Canon EOS R8 II Adds IBIS and 40 FPS Burst at $1,899
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Updated · PetaPixel · Sep 15
Canon EOS R8 II Adds IBIS and 40 FPS Burst at $1,899
3 articles · Updated · PetaPixel · Sep 15
Summary
$1,899 Canon EOS R8 II arrives as a stronger entry full-frame mirrorless camera, adding in-body stabilization, an AF joystick and a redesigned body that reviewers say improves usability despite polarizing styling.
24.2-megapixel sensor and Dual Pixel CMOS AF II deliver familiar image quality and reliable subject tracking, while the camera still shoots up to 40 fps and now buffers about 30% more RAWs or nearly 60% more JPEGs.
4K 60p oversampled video without crop, 1080p at 180 fps and C-Log 3 broaden its hybrid appeal, with IBIS and digital stabilization helping handheld shooting.
Battery life remains a weak point with the small LP-E17 pack, and Canon keeps the same 2.36-million-dot EVF and 3-inch rear screen, which reviewers found dim in bright light.
Against the older $1,349 R8 and rivals such as Nikon's $1,596 Z5 II, reviewers conclude the R8 II makes meaningful enough upgrades to justify the higher price for most buyers.