NEW CAMERA

Canon R8 camera announced the camera features a 24MP full frame DPAF sensor, the same sensor we have seen in the Canon R6 Mark II camera. The Image processor is also the same, but the only thing that isn’t the same is the absence of IBIS. The Canon R8 features 4897 AF Points and 1053 AF Zones in the sensor. So, you get approx 100% coverage from your camera. According to Canon, the Canon R8 camera is loaded with more machine learning in its AF algorithms and inherits some of the technology from its flagship EOS R3 (but not the R3’s eye-controlled AF system). This should result in in super fast Autofocus Tracking performance.

Same as of the Canon R6 II, the Canon R8 also features enhanced tracking modes that are not only limited to ‘people’ and ‘animals, now you can also track a vehicle, cars, motorcycles, aircraft (including helicopters), and trains. Animal tracking also supports horses and zebras. So, the AF system of the camera is the best in its class. It’s capable of burst rates up to 40fps with the electronic shutter, though the camera drops to 12-bit readout to achieve this. Now, let’s have a look at the video core specification

The Canon R8 camera is capable to record UHD 4K/60p video via full sensor readout– no crop. It’s also possible to capture 4K/60p from an APS-C crop of the sensor. According to Canon, the Canon R8 uses almost the same heat sink mechanism as the Canon R6 mark II camera, you can record 4k 60fps videos up to 40 minutes without any issue. There are no time restrictions when shooting at slower frame rates like 4K/30p or 4K/24p. At Full HD video mode you can shoot up to 180 FPS.

Canon R8 Major Specification

-Effective 24.2-megapixel Fullframe CMOS sensor (with low-pass filter)-No
sensor self-cleaning function-
DIGIC X
-EVF 0.39 inches, 2.36 million dots organic EL, 100% field of view, magnification 0.96 Double, eye point 22mm
– AF is dual pixel CMOS AF, still supports EV -4.0 to 20
– 651 AF points (auto) for still, 57 points for video
– Still AF points (manual) is 4503 points, movie is 3713 points
– AF supports EV – 4.0 to 20 for stills, EV – 3.5 to 20 for movies
– 384-segment metering, metering range from EV -2 to 20 for stills, EV 0 for movies From 20
– Subject recognition, people, animals (dogs, cats, birds), vehicles (motor sports cars, motorcycles), eye recognition
– ISO range 100-32000 (ISO 51200 with extension)
– Electronic front curtain and electronic shutter
– Electronic front curtain shutter speed 1/4000-30 seconds, electronic 1/8000-30 seconds
Synchronization electronic front curtain 1/250 seconds
No in-body image stabilization
3 inch monitor, 1.62 million Dot, touch panel
– Wi-Fi, Bluetooth
– USB Type-C terminal (USB2.0), HDMI Type D terminal Clean output compatible
– 3.5mm microphone terminal, 3.5mm headphone terminal
– Battery is LP-E17
– Optional battery grip is not available
– Startup time is 0.4 seconds
– Dimensions are 116.3mm x 85.5mm x 68.8mm
– Body only weighs 328g (375g with accessories)

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Canon R8 Press Release

Canon Unveils the Revolutionary R8 Camera: A New Era in Photography

MELVILLE, NY, February 7, 2023 – Canon U.S.A., Inc., a leader in digital imaging solutions, announced today the launch of the new EOS R50 camera body, ideal for entry level users, and the EOS R8, an extremely compact, full-frame camera aimed at advanced amateur photo and video enthusiasts looking for budget-friendly options that don’t sacrifice performance. Additionally, two new RF-Mount lenses are being introduced to the ever-growing R-mount lens lineup.

EOS R50

Compact, lightweight and ideal for those looking to step up their video quality, the EOS R50 provides an impressive movie-shooting experience thanks to the APS-C sensor, with 4K video, uncropped 4K capture (at all frame rates), and outstanding Dual Pixel CMOS AF technology. With the addition of whole area tracking, subject detection, and movie-prerecording, difficult photo and movie opportunities can be easier to capture with a 24.2-million-pixel, APS-C sized image sensor. In addition, the EOS R50 is equipped with an eye-level electronic viewfinder to help achieve shot steadiness and ease viewing in bright sunlight conditions. A great camera for those who are looking to lean into interchangeable lenses, the EOS R50 camera can capture travel adventures, family portraits, sports, wildlife and even help a small business with marketing imagery. For those who are budding content creators, the EOS R50 will be available later in 2023 as part of a Content Creator Kit – packaged with a microphone, lens and grip. Overall, the EOS R50 is truly a jack of all content creation trades.

“The first time I picked up the EOS R50, I noticed how light it was. When I saw the footage, I wondered how the quality can be so good when it’s this lightweight in my hand. My mind was blown!” Bianca Matisse Taylor – Content creator and blogger

EOS R8

The EOS R8 — affordable and functional — is a full-frame mirrorless camera aimed at the up-and-coming video or photo enthusiast. This camera comes with class-leading autofocus while still extremely capable for everyday and general photography use. Equipped with a 24.2-megapixel CMOS image sensor and DIGIC X image processor, the EOS R8 is optimal for full-frame RF lenses — allowing enhanced wide-angle field of views when compared to APS-C sensor cameras. Extremely lightweight and compact, the EOS R8 shoots up to 6-fps with 1^st-curtain Electronic shutter, and up to 40-fps with full electronic. For users who’ve already explored interchangeable lens cameras but haven’t yet broken into mirrorless, the EOS R8 should be the camera that takes them over the threshold to capture events, weddings, still life, travel and pets.

“My work is a lot about movement and not missing a beat with the fast shutter on the EOS R8 is so important to me as an artist.” Jasper Soloff – Photographer and Director

Additional product specs include:

Video performance

• Uncropped 4K video to 59.94p (29.97p with EOS R50) (with 6k oversampling)
• Full-HD to 59.94 fps, and High Frame Rate to 119.8 fps (Full HD 180p EOS R8)
• Dual Pixel CMOS AF, with subject detection for people, animals and vehicles
• Up to 2 hours of continuous recording (one hour with EOS R50); no 30 min limit
• Focus breathing correction

Enhanced usability for video correction

• Vertical Video Metadata
• Movie Self Timer
• Audio Noise Reduction (only in EOS R8)
• UVC/UAC Support, for USB livestreaming
• Recording Emphasis
• Aspect Markers

Connectivity

• Easy wireless connection from camera to compatible smartphone
• Camera Connect with USB connection to compatible smartphone
• USB streaming direct to computer via Zoom™, Teams™, or Skype™
• MFI Certified (Apple); WPA3-Personal protected access
• Convenient firmware updates via compatible smartphone
• Cloud RAW processing

Alongside the camera bodies, Canon will release two new lenses. The RF-S lens line, optimized for the smaller APS-C sensor size, expands with the Canon RF-S55-210mm F5-7.1 IS STM lens. This is a telephoto zoom, giving coverage equivalent to an 88–336mm lens on a full-frame camera. The lens opens the door to telephoto photography and videography, with 4.5 stops optical image stabilization, and close-focusing that can fill the frame with a subject roughly 2×3 inches in size (at its 210mm zoom setting, and minimum focus distance). And it does all this in an incredibly lightweight and compact package.

The Canon RF24-50mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM is a new, compact standard zoom lens for full-frame EOS R-series cameras. Ranging from true wide-angle to traditional “standard lens” coverage at 50mm, the lens is a travel friendly design with an extremely compact exterior. The RF24-50mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM lens is just over 2 inches long when fully retracted, and under 3.5 inches when extended — weighing less than half a pound. Optical Image Stabilization, with 4.5 stops of shake-correction, further enhances its appeal for video and still-image shooting. It’s also useable on an APS-C sensor Canon camera, where the lens’ effective coverage is equivalent to what a 38–80mm would deliver on a full-frame camera.

Price & Availability

The Canon EOS R8 camera body will be available for an estimated retail price of $1,499.00*. The Canon RF24-50mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM lens with the EOS R8 will have an estimated retail price of $1,699.00*. The Canon EOS R50 camera body will be available for an estimated retail price $679.99*. The EOS R50 with the RF-S18-45mm 4.5-6.3 IS STM lens will be available for an estimated retail price of $799.99.* The EOS R50 with the RF-S18-45mm 4.5-6.3 IS STM and RF-S55-210mm F5-7.1 IS STM lenses will be available for an estimated retail price of $1,029.00* The RF24-50mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM lens will be available for an estimated retail price $299.99* while the RF-S55-210mm F5-7.1 IS STM lens will have an estimated retail price of $349.99*. All products are currently scheduled to be available in Spring 2023.