Canon introduces the EOS R8 Mark II
Wednesday 16 September 2026, 13:13 by Nando Harmsen | 70 views | 0 commentsThis article was translated from Dutch with the help of AI. Read the original.
The Canon EOS R8 Mark II is a compact full-frame camera. The camera has an entirely new design. There are many improvements, providing a significant upgrade over its predecessor.
The camera has a new streamlined design, with attention to intuitive operation. The customisable buttons let you fully personalise the camera.
The EOS R8 Mark II has gained a multi-controller and its own optional Extension Grip EG-E2. The camera weighs just 549 grams, including the battery and memory card.
The sensor has 24.2 megapixels and offers up to 7.5 stops of image stabilisation when used with a stabilised lens. You can shoot up to 40 frames per second.
Canon has made it possible to capture up to 20 frames in pre-continuous shooting. The Dual Pixel CMOS AF II offers intelligent subject detection and even works in lighting conditions as low as -7.5 EV.
More information about the Canon EOS R8 Mark II can be found on the Canon Netherlands website. The camera has a recommended retail price of 1839 euros and will be available from mid-October 2026.
About the author
Nando Harmsen has been photographing for more than 40 years. He specialises in wedding photography and landscape photography. Nando also gives talks, workshops, masterclasses and photo trips, and regularly reviews new and interesting equipment.
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