My Canon EOS R8 review - is this the best value new full-frame camera? Check MPB to buy and sell used gear: bit.ly/3ULU9yL Canon EOS R8 at B&H: bhpho.to/3ldsdqh // WEX UK: tidd.ly/40H8oI8 Buy Gordon a coffee: www.paypal.me/cameralabs Gordon's In Camera book: amzn.to/2n61PfI / Amazon uk: amzn.to/2mBqRVZ Cameralabs merchandise: redbubble.com/people/cameralabs/shop Gordon’s retro gear channel: ua-cam.com/users/dinobytes Equipment used for producing my videos Sony A6400: prf.hn/l/pRO0wp5 Sony e 24mm f1.8: amzn.to/2TqWNzk Rode NT USB mic: amzn.to/3AdHcUp Rode Wireless Go II mic: amzn.to/3xkCvGo Rode Lavalier Go mic: amzn.to/3ygzzKY Godox UL150 light: amzn.to/2VpVbXE Godox QR-P70 softbox: amzn.to/3yQfGdF MacBook Pro 14in (16GB / 1TB): amzn.to/3PrKbPV 00:00 - Introduction and alternatives 04:07 - MPB - Buy, Sell or Trade! 05:07 - Canon EOS R8 design and controls 06:09 - Canon EOS R8 screen and viewfinder 06:29 - Canon EOS R8 ports, cards, battery and life 07:34 - Canon EOS R8 lens mount and lenses 08:46 - Canon EOS R8 image quality 10:01 - Canon EOS R8 autofocus and subject detection 11:33 - Canon EOS R8 burst shooting, buffer, RAW burst 13:58 - Canon EOS R8 photo features, focus bracketing 14:11 - Canon EOS R8 movie options 15:05 - Canon EOS R8 movie quality 1080 vs 4k 16:06 - Canon EOS R8 movie slow motion: 60 vs 120 vs 180 16:28 - Canon EOS R8 movie autofocus 18:07 - Canon EOS R8 vlogging quality 19:32 - Canon EOS R8 verdict and sample images Music: www.davidcuttermusic.com / @dcuttermusic As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases
Most peoples complaint was about the RP battery. Sometimes canon don't listen. I'd miss the wheel as well so I'll skip this and maybe there might be an R9 out by the end of the year. But great review as always Gordon.
I don't think there is any "versus" here. I had an R6 II, I really liked it in almost every aspect, BUT: I need something smaller and lighter, otherwise laziness and convenience will eventually win and the camera will just collect dust. The R8 together with the 28/2.8 weighs about as much as the X-T5 without the lens, which is great. If someone takes photos for a living, their considerations and priorities will be completely different. Otherwise, nice video - as always :-)
I really hate that the only reason we are upgrading to a new camera is because they don't have the 4k crop. I feel they could fix that with an update and Atleast keep it at 25p.....
@@ElevenAce you mean from the RP? It's a very different sensor and processor, the one in the RP was very limited in what it could do by the hardware, not the firmware.
Hi Gordon, I have an R5 and R10. I rented the R8 because I wanted a full frame for traveling light. It was really very good, great low light and lovely image quality. AF is the best I have experienced, I would like Ibis but discovered I can hand hold stabilised lenses ok down to around 1/25 no problem. Good for me! I am going to buy it
This is great. My RP that I've been using as an EDC has been feeling a little long in the tooth, this looks like a great update, and I can keep the same batteries and grip extender, and nearly identical ergos except for the power/lock toggle on the top.
I think the R8 and RF 16mm is indeed a great combo for vlogging. Light and wide enough to enable enhanced digital stabilisation for a really steady result. And unlike the R6 or R6 II you won't experience IBIS wobles that happen with that lens as Canon only lets you enable or disable all IS at once...
Based on pre-release rumors, i wasn't expecting to have any interest in this R8, as I already have the original R6. But the much smaller body and weight, along with IS in the RF lenses I have and would use with it, make it a really intriguing option to switch to, for travel, general use, and with the focus composite, even macro work. When I need speed, I also need the reach of a crop sensor camera for birding, thus that's not so much of a downside for me. So, hmmm, call me intrigued.
I was thinking the same thing - a handy backup camera. The one feature that actually draws me a bit is the pre-record 30fps RAW burst mode. That's a big deal with birds/wildlife. Often times you try to catch them taking off, but by the time you press the shutter, you're too late. This would give 15 shots and a half-second before you pressed the shutter. That can make a world of difference.
Enjoy all your videos. Keep up the good work. At my age of 82 and trying to get back in to a bit of serious for me photography I am developing more of an interest in jpg’s. You mentioned your book the other day and I bought it. I am looking forward to diving into both your book and some jpeg outputs. Ahhhh….I did have to breakout my “Coke bottle “ glasses though. Your headings are easy to read but lighter,smaller and thinner print in the body of your stories not so much. Well all the good info is still there and all that you say has great interest to me. I enjoy it when you and Duane get together as well. Thanks for all you do. Joe
Thanks for buying my book! I didn't design the layout inside though, and I agree some of the text is a bit small! I hope you can still read it ok though and find some useful or interesting information - I'm a 99% JPEG shooter.
@@cameralabs But why? Canon has the LP-E6 well established. And my guess is - there will be not full featured BG for the R8 either. They should have re-used the R body and BG-E22.
If a battery grip comes out for this then I might be sold on it. The battery flap does look like it's removable for that purpose so I'm sure we might see one in the coming months.
Thanks Gordon. Nice review. Looking at this as an RP owner, it’s definitely an upgrade to the RP, not the R, even though Canon’s naming convention would suggest that it takes the place of the EOS R in the lineup. It’s a nice upgraded RP body. Same layout, batteries, looks like the same grip extender. I put a third party battery grip on my RP and I’ll be looking for someone to make one for the R8 since I’m sure Canon won’t. I’m excited to get an R8. It’s a great step forward from the RP at a good price point. But what will the R9 be? This is great, just not what I expected the R8 would be.
@@NoRegret08 Thanks, but the sensor? Isn't better? And the autofocus system much improved? It's easier to take with you that's a fact. But the sensor and autofocus I really don't know just asking.
@@hitfabryk Dynamic range is a little better on the R8. A little less noise on the R8. I have R7 as well and autofocus is better than the on the R. However , birds in flight - autofocus sucks on the R7. I returned the R10 for it's small battery and got the R7 and the battery life on the R8 is even worse than on R10. I read an article that the colors on the R magical. Viewfinder on the R also has higher resolution than on R8. If you also do the video, then get the R8 over the R. Just get a few batteries (extra cost) and you can only use these batteries on very few low end Canon cameras
As always. The best reviewer of cameras in UA-cam. Been following you for almost a decade now. Thanks gordon As for the camera, so cute, so capable, so affor9
Hi Gordon great review as always! Quick question, would the 30p Fine on the R7 be higher quality than the 30p on the R8? Probably you didn't get a chance to test this, just wondering as you've seen footage from both. Thanks!
@@cameralabs Thanks Gordon, I guess the R8 being a full frame vs the APSC makes the small difference probably. I am contemplating between the two. Perhaps if you get the chance it would be a good test in the future, as they're the same price! ☺️
This is a review every objective person needs. Great review. No bias, no fanboy thing like the Fro. Giving the pros and cons just to a typical user who will need this camera for their use, or else others telling this is ultimate sports camera for somebody who shoots even professional. I really envy R8 video features as a Z5 owner, how much I wish I could at least have no crop 4k. In video R8 is obviously better than even Z6ii, but consider having a gimbal, and spare batteries. Would I get R8 if I was serious about video, probably yes, but R6 is also great option to consider, even being older. But in stills area, Z5 beats R8 especially after latest firmware and is 500$ less. IBIS , dual card slots, great EVF, battery life, 1/8000 mechanical shutter, ergonomics, 3rd party lenses, and I will argue in AF things, for portraits , events , weddings , street, landscape its AF is enough. For action and wildlife, yes it's slacking. But for majority of stills shooters , Z5 is a better camera than R8.
Thanks, and I'm glad you like my approach to making reviews. I wish there was a bigger demand for this style, as the more sensationalist videos always get more views and greater revenue as a result.
Another solid review, thank you Gordon. It seems like a very lightweight camera, probably good for use on a small gimbal. That said I remember using the RP when it first came out and the shock when I found myself in London with only one dying battery!
I can’t miss the IBIS. I’d choose the Panasonic S5 mark 2 with its lovely L2 colours and live LUT, and I’m dreaming of a 45ish MP version of that one… for the price of a S5 mark 2 X version, that would be a dream! With a nice affordable yet good quality Sigma lens.
And Sigma lenses. Canon really misses out by not having Sigma. While Sony and Panasonic will continue to grow with them. That alone has me happy with the S5ii.
I'm really conflicted between this and the Panasonic Lumix S5 II as my first camera. I was hoping to get gernally into photography, landscapes and street photography mainly, but also wanted the camera to serve video purposes for events or even streaming/video production. The lack of an IBIS seems a bit harsh, but a gimble could easily fix that
I love Canon but the S5 ii is a much better buy if you’re comparing the R8. That’s a lot of camera for your first buy though. I’d go with something you can grow in and really get comfortable with the system. Invest in glass, not bodies. You probably won’t use/need half the features on the S5 ii if you’re just starting out.
I was really excited about the R8 as a replacement to my Eos R as a faster, second full frame body for wildlife. I could have lived with the reduction in mega pixels, the lack of ibis and the single card slot, but the LP-e17 battery is a deal breaker for me. It’s really too bad. A nice upgrade to the RP for shooters who are happy with that camera and looking to experience Canons new autofocus system and updated video options. But sadly, I think this one is going to be a pass for me. That aside, great review as always.
Trust me it was not easy plopping down $2,500 plus for r62, but at least I know that I have all the bases covered for the next few years. I consider any camera without ibis unless it's very cheap to be a non-starter.
@@tokyorose1123 I would have went for R5 if I had the budget. That said, it's almost a sure bet that the R5 Mark II will come out sometime this year. Patience is a virtue it might end up replacing your current one and put that one on backup duty
Yeah, the smaller battery is a shame, but they had to reduce the price, weight and differentiate from the R6 II. If you have a USB PD source though, you can keep it running, or carry a spare.
Canon the lenseless system, who may have guessed? Cheaper bodies but lenses costing three times as much. Canon needs to allow third party lenses to sustain its system. Especially the RF ASP-C line.
For £1700 in UK with small battery, card on the bottom and expensive RF lenses, no thanks. Great review though as always Gordon! I am saving for Panasonic Lumix S5II X even Panasonic kit lens has better range 20-60mm.
Best camera review on UA-cam ever, you're the real deal, I was considering the EOS R7 before your review, you didn't mention about it's live streaming capability, is the battery in the R8 not as good as the R? I was considering that yesterday now I'm leaning towards the R8
I was thinking to buy the RP before the R8 was released, but after watching I've changed my mind hence the newer parts and the price to performance on the R8 compared to the RP
@@cameralabs for us Canadians it seems like $1000 difference for better video, between the RP and R8. for myself I'm happy with my R7 for critters, and a used RP I got for FF richness, bokeh and wide angle.
Thanks Gordon, I look out for yo when. Pop along the coast! With the R8s ability to provide a crop of 1.6x this would have the effect of increasing the EF100-400 to max at 640mm I think, but what is the resolution like? It would be a great all-round camera and decent for birds in flight if the crop image resolution is still good, no? I have a 6d, and I’m in the early stages of looking to upgrade - the R6 mk2 would,be my desire, but I have pennies to sane for a year or 2 first - this might swing me towards the R8 if the detail and sharpness were good enough. Thanks for the reviews - I’ve subbed! 🙏😀
If you intend to crop for photo, you will lose a lot of resolution, so it's best to by a crop camera instead. the R7 and 100-400 are a great combo for wildlife. Cropping for video is ok through as there's still enough res for 4k.
Awwesome review as usual! Thank you Gordon. 👍 Currently owning an RP, unfortunately, I'm still stumped on if I should spend the extra for the R6 mk ii haha. Aaah decisions decisions.
Well, the R8 basically takes your RP and puts the R6 II sensor inside, BUT you have the same body features as before. if you wat a body upgrade with IBIS, dual cards, bigger battery, better EVF etc, then you need the R6 II.
I'm still using my 10 year old T5i Rebel (700D), it's in excellent condition and has served me well, but I might need to upgrade. I'm eyeing the R8 as my replacement.
The Canon R8 is a replacement of 2009 canon RP. The price of canon RP will certainly drop lower than 900€ and it will be a bargain. The Canon R8 has a single card slot a maximum 1/4000th mecabincal shutter and only 1st curtain mechanical shutter. These are similar to the Sony a7C but the entry 2020 full frame Nikon Z5 at a similar or even lower price offers 1/8000th mechanical shutter double card slots, IBIS and much more. At the end of the day what counts is the quality of photos and Canon R8 is probably really good at that. With an entry price at around 1500€ The Canon R8 isn't cheap and with a lack of IBIS which is very important since the stabilization inside the lenses isn't common as before. Last the firmware of Canon mirrorless cameras doesn't allows the use of third party autofocus lenses contrary to Sony and Nikon mirrorless cameras. That is very very important since autofocus lenses by Sigma and Tamron are usually cheaper and with better optical performance.
Put the adapter on it and ALL your EF Sigma and Tamron IS lenses will work just fine. Mount the control-ring-adaptor and look at it like an EF lens platform. All my EF quality llenses petform simply better on the R8 given its AF and full frame sensor.
2:49 the RP does not have a pop up flash. The camera really is overpriced for what it is: the price of the original RP at launch would have been fine "if" the EF adapter was included, but at 1600$/£/€ I'd rather get an S5II, a Z5 or a 7c, even paying a bit more: I'd get the money back while buying lenses later. Not that the R6II sensor could be seen as a great one too, compared to the others, so the price hike is not justifiable. At least the RP colours are more attractive, and no Ibis defies most of the advantages in video and low light anyway
I never understood the obsession with IBIS. It wasn't in cameras not even five years ago, and we took amazing pics just the same. It has never been a problem for me. As for small batteries, no big deal-just grab a bunch! Filming one hour of 4 K 25fps is absolutely great. One SD slot... no big deal; we never needed two! I think R8 is a fricking awesome deal.
You'd have to look up the 77D as it's been ages since I used it. You're best comparing the specs on Canon's web pages for both models - the R8 will have better video quality, AF and more features.
Hi Gordon, thanks for your reviews, they're really helpful. I have a Canon 6D and I'm thinking of upgrading. At first, I was considering the 90D but then I saw your review with the definition comparison charts, which led me to two other options: the Canon R8 and the Fujifilm X-S20, which are similarly priced. (Except I'd have to buy new lenses unlike with the Canon 90D.) I understand that the main video difference is between 4K and 6K, and honestly, that doesn't appeal to me that much (although it's nice to have as a future option) since I make videos for social media, institutions, or tutorials, so I'm more interested in good definition and autofocus. What do you think? Thanks a lot for everything.
Does the sensor stay exposed even when the power is off? One of my favourite things about the original EOS R is that it shuts the sensor when turned off.
I'm in an R8/R6 Mk II dilemma. I have a Canon R7, which I liked, but it developed a focus problem, and after three trips to the Canon shop (two of them to fix something the shop broke on the previous trip) I still don't think it's working well. I'm also going on at least a 3-month road trip to New Mexico where getting new camera gear might involve hours of driving. So I'm thinking of getting an R8 or R6 II as a backup. My budget says the R8 is the best choice. My shaky old hands say I need the R6's IBIS. My budget tells my shaky old hands to take a vitamin and exercise. My shaky old hands threaten to quit buying things. There are also little angels on my shoulders telling to to either get another R7 or YOLO it and splurge on an R5. Somewhere near my spleen is a voice telling me to buy a Sony and register it on the Canon site, just to rub it in. I've said it before. Photography is easy; it's the shopping that's hard.
I like the R6 II, but it's quite a price hike over the R8 for IBIS, the dual slots etc. Remember you could always get the R8 with lenses that have OIS?
@@dpestlin1 Ah you mean out of camera. Well yeah, just look for a comparison between the R5 and R6 II. I would not hesitate at all mixing footage, the color science is extremely consistent.
Budget and experience (or lack thereof) made me order the R8. If I was a really good photographer, I'd probably want the extra features of the R6 Mark II, but I'm still learning, so the R8 makes sense experience-wise. Budget-wise, the $1000 I saved on the body will go a long way toward getting better lenses. Well, one better lens at least. :)
@@cameralabs I ask because the R7 gets its auto focus system from the R3. While the R8 gets its auto focus system from the R6 Mark2. So was wondering if there is a significant difference in the Subject Detection Auto Focus performance between the R7 & R8. And yes... Thank You Sir for your response!
Thank you so much Gordon for the detailed and informative review. As I know R8 doesn't have mechanical shutter system? is that right? thanks and God bless you!
The third party lens debacle means I cannot recommend a Canon RF camera as a "budget" option.. or any option, at all, really. As a R6 shooter, I'm also appalled at Canon's obstinate refusal to release a firmware update to remove the 30 minute record limit, and personally have not been buying *any* Canon equipment, with an eye to potentially switching systems if Canon doesn't right this wrong.
I wish more youtubers would stop praising this camera because they do not wish to upset canon. The rolling shutter is a big deal and I do not believe the electronic first curtain mode will eliminate rolling shutter completely 6 FPS is useless for fast action. In the world of fast action or building photography rolling shutter is a big deal. No mechanical shutter is some thing we need and canon has removed it.
I currently have the EOS RP and was thinking of getting the R8. I am in no way a professional I am an average joe taking photos at Disneyland and so on. Would it be an upgrade in your opinion? And Would you upgrade from the RP? TIA
Canon R8 in full frame, Canon R10 or Canon R50 in APS-C has the full potential to be a number 1 seller in their own category but will never reach that destination due to the stubborn behaviour of Canon. At least four or five lenses could improve the situation - like SIGMA 16mm & 30mm F1.4 in RF-S, Sigma 24-70mm F2.8 IS in RF, Sigma 150-600mm, RFS-22m F2, a better kit lens for R50 (like EF-M 15-45 F3.5-6.3). I am a user of R10 and I like it. I would love it if Canon gave C-log 3 in it and brought an overall zoom like EFS 17-55mm F2.8.
I have an rp that I quite enjoy. Been debating upgrading to perhaps the r5 or r6ii, finances pending. though the r8 may fit my budget better and skill set. I’m also torn between waiting to see if a r5ii comes out in a few months. Me and my wallet are torn.
@@cameralabs as a UA-cam content creator already using Canon M50 Mark ii, I am thinking of upgrading to a camera with faster Auto focus. I have the F2.0 2mm pancake lens but upgrading to R8 will mean to start afresh with lenses. Wondering if I can use this opportunity to try other brands too. I don't like Sony color science and I don't have time for color grading. I want video and pictures I can post instantly from camera and Canon is good for that so far. M50 Mark ii is still doing an okay job on 1080p but I have to think about the future too
@@cameralabs ok cheers. I ditched canon years ago when they lost the game to Sony due to crap video features for a few years .... Now canon is back I might buy again as still have a bunch of L lenses
@@vinvanid but i didn't see mechanical option on the shutter mode page. First curtain shutter is fine unti you use off camera flash specially 3rd party one's, HSS will be an issue. Thanks by the way 🙏.
@@Prime_delta235 Sorry i thought FCES is the same with manual shutter, because in the spec sheet on canon web : Shutter Speeds Mechanical / 1st-curtain Electronic shutter: 1/4000th sec - 30 seconds, in 1/3 or 1⁄2-step increments Electronic shutter: 1/8000th sec - 30 seconds.
dpreview noticed significant loss in image quality in the m6 mark ii when using digital IS and even worse losses in image quality in enhanced IS. Does the R8 see any losses in image quality when digital IS or enhanced digital IS is enabled?
I didn't know there was an EFM to RF adapter available. Plus the Sigma is only designed for smaller APSC sensors, so you'd be in a crop mode on the R8.
I’ve seen on the r6ii that while filming it has bars to indicate how close to overheating it is, does the r8 have this too? I’d rather know when I need to drop the resolution/frame rate to avoid an unexpected shutdown!
Good question - I'm not sure as it never got to that point even when I had it recording on USB power for the max clip length of 2hrs, although my room may be colder than yours.
@@cameralabs I don’t have the r6ii, just saw that handy feature on a review. It looked as though it was on the screen the whole time, might have to cycle through the info on screen to get it to appear. It was white bars that turn orange as the camera heats up if I remember correctly.
@@cameralabs I googled “canon r8 temperature indicator” and found an extremely detailed website (user manual). When selecting video mode it gives advance warning that overheating will be possible. If temperature does rise significantly a 10 bar system appears, 1-7 are white, then orange then red. Red = auto shutdown imminent.
Excellent review! I've been looking at the Sony a7c for my daughter so she can Vlog her construction business. Now this Canon R8 comes out, so I'm glad I didn't get the Sony...yet. I have shot Canon for 45 years but know absolutely nothing about video, and my daughter knows nothing about cameras. I have the R and all RF L glass. I'm looking for other people's opinions here...Will the R8 be better than the Sony a7c for vlogging? I appreciate any input that you or your readers can offer. Thanks!
Gordon, I hope you or someone has the answer to this question... I found the Limit subject to detect feature to be interesting. The only mention I could find of it in R6 II reviews was that it is for video. Is that true...video only, or does it work the same way for stills? Would be a major feature for any bird (or wildlife) shooter, where the focus goes completely off when the bird goes out of frame.
Good point. Yes, it is ONLY for video on the R6 II and R8. What you're looking for in stills is some kind of focus lock, normally on a button on higher end lenses.
@@cameralabs Thanks Gordon. Too bad. Even the RF 100-500 does not have a focus lock button, although you can assign custom lock to a button on the camera. It would be nice if Canon would find a way to add a focus limiter option top the menu, similar to Olympus (now OM System) where you can dial in a min and max distance. It works great for BIF to drastically reduce the focus racking that is far too common when shooting BIF.
Given the body is like an RP and the battery is the same as RP, pretty sure the R8 is an RP replacement. Regardless, thanks for the review. Definitely one great camera here!
@@cameralabs Keep up the good work, been a follower of Cameralabs even pre-UA-cam days. I've already contacted Canon as well, preparing to purchase an EOS R8!
@@mbr5742 yeah, there won't be. The world changed a lot, RP was launched at $999. R8 is now $1499 which I believe there's 2 reasons for it. 1. it's the latest gen Entry Level FF 2. EOS RP continues to be on the market. While R8 looks to be the RP replacement based on the physical nature of it, price and specs looks like it's kicking EOS R off the shelves.
I would like to buy this camera but I have a silly question. How much the absence of IBIS impact the photo quality? As I see in this and other reviews that compare the R8 with the R6 MII apparently there are no big differences shooting photos with the two cameras. As the IBIS is considered a lack on this camera which is the issues or differences I can encounter choosing this camera over the R8 (still talking about taking photos) ? I need to solve this doubt 🙂
Well, we all survived without IBIS for decades before it was invented! It's useful for sure, but either pair the R8 with a lens that has IS (optical stabilisation in the lens) or be careful to use shutter speeds that are fast enough to avoid camera shake.
I looked at sample photos of the R8 at DP review and they were gorgeous. And then I looked at the samples of the Pana S1 and I was shocked how bad they were.
@@cameralabs 5 days ago I took out lumix LX100 and Canon 350D and shot the same scenes with the two cameras and 350D was the best by far. It was so frustrating for me why I never use the LX100 and now I finally admitted to myself why. It is a cute camera , but........ For video its good.
Thank you Gordon! Canon marketing dept sucks big time - they removed not only the joystick but also the wheel at the back for exp.comp, nerfed battery which was already bad on the R5/6, and... where is the full mech shutter? Another stil-born product from Canon like the R10. IBIS doesn't make a difference with IS lenses, but for vloggers it will suck. No particular target market, no particular idea why is his camera released except to have a cheaper FF camera. Not good for action (6fps), not good for landscape (no mechanical shutter), not good for vlogging (no IBIS), not good for video (crap battery), so what is it good for? Average joe who will use his phone camera instead. Stillborn. Jack of all trades master of none. R and RP users moved to R6. 6D Mark II did the same. Crop sensor DLSR users moved to R7, so who will buy R8? The odd walk-in who walks into a big store to buy 'a camera' having no idea what he is buying but having a budget of $1500 and the salesman pushes him into R8. But may as well push him into Sony or Nikon, Fuji, Panasonic or OM, depending which brand name sounds better to the client. Probably Sony. I think Panasonic and Fuji are celebrating the release of R8 and R10 like never before. OM will join in soon enough.
I wanted to buy this R8 but Im really curious with the effect of its first curtain / electronic shutter in strobe photography. No one demonstrate this in youtube. Does it matter if I use F1.4/1.8 + 1/8000 shutterspeed using strobe?
Great work is always Gordon. At first this camera on paper made no sense. It makes much more sense now, it's essentially both a replacement for the R and RP and then those triple duty as a step up and image quality from crop or rebel. Ibis was important enough for me to hold out for the r62. The r62 is much more of a replacement for a 5D. This is definitely not this camera can definitely be very situational and it's usage limits but I'm sure it is a lot of ways that this can be used very effectively. The lens that's on it it's going to be super critical especially for IS. Thanks again now going to check out your other review. Cheers.
I'm not certain but it could be the magnification of the optics in front of the viewfinder OLED panel (should be mentioned in the specifications like 0.64x / 0.7x / 0.8x etc)
Not sure if this has been asked yet :) What is the dust & moisture protection on the R8? And why are images in video not affected by rolling shutter? Thanks, great video Gordon!
@@cameralabs hi, both video and electronic shutter for stills both operate in the same way via electronic shutter, So just wondering why electronic shutter for still shots is subject to the rolling shutter distortion while the video images appear to not be distorting? Kind of reminds me of smearing images on lcd tvs some years back? Is it the resolution or frame rate that the digic processing can’t quite handle? Or longer shutter speeds? Thanks 🙏 Just curious why the “rolling shutter” effect happens?
@@ScottoGrotto the rolling shutter effect is due to the readout speed of the sensor, line by line, so by the time it gets to the bottom, the subject or composition may have moved. It affects video and electronic stills but due to the way the video is scaled or oversampled from the full sensor, the effect may be less than for stills.
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04:07 - MPB - Buy, Sell or Trade!
05:07 - Canon EOS R8 design and controls
06:09 - Canon EOS R8 screen and viewfinder
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07:34 - Canon EOS R8 lens mount and lenses
08:46 - Canon EOS R8 image quality
10:01 - Canon EOS R8 autofocus and subject detection
11:33 - Canon EOS R8 burst shooting, buffer, RAW burst
13:58 - Canon EOS R8 photo features, focus bracketing
14:11 - Canon EOS R8 movie options
15:05 - Canon EOS R8 movie quality 1080 vs 4k
16:06 - Canon EOS R8 movie slow motion: 60 vs 120 vs 180
16:28 - Canon EOS R8 movie autofocus
18:07 - Canon EOS R8 vlogging quality
19:32 - Canon EOS R8 verdict and sample images
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Most peoples complaint was about the RP battery. Sometimes canon don't listen. I'd miss the wheel as well so I'll skip this and maybe there might be an R9 out by the end of the year. But great review as always Gordon.
I don't think there is any "versus" here. I had an R6 II, I really liked it in almost every aspect, BUT: I need something smaller and lighter, otherwise laziness and convenience will eventually win and the camera will just collect dust. The R8 together with the 28/2.8 weighs about as much as the X-T5 without the lens, which is great.
If someone takes photos for a living, their considerations and priorities will be completely different.
Otherwise, nice video - as always :-)
Amazingly in depth. Big upgrade fro the RP with the no crop 4k. I think think they will sell a lot of these cameras!
Thanks, and yes, I think it will sell well.
I really hate that the only reason we are upgrading to a new camera is because they don't have the 4k crop. I feel they could fix that with an update and Atleast keep it at 25p.....
@@ElevenAce you mean from the RP? It's a very different sensor and processor, the one in the RP was very limited in what it could do by the hardware, not the firmware.
Hi Gordon, I have an R5 and R10. I rented the R8 because I wanted a full frame for traveling light. It was really very good, great low light and lovely image quality. AF is the best I have experienced, I would like Ibis but discovered I can hand hold stabilised lenses ok down to around 1/25 no problem. Good for me! I am going to buy it
This is great. My RP that I've been using as an EDC has been feeling a little long in the tooth, this looks like a great update, and I can keep the same batteries and grip extender, and nearly identical ergos except for the power/lock toggle on the top.
Thanks Gordon for another clear, concise and entertaining review. Always my first port of call for a new camera release.
Thanks!
I think the R8 and RF 16mm is indeed a great combo for vlogging. Light and wide enough to enable enhanced digital stabilisation for a really steady result. And unlike the R6 or R6 II you won't experience IBIS wobles that happen with that lens as Canon only lets you enable or disable all IS at once...
Good point, I agree that digital IS can work better for vlogging than IBIS + digital.
3:33 i like this shot of the glinting lens mount
so shiny
Based on pre-release rumors, i wasn't expecting to have any interest in this R8, as I already have the original R6. But the much smaller body and weight, along with IS in the RF lenses I have and would use with it, make it a really intriguing option to switch to, for travel, general use, and with the focus composite, even macro work. When I need speed, I also need the reach of a crop sensor camera for birding, thus that's not so much of a downside for me. So, hmmm, call me intrigued.
I was thinking the same thing - a handy backup camera. The one feature that actually draws me a bit is the pre-record 30fps RAW burst mode. That's a big deal with birds/wildlife. Often times you try to catch them taking off, but by the time you press the shutter, you're too late. This would give 15 shots and a half-second before you pressed the shutter. That can make a world of difference.
Enjoy all your videos. Keep up the good work. At my age of 82 and trying to get back in to a bit of serious for me photography I am developing more of an interest in jpg’s. You mentioned your book the other day and I bought it. I am looking forward to diving into both your book and some jpeg outputs. Ahhhh….I did have to breakout my “Coke bottle “ glasses though. Your headings are easy to read but lighter,smaller and thinner print in the body of your stories not so much. Well all the good info is still there and all that you say has great interest to me.
I enjoy it when you and Duane get together as well. Thanks for all you do.
Joe
Thanks for buying my book! I didn't design the layout inside though, and I agree some of the text is a bit small! I hope you can still read it ok though and find some useful or interesting information - I'm a 99% JPEG shooter.
Gordon what are you using for denoise. I use dxo which I don't think allows jpegs
Was considering upgrading from my R to this but that different smaller battery might be a deal breaker for me!
Same for me...
You could carry a spare or use a USB PD source to top up / power?
You dont carry spares?!
@@cameralabs But why? Canon has the LP-E6 well established. And my guess is - there will be not full featured BG for the R8 either. They should have re-used the R body and BG-E22.
If a battery grip comes out for this then I might be sold on it. The battery flap does look like it's removable for that purpose so I'm sure we might see one in the coming months.
I was looking at the R8 as my secondary camera. Thanks for the video.
Thanks Gordon. Nice review. Looking at this as an RP owner, it’s definitely an upgrade to the RP, not the R, even though Canon’s naming convention would suggest that it takes the place of the EOS R in the lineup. It’s a nice upgraded RP body. Same layout, batteries, looks like the same grip extender. I put a third party battery grip on my RP and I’ll be looking for someone to make one for the R8 since I’m sure Canon won’t. I’m excited to get an R8. It’s a great step forward from the RP at a good price point. But what will the R9 be? This is great, just not what I expected the R8 would be.
For $100 less, the R is a much better buy for stills.
@@NoRegret08 Why?
@@hitfabryk Because it has a normal battery with double the number of shots and has 6 more megapixels.
@@NoRegret08 Thanks, but the sensor? Isn't better? And the autofocus system much improved? It's easier to take with you that's a fact. But the sensor and autofocus I really don't know just asking.
@@hitfabryk Dynamic range is a little better on the R8. A little less noise on the R8. I have R7 as well and autofocus is better than the on the R. However , birds in flight - autofocus sucks on the R7. I returned the R10 for it's small battery and got the R7 and the battery life on the R8 is even worse than on R10. I read an article that the colors on the R magical. Viewfinder on the R also has higher resolution than on R8. If you also do the video, then get the R8 over the R. Just get a few batteries (extra cost) and you can only use these batteries on very few low end Canon cameras
As always. The best reviewer of cameras in UA-cam. Been following you for almost a decade now. Thanks gordon
As for the camera, so cute, so capable, so affor9
Thanks for supporting me for so long! Glad you like my style.
Hi Gordon great review as always! Quick question, would the 30p Fine on the R7 be higher quality than the 30p on the R8? Probably you didn't get a chance to test this, just wondering as you've seen footage from both. Thanks!
Good question. I think the r6 could oversample from more data, but not sure any of us would see a difference. Both look good.
@@cameralabs Thanks Gordon, I guess the R8 being a full frame vs the APSC makes the small difference probably. I am contemplating between the two. Perhaps if you get the chance it would be a good test in the future, as they're the same price! ☺️
Would be good to see. I have the R7 and the video is great, as well as the camera it self i sjust superb.
This is a review every objective person needs. Great review. No bias, no fanboy thing like the Fro. Giving the pros and cons just to a typical user who will need this camera for their use, or else others telling this is ultimate sports camera for somebody who shoots even professional. I really envy R8 video features as a Z5 owner, how much I wish I could at least have no crop 4k. In video R8 is obviously better than even Z6ii, but consider having a gimbal, and spare batteries. Would I get R8 if I was serious about video, probably yes, but R6 is also great option to consider, even being older. But in stills area, Z5 beats R8 especially after latest firmware and is 500$ less. IBIS , dual card slots, great EVF, battery life, 1/8000 mechanical shutter, ergonomics, 3rd party lenses, and I will argue in AF things, for portraits , events , weddings , street, landscape its AF is enough. For action and wildlife, yes it's slacking. But for majority of stills shooters , Z5 is a better camera than R8.
Thanks, and I'm glad you like my approach to making reviews. I wish there was a bigger demand for this style, as the more sensationalist videos always get more views and greater revenue as a result.
im coming from 6D and looking to get either R8 or R6 mk ii, mainly shoot long exposure and landscape, which would you recommend?
Probably R8
Great video straight to the point and simple but lots of knowledge taken in thank you 🙏
You're welcome!
Good job Gordon with your review. Very well documented set of differences with R6 II.
Thanks!
Kicking myself I pulled the trigger on the R6ii 3 months ago. This was the RP upgrade I’ve been asking for, at $1k less
True, but the R6 II is still an amazing camera and superior in many respects
Always the best, most thorough no nonsense reviews.
Thankyou!
Another solid review, thank you Gordon. It seems like a very lightweight camera, probably good for use on a small gimbal. That said I remember using the RP when it first came out and the shock when I found myself in London with only one dying battery!
Thanks Ben, and yes, you need to have a backup power solution if you're doing a lot of filming,. Thankfully a USB PD battery will do the trick.
FYI: The RP does not have a pop-up flash.
I can’t miss the IBIS. I’d choose the Panasonic S5 mark 2 with its lovely L2 colours and live LUT, and I’m dreaming of a 45ish MP version of that one… for the price of a S5 mark 2 X version, that would be a dream! With a nice affordable yet good quality Sigma lens.
Agree, plus, the focus shift option in the Pano could be handy for those times one really wants higher resolution!
And Sigma lenses. Canon really misses out by not having Sigma. While Sony and Panasonic will continue to grow with them. That alone has me happy with the S5ii.
On a camera this small, that can be mounted on a gimbal its nbd.
@@pahwraith No. Not 100 grams more to carry on Cabin Only luggage... if that's all you are allowed to carry.
@@Viewtolove if youre getting paid to film then you can afford to check in luggage. Bill it to the client.
I'm really conflicted between this and the Panasonic Lumix S5 II as my first camera. I was hoping to get gernally into photography, landscapes and street photography mainly, but also wanted the camera to serve video purposes for events or even streaming/video production. The lack of an IBIS seems a bit harsh, but a gimble could easily fix that
Be warned the L and RF mount lenses are expensive!
Which lead me to Sony E mount and third party lenses!
I love Canon but the S5 ii is a much better buy if you’re comparing the R8. That’s a lot of camera for your first buy though. I’d go with something you can grow in and really get comfortable with the system. Invest in glass, not bodies. You probably won’t use/need half the features on the S5 ii if you’re just starting out.
I was really excited about the R8 as a replacement to my Eos R as a faster, second full frame body for wildlife. I could have lived with the reduction in mega pixels, the lack of ibis and the single card slot, but the LP-e17 battery is a deal breaker for me. It’s really too bad. A nice upgrade to the RP for shooters who are happy with that camera and looking to experience Canons new autofocus system and updated video options. But sadly, I think this one is going to be a pass for me.
That aside, great review as always.
Trust me it was not easy plopping down $2,500 plus for r62, but at least I know that I have all the bases covered for the next few years. I consider any camera without ibis unless it's very cheap to be a non-starter.
@@simonmaduxx6777 I’ve got an R5 and just wanted a slightly refreshed R. But this just isn’t it. Think the R6 mkii will be the choice down the line.
@@tokyorose1123 I would have went for R5 if I had the budget. That said, it's almost a sure bet that the R5 Mark II will come out sometime this year. Patience is a virtue it might end up replacing your current one and put that one on backup duty
Yeah, the smaller battery is a shame, but they had to reduce the price, weight and differentiate from the R6 II. If you have a USB PD source though, you can keep it running, or carry a spare.
Gordon, can you charge the battery inside the camera using a powerbank?
Canon the lenseless system, who may have guessed? Cheaper bodies but lenses costing three times as much. Canon needs to allow third party lenses to sustain its system. Especially the RF ASP-C line.
For £1700 in UK with small battery, card on the bottom and expensive RF lenses, no thanks. Great review though as always Gordon! I am saving for Panasonic Lumix S5II X even Panasonic kit lens has better range 20-60mm.
That f/1.8 RF primes and RF 15-30 or RF 100-400 are similar in price and optical quality to their Tamron/Sigma EF counterparts.
Best camera review on UA-cam ever, you're the real deal, I was considering the EOS R7 before your review, you didn't mention about it's live streaming capability, is the battery in the R8 not as good as the R? I was considering that yesterday now I'm leaning towards the R8
I need to look more at live streaming from these
I was thinking to buy the RP before the R8 was released, but after watching I've changed my mind hence the newer parts and the price to performance on the R8 compared to the RP
Yes, the R8 is a step up in many respects, but do keep an eye on used RP prices as there are bargains to be had.
@@cameralabs for us Canadians it seems like $1000 difference for better video, between the RP and R8. for myself I'm happy with my R7 for critters, and a used RP I got for FF richness, bokeh and wide angle.
Yes don't get the RP especially if you want to do 4k video. They really did us wrong with the RP 4k.
Thanks Gordon, I look out for yo when. Pop along the coast! With the R8s ability to provide a crop of 1.6x this would have the effect of increasing the EF100-400 to max at 640mm I think, but what is the resolution like? It would be a great all-round camera and decent for birds in flight if the crop image resolution is still good, no?
I have a 6d, and I’m in the early stages of looking to upgrade - the R6 mk2 would,be my desire, but I have pennies to sane for a year or 2 first - this might swing me towards the R8 if the detail and sharpness were good enough.
Thanks for the reviews - I’ve subbed! 🙏😀
If you intend to crop for photo, you will lose a lot of resolution, so it's best to by a crop camera instead. the R7 and 100-400 are a great combo for wildlife. Cropping for video is ok through as there's still enough res for 4k.
@@cameralabs inters, thanks for this… I’ll keep looking at my options and keep using the 6d to improve 😀🙏🙏
Great review! Thank you for posting this. Learned a lot and am in the market to upgrade from my Canon M50. Thanks!
You're welcome! If you don't need IBIS, it's a great option.
Excellent video - thank you
Awwesome review as usual! Thank you Gordon. 👍 Currently owning an RP, unfortunately, I'm still stumped on if I should spend the extra for the R6 mk ii haha. Aaah decisions decisions.
Well, the R8 basically takes your RP and puts the R6 II sensor inside, BUT you have the same body features as before. if you wat a body upgrade with IBIS, dual cards, bigger battery, better EVF etc, then you need the R6 II.
Great stuff as always!
I'm still using my 10 year old T5i Rebel (700D), it's in excellent condition and has served me well, but I might need to upgrade. I'm eyeing the R8 as my replacement.
The Canon R8 is a replacement of 2009 canon RP. The price of canon RP will certainly drop lower than 900€ and it will be a bargain.
The Canon R8 has a single card slot a maximum 1/4000th mecabincal shutter and only 1st curtain mechanical shutter. These are similar to the Sony a7C but the entry 2020 full frame Nikon Z5 at a similar or even lower price offers 1/8000th mechanical shutter double card slots, IBIS and much more.
At the end of the day what counts is the quality of photos and Canon R8 is probably really good at that.
With an entry price at around 1500€ The Canon R8 isn't cheap and with a lack of IBIS which is very important since the stabilization inside the lenses isn't common as before.
Last the firmware of Canon mirrorless cameras doesn't allows the use of third party autofocus lenses contrary to Sony and Nikon mirrorless cameras. That is very very important since autofocus lenses by Sigma and Tamron are usually cheaper and with better optical performance.
Put the adapter on it and ALL your EF Sigma and Tamron IS lenses will work just fine. Mount the control-ring-adaptor and look at it like an EF lens platform.
All my EF quality llenses petform simply better on the R8 given its AF and full frame sensor.
How do you change subjects without the joystick? Do you need to use the touchscreen, taking your eye away from the viewfinder?
I just bought the R8 in 2024. I have a T7i,2 EF lenses and 1 EFS Lense. This is an outstanding purchasefor me!
A great review, thank you!
Cheers!
2:49 the RP does not have a pop up flash.
The camera really is overpriced for what it is: the price of the original RP at launch would have been fine "if" the EF adapter was included, but at 1600$/£/€ I'd rather get an S5II, a Z5 or a 7c, even paying a bit more: I'd get the money back while buying lenses later. Not that the R6II sensor could be seen as a great one too, compared to the others, so the price hike is not justifiable. At least the RP colours are more attractive, and no Ibis defies most of the advantages in video and low light anyway
Good point, the adapter does add to the cost and bring it closer to bodies with more lens choices.
No Canon full frame has a Pop up Flash. Neither DSLR nor DSLM
@@mbr5742 yep, I'm not sure why I said that about the RP, it was a slip of the tongue, sorry!
Small battery aside this is really impressive, you're essentially getting an R6 II with its 40fps and uncropped 4k60 for $1500.
exactly
@@Yupthereitism same problem the R7 has shooting birds in flight, the trees start to bend...ha
Your reviews are my favorite!
Thankyou! Your comments are my favourites!
I never understood the obsession with IBIS. It wasn't in cameras not even five years ago, and we took amazing pics just the same. It has never been a problem for me. As for small batteries, no big deal-just grab a bunch! Filming one hour of 4 K 25fps is absolutely great. One SD slot... no big deal; we never needed two! I think R8 is a fricking awesome deal.
Agreed, and some vloggers actually prefer NOT to have IBIS as it can intro wobbles at the edges of wide lenses when walking.
Hi Gordon. Does the autofocus work in 120 fps?
I think it does but I'm not 100% sure.
Great video. How do you reckon the R8 would compare to the 77D for video recording? Similarities? Differences? Important features added or missing? 🧐👍
You'd have to look up the 77D as it's been ages since I used it. You're best comparing the specs on Canon's web pages for both models - the R8 will have better video quality, AF and more features.
@@cameralabs Thanks. Do you know if the R8 has a clean HDMI out for external recording or streaming?
@@jarednel I think it does
Hi Gordon, thanks for your reviews, they're really helpful. I have a Canon 6D and I'm thinking of upgrading. At first, I was considering the 90D but then I saw your review with the definition comparison charts, which led me to two other options: the Canon R8 and the Fujifilm X-S20, which are similarly priced. (Except I'd have to buy new lenses unlike with the Canon 90D.)
I understand that the main video difference is between 4K and 6K, and honestly, that doesn't appeal to me that much (although it's nice to have as a future option) since I make videos for social media, institutions, or tutorials, so I'm more interested in good definition and autofocus. What do you think? Thanks a lot for everything.
Do you need the best video AF? Canon is way better at that than Fujifilm.
Thank you! I can't wait till it goes back into stock
Does the sensor stay exposed even when the power is off? One of my favourite things about the original EOS R is that it shuts the sensor when turned off.
I would like to know the same thing! I have EOS R since its realise and almost no dust on the sensor. It would be great that R8 has the same ability!
I'm in an R8/R6 Mk II dilemma. I have a Canon R7, which I liked, but it developed a focus problem, and after three trips to the Canon shop (two of them to fix something the shop broke on the previous trip) I still don't think it's working well. I'm also going on at least a 3-month road trip to New Mexico where getting new camera gear might involve hours of driving.
So I'm thinking of getting an R8 or R6 II as a backup. My budget says the R8 is the best choice. My shaky old hands say I need the R6's IBIS. My budget tells my shaky old hands to take a vitamin and exercise. My shaky old hands threaten to quit buying things. There are also little angels on my shoulders telling to to either get another R7 or YOLO it and splurge on an R5. Somewhere near my spleen is a voice telling me to buy a Sony and register it on the Canon site, just to rub it in.
I've said it before. Photography is easy; it's the shopping that's hard.
I like the R6 II, but it's quite a price hike over the R8 for IBIS, the dual slots etc. Remember you could always get the R8 with lenses that have OIS?
@@cameralabs It's a great point. I have two EF lenses and two RF lenses. Three of them have IS, so that weighs heavily in the R8's favor.
2:47 The canon RP doesn't have a built-in flash either.
Yeah, my mistake!
Thanks Gordon! Does the R8 shoot video in 8 bit or 10 bit? How are the colors compared to other Canon cameras?
10-bit when in C-Log3, 8-bit when in regular picture styles.
@@andreasbuder4417 Thanks! Thanks! How are the colors on this camera for video? Are they the same as the Canon R5 out of camera?
@@dpestlin1 Ah you mean out of camera. Well yeah, just look for a comparison between the R5 and R6 II. I would not hesitate at all mixing footage, the color science is extremely consistent.
@@andreasbuder4417 I see. So you are saying the r8 has the same color science as the R6 II?
@@dpestlin1 Exactly.
Budget and experience (or lack thereof) made me order the R8. If I was a really good photographer, I'd probably want the extra features of the R6 Mark II, but I'm still learning, so the R8 makes sense experience-wise. Budget-wise, the $1000 I saved on the body will go a long way toward getting better lenses. Well, one better lens at least. :)
Can you power the camera from powerbank throught usb-c port and the battery inside while shooting photo/video?
Great review for great camera
I literally talk about this in the video
Detailed comparison. thanks
Is the Subject Detection Auto Focus in the R8 superior to the one on the R7/R10??
Did I mention it in the review?
@@cameralabs I ask because the R7 gets its auto focus system from the R3. While the R8 gets its auto focus system from the R6 Mark2. So was wondering if there is a significant difference in the Subject Detection Auto Focus performance between the R7 & R8. And yes... Thank You Sir for your response!
Is there any disadvantage of not having mechanical shutter
Thank you so much Gordon for the detailed and informative review. As I know R8 doesn't have mechanical shutter system? is that right? thanks and God bless you!
It has electronic first curtain which is electronic open and mechanical close
@@cameralabs Thank you for your kind answer! Good luck Gordon!
The third party lens debacle means I cannot recommend a Canon RF camera as a "budget" option.. or any option, at all, really.
As a R6 shooter, I'm also appalled at Canon's obstinate refusal to release a firmware update to remove the 30 minute record limit, and personally have not been buying *any* Canon equipment, with an eye to potentially switching systems if Canon doesn't right this wrong.
I wish more youtubers would stop praising this camera because they do not wish to upset canon. The rolling shutter is a big deal and I do not believe the electronic first curtain mode will eliminate rolling shutter completely 6 FPS is useless for fast action. In the world of fast action or building photography rolling shutter is a big deal. No mechanical shutter is some thing we need and canon has removed it.
Does anyone know if g7x series is going to release a new model in the future？
I currently have the EOS RP and was thinking of getting the R8. I am in no way a professional I am an average joe taking photos at Disneyland and so on. Would it be an upgrade in your opinion? And Would you upgrade from the RP? TIA
Yes, it's faster and the video and AF is way better. But you won't be getting IBIS, dual card slots etc. The body is much the,same.
Canon R8 in full frame, Canon R10 or Canon R50 in APS-C has the full potential to be a number 1 seller in their own category but will never reach that destination due to the stubborn behaviour of Canon. At least four or five lenses could improve the situation - like SIGMA 16mm & 30mm F1.4 in RF-S, Sigma 24-70mm F2.8 IS in RF, Sigma 150-600mm, RFS-22m F2, a better kit lens for R50 (like EF-M 15-45 F3.5-6.3).
I am a user of R10 and I like it. I would love it if Canon gave C-log 3 in it and brought an overall zoom like EFS 17-55mm F2.8.
It’s the rp mark ii - all is good except for the tiny little battery 😅
The batteries are cheap and small to carry, for street or tourist photography, to have a couple extra in the pocket is no big deal.
Does the R8 have sensor cleaning and a shutter that is closed when the lens is removed?
Sensor cleaning yes.
Shutter door no.
@@vinvanid thanks
I have an rp that I quite enjoy.
Been debating upgrading to perhaps the r5 or r6ii, finances pending. though the r8 may fit my budget better and skill set.
I’m also torn between waiting to see if a r5ii comes out in a few months.
Me and my wallet are torn.
Gordon does the Canon R8 have unlimited recording time limit like the Canon R7 and Canon R6 Mark 2.
I mention this in the review in the video section: it's 2hrs per clip, but the battery will give up first, so you'll need USB power.
@@cameralabs Oh ok.
Gordon, you used your MacBook charger for 2hrs video recording. Regular USBC charger from Android phone is not powerful enough?
Yes, my Galaxy s20 charger worked too
I hope that subject detect is in the new r5 firmware
Me too
It might be a good travel camera, since its smaller and packs enough features.
Great Review! A new sub here
Thanks1
@@cameralabs as a UA-cam content creator already using Canon M50 Mark ii, I am thinking of upgrading to a camera with faster Auto focus. I have the F2.0 2mm pancake lens but upgrading to R8 will mean to start afresh with lenses. Wondering if I can use this opportunity to try other brands too. I don't like Sony color science and I don't have time for color grading. I want video and pictures I can post instantly from camera and Canon is good for that so far. M50 Mark ii is still doing an okay job on 1080p but I have to think about the future too
@@bolumstar have you considered the Lumix S5 II? If you prefer Canon though, the R8 is really good if you don't need IBIS.
What is it with the had on? Is it freezing inside?
I like wearing a hat, why is it a big deal?
Very nice video canon R8 dip infermetion
Hey Gordon. What's the smalles canon mirror less to have image stabilization in body?
I think it's the R5 and R6, so not that small!
@@cameralabs ok cheers. I ditched canon years ago when they lost the game to Sony due to crap video features for a few years .... Now canon is back I might buy again as still have a bunch of L lenses
Canon R7 or R8? Which is best for indoor photo & Video shooting?
Hello. Just want to ask if this camera has full mechanical shutter?
Yes, at 6 fps
@@vinvanid but i didn't see mechanical option on the shutter mode page. First curtain shutter is fine unti you use off camera flash specially 3rd party one's, HSS will be an issue. Thanks by the way 🙏.
@@Prime_delta235 Sorry i thought FCES is the same with manual shutter, because in the spec sheet on canon web : Shutter Speeds
Mechanical / 1st-curtain Electronic shutter: 1/4000th sec - 30 seconds, in 1/3 or 1⁄2-step increments
Electronic shutter: 1/8000th sec - 30 seconds.
@@vinvanid your right canon marketing is somewhat misleading. But I think this camera is frailypriced. Thanks buddy..
@@Prime_delta235 Just saw the digital picture's R8 review, it is confirmed that R8 doesn't have mechanical shutter 😓
Does R8 shoot vertical video?
Does it have so called product showcase AF setting?
Does the screen black out when you connect monitor via HDMI?
dpreview noticed significant loss in image quality in the m6 mark ii when using digital IS and even worse losses in image quality in enhanced IS. Does the R8 see any losses in image quality when digital IS or enhanced digital IS is enabled?
All cameras suffer when you apply any kind of digital IS, as it crops the image and scales it back up again.
What do you guys think about using an EFM-adapter to the R8 combining the R8 with the Sigma 16mm f/1.4? Will that work well or is it just a bad idea?
I didn't know there was an EFM to RF adapter available. Plus the Sigma is only designed for smaller APSC sensors, so you'd be in a crop mode on the R8.
I’ve seen on the r6ii that while filming it has bars to indicate how close to overheating it is, does the r8 have this too? I’d rather know when I need to drop the resolution/frame rate to avoid an unexpected shutdown!
Good question - I'm not sure as it never got to that point even when I had it recording on USB power for the max clip length of 2hrs, although my room may be colder than yours.
@@cameralabs I don’t have the r6ii, just saw that handy feature on a review. It looked as though it was on the screen the whole time, might have to cycle through the info on screen to get it to appear. It was white bars that turn orange as the camera heats up if I remember correctly.
@@stormsandfishing5448 yes, I show the bar in some of my reviews too, i just didn't see it on the R8.
@@stormsandfishing5448 there may be an overheat protection menu option to toggle too.
@@cameralabs I googled “canon r8 temperature indicator” and found an extremely detailed website (user manual). When selecting video mode it gives advance warning that overheating will be possible. If temperature does rise significantly a 10 bar system appears, 1-7 are white, then orange then red. Red = auto shutdown imminent.
Excellent review! I've been looking at the Sony a7c for my daughter so she can Vlog her construction business. Now this Canon R8 comes out, so I'm glad I didn't get the Sony...yet. I have shot Canon for 45 years but know absolutely nothing about video, and my daughter knows nothing about cameras. I have the R and all RF L glass. I'm looking for other people's opinions here...Will the R8 be better than the Sony a7c for vlogging? I appreciate any input that you or your readers can offer. Thanks!
Don't forget, Sony is about to release the 7cii.
Does it overheat at 4K 30 fps in more than an hour of recording?
Are you mixing up prices? Why does it cost more in pounds than it does in dollars?
Those are all quoted by Canon. UK price includes 20% tax, lower sales volumes, and weak brexit exchange rate
@@cameralabs wow! That's crazy. Damn Brexit! Great content mate
@@AverageDadOfficial thanks, yeah, the pricing differences have a LOT of factors.
Would have loved to see just the digital IS alone!
Gordon, I hope you or someone has the answer to this question... I found the Limit subject to detect feature to be interesting. The only mention I could find of it in R6 II reviews was that it is for video. Is that true...video only, or does it work the same way for stills? Would be a major feature for any bird (or wildlife) shooter, where the focus goes completely off when the bird goes out of frame.
Good point. Yes, it is ONLY for video on the R6 II and R8. What you're looking for in stills is some kind of focus lock, normally on a button on higher end lenses.
@@cameralabs Thanks Gordon. Too bad. Even the RF 100-500 does not have a focus lock button, although you can assign custom lock to a button on the camera. It would be nice if Canon would find a way to add a focus limiter option top the menu, similar to Olympus (now OM System) where you can dial in a min and max distance. It works great for BIF to drastically reduce the focus racking that is far too common when shooting BIF.
@@donk8292 you're absolutely right, I'd forgotten the 100-500 doesn't have the button - it really should do.
Does the r8 have a central pin on the shoe and does it have a 1/250 shutter sync speed? Or is the sync speed lower like the rp? Thanks for the video!
good question - I don't recall about the pin, so will check
Given the body is like an RP and the battery is the same as RP, pretty sure the R8 is an RP replacement.
Regardless, thanks for the review. Definitely one great camera here!
You're right, it is more of an RP II, I meant to talk more about that, but my turnaround was limited.
@@cameralabs Keep up the good work, been a follower of Cameralabs even pre-UA-cam days.
I've already contacted Canon as well, preparing to purchase an EOS R8!
@@goldfries thanks for your support!
My guess is there will be no "true" R replacement. The lineup will have the R8 as a basic entry level full frame and the R6-II replacing R and R6.
@@mbr5742 yeah, there won't be. The world changed a lot, RP was launched at $999.
R8 is now $1499 which I believe there's 2 reasons for it.
1. it's the latest gen Entry Level FF
2. EOS RP continues to be on the market.
While R8 looks to be the RP replacement based on the physical nature of it, price and specs looks like it's kicking EOS R off the shelves.
I would like to buy this camera but I have a silly question. How much the absence of IBIS impact the photo quality? As I see in this and other reviews that compare the R8 with the R6 MII apparently there are no big differences shooting photos with the two cameras. As the IBIS is considered a lack on this camera which is the issues or differences I can encounter choosing this camera over the R8 (still talking about taking photos) ? I need to solve this doubt 🙂
Well, we all survived without IBIS for decades before it was invented! It's useful for sure, but either pair the R8 with a lens that has IS (optical stabilisation in the lens) or be careful to use shutter speeds that are fast enough to avoid camera shake.
Yeah buddy!!
I looked at sample photos of the R8 at DP review and they were gorgeous. And then I looked at the samples of the Pana S1 and I was shocked how bad they were.
The S1 is a previous generation for Lumix, whereas the R8 is still current for Canon. Better to compare current Lumix like S5 II or even GH7
@@cameralabs 5 days ago I took out lumix LX100 and Canon 350D and shot the same scenes with the two cameras and 350D was the best by far. It was so frustrating for me why I never use the LX100 and now I finally admitted to myself why. It is a cute camera , but........
For video its good.
@@jan-martinulvag1962 the LX100 is a fun camera for sure, but both it and the 350D are very old now in digital camera terms.
@@cameralabs Sony made a 12 mp full frame sensor for a reason and they should make an 8 mp aps c sensor too for the same reason.
@@jan-martinulvag1962 I think Canon made some camcorders with 8-12mp sensors for native 4k.
This is definitely on my short list when I finally upgrade from my existing Canon 5D2 and Canon M50. If only it had IBIS ... nuts!
Yeah, they want you to buy the R6 or the R7
R8推出了!!!!
Thank you Gordon! Canon marketing dept sucks big time - they removed not only the joystick but also the wheel at the back for exp.comp, nerfed battery which was already bad on the R5/6, and... where is the full mech shutter? Another stil-born product from Canon like the R10. IBIS doesn't make a difference with IS lenses, but for vloggers it will suck. No particular target market, no particular idea why is his camera released except to have a cheaper FF camera. Not good for action (6fps), not good for landscape (no mechanical shutter), not good for vlogging (no IBIS), not good for video (crap battery), so what is it good for? Average joe who will use his phone camera instead. Stillborn. Jack of all trades master of none. R and RP users moved to R6. 6D Mark II did the same. Crop sensor DLSR users moved to R7, so who will buy R8? The odd walk-in who walks into a big store to buy 'a camera' having no idea what he is buying but having a budget of $1500 and the salesman pushes him into R8. But may as well push him into Sony or Nikon, Fuji, Panasonic or OM, depending which brand name sounds better to the client. Probably Sony. I think Panasonic and Fuji are celebrating the release of R8 and R10 like never before. OM will join in soon enough.
Who will buy it? Me!
Can the R8 take external power delivery?
Yes, I literally talk about this in the video, have you watched it?
I wanted to buy this R8 but Im really curious with the effect of its first curtain / electronic shutter in strobe photography. No one demonstrate this in youtube. Does it matter if I use F1.4/1.8 + 1/8000 shutterspeed using strobe?
Sorry I'm not a strobist
@@cameralabs its ok sir. Im a fan of your channel. Thank you for the hard work of reviewing gears for us.
Great work is always Gordon. At first this camera on paper made no sense. It makes much more sense now, it's essentially both a replacement for the R and RP and then those triple duty as a step up and image quality from crop or rebel.
Ibis was important enough for me to hold out for the r62. The r62 is much more of a replacement for a 5D. This is definitely not this camera can definitely be very situational and it's usage limits but I'm sure it is a lot of ways that this can be used very effectively. The lens that's on it it's going to be super critical especially for IS.
Thanks again now going to check out your other review. Cheers.
Thanks!
I wonder why the optical view finder is so much smaller (on the body) than on the R7 although they seem to have the same specs.
I'm not certain but it could be the magnification of the optics in front of the viewfinder OLED panel (should be mentioned in the specifications like 0.64x / 0.7x / 0.8x etc)
It's to do with them being in relation / proportion to the sensor size.
Not sure if this has been asked yet :)
What is the dust & moisture protection on the R8?
And why are images in video not affected by rolling shutter?
Thanks, great video Gordon!
What do you mean by images in video? Do you mean extracting photos from video?
@@cameralabs hi, both video and electronic shutter for stills both operate in the same way via electronic shutter, So just wondering why electronic shutter for still shots is subject to the rolling shutter distortion while the video images appear to not be distorting?
Kind of reminds me of smearing images on lcd tvs some years back?
Is it the resolution or frame rate that the digic processing can’t quite handle?
Or longer shutter speeds?
Thanks 🙏
Just curious why the “rolling shutter” effect happens?
@@ScottoGrotto the rolling shutter effect is due to the readout speed of the sensor, line by line, so by the time it gets to the bottom, the subject or composition may have moved. It affects video and electronic stills but due to the way the video is scaled or oversampled from the full sensor, the effect may be less than for stills.
Hi Please reply.
Could you please tell that R8 can take external flash or not ?
Yes it can, but maybe only Canon ones
So I have chosen to use the R8 with the 24-105 L and the 100-500 L. I chose the R8 for its autofocus. Did I choose well?
Sure, nice setup!