Mirrorless / CAMERA REFERENCE

EOS R8 Mark II

Canon

Announced: 15 September 2026

Late October 2026 body and kit availability planned in the US.

The EOS R8 Mark II adds sensor stabilisation and an autofocus joystick to Canon’s small full-frame body. A single SD slot and LP-E17 battery keep its working setup compact, though spare power is worth considering for longer sessions.

Canon lists electronic first curtain at 6fps. Announced US availability is late October. The linked DPReview assessment is initial impressions.

01 / TECHNICAL RECORD

Specifications

Manufacturer specifications and announcement, checked 4 October 2026. Source: Canon technical documentation ↗.

Sensor and still photography

Sensor: 24.2MP effective full-frame CMOS
Processor and mount: DIGIC X; Canon RF
Burst: Up to 40fps electronic; 6fps electronic first curtain, condition-dependent
Pre-capture: 20 frames, approximately 0.5 seconds, in electronic H+ mode
Stabilisation: Coordinated IBIS/lens IS rated 7.5 stops centre and 7.0 periphery with RF24–105mm F2.8 L IS USM Z
Media: One UHS-II SD slot

Recording and operation

Video: 6K-oversampled, full-width 4K UHD up to 60p; Full HD up to 179.8fps Manufacturer ↗
Internal codecs: XF-HEVC S 10-bit; XF-AVC S 8-bit or 10-bit 4:2:2, depending on mode
Internal RAW video: Not supported
Connections: Micro HDMI Type D; 10Gbps USB-C; 3.5mm microphone and headphone sockets
Battery: LP-E17; CIPA power-saving ratings 340 LCD / 220 viewfinder shots
Weight: 546g with battery and SD card
USB streaming: 4K up to 60fps; mode restrictions apply

02 / INDEPENDENT COVERAGE

Reviews and field reports

Initial impressions

DPReview — EOS R8 II initial impressions ↗

DPReview welcomed the stabilisation, joystick and revised ergonomics. Mitchell Clark found the controls customisable, while noting that some actions still require awkward confirmation steps. Its initial assessment also highlights the modest battery endurance and single card slot; this is early coverage rather than a final production verdict.

Mitchell Clark and Richard Butler

03 / PROVENANCE

Sources and dates

Announcement and first-release dates are labelled separately; availability can vary by market. Specifications can vary by region, firmware and recording mode; use the linked manufacturer documentation for those conditions.

Archive updated 2026-10-04. Archive coverage and dataset credits →