Canon announces R8 Mark II

The EOS R8 Mark II is a ground-up redesign of the popular R8, shipping October 2026 for $1,899. The new design language has sparked mixed reactions.

Divisive new design language

The redesigned body has received varied responses. Some love it, some like it, and some don't like it at all.

IBIS, pre-shooting, and joystick

The addition of in-body image stabilization, pre-shooting capability, and a multi-controller joystick are worth the price alone.

“The addition of IBIS, Pre-Shooting and the Joystick are worth the price of admission on their own.”

Not for sports shooters

This isn't a sports and wildlife camera. Canon has the R6 Mark III, R5 Mark II, and R1 for those shooters.

Built for everyday carry

The R8 Mark II is designed to always be with you. It pairs well with compact lenses like the RF 28mm f/2.8 STM.

“The R8 Mark II is going to be a camera that will always be with me.”

24.2MP sensor with stabilization

It's the lightest camera in Canon's lineup with IBIS, featuring a 24.2MP full-frame sensor and 7.5 stops of stabilization.

40fps electronic shutter

The electronic shutter shoots up to 40fps with pre-continuous recording that captures frames before you fully press the shutter.

Improved burst performance

Canon reports 30% longer RAW bursts and 58% longer JPEG bursts compared to the original R8.

Register People Priority autofocus

Dual Pixel CMOS AF II includes people, animal, and vehicle detection, plus a new feature to register and prioritize specific people.

4K 60p and 1080p 180fps

Video capabilities include oversampled 4K at 60p and uncropped 1080p recording up to 180fps, plus Canon Log 3.

New Filmtone color profiles

The camera includes 16 color filters with new Filmtone modes for both stills and video.

Weighs just 19.3 ounces

At approximately 1.2 pounds body only, it's Canon's lightest full-frame camera with in-body stabilization.

Extension grip accessory available

Canon is releasing the EG-E2 Extension Grip for $99.99 to improve handling with larger lenses without blocking the battery door.

Dual Pixel 3D Converter app

A free Windows app can generate 3D photos, subject-isolated 3D models, and 3D video from Dual Pixel RAW files.

Sony-influenced design choice

The design language may be influenced by Sony. Canon's research suggests a large customer base prefers what Sony and Fuji do with body design.

“Maybe Canon's market research has discovered that there is a large potential customer base that prefers what Sony and Fuji do.”

Perfect for everyday full-frame

For anyone wanting a full-frame camera for everyday use, Canon hit it out of the park on the spec sheet.

“If you just want a full-frame camera for everyday use, I think they hit it out of the park on the spec sheet.”