Recording format Bit depth Color sampling method HDR specification HEIF 10 bit YCb Cr 4:2:2 ITU-R BT.2100 (PQ) |
| Continuous hdr shooting: | 1 shot only / Every shot * Not available when set to [Moving sub.]. |
| Hdr mode: | Off / Moving sub. / Dynamic range* [Dynamic range]: For each shot, three images are captured consecutively at different exposures (standard exposure, underexposure, and overexposure).* [Moving sub.]: Output of a wide gradation without causing motion blur due to image composition by one exposure is possible.* [Moving sub.]: Minimum ISO speed is ISO 800.* When [HDR mode] is set, [Picture Style] options are limited to [Standard] and [Monochrome], and maximum shutter speed is 1/8000 sec.* [Moving sub.]: [Electronic] shutter mode may increase subject distortion (due to rolling shutter).* Shooting JPEG or HEIF images is supported.* Can be set in conjunction with HDR shooting (HDR PQ), which enables shooting with a wide dynamic range ([Dynamic range]: up to approx. 3000 nits; [Moving sub.]: up to approx. 3000 nits). |
| Maximum burst: | Image Quality Electronic 1 st-curtain (approx. 6.0 shots/sec.) Electronic shutter (approx. 40 shots/sec.) Standard card*1 High-speed card*2 Standard card*1 High-speed card*2 JPEG*3 L (fine) 1000 or more 1000 or more 120120 M (fine) 1000 or more 1000 or more 110120 S 1 (Fine) 1000 or more 1000 or more 110 120 S 2 1000 or more 1000 or more 110 120 HEIF*4 L (fine) 1000 or more 1000 or more 120 120 M (fine) 1000 or more 1000 or more 120 120 S 1 (Fine) 1000 or more 1000 or more 120 120 S 2 1000 or more 1000 or more 120 120 RAW*3 RAW 85 1000 or more 51 56 C-RAW 1000 or more 1000 or more 98 100 RAW+JPEG*3 RAW + L (fine) 70 570 50 54 C-RAW + L (fine) 180 1000 or more 89 100 RAW+HEIF*4 RAW + L (fine) 69 87 35 42 C-RAW + L (fine) 140 170 89 100 *1: Number of shots using a 32 GB UHS-I card that conforms to Canon testing standards.*2: Number of shots using a 32 GB UHS-II card that conforms to Canon testing standards.*3: When set to [HDR shooting (HDR PQ): Disable].*4: When set to [HDR shooting (HDR PQ): Enable].* Maximum burst as measured under conditions conforming to Canon testing standards (High-speed continuous shooting + in One-Shot AF mode, ISO 100, and Standard Picture Style).* Number of shots available varies depending on shooting conditions (such as cropping/aspect ratio, subject, memory card brand, ISO speed, Picture Style, and Custom Function). |
Storage
| Dcf Dpof: | Compliant to DPOF Version 1.1 |
| File Formats: | JPEG (.JPG), HEIF (.HIF), RAW, C-RAW, Dual Pixel RAW, RAW burst (.CR 3) Movies: ALL-I (Time-lapse video only), IPB (.MP 4) |
| Slot Types: | (One) SD card slot Compatible with UHS-II Eye-Fi cards and Multimedia cards (MMC) are not supported. |
Flash
| Control: | E-TTL each shot / E-TTL 1 st shot |
| Hot Shoe: | No |
Shooting
| Playback Functions: | The following file numbers can be set: File numbering methods Continuous numbering The numbering of captured images continues even after you replace the card. Auto reset When you replace the card, the numbering will be reset to start from 0001. If the new SD card already contains images, the numbering will continue from the last recorded image in the card. Manual reset Resets the file number to 0001, and creates a new folder automatically. |
| Creative Style: | Auto Standard Portrait Landscape Fine Detail Neutral Faithful Monochrome User Defined 1-3 In Scene Intelligent Auto, [Auto] will be set automatically. [Standard] is the default setting for [User Def. 1-3]. |
| Self Timer: | 10-sec. delay, 2-sec. delay, Continuous |
| Custom Modes: | Dial direction during Tv/Av; Control ring rotation direction; Customize buttons; Customize dials |
Physical
| Operating Temp: | 32-104° F / 0-+40° C |
| Dimensions: | Approx. 5.22 x 3.39 x 2.76 in. / 132.5 x 86.1 x 70.0 mm Based on CIPA standards. |
| Weight: | Approx. 1.01 lbs. / 461 g (including battery, SD memory card; without body cap) Approx. 0.91 lbs. / 414 g (body only; without battery, card or body cap) |
What's in the Box
- EOS R8 Body
- Camera Cover R-F-5
- Strap ER-EOSR8
- Battery Charger LC-E17
- Battery Pack LP-E17
- Battery Pack Cover
- Shoe Cover
Documentation & Downloads
- Find Software & Drivers (driver)
- Find a Product Manual (support-page)
- EOS Utility Software (driver)
- Error Code Support (support-page)
- www.usa.canon.com/support/p/eos-r8 (support-page)
- Cropping Guide Firmware (firmware)
- Warranty Information (warranty)
- Product Advisories (support-page)
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