Canon EOS R8

Lightweight full-frame camera with EOS R6 Mark II technology

Announced in February 2023 and released in April 2023, the Canon EOS R8 is a compact full-frame RF-mount camera built around a 24.2 MP CMOS sensor and DIGIC X processor. Canon positioned it as a lightweight body that inherits many imaging and autofocus technologies from the EOS R6 Mark II. At approximately 461 g with battery and memory card, it is particularly attractive for travel, gimbal work, documentary production and hybrid shoots where full-frame image quality is needed without the size and weight of a larger professional body.

Fast autofocus and up to 40 fps shooting

The EOS R8 uses Dual Pixel CMOS AF II with advanced subject detection and tracking for people, animals and vehicles. For still photography, the standard ISO range extends from 100 to 102400, providing useful flexibility in low-light environments. With the electronic shutter, the camera can shoot at up to approximately 40 frames per second with AF/AE tracking. This makes the body suitable not only for portraits and commercial photography, but also for events, action and fast-moving subjects where timing is critical.

Oversampled 4K 60p and Full HD 180p

Video performance is one of the strongest features of the EOS R8. It records uncropped 4K UHD at up to 59.94 fps using 6K oversampling, producing detailed footage without the additional crop associated with many earlier compact full-frame models. Full HD high-frame-rate recording is available up to 179.82 fps for slow-motion work. Canon Log 3 and 10-bit 4:2:2 recording are available in compatible modes, giving filmmakers more flexibility for colour grading and matching footage with other Canon cinema and mirrorless cameras.

Complete rental kit

Our rental package includes the Canon EOS R8 camera body, three Canon LP-E17 batteries, a battery charger, two 128GB SD cards and a carrying bag. The extra batteries and memory cards make the camera ready for a full shooting day. The RF mount provides access to Canon RF lenses, while EF and EF-S lenses can also be used with a suitable EF-EOS R adapter, which makes it easy to integrate the R8 into an existing Canon lens package.

Rent Canon EOS R8 at CamCam Rental

At CamCam you can check current availability online and reserve the EOS R8 together with RF or EF lenses, adapters, monitors, microphones and lighting. If you are unsure which lens or accessory setup will suit your production, our team can help you build and test a practical configuration based on real on-set experience. We also offer delivery and collection, optional on-set assistant support, after-hours returns, free parking and free equipment tests by arrangement. CamCam is open seven days a week, including weekends.