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Looking for a lightweight, full-frame camera that delivers pro-level performance without the bulk? The Canon EOS R8 could be the perfect fit. Ideal for enthusiasts and content creators stepping up their photography or video game, this camera offers exceptional image quality, reliable autofocus, and versatile video features.
Borrow it for 48 hours and see how it shines in your hands—whether you're capturing portraits, landscapes, or cinematic videos.
The Canon EOS R8 is a compact and lightweight full-frame mirrorless camera designed for photographers and videographers seeking powerful performance in a portable body. Combining Canon’s cutting-edge technology with intuitive handling, the R8 is the perfect choice for enthusiasts and creators looking to take their content to the next level.
At its core, the EOS R8 features a 24.2-megapixel full-frame CMOS sensor, delivering outstanding image quality with exceptional detail, dynamic range, and impressive low-light performance. Whether you’re shooting landscapes, portraits, or events, the R8 provides stunning results straight out of the camera.
The camera’s Dual Pixel CMOS AF II system offers advanced autofocus capabilities with subject tracking for people, animals, and vehicles. It’s fast, reliable, and perfect for dynamic shooting scenarios where precision is key. Paired with 40fps burst shooting using the electronic shutter, the EOS R8 ensures you never miss a moment of action.
For videographers, the EOS R8 brings robust video features, including 4K 60p recording oversampled from 6K for maximum sharpness and detail. It also supports Full HD at 180fps for silky smooth slow-motion footage. With focus breathing correction and Canon Log 3, it’s a versatile tool for creators who demand professional-level video quality.
The compact and lightweight design makes the EOS R8 easy to carry for extended shoots, while its intuitive controls allow for seamless handling. Whether you’re traveling, creating content for social media, or capturing moments on the go, the EOS R8 gives you the freedom to focus on your creativity.
Take advantage of the 48-hour free loan to test the Canon EOS R8 in your real-world shooting environments and discover why it’s a game-changer for creative enthusiasts.
24.2 megapixel full-frame CMOS sensor - The ideal balance of detail and performance
Max ISO 102,400 for stills and ISO 25,600 for movies² - Expandable to 204,800 and ISO 102,400 respectively
Advanced HDR - HDR modes for still or moving subjects
4K 60p video - Superb clarity of details and motion
Full HD 180p - Create sumptuous slow-motion effects
2.36M dot EVF - See the world with clarity
Dual Pixel CMOS AF II - Recognises and tracks subjects, keeping them in sharp focus
6fps/40fps continuous shooting - With mechanical/electronic shutter
2.4GHz Wi-Fi and Bluetooth - Fast, wireless transfer, remote camera control/triggering and GPS
Webcam support - For high-quality internet calls| Description | Quantity |
|---|---|
| iM2100 Black Flight Case | 1 |
| LP-E17 Battery | 2 |
| LC-E17E Battery Charger | 1 |
| Mains Lead (for Battery Charger) | 1 |
| Extreme Pro UHS-II USB-C Reader | 1 |
| EOS R8 Strap | 1 |
| Extreme Pro 32GB SDHC UHS-II 300MB/s (in camera) | 1 |
| RF Mount Body Cap | 1 |
Canon Speedlite EL-1 an advanced Speedlite that delivers superb reliability and advanced high-speed performance in a tough weather-resistant body.
Use EF and EF-S mount lenses on EOS R cameras with a drop-in circular polarizing filter to reduce reflections and enhance colour saturation
Drop-In Filter Mount Adapter EF-EOS R takes the functionality of Mount Adapter EF-EOS R and includes the Canon variable neutral density filter drop-in filter.
Designed for use with the Canon EOS R system, this adapter allows EF and EF-S lenses to be used with the EOS R camera
AD-E1 adapter required for many flashguns and accessories, if you are not sure as to whether or not you require it, feel free to get in touch.
Shoot your best work yet with a 24.2 megapixel full-frame CMOS sensor that balances detail, speed and low-light performance. The larger sensor also captures more detail in the brightest and darkest parts of a scene, making this a great landscape photography camera. It also lets you shoot powerful portraits with beautiful background bokeh. Multiple HDR modes let you capture more dynamic range, even with moving subjects³.
Extend your creativity into the world of video, with pro performance and filmmaking features. Enjoy up to 4K/60p resolution, Focus Breathing Compensation and our famous Canon Log 3 colour profile, that allows for professional colour grading. Full HD footage can be shot at up to 180 fps for smooth slow-motion effects⁴. This hybrid camera makes these features so easy to use that nothing will break your creative flow.
When light levels drop, the EOS R8 carries on delivering superb photos and video. Its large full-frame sensor means less digital noise, so the camera can shoot at up to ISO 102,400 (extendable to ISO 204,800)². Its Dual Pixel CMOS AF II focusing is sensitive to -6.5EV⁵ – that’s about the same as the light of a half-moon.
Weighing just 461g⁶, the EOS R8 is our lightest full-frame mirrorless camera yet, so you can take it to more places, more often. Your constant creative companion is great for shooting events on location. A dedicated switch lets you swap between photo and video modes, retaining settings in each one. A Vari-Angle screen is perfect for shooting from different angles.
Our class-leading Dual Pixel CMOS AF II recognises lots of different subjects even near the edges of the frame⁷, and tracks them even if they briefly vanish from view. Whether you’re shooting portraits or filming interviews, the EOS R8 locks on to a subject’s eyes, face, head or body, keeping them pin sharp.
Connect to smart devices, Wi-Fi networks and laptops to share photos and movies with followers and friends, thanks to built-in Wi-Fi and ‘always on’ Bluetooth® 4.2. You can even control the camera remotely from your phone, process RAW files in the cloud⁸ and use the EOS R8 as a high-quality webcam.
When you’re shooting moving objects, the EOS R8 can shoot continuously at an incredible 40 fps¹ using its electronic shutter. A 30 fps Raw burst mode⁹ can even capture frames up to 0.5 sec before you press the shutter release, so you won’t miss a thing.
