Canon EOS R8 REVIEW vs R6 II: best value full frame camera?

My Canon EOS R8 review - is this the best value new full-frame camera?

Equipment used for producing my videos

00:00 - Introduction and alternatives
04:07 - MPB - Buy, Sell or Trade!
05:07 - Canon EOS R8 design and controls
06:09 - Canon EOS R8 screen and viewfinder
06:29 - Canon EOS R8 ports, cards, battery and life
07:34 - Canon EOS R8 lens mount and lenses
08:46 - Canon EOS R8 image quality
10:01 - Canon EOS R8 autofocus and subject detection
11:33 - Canon EOS R8 burst shooting, buffer, RAW burst
13:58 - Canon EOS R8 photo features, focus bracketing
14:11 - Canon EOS R8 movie options
15:05 - Canon EOS R8 movie quality 1080 vs 4k
16:06 - Canon EOS R8 movie slow motion: 60 vs 120 vs 180
16:28 - Canon EOS R8 movie autofocus
18:07 - Canon EOS R8 vlogging quality
19:32 - Canon EOS R8 verdict and sample images

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My Canon EOS R8 review - is this the best value new full-frame camera?

Equipment used for producing my videos

00:00 - Introduction and alternatives
04:07 - MPB - Buy, Sell or Trade!
05:07 - Canon EOS R8 design and controls
06:09 - Canon EOS R8 screen and viewfinder
06:29 - Canon EOS R8 ports, cards, battery and life
07:34 - Canon EOS R8 lens mount and lenses
08:46 - Canon EOS R8 image quality
10:01 - Canon EOS R8 autofocus and subject detection
11:33 - Canon EOS R8 burst shooting, buffer, RAW burst
13:58 - Canon EOS R8 photo features, focus bracketing
14:11 - Canon EOS R8 movie options
15:05 - Canon EOS R8 movie quality 1080 vs 4k
16:06 - Canon EOS R8 movie slow motion: 60 vs 120 vs 180
16:28 - Canon EOS R8 movie autofocus
18:07 - Canon EOS R8 vlogging quality
19:32 - Canon EOS R8 verdict and sample images



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[ondrasheq]

I don't think there is any "versus" here. I had an R6 II, I really liked it in almost every aspect, BUT: I need something smaller and lighter, otherwise laziness and convenience will eventually win and the camera will just collect dust. The R8 together with the 28/2.8 weighs about as much as the X-T5 without the lens, which is great.
If someone takes photos for a living, their considerations and priorities will be completely different.
Otherwise, nice video - as always :-)

[mondujar]

Hi Gordon, I have an R5 and R10. I rented the R8 because I wanted a full frame for traveling light. It was really very good, great low light and lovely image quality. AF is the best I have experienced, I would like Ibis but discovered I can hand hold stabilised lenses ok down to around 1/25 no problem. Good for me! I am going to buy it

[RC]

I think the R8 and RF 16mm is indeed a great combo for vlogging. Light and wide enough to enable enhanced digital stabilisation for a really steady result. And unlike the R6 or R6 II you won't experience IBIS wobles that happen with that lens as Canon only lets you enable or disable all IS at once...

[AdrianBacon]

This is great. My RP that I've been using as an EDC has been feeling a little long in the tooth, this looks like a great update, and I can keep the same batteries and grip extender, and nearly identical ergos except for the power/lock toggle on the top.

[MichaelSasser]

Amazingly in depth. Big upgrade fro the RP with the no crop 4k. I think think they will sell a lot of these cameras!

[mapes]

Thanks Gordon for another clear, concise and entertaining review. Always my first port of call for a new camera release.

[Augnos]

Kicking myself I pulled the trigger on the R6ii 3 months ago. This was the RP upgrade I’ve been asking for, at $1k less

[andrewbrooks]

I was looking at the R8 as my secondary camera. Thanks for the video.

[josephmcgrath]

Enjoy all your videos. Keep up the good work. At my age of 82 and trying to get back in to a bit of serious for me photography I am developing more of an interest in jpg’s. You mentioned your book the other day and I bought it. I am looking forward to diving into both your book and some jpeg outputs. Ahhhh….I did have to breakout my “Coke bottle “ glasses though. Your headings are easy to read but lighter, smaller and thinner print in the body of your stories not so much. Well all the good info is still there and all that you say has great interest to me.
I enjoy it when you and Duane get together as well. Thanks for all you do.
Joe

[craigcarlson]

Based on pre-release rumors, i wasn't expecting to have any interest in this R8, as I already have the original R6. But the much smaller body and weight, along with IS in the RF lenses I have and would use with it, make it a really intriguing option to switch to, for travel, general use, and with the focus composite, even macro work. When I need speed, I also need the reach of a crop sensor camera for birding, thus that's not so much of a downside for me. So, hmmm, call me intrigued.

[Jones]

3:33 i like this shot of the glinting lens mount
so shiny

[OozyImp]

Was considering upgrading from my R to this but that different smaller battery might be a deal breaker for me!

[chrisv]

I'm still using my 10 year old T5i Rebel (700D), it's in excellent condition and has served me well, but I might need to upgrade. I'm eyeing the R8 as my replacement.

[bozziovai]

As always. The best reviewer of cameras in YouTube. Been following you for almost a decade now. Thanks gordon

As for the camera, so cute, so capable, so affor9

[michalmuhammad]

Thanks Gordon. Nice review. Looking at this as an RP owner, it’s definitely an upgrade to the RP, not the R, even though Canon’s naming convention would suggest that it takes the place of the EOS R in the lineup. It’s a nice upgraded RP body. Same layout, batteries, looks like the same grip extender. I put a third party battery grip on my RP and I’ll be looking for someone to make one for the R8 since I’m sure Canon won’t. I’m excited to get an R8. It’s a great step forward from the RP at a good price point. But what will the R9 be? This is great, just not what I expected the R8 would be.

[Viewtolove]

I can’t miss the IBIS. I’d choose the Panasonic S5 mark 2 with its lovely L2 colours and live LUT, and I’m dreaming of a 45ish MP version of that one… for the price of a S5 mark 2 X version, that would be a dream! With a nice affordable yet good quality Sigma lens.

[workingwiththelight]

For £1700 in UK with small battery, card on the bottom and expensive RF lenses, no thanks. Great review though as always Gordon! I am saving for Panasonic Lumix S5II X even Panasonic kit lens has better range 20-60mm.

[LeontyneAlthea]

Very nice review, Gordon! Considering the Canon EOS R8 for my first mirrorless camera. Think I'll get it!!!

[tokyorose]

I was really excited about the R8 as a replacement to my Eos R as a faster, second full frame body for wildlife. I could have lived with the reduction in mega pixels, the lack of ibis and the single card slot, but the LP-e17 battery is a deal breaker for me. It’s really too bad. A nice upgrade to the RP for shooters who are happy with that camera and looking to experience Canons new autofocus system and updated video options. But sadly, I think this one is going to be a pass for me.

That aside, great review as always.