# Canon EOS R8

Mirrorless camera · 24MP full-frame CMOS · profile confidence: **high** · source: canon.com — EOS R8 specifications

## Video modes

| Resolution | Frame rates | Aspect | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4K | 24, 25, 30, 50, 60 | 16:9 | Oversampled from 6K, full sensor width |
| 1080p | 24, 25, 30, 50, 60, 100, 120, 150, 180 | 16:9 |  |

## Stabilization

- **Movie Digital IS Off** (strength 0/3) — No in-body stabilization — rely on the lens.
- **Movie Digital IS** (strength 1/3) — crops the image
- **Enhanced Movie Digital IS** (strength 2/3) — crops the image

## Color profiles

- **Standard** — 8-bit
- **Canon Log 3** — 10-bit, log (for grading)
- **HDR PQ** — 10-bit

## Field of view

Lens-dependent (interchangeable-lens body).

## Exposure

- ISO range: 100–102400 (recommended ceilings — bright: 400, normal: 3200, low light: 12800)
- Manual shutter: yes
- Aperture: variable (lens-dependent)
- Built-in ND: no

## Notable

- **Uncropped 4K/60** — Full-frame width even at 60 FPS — your wide lens stays wide.
- **Dual Pixel CMOS AF II** — Tracking that holds onto a subject without fuss.

Strengths: Uncropped 4K/60; Canon Log 3; Full-frame in a light body; Excellent autofocus.
Weaknesses: No IBIS; Weak battery; Single card slot; Heat limits on long takes.

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