Canon EOS R8 Mirrorless Camera with RF 24-50mm Lens
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Canon EOS R8 Mirrorless Camera with RF 24-50mm Lens
$2,549.00
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Description
- Canon EOS R8 Camera
- Full-frame 24.2 megapixel high-quality imaging
- 4K 60p (6K oversampling) movies
- Slow motion movies with Full HD 180p
- Advanced Subject Tracking
- Hybrid Auto
- New HDR Mode [Moving Subject]
- Incredible Low-light Performance
- Focus Bracketing
- New Generation Multi-function Shoe
- Canon RF 24-50mm f4.5-6.3 IS STM Lens
- Compact and lightweight, weighing only 210g
- Intuitive control at your fingertips with customisable controls over selected settings
- Versatile 24-50mm focal length range
- Steady handheld shooting with 4.5 stops Image Stabilization and up to 7.0 stops coordinated control
- STM motor for smooth and quiet autofocus, also ideal for video
Delivery
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Description
- Canon EOS R8 Camera
- Full-frame 24.2 megapixel high-quality imaging
- 4K 60p (6K oversampling) movies
- Slow motion movies with Full HD 180p
- Advanced Subject Tracking
- Hybrid Auto
- New HDR Mode [Moving Subject]
- Incredible Low-light Performance
- Focus Bracketing
- New Generation Multi-function Shoe
- Canon RF 24-50mm f4.5-6.3 IS STM Lens
- Compact and lightweight, weighing only 210g
- Intuitive control at your fingertips with customisable controls over selected settings
- Versatile 24-50mm focal length range
- Steady handheld shooting with 4.5 stops Image Stabilization and up to 7.0 stops coordinated control
- STM motor for smooth and quiet autofocus, also ideal for video
Delivery
Australia
Standard Shipping 4-7 business days: AU $8.95*
Express Shipping 1-3 business days: AU $15*
International Shipping
New Zealand 9-12 business days: AU$21*
*During peak promotional periods, please allow additional time for your order dispatch.
Returns
While we can’t offer a refund or replacement if you simply change your mind, we’re here to help if your item has a problem under Australian Consumer Law. You may be entitled to a refund or exchange if an item has a major problem. This is when the item:
- has a problem that would have stopped someone from buying the item if they had known about it
- is unsafe
- is significantly different from the sample or description
- doesn't do what we said it would, or what you asked for and can't be easily fixed
If the problem is not major, we will repair the item within a reasonable time. If it can’t be repaired in a reasonable time, we’ll offer a suitable resolution such as a refund or replacement. Please keep your proof of purchase — e.g. your receipt.
Frequently bought with
Canon EOS R8 Camera
Type
| Lens mount | RF mount |
|---|---|
| Image processor | DIGIC X |
| Compatible lenses | RF/RF-S lenses
(EF/EF S lenses with EF-EOS R) |
Image Sensor
| Sensor size | Full-frame |
|---|---|
| Effective pixels (max. approx. megapixels) | 24.2 |
Recording Media
| Card Slot | Single slot
SDXC/SDHC/SD (UHS-II compatible) |
|---|
Still Photo Recording
| Image quality | JPEG / HEIF / RAW / C-RAW / Dual Pixel RAW |
|---|---|
| Digital tele-converter | Yes |
| Maximum burst (approx.) | Electronic 1st curtain
JPEG Large/Fine 1,000 or more RAW 1,000 or more Electronic shutter JPEG Large/Fine 120 RAW 56 |
Movie Recording
| MP4 Recording | Yes |
|---|---|
| Movie recording size | 4K UHD (Fine)
Yes (6K to 4K) (60p) (oversampling) Full HD Yes |
| Movie cropping | 4K UHD
Yes (60p) Full HD Yes (60p) |
| Video compression format | ALL-I
Yes (for time-lapse movies) IPB (Standard) / IPB (Light) Yes |
| High Frame Rate movies | Full HD (180p) / Full HD (120p) |
| Canon Log | Canon Log 3 |
| HDR PQ | Yes |
| HDR movies | Yes |
| Time-lapse movies | 4K / Full HD / Retention of settings in case of auto power off before recording |
| HDMI output for movie footage | Yes |
| Time code | Yes |
| Pre-recording | Yes |
| Built-in microphone | Stereo / Audio noise reduction |
| Headphones Audio monitoringYes | |
| Digital zoom | Yes |
| Maximum recording time per recording | Normal movies
20 min. High Frame Rate 180p 20 min. 120p 30 min. |
| Overheat control (in movie recording) | Yes |
White Balance
| Shoot to set white balance | Yes |
|---|
Image Creation and Image Processing
| Picture Style | Yes |
|---|---|
| Clarity | Yes |
| Auto Lighting Optimizer | Yes |
| Highlight tone priority | Yes |
| Long exposure noise reduction | Yes |
| High ISO speed noise reduction | Yes |
| Lens aberration correction (still photos/movies) | Yes |
| Focus breathing correction (movies) | Yes |
Autofocus
| AF operation | One-Shot AF / AI Focus AF (still photos) /Servo AF / Movie Servo AF |
|---|---|
| AF area (AF method) | Spot AF / 1-point AF / Expand AF area: Above, below, left, right / Expand AF area: Around / Flexible Zone AF 1 , 2 & 3 / Whole area AF |
| Focusing area | Full-frame
mode 100 Horizontal: approx. 100%, Vertical: approx. 100% mode 90 Horizontal: approx. 90%, Vertical: approx. 100% mode 80 Horizontal: approx. 80%, Vertical: approx. 80% mode 40 Horizontal: approx. 40%, Vertical: approx. 60% 1.6x (cropped) mode 60 Horizontal: approx. 80%, Vertical: approx. 80% (APS-C) mode 40 Horizontal: approx. 64%, Vertical: approx. 80% |
| No. of AF areas available for auto selection (max. zones) | 1053 |
| Focusing brightness range
*Except RF lenses with a Defocus Smoothing (DS) coating |
Still photos (center AF point, One-Shot AF, at room temperature, ISO 100)
EV -6.5 to 21 (using an f/1.2 lens) Movies (4K, center AF point, One-Shot AF, at room temperature, ISO 100, and 29.97 fps) EV -4.0 to 21 (using an f/1.2 lens) Movies (Full HD, center AF point, One-Shot AF, at room temperature, ISO 100, and 29.97 fps) EV -4.5 to 21 (using an f/1.2 lens) |
| Subject detection | Auto / People / Animal - Dogs, Cats, Birds, Horses / Vehicles - Motorsports cars, Motorsports, Motorcycles, Aircraft, Trains / None |
| Limit subject to detect | Yes |
| Eye detection | Yes (Auto) / Right eye / Left eye |
| Left/right eye detection | Yes |
| Whole area tracking Servo AF | Yes
Available AF area modes Whole area AF mode |
| Movie Servo AF setting | Subject detection AF: Prioritize detection
Yes Subject detection AF: Restrict detection Yes |
| Servo AF characteristics (in still photo shooting) | Yes |
| Orientation-linked AF point | Area+pt / Pt only
Yes / Yes |
| Touch & drag AF settings | Yes
Tap to select subject to detect Yes (supported in all AF areas) Relative sensitivity Yes |
| Electronic full-time MF | Yes |
| AF for close-up demosYes |
Viewfinder
| Type | Electronic (EVF) |
|---|---|
| Screen size | 0.39 inch |
| Dot count (approx.) | 2.36 million dots |
| Electronic viewfinder refresh rate (max. fps) | 119.88 |
| Coverage (approx. %) | 100 |
| Magnification (approx. ×; 50mm lens at ∞∞, 1 dpt) | 0.70 |
| Eyepoint (approx. mm) | 22 |
| Dioptric adjustment (approx. dpt) | – 4.0 to +1.0 |
| Brightness adjustment | Yes |
| Fine-tuning colour tone | Yes |
| Display fading/black-out | Yes |
Screen
| Dot count (approx.) | 1.62 million dots |
|---|---|
| Screen size | 3.0 inch |
| Brightness adjustment | Yes |
| Angle adjustment | Vari-angle |
| Touch-based menu magnification | Yes |
Display Settings (applies to both viewfinder and screen)
| Display simulation | Yes |
|---|---|
| Optical viewfinder simulation (view assist) | Yes |
| Focal length display / SA variable amount | Yes |
| Recording emphasis | Yes |
| Aspect marker | Yes |
Shooting Mode
| Still photo shooting mode | A+/Hybrid Auto/Special scene mode/ Creative filters/ Fv /P/Tv/Av/M/B/C1/C2 |
|---|---|
| Panoramic shot | Yes |
| Movie recording mode | A+/Special scene mode (HDR movie)/ Creative filters/P/Tv/Av/M/C1/C2 |
Exposure Control
| ISO speed (still photos) | Normal: 100 to 102400
ISO expansion (max. ISO equivalent) L: 50, H: 204800 |
|---|---|
| ISO speed (normal movies) | Normal
4K: 100 to 25600 Other than above: 100 to 25600 Expansion for faster speeds (max. ISO equivalent) 4K 60p H: 51200 Other than above H: 102400 |
| Metering brightness range | Still photos (at room temperature, ISO 100)
EV -3 to 20 Movies (at room temperature, ISO 100) EV -1 to 20 |
| Anti-flicker shooting (in still photo shooting) | Yes |
| High-frequency anti flicker shooting (in still photo shooting/movie recording) | Yes |
| False colour (in movie recording) | Yes |
| Zebra display (in movie recording) | Yes |
Shutter
| Shutter mode | Mechanical shutter
― Electronic 1st-curtain Yes Electronic shutter Yes |
|---|---|
| Shutter speed (sec.) | Mechanical shutter
― Electronic 1st-curtain 1/4000 - 30 Electronic shutter High-speed continuous shooting + 1/8000 - 30 Other than above 1/16000 - 30 |
| X-sync speed (sec.) | Mechanical shutter
― Electronic 1st-curtain X-sync at 1/200 sec. Electronic shutter ― |
| Durability | 100,000 cycles (with electronic 1st-curtain) |
| Silent shutter function | Yes |
| Shutter at shutdown | Open |
Focus Bracketing
| Focus bracketing | Yes |
|---|---|
| In-camera depth compositing / Cropped depth compositing | Yes |
RAW Burst Mode
| RAW Burst Mode | Yes |
|---|
Image Stabilisation (IS Mode)
| Compatible with lens optical IS | Yes |
|---|---|
| Camera in-body IS | ― |
| Coordinated control | ― |
| Movie digital IS | Yes |
Drive
| Continuous shooting speed (max. approx. shots/sec.) | High speed continuous shooting +
Mechanical shutter ― Electronic 1st-curtain 6.0 Electronic shutter 40 High-speed continuous shooting Mechanical shutter ― Electronic 1st-curtain 6.0 Electronic shutter 20 Low-speed continuous shooting Mechanical shutter ― Electronic 1st-curtain 3.0 Electronic shutter 5.0 |
|---|---|
| High-speed display | Yes |
Timer Shooting
| Timer shooting | Bulb timer / Interval timer / Movie self-timer |
|---|
Flash
| External flash | E-TTL balance / Evaluative (Face Priority) / Continuous flash control / Continuous shooting priority mode (CSP) / Speedlite menu direct button / Quick flash group control |
|---|
Playback
| View from last seen | Yes |
|---|---|
| Erasure of all continuous images | Yes |
Image Processing After Shooting
| RAW image processing | Yes |
|---|---|
| RAW image processing of RAW burst images | Yes |
| Cloud RAW image processing | Yes |
| HEIF to JPEG conversion | Yes
Batch conversion: Yes |
| Playback creative filters | Yes |
| Creative Assist | Yes |
| Frame grab from 4K moviesYes |
Quick Control Function
| Feature guide | Yes |
|---|---|
| Quick Control screen | Conventional setting screen: Yes |
| Print order (DPOF) | Yes |
|---|---|
| Photobook Set-up | Yes |
Customisation
| Quick Control customisation | Yes |
|---|---|
| Button/dial customisation | Yes |
Appearance and Camera Controls
| Still photo shooting/movie recording switch | Yes |
|---|---|
| Multi-function lock | Yes |
| Multi-function button | Yes |
| Cross keys | Yes |
| Main dial | Yes |
| Quick control dial | Yes |
External Interface
| Digital terminal | USB Type-C |
|---|---|
| HDMI output terminal | Type D |
| External microphone input terminal | Yes |
| Headphone terminal | Yes |
| Remote control terminal | E3 |
| Multi-function shoe | Yes |
Power Source
| Battery pack | LP-E17 |
|---|---|
| Battery information | Yes |
| USB Power support | Charging
Yes Powering the camera Yes |
| AC power source | AC-E6N / DR-E18 |
| Number of available shots (approx., with power saving, at 23 ℃℃/73 | Viewfinder
290 Screen 370 |
| Power saving | Power saving
Yes Screen dimmer Yes |
| Overheating warning | Yes (icon / indicator) |
Communication Functions
| Bluetooth | Ver. 4.2 |
|---|---|
| USB | Equivalent to SuperSpeed Plus USB
(USB 3.2 Gen) |
| Built-in Wi Fi (wireless LAN) | Equivalent to IEEE 802.11b/g/n |
| WPA3-Personal support | Yes |
| Remote control shooting with BR-E1 (Bluetooth connection) | Yes
Support in all drive modes Yes Start/stop movie recording during still photo shooting Yes Reduce/magnify with Movie digital zoom Yes |
| Video calls/streaming (USB connection) | Yes |
| EOS Utility (wireless LAN/USB connection) | Yes |
| Camera Connect | USB connection
Yes Wireless LAN connection Yes Saving firmware upgrade files to a card Yes |
| image.canon /Canon Photo Upload Service (wireless LAN connection) | Yes |
Dimensions and Weight
| Dimensions (approx. width ×height ×depth, based on CIPA standards) | 132.5×86.1×70.0mm |
|---|---|
| Weight (approx., including battery and card) | 461g |
Canon RF 24-50mm f4.5-6.3 IS STM Lens
| Mount | RF |
|---|---|
| Focal Length | 24-50mm |
| Maximum Aperture | f/4.5-6.3 |
| Minimum Focusing Distance | 0.30m (at 24mm), 0.35m (at 50mm) |
| Maximum Magnification | 0.11x (at 24mm), 0.19x (at 50mm) |
| Lens Construction | 8 elements in 8 groups |
| Filter Size Diameter | 58mm |
| Aperture Blades | 7 |
| Image Stabilization | 4.5 stops (when using the EOS R)
Up to 7.0 stops (when using the EOS R3) |
| Focus Drive System | STM |
| Dimensions | 69.6 x 58mm (retracted) |
| Weight | 210g |
| Lens Cap | E-58 II (included) |
| Lens Hood | E1-63C (not included) |
| Lens Pouch | LP1014 (not included) |
- Canon EOS R8 Mirrorless Camera
- Canon LP-E17 Lithium-Ion Battery Pack
- Canon LC-E17 Charger for LP-E17 Battery Pack
- Canon R-F-5 Camera Cover
- Camera Strap
- Shoe Cover
- Canon RF 24-50mm f/4.5-6.3 IS STM Lens (Canon RF)
- Canon E-58 II 58mm Lens Cap
- Canon Lens Dust Cap RF
What types of photography is the Canon EOS R8 best suited for?
The Canon EOS R8 is versatile and ideal for various photography styles, including wildlife, sports, portraits, and low-light situations, thanks to its fast shooting speeds and excellent low-light performance.
Can I use the Canon RF 24-50mm lens on other camera models?
Yes, the Canon RF 24-50mm f/4.5-6.3 IS STM lens is compatible with EOS R APS-C cameras, providing an equivalent focal length of approximately 38-80mm.
How does the subject tracking feature work?
The advanced subject tracking feature can automatically track various subjects, including humans, animals, and vehicles, responding to dynamic scenes for improved focus and composition.
What is the benefit of the HDR mode for moving subjects?
The new HDR mode [Moving Subject] helps reproduce a wide dynamic range in scenes with significant brightness gaps, ensuring better detail retention in both highlights and shadows.
Is the Canon RF 24-50mm lens suitable for video recording?
Yes, the RF 24-50mm lens features a lead-screw type stepping motor for smooth and quiet autofocus, making it ideal for video recording, including vlogging.
What is the maximum ISO sensitivity of the Canon EOS R8?
The Canon EOS R8 has a normal ISO sensitivity of 102400 for stills and 25600 for movies, allowing for high-quality images in low-light conditions.
How does the Image Stabilization work in the RF 24-50mm lens?
The RF 24-50mm lens features 4.5 stops of Image Stabilization, which can be enhanced to up to 7.0 stops when used with compatible EOS R series cameras, allowing for steady handheld shooting in low light.
Buy Canon's new Canon EOS R8 Camera in a kit with the Canon RF 24-50mm f4.5-6.3 IS STM Lens, available at digiDirect.
Take the step into full-frame mirrorless performance with the new Canon EOS R8 Mirrorless Camera with RF 24-50mm Lens a compact full frame mirrorless with 24.2MP images and 4K 60p video in a lightweight camera body.
The Canon EOS R8 camera combines high performance full frame capabilities into a 461g lightweight and compact body. Experience 24.2 megapixels high quality imaging, fast shooting speeds of up to 40 frames per second and full width 4K 60p videos.
Key Features of the Canon EOS R8 Mirrorless Camera with RF 24-50mm Lens
- Full-frame 24.2 megapixels high quality imaging
- 4K 60p (6K oversampling) movies
- Slow motion movies with Full HD 180p
- Advanced Subject Tracking
- Hybrid Auto
- New HDR Mode [Moving Subject]
- Incredible Low-light Performance
- Focus Bracketing
- New Generation Multi-function Shoe
High Performance Video
Capture moments in motion with 4K 60p (6K oversampling) movies. The rich blurring of full frame combined with uncropped video, allows you to make the most of the wide angle field of view. Create cinematic slow motion movies with Full HD 180p allowing playback 1/6th the speed.
High-quality Video Conferencing and Livestreaming
Simply connect via USB with Movie Class and Audio Class compatibility. There are no additional drivers needed for downloading.
Photo/Moview Switching Lever
Quickly switch between photo and movie modes with a new dedicated lever.
Hybrid Auto
Automatically create summaries of the day’s activities with short movie clips generated into a short digest movie.
EOS R8 Let's you Freeze the Action & Capture Rare and Fleeting Moments
Shoot decisive moments with high speed at up to 40 frames per second. The electronic shutter generates no shutter noise, making it useful when shooting wildlife, concerts and other situations where you want to stay quiet and unnoticed.
0.5 second pre-shooting with RAW Burst up to 30 frames
The EOS R8 allows you to shoot RAW bursts of up to 30 frames per second with 0.5 second pre-shooting, helping you capture the decisive moment in sharp focus even before you've pressed the button. Capture scenes from 3 or 5 seconds before recording in video.
Advanced Subject Tracking
The EOS R8 supports tracking for a wide range of subjects, including humans, animals (dog, cat, bird, horse) and vehicles (car, motorcycle, train, aeroplane). It automatically responds to dynamically changing scenes, and can track subjects over the entire frame. The high performance subject tracking gives you the freedom to focus on composition.
Incredible Low-light Performance
Take advantage of the EOS R8's high sensitivity performance with normal ISO of 102400 for stills and 25600 for movies. Capture high quality images with minimal noise in dark setting or at night.
Focus Bracketing
Create high definition images that are in focus from the front to the back of the picture such as macro subjects.
Panoramic Photo Mode
Fit more into your photo with panoramic mode. The panning direction can we set horizontally or vertically for high rise buildings.
New HDR Mode [Moving Subject]
Reproduce tone with a wide dynamic range even in situations with a large gap in brightness with moving subjects.
New Generation Multi-function Shoe
Enhance communication with the new generation multi-function shoe compatible with accessories such as the Speedlite EL-5 and Directional Stereo Microphone DM-E1D.
Canon RF 24-50mm f4.5-6.3 IS STM Lens
The Canon RF 24-50mm f4.5-6.3 IS STM Lens is an ultra-compact general zoom lens great for capturing the best of everyday and travel.
Key Features of the Canon RF 24-50mm f4.5-6.3 IS STM Lens
- Compact and lightweight weighing only 210g
- Intuitive control at your fingertips with customisable controls over selected settings
- Versatile 24-50mm focal length range
- Steady handheld shooting with 4.5 stops Image Stabilization and up to 7.0 stops coordinated control
- STM motor for smooth and quiet autofocus also ideal for video
Portable and versatile lens
Weighing only 210g, the RF 24-50mm f/4.5-6.3 IS STM is a great lens to capture the best of everyday and travel. The focal length covers from wide angle to 2x zoom and is a compact option to have while on-the-go.
Full frame and APS-C compatibility
Whilst the RF 24-50mm f/4.5-6.3 IS STM lens is designed to get the most out of EOS R Full Frame cameras it can also be used on EOS R APS-C cameras. The focal length resolves to approximately 38-80mm, making it suitable for portrait photography.
Intuitive control at your fingertips
The RF 24-50mm f/4.5-6.3 IS STM features a lens control ring for customisable control over shutter speed, ISO or exposure compensation. The easy-to-identify textured surface gives you tangible feedback to adjust while looking through the viewfinder and concentrating on your subject.
Steady shots hand-held or in low light
Shoot with confidence even when light levels drop. The RF 24-50mm f/4.5-6.3 IS STM has 4.5 stop Image Stabilization and in conjunction with selected EOS R series camera, can achieve up to 7.0 stops coordinated control IS. Shoot handheld in dim light or while using slower shutter speeds without the need of a tripod.
Ideal for video and vlogging
The RF 24-50mm f/4.5-6.3 IS STM is equipped with a lead-screw type stepping motor (STM) to allow for smooth and quiet autofocus, especially handy when recording audio. The wide angle view also makes for comfortable selfie style vlogging and a great option for video content.
Seamlessly adjust video focus
The RF 24-50mm f/4.5-6.3 IS STM works hand-in-hand with cameras equipped with focus breathing correction when recording videos. This allows you to adjust focus without altering the field of view, essentially scaling the frame for natural looking footage.
- MPN - R8KIS
- GTIN - 4549292204902
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