Gear
SUMMARY
The Canon R8 Mark II now includes in-body image stabilization, offering up to 7.5 stops, a significant addition to its 24.2-megapixel full-frame body designed for users transitioning from crop-sensor cameras. The camera features Canon's dual pixel autofocus system with subject detection and a new AF mode for close-up demonstrations. While it captures uncropped 4K 60p video in 4:2:2 10-bit, it uses a smaller battery and has a single SD card slot, differentiating it from higher-end models like the R6 Mark III.
TAKEAWAYS
Canon R8 Mark II adds in-body image stabilization, a feature absent in the original R8.
The camera is a 24.2MP full-frame body targeted at users new to full-frame photography.
It features dual pixel autofocus, 4K 60p video recording, and a joystick for focus point selection.
Tradeoffs include a smaller battery, single SD card slot, and no mechanical shutter or 4K 120p.