# Canon gives the EOS R8 a steadier retro sequel

> Canon’s EOS R8 Mark II adds in-body stabilization, a boxier film-camera look, and full-frame features at a higher price.
- Title: Canon gives the EOS R8 a steadier retro sequel · The Verge
- Summary: Canon’s EOS R8 Mark II adds in-body stabilization, a boxier film-camera look, and full-frame features at a higher price. The EOS R8 Mark II is still Canon’s…
- Keywords: canon, eos r8 mark ii, full-frame camera, in-body stabilization, eos r6 mark iii, dual pixel cmos af ii, 4k video, retro camera design, dual pixel 3d converter, windows app, technology, culture
- Source: The Verge — https://theverge.com/tech/995430/canon-eos-r8-mark-11-full-frame-digital-camera-pricing-availability
- Author: Andrew Liszewski
- Published: 2026-09-16T01:00:00+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: canon, eos r8 mark ii, full-frame camera, in-body stabilization, eos r6 mark iii, dual pixel cmos af ii, 4k video, retro camera design, dual pixel 3d converter, windows app, technology, culture
## A steadier R8
Canon’s EOS R8 Mark II adds in-body stabilization, the big missing feature from the 2023 R8. It weighs 1.2 pounds, still lighter than the EOS R6 Mark III.
## Higher price, lower tier
The camera arrives in late October at $1,899 body only, or $2,099 with a 24-50mm stabilized lens. That is above the old R8, but below the $2,799 R6 Mark III.
## Same core sensor
Canon kept the 24.2-megapixel full-frame CMOS sensor from the R6 Mark II. It still uses only an electronic shutter and shoots up to 40fps.
## Stabilization gets serious
The new five-axis system offers up to 7.5 stops of shake correction. Pairing it with a stabilized lens can stretch that help even further.
## Smarter focus and video
Dual Pixel CMOS AF II can track animals, vehicles, and people, with face priority for up to 10 registered people. Video tops out at 4K/60fps or 1080p at 180fps.

> more tenacious tracking
## A boxier throwback
Canon swapped the old R8’s curves for an angular body inspired by the EOS 650. A new joystick helps pick focus points, and the SD slot moves to the side for tripod use.
## 2D photos, 3D output
Canon is also releasing a free Windows app that turns dual-pixel autofocus data into 3D photos, cutout 3D models, or short animated perspective clips.
## Key takeaway

The EOS R8 Mark II is still Canon’s approachable full-frame line, but stabilization, smarter controls, and retro styling push it closer to the R6 tier.