Canon Unveils $1,899 EOS R8 II With 40 fps Burst and 5-Axis Stabilization
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Updated · Engadget · Sep 16
Canon Unveils $1,899 EOS R8 II With 40 fps Burst and 5-Axis Stabilization
3 articles · Updated · Engadget · Sep 16
Summary
Canon opened preorders for the 24-megapixel EOS R8 II, an entry-level full-frame mirrorless camera that ships in late October and adds a retro design inspired by the EOS 650 film SLR.
The update targets complaints about the original R8 by adding 5-axis in-body stabilization worth up to 7.5 stops, a joystick, faster 40 fps shooting and a larger burst buffer.
At 1.2 pounds, Canon says it is the lightest full-frame camera with in-body stabilization; autofocus also gets 100% coverage, stronger subject tracking and registered-person tracking borrowed from higher-end models.
Video specs stay largely intact with oversampled 4K 60p, uncropped 1080p at 180 fps and 10-bit 4:2:2 Canon Log3, while battery life remains modest at 340 shots.
The body costs $1,899, the RF24-50mm kit is $2,099, and the pricing underscores how even entry-level full-frame cameras are getting pushed higher by inflation and tariffs.