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Canon launches the compact EOS R8 Mark II full-frame camera

 
 

Canon has announced a new camera in the full-frame line-up. The EOS R8 Mark II is a marked upgrade to the original R8 which was launched in February 2023, plus it's sporting a new angular SLR heritage-inspired look. The distinctly modern design marks a new chapter in the EOS R System. Canon says that the "EOS R8 Mark II carries forward [its] design heritage while evolving it into a more contemporary form that meets the needs and preferences of today's photographers and creators".

The EOS R8 Mark II boasts a number of improvements over the original R8. Firstly it offers in-body image stabilisation (IBIS), up to a maximum of 7.5 stops benefit of co-ordinated control in conjunction with Canon lenses. It also fixes one of the bugbears we had at EOS HQ with the original – a lack of Multi-controller – giving you instant control over the position of your AF point. Canon also says that the subject tracking is improved compared to the EOS R8 and R6 Mark II, giving stickier and more responsive focusing for programmed subjects.

Flexible colour tools, including Canon Picture Styles and Filmtone Colour Filters provide the means to create imagery to suit style, character and output needs. Additionally, the Canon EOS R8 Mark II's adjustable, natural-looking Smooth Skin effect makes it easy to create flattering portraits straight from the camera without the need for complex post-processing. 

The Canon EOS R8 Mark II is the first camera to include Canon's new Dual Pixel 3D imaging technology, allowing users to capture JPEGs containing depth information and convert them into 3D content using the free Dual Pixel 3D Converter App for Windows, which is coming in early October 2026. There's further information here about Dual Pixel 3D.

Key features of the Canon EOS R8 Mark II:
• Lightweight at approximately 499g (546g with card and battery)
• 24.2MP full-frame sensor
• Up to 7.5-stop co-ordinated lens and in-body IS
• Up to 40fps continuous shooting, with a bigger buffer than the EOS R8
• Pre-continuous shooting in H+ mode up to 20 frames
• Dual Pixel CMOS AF II with intelligent subject detection and improved tracking
• Filmtone Colour Filters, Custom Picture and Lookup File (LUT) support
• Wi-Fi (2.4GHz / 5GHz) and Bluetooth 5.3
• USB-C connectivity and charging
• Livestreaming options
• New Defocus transition video feature
• Up to 4K 60p video, oversampled from 6K 

For more information, specifications and press release, visit the EOS system:
https://www.eos-magazine.com/system/cameras/mirrorless/canon-eos-r8-mark-ii.html


Extension grip EG-E2 

Announced as an optional accessory for the EOS R8 Mark II is the Extension grip EG-E2. This simple add-on attaches to the camera's tripod mount and provides extra height to the camera for a better grip.

Learn more about the Extension grip EG-E2 

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