{"id":11780,"date":"2026-09-16T05:03:01","date_gmt":"2026-09-16T03:03:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.brokenmount.com\/bm\/2026\/09\/16\/canon-eos-r8-ii-review-new-design-major-fixes-but-frustrations-remain\/"},"modified":"2026-09-16T05:03:01","modified_gmt":"2026-09-16T03:03:01","slug":"canon-eos-r8-ii-review-new-design-major-fixes-but-frustrations-remain","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.brokenmount.com\/bm\/2026\/09\/16\/canon-eos-r8-ii-review-new-design-major-fixes-but-frustrations-remain\/","title":{"rendered":"Canon EOS R8 II review: new design, major fixes but frustrations remain"},"content":{"rendered":"<div>\n<section class=\"alignfull wp-block-gearpatrol-article-header has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-gearpatrol-article-header-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-gearpatrol-dek\">\n\tCanon updates and upgrades its entry-level full-framer<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-post-featured-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dpreview.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/canon_eos_r8_ii_beauty_shot.jpg?w=1920\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail not-transparent wp-post-image has-focal-point\" alt=\"A three quarter shot of the EOS R8 II with the RF 45mm F1.2 STM lens.\" style=\"--dominant-color: #4f4c4e;object-fit:cover;object-position: 50% 50%;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.dpreview.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/canon_eos_r8_ii_beauty_shot.jpg 3840w, https:\/\/www.dpreview.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/canon_eos_r8_ii_beauty_shot.jpg?resize=300,200 300w, https:\/\/www.dpreview.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/canon_eos_r8_ii_beauty_shot.jpg?resize=650,433 650w, https:\/\/www.dpreview.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/canon_eos_r8_ii_beauty_shot.jpg?resize=768,512 768w, https:\/\/www.dpreview.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/canon_eos_r8_ii_beauty_shot.jpg?resize=1920,1280 1920w, https:\/\/www.dpreview.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/canon_eos_r8_ii_beauty_shot.jpg?resize=1536,1024 1536w, https:\/\/www.dpreview.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/canon_eos_r8_ii_beauty_shot.jpg?resize=2048,1365 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" data-dominant-color=\"4f4c4e\"><span class=\"wp-block-image__credit\">Mitchell Clark<\/span><\/figure>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"alignfull wp-block-gearpatrol-article-content has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-gearpatrol-article-content-is-layout-constrained is-article-intro\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-gearpatrol-article-content has-global-padding is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Canon EOS R8 II is an entry-level full-frame mirrorless camera with a 24.2MP CMOS sensor. However, it\u2019s gained in-body image stabilization and a joystick, addressing two of the biggest shortcomings of the original EOS R8.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"alignfull wp-block-gearpatrol-article-content has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-gearpatrol-article-content-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"ad-section--sidebar wp-block-gearpatrol-ad-slot\">\n\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-gearpatrol-article-content has-global-padding is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading is-style-h3\" id=\"h-key-specifications\">Key specifications<\/h2>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list wp-block-list--unordered\">\n<li>24.2MP FSI CMOS sensor<\/li>\n<li>IBIS up to 7.5EV center\/7EV periphery w\/ lens coordination<\/li>\n<li>Up to 40fps bursts with e-shutter \/ 6fps mech.<\/li>\n<li>1\/2 second pre-capture at 40fps<\/li>\n<li>Full-width 4K video from 6K capture at up to 60p<\/li>\n<li>2.36M dot OLED viewfinder (0.7x magnification)<\/li>\n<li>Optional accessories including grip extention and XLR-adapter<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The EOS R8 II is launching at $1900, around $400 more than the original EOS R8 launched for, which Canon says is staying in its lineup. It\u2019s worth noting that inflation since the original R8\u2019s launch could be expected to push its price up by around $150 if it were launched today (and indeed the MSRP appears to have been adjusted up to that at time of writing), and that the EOS R8 II appears to be a slightly better specced, higher-positioned model, to the extent that we might even believe the claim that the two will be sold alongside one another.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ultimately, it\u2019s also the least expensive full-frame mirrorless camera Canon\u2019s released with image stabilization by a wide margin, even before you take inflation into account. It\u2019s also the company\u2019s lightest camera in that category.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"alignfull wp-block-gearpatrol-article-content has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-gearpatrol-article-content-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"ad-section--sidebar wp-block-gearpatrol-ad-slot\">\n\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-gearpatrol-article-content has-global-padding is-layout-constrained\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"index\">Index<\/h3>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list wp-block-list--unordered\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dpreview.com\/reviews\/canon-eos-r8-ii-review\/#WN\"><strong>What\u2019s new<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dpreview.com\/reviews\/canon-eos-r8-ii-review\/#HC\"><strong>How it compares<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dpreview.com\/reviews\/canon-eos-r8-ii-review\/#BH\"><strong>Body and handling<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dpreview.com\/reviews\/canon-eos-r8-ii-review\/#AF\"><strong>Autofocus<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dpreview.com\/reviews\/canon-eos-r8-ii-review\/#VT\"><strong>Video<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dpreview.com\/reviews\/canon-eos-r8-ii-review\/#UI\"><strong>In use<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dpreview.com\/reviews\/canon-eos-r8-ii-review\/#II\"><strong>Initial impressions<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dpreview.com\/reviews\/canon-eos-r8-ii-review\/#SG\">Sample gallery<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dpreview.com\/reviews\/canon-eos-r8-ii-review\/#Specs\">Specifications<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dpreview.com\/canon-eos-r8-ii-press-release\/\">Press release<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"wayfinder-gallery-block wp-block-wayfinder-gallery\" data-title=\"Canon EOS R8 II product shots\" data-source=\"673866\" data-archive-url=\"https:\/\/www.dpreview.com\/sample-galleries\" data-gallery-url=\"https:\/\/www.dpreview.com\/sample-galleries\/canon-eos-r8-ii-product-shots\/\" data-gallery-inline=\"{\" clark mb>\n\t<!-- React app will mount here --><\/p>\n<div class=\"wayfinder-gallery-block__loading\">\n<p>Loading gallery\u2026<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"is-style-body-md has-grey-400-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-9a4f50afd3b2da67f1fc83e93047f150 wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--xs);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--xs);font-size:13px;line-height:1.5\"><em>Product photos: Mitchell Clark<\/em><\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-dpreview-product-buying-guide\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-gearpatrol-product-retailer-links\">\n<li class=\"wp-block-gearpatrol-product-retailer-links__retailer\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"wp-block-gearpatrol-product-retailer-links__retailer__link wp-element-button\" 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class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"WN\">What\u2019s new<\/h2>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Image stabilization<\/h3>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The EOS R8 II has essentially the same sensor from its predecessor (itself adopted from the higher-end EOS R6 II), but it\u2019s now stabilized with Canon promising up to 7.5EV of correction in the center with 7EV in the periphery. While those ratings are often optimistic, this should make it a bit easier to get sharper shots in low-light situations, assuming your subject isn\u2019t moving. The EOS R8\u2019s lack of IBIS was something we noted as a compromise in our review of it, so it\u2019s nice to see it included here.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-a-new-look\">A new look<\/h3>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dpreview.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/canon_eos_r8ii_front_with_lens.jpg?original\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" data-dominant-color=\"524f51\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" style=\"--dominant-color: #524f51;\" decoding=\"async\" data-destinationlink=\"https:\/\/www.dpreview.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/canon_eos_r8ii_front_with_lens.jpg?original\" data-event=\"clickable_image\" height=\"1280\" width=\"1920\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dpreview.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/canon_eos_r8ii_front_with_lens.jpg?w=1920\" alt=\"The EOS R8 II, seen from the front, with the RF 24-50mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM lens attached.\" class=\"wp-image-673862 not-transparent\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.dpreview.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/canon_eos_r8ii_front_with_lens.jpg 3840w, https:\/\/www.dpreview.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/canon_eos_r8ii_front_with_lens.jpg?resize=300,200 300w, https:\/\/www.dpreview.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/canon_eos_r8ii_front_with_lens.jpg?resize=650,433 650w, https:\/\/www.dpreview.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/canon_eos_r8ii_front_with_lens.jpg?resize=768,512 768w, https:\/\/www.dpreview.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/canon_eos_r8ii_front_with_lens.jpg?resize=1920,1280 1920w, https:\/\/www.dpreview.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/canon_eos_r8ii_front_with_lens.jpg?resize=1536,1024 1536w, https:\/\/www.dpreview.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/canon_eos_r8ii_front_with_lens.jpg?resize=2048,1365 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\"><\/a><span class=\"wp-block-image__credit\">Mitchell Clark<\/span><\/figure>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Canon briefed that the EOS R8 II takes design cues from the T80 SLR of the 1980s, though its press materials show it alongside the later EOS 650, with which there\u2019s a more obvious family connection (either way it\u2019ll be entertaining if this distinctly subtle <em>homage<\/em> turned out to be the source of the many rumors of a \u2018retro\u2019 Canon body). To our eyes it looks as much like the original Sony a7 as anything in Canon\u2019s own back catalog. Only nicer.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We think it\u2019s a pretty sharp and attractive camera, especially with its EOS R3 \/ R1 (\/Fujifilm GFX 100 II) style grip material and its low-profile viewfinder hump. The black-on black design with small, well-spaced buttons is something of a departure for Canon, but we rather like the miniaturized minimalism of it all.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"alignfull wp-block-gearpatrol-article-content has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-gearpatrol-article-content-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"ad-section--sidebar wp-block-gearpatrol-ad-slot\">\n\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-gearpatrol-article-content has-global-padding is-layout-constrained\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-updated-autofocus\">Updated autofocus and burst improvements<\/h3>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Canon says it\u2019s updated the EOS R8 II\u2019s underlying autofocus algorithms, making them stickier than the ones in the original. It still has person, vehicle and animal recognition, as well as an auto mode, but gains the company\u2019s Register People Priority mode, which lets you train it to recognize specific people and focus on their face above other ones it recognizes in the scene.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dpreview.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/6602693486-screengrabs-Register_People_Priority_Menu.png?original\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img data-dominant-color=\"403d3e\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1440\" height=\"960\" data-destinationlink=\"https:\/\/www.dpreview.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/6602693486-screengrabs-Register_People_Priority_Menu.png?original\" data-event=\"clickable_image\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dpreview.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/6602693486-screengrabs-Register_People_Priority_Menu.png?w=1440\" alt=\"Register People Priority Menu\" class=\"wp-image-89965 not-transparent\" style=\"--dominant-color: #403d3e; width:500px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.dpreview.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/6602693486-screengrabs-Register_People_Priority_Menu.png 1440w, https:\/\/www.dpreview.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/6602693486-screengrabs-Register_People_Priority_Menu.png?resize=300,200 300w, https:\/\/www.dpreview.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/6602693486-screengrabs-Register_People_Priority_Menu.png?resize=650,433 650w, https:\/\/www.dpreview.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/6602693486-screengrabs-Register_People_Priority_Menu.png?resize=768,512 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1440px) 100vw, 1440px\"><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The EOS R8 II has the same register people priority system as the higher-end EOS R6 III, seen here.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">While the camera can\u2019t shoot any faster than its predecessor, still capping out at 40fps in e-shutter mode, it can go for substantially longer with its buffer lasting 30% longer when shooting Raw and 58% longer in JPEG. In our tests, this equated to around 78 shots in Raw+JPEG, and 175 shots in JPEG-only, making the burst mode much more usable. The camera also dispenses with Canon\u2019s Raw Burst mode, which produced a non-standard combined file from which you had to select your frames, and that was required for pre-release capture. Pre-capture is now just an item in the menu you can enable.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"alignfull wp-block-gearpatrol-article-content has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-gearpatrol-article-content-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"ad-section--sidebar wp-block-gearpatrol-ad-slot\">\n\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-gearpatrol-article-content has-global-padding is-layout-constrained\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-general-tweaks-and-improvements\">A host of new video features<\/h3>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">While the EOS R8 II has the same top-line video capabilities as its predecessor \u2013 it can shoot oversampled 4K at up to 60p with no crop \u2013 Canon has added several improvements to make it easier to use. These are features aimed both at beginners, such as the slow-and-quick mode that lets you get slowed-down or sped-up footage at your preferred framerate straight-out-of camera, and video scene modes, as well as more advanced features from cameras like the EOS R6 V, such as fine-grained control over the camera\u2019s auto white balance system, as well as white balance presets that can be assigned to buttons.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dpreview.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Canon_EOS_R8_II_video_defocus.png?original\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img data-dominant-color=\"1b1b1a\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1440\" height=\"960\" data-destinationlink=\"https:\/\/www.dpreview.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Canon_EOS_R8_II_video_defocus.png?original\" data-event=\"clickable_image\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dpreview.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Canon_EOS_R8_II_video_defocus.png?original\" alt=\"Canon EOS R8 II video defocus option screen\" class=\"wp-image-674382 not-transparent\" style=\"--dominant-color: #1b1b1a; width:500px\"><\/a><span class=\"wp-block-image__credit\">Mitchell Clark<\/span><\/figure>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The camera also introduces a new video feature, which lets you press a button to defocus the lens at a predetermined speed, racking to the lens\u2019 closest focusing distance to produce an effect where your subject is slowly (or quickly) pulled out of focus, something that can be difficult to do by hand, especially with stills lenses. The lens will then stay focused to that distance unless you press the AF-On button, which will resume autofocusing. While it\u2019s not quite as advanced as the focus pulling tools that companies like Panasonic build into their cameras, it\u2019s a nice option to add a bit of production value to a video.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"alignfull wp-block-gearpatrol-article-content has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-gearpatrol-article-content-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"ad-section--sidebar wp-block-gearpatrol-ad-slot\">\n\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-gearpatrol-article-content has-global-padding is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"HC\">How it compares<\/h2>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The market for entry-level full frame cameras is a competitive one, with several capable options. The one most similar to the EOS R8 II is Nikon\u2019s Z5II as it was also designed from the ground up to be a budget option. Both Sony and Panasonic address this part of the market with older models, rather than something directly tailored to it.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In fact Sony now has two older a7 models that sit above and below the price of the R8 Mark II: the 2018-vintage a7 III and the more modern, higher resolution a7 IV. We\u2019re going to include the newer camera here, as its autofocus will be more competitive.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-legacy\">\n<table class=\"has-fixed-layout\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<th><\/th>\n<th>Canon EOS R8 Mark II<\/th>\n<th>Nikon Z5II<\/th>\n<th>Sony a7 IV<\/th>\n<th>Canon EOS R8<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th>MSRP<\/th>\n<td>$1899 body only ($2099 with 24-50mm F4.5-6.3 IS)<\/td>\n<td>$1850<\/td>\n<td>$2499, \u20ac2,800, \u00a32,400 (body only)<\/td>\n<td>$1499 body only ($1699 with 24-50mm F4.5-6.3 IS)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th>Resolution<\/th>\n<td>24.2MP<\/td>\n<td>24MP<\/td>\n<td>32.7MP<\/td>\n<td>24.2MP<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th>Image stabilization<\/th>\n<td>Sensor-shift<\/td>\n<td>Sensor-shift<\/td>\n<td>Sensor-shift<\/td>\n<td><em class=\"low\">No<\/em><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th>AF joystick<\/th>\n<td>Yes<\/td>\n<td>Yes<\/td>\n<td>Yes<\/td>\n<td><em class=\"low\">No<\/em><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th>Image stabilization rating (CIPA)<\/th>\n<td><em class=\"hi\">7.5 (with IS lens)<\/em><\/td>\n<td><em class=\"hi\">7.5<\/em><\/td>\n<td>5.5<\/td>\n<td><em class=\"low\">N\/A<\/em><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th>Continuous drive, FPS<\/th>\n<td>6 fps (Mech)<br \/>40 fps (E-shutter)<\/td>\n<td>14 fps (Mech)<br \/>30 fps (E-shutter, JPEG only)<\/td>\n<td>10 fps (Mech)<br \/>10 fps (E-shutter)<\/td>\n<td>6 fps (Mech)<br \/>40 fps (E-shutter)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th>Pre-capture<\/th>\n<td>0.5sec JPEG\/HEIF\/Raw<\/td>\n<td>Up to 1 sec JPEG only<\/td>\n<td><em class=\"low\">None<\/em><\/td>\n<td>0.5 Raw Burst<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th>Max shutter speed<\/th>\n<td><em class=\"low\">1\/4000<\/em><\/td>\n<td>1\/8000<\/td>\n<td>1\/8000<\/td>\n<td><em class=\"low\">1\/4000<\/em><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th>EVF resolution<br \/>(magnification)<\/th>\n<td>2.36M dots<br \/>(0.7x mag)<\/td>\n<td><em class=\"hi\">3.68M dots<br \/>(0.8x mag)<\/em><\/td>\n<td><em class=\"hi\">3.68M dots<br \/>(0.78x mag)<\/em><\/td>\n<td>2.36M dots<br \/>(0.7x mag)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th>Rear screen<\/th>\n<td><em class=\"mid\">3\u2033, 1.62M dot<br \/>Fully articulated<\/em><\/td>\n<td><em class=\"hi\">3.2\u2033, 2.1M dot<br \/>Fully articulated<\/em><\/td>\n<td><em class=\"low\">3\u2033, 1.04M dot<br \/>Fully articulated<\/em><\/td>\n<td><em class=\"mid\">3\u2033, 1.62M dot<br \/>Fully articulated<\/em><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th>Video modes<\/th>\n<td>Up to 4K\/60<br \/>full-width from 6K<br \/>C-Log3\/HDR PQ\/HLG<\/td>\n<td>Up to 4K\/30 full-width from 6K<br \/>Up to 4K\/60 1.5x crop<br \/>N-Log\/HLG\/N-Raw<\/td>\n<td>Up to 4K\/30 full-width from 7K<br \/>Up to 4K\/60 from 1.5x crop<br \/>S-Log3\/HLG<\/td>\n<td>Up to 4K\/60<br \/>Full-width from 6K<br \/>C-Log3\/HDR PQ<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th>Card slots<\/th>\n<td>1x UHS-II SD<\/td>\n<td>2x UHS-II SD<\/td>\n<td>1x CFexpress Type A\/UHS-II SD<br \/>1x UHS-II SD<\/td>\n<td>1x UHS-II SD<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th>Battery life <br \/>LCD\/EVF (CIPA)<\/th>\n<td><em class=\"low\">270\/150 shots<\/em><\/td>\n<td><em class=\"mid\">350\/330 shots<\/em><\/td>\n<td><em class=\"hi\">580\/520 shots<\/em><\/td>\n<td><em class=\"low\">290\/150 shots<\/em><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th>Dimensions<\/th>\n<td>131 x 90 x 80mm<br \/>(5.2 x 3.5 x 3.1\u2033)<\/td>\n<td>134 x 101 x 72mm<br \/>(5.3 x 4.0 x 2.8\u2033)<\/td>\n<td>131 x 96 x 80mm<br \/>(5.2 x 3.8 x 3.1\u2033)<\/td>\n<td>133 x 86 x 70mm<br \/>(5.2 x 3.4 x 2.8\u2033)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th>Weight<\/th>\n<td>546g (19.3oz)<\/td>\n<td>700g (24.7oz)<\/td>\n<td>659g (23.2oz)<\/td>\n<td>461g (16.3oz)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/figure>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It\u2019s heartening to see just how capable these cameras are, even if their price tags have crept up. The EOS R8 II\u2019s specs are now much more closely matched to those of the Z5II, but its battery life in particular looks underwhelming, especially compared with the big block used by the Sony. The Canon\u2019s video specs are pretty strong and this table can\u2019t capture the likeability of the ergonomics and interface, but its higher price puts it up against some fierce competition.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"alignfull wp-block-gearpatrol-article-content has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-gearpatrol-article-content-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"ad-section--sidebar wp-block-gearpatrol-ad-slot\">\n\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-gearpatrol-article-content has-global-padding is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"BH\">Body and handling<\/h2>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Despite the significant visual changes, the EOS R8 II\u2019s design is functionally quite similar to that of its predecessor. It winds up being a little heavier and larger, but still feels light and relatively small in the hand (depending, of course, on what lens you have attached). People with larger hands may find their pinkies dangling off the bottom of the camera \u2013 Mitchell certainly did \u2013 but, as with the RP and R8, Canon will sell a $90 extension grip to solve this issue.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">While the design feels like a call-back to the Sony a7, we found the geometric pattern on the rubberized grip reminding us of the very special Bishamon-Tex material Fujifilm uses on some of its GFX cameras.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-controls\">Controls<\/h3>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dpreview.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/PI_Canon_EOS_R8_II_rear_view_with_Advanced_Assist.jpg?original\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img data-dominant-color=\"504d4f\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" style=\"--dominant-color: #504d4f;\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-destinationlink=\"https:\/\/www.dpreview.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/PI_Canon_EOS_R8_II_rear_view_with_Advanced_Assist.jpg?original\" data-event=\"clickable_image\" height=\"1280\" width=\"1920\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dpreview.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/PI_Canon_EOS_R8_II_rear_view_with_Advanced_Assist.jpg?w=1920\" alt=\"Rear view of the Canon EOS R8 II with the Advanced Assist selection screen being displayed.\" class=\"wp-image-674384 not-transparent\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.dpreview.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/PI_Canon_EOS_R8_II_rear_view_with_Advanced_Assist.jpg 3840w, https:\/\/www.dpreview.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/PI_Canon_EOS_R8_II_rear_view_with_Advanced_Assist.jpg?resize=300,200 300w, https:\/\/www.dpreview.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/PI_Canon_EOS_R8_II_rear_view_with_Advanced_Assist.jpg?resize=650,433 650w, https:\/\/www.dpreview.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/PI_Canon_EOS_R8_II_rear_view_with_Advanced_Assist.jpg?resize=768,512 768w, https:\/\/www.dpreview.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/PI_Canon_EOS_R8_II_rear_view_with_Advanced_Assist.jpg?resize=1920,1280 1920w, https:\/\/www.dpreview.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/PI_Canon_EOS_R8_II_rear_view_with_Advanced_Assist.jpg?resize=1536,1024 1536w, https:\/\/www.dpreview.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/PI_Canon_EOS_R8_II_rear_view_with_Advanced_Assist.jpg?resize=2048,1365 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\"><\/a><span class=\"wp-block-image__credit\">Mitchell Clark<\/span><\/figure>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The EOS R8 II has a recognizably plastic construction and feels relatively light, rather than hefty, in the hand. The rubberized grip and thumb rest means it sits quite comfortably in the hand and, while it doesn\u2019t feel overtly rugged, it doesn\u2019t give the sense of being flimsy, either. There\u2019s no flex or rattle and it feels like it strikes a good balance between weight and solidity.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"alignfull wp-block-gearpatrol-article-content has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-gearpatrol-article-content-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"ad-section--sidebar wp-block-gearpatrol-ad-slot\">\n\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-gearpatrol-article-content has-global-padding is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The headline feature of the EOS R8 II is that it now includes an autofocus joystick on the back, which its predecessor lacks. This means you\u2019re no longer limited to using the touchscreen or four-way controller to place your autofocus point, which is, to us, a substantial upgrade to usability. <\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Beyond the joystick, the camera has Canon\u2019s standard set of controls: there\u2019s a mode dial, dual customizable top-plate control dials (the camera\u2019s only dials, as there\u2019s not one on the rear plate), several customizable buttons on the back, including one that defaults to AF On, a video record button (though you can set the camera to start recording with the shutter button in video mode), and an M-Fn button. By default, the latter lets you access a customizable menu that lets you adjust several parameters using the control dials, including ISO, drive mode, AF mode, white balance, flash exposure compensation, and more.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dpreview.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/canon_eos_r8_ii_top_plate.jpg?original\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img data-dominant-color=\"534f51\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" style=\"--dominant-color: #534f51;\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-destinationlink=\"https:\/\/www.dpreview.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/canon_eos_r8_ii_top_plate.jpg?original\" data-event=\"clickable_image\" height=\"1280\" width=\"1920\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dpreview.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/canon_eos_r8_ii_top_plate.jpg?w=1920\" alt=\"The EOS R8 II's top plate.\" class=\"wp-image-673857 not-transparent\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.dpreview.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/canon_eos_r8_ii_top_plate.jpg 3840w, https:\/\/www.dpreview.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/canon_eos_r8_ii_top_plate.jpg?resize=300,200 300w, https:\/\/www.dpreview.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/canon_eos_r8_ii_top_plate.jpg?resize=650,433 650w, https:\/\/www.dpreview.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/canon_eos_r8_ii_top_plate.jpg?resize=768,512 768w, https:\/\/www.dpreview.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/canon_eos_r8_ii_top_plate.jpg?resize=1920,1280 1920w, https:\/\/www.dpreview.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/canon_eos_r8_ii_top_plate.jpg?resize=1536,1024 1536w, https:\/\/www.dpreview.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/canon_eos_r8_ii_top_plate.jpg?resize=2048,1365 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\"><\/a><span class=\"wp-block-image__credit\">Mitchell Clark<\/span><\/figure>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">All these controls are largely clustered on the right side of the camera, with the left side only having the menu button. This makes it relatively easy to operate with one hand, though we did find the occasional feature that would require you to confirm something with the far-away menu button. <\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">While you can typically operate the camera without diving into the menus, they\u2019re also relatively easily accessible. The EOS R8 II has the customizable \u201cQ\u201d menu \u2013 by default, accessed using a button in the center of the four-way controller \u2013 which gives you quick access to your most-used settings. The camera\u2019s color-coded full menus will be familiar to anyone who\u2019s used a Canon before, and are fully navigable using touch, the control dials, the four-way controller, or any combination thereof.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The camera no longer has a dedicated switch for going between stills and video mode, separate from the power switch. Instead, they\u2019ve been merged into a three-way switch that moves the camera from being off, to stills, to video. In our experience, it\u2019s very easy to accidentally overshoot stills and wind up in video mode when attempting to turn the camera on, especially if you\u2019re in a hurry.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"alignfull wp-block-gearpatrol-article-content has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-gearpatrol-article-content-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"ad-section--sidebar wp-block-gearpatrol-ad-slot\">\n\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-gearpatrol-article-content has-global-padding is-layout-constrained\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">EVF and display<\/h3>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dpreview.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/canon_eos_r8_ii_evf.jpg?original\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img data-dominant-color=\"555056\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" style=\"--dominant-color: #555056;\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-destinationlink=\"https:\/\/www.dpreview.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/canon_eos_r8_ii_evf.jpg?original\" data-event=\"clickable_image\" height=\"1280\" width=\"1920\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dpreview.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/canon_eos_r8_ii_evf.jpg?w=1920\" alt=\"The EOS R8 II's EVF\" class=\"wp-image-673847 not-transparent\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.dpreview.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/canon_eos_r8_ii_evf.jpg 3840w, https:\/\/www.dpreview.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/canon_eos_r8_ii_evf.jpg?resize=300,200 300w, https:\/\/www.dpreview.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/canon_eos_r8_ii_evf.jpg?resize=650,433 650w, https:\/\/www.dpreview.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/canon_eos_r8_ii_evf.jpg?resize=768,512 768w, https:\/\/www.dpreview.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/canon_eos_r8_ii_evf.jpg?resize=1920,1280 1920w, https:\/\/www.dpreview.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/canon_eos_r8_ii_evf.jpg?resize=1536,1024 1536w, https:\/\/www.dpreview.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/canon_eos_r8_ii_evf.jpg?resize=2048,1365 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\"><\/a><span class=\"wp-block-image__credit\">Mitchell Clark<\/span><\/figure>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The EOS R8 II has the same 2.36M dot viewfinder as the R8: the same OLED panel used an all cameras that are prioritizing compactness as part of their design. The optics in front of the panel deliver the same 0.7x magnification. Given Canon\u2019s professional DSLR\u2019s viewfinders tended to top-out at 0.76x magnification, this isn\u2019t bad going, and the viewfinder is generally pretty nice to use.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The camera is sensible enough to disable the eye sensor when you flip the rear screen out, so you shouldn\u2019t have problems with the rear screen blacking out if something gets too close to the viewfinder.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"alignfull wp-block-gearpatrol-article-content has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-gearpatrol-article-content-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"ad-section--sidebar wp-block-gearpatrol-ad-slot\">\n\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-gearpatrol-article-content has-global-padding is-layout-constrained\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Ports<\/h3>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dpreview.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/canon_eos_r8_ii_ports.jpg?original\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img data-dominant-color=\"534f51\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" style=\"--dominant-color: #534f51;\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-destinationlink=\"https:\/\/www.dpreview.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/canon_eos_r8_ii_ports.jpg?original\" data-event=\"clickable_image\" height=\"1280\" width=\"1920\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dpreview.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/canon_eos_r8_ii_ports.jpg?w=1920\" alt=\"The EOS R8 II's ports.\" class=\"wp-image-673852 not-transparent\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.dpreview.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/canon_eos_r8_ii_ports.jpg 3840w, https:\/\/www.dpreview.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/canon_eos_r8_ii_ports.jpg?resize=300,200 300w, https:\/\/www.dpreview.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/canon_eos_r8_ii_ports.jpg?resize=650,433 650w, https:\/\/www.dpreview.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/canon_eos_r8_ii_ports.jpg?resize=768,512 768w, https:\/\/www.dpreview.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/canon_eos_r8_ii_ports.jpg?resize=1920,1280 1920w, https:\/\/www.dpreview.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/canon_eos_r8_ii_ports.jpg?resize=1536,1024 1536w, https:\/\/www.dpreview.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/canon_eos_r8_ii_ports.jpg?resize=2048,1365 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\"><\/a><span class=\"wp-block-image__credit\">Mitchell Clark<\/span><\/figure>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The EOS R8 II has largely the same collection of ports as its predecessor, though there wasn\u2019t much room for improvement. It has headphone and mic sockets for video, microHDMI and USB-C for charging and data transfer (at up to 10Gbps speed).<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The camera\u2019s single UHS-II SD card slot has also been relocated from inside the battery compartment to the side of the grip, making it easier to access if the camera is on a tripod.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"alignfull wp-block-gearpatrol-article-content has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-gearpatrol-article-content-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"ad-section--sidebar wp-block-gearpatrol-ad-slot\">\n\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-gearpatrol-article-content has-global-padding is-layout-constrained\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Battery<\/h3>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dpreview.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/canon_eos_r8_ii_battery.jpg?original\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img data-dominant-color=\"575455\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" style=\"--dominant-color: #575455;\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-destinationlink=\"https:\/\/www.dpreview.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/canon_eos_r8_ii_battery.jpg?original\" data-event=\"clickable_image\" height=\"1280\" width=\"1920\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dpreview.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/canon_eos_r8_ii_battery.jpg?w=1920\" alt=\"The Canon EOS R8 II with its LP-E17 battery pack.\" class=\"wp-image-673844 not-transparent\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.dpreview.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/canon_eos_r8_ii_battery.jpg 3840w, https:\/\/www.dpreview.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/canon_eos_r8_ii_battery.jpg?resize=300,200 300w, https:\/\/www.dpreview.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/canon_eos_r8_ii_battery.jpg?resize=650,433 650w, https:\/\/www.dpreview.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/canon_eos_r8_ii_battery.jpg?resize=768,512 768w, https:\/\/www.dpreview.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/canon_eos_r8_ii_battery.jpg?resize=1920,1280 1920w, https:\/\/www.dpreview.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/canon_eos_r8_ii_battery.jpg?resize=1536,1024 1536w, https:\/\/www.dpreview.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/canon_eos_r8_ii_battery.jpg?resize=2048,1365 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\"><\/a><span class=\"wp-block-image__credit\">Mitchell Clark<\/span><\/figure>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The EOS R8\u2019s battery life was the one other area we, and many other reviewers, found lacking. Unfortunately, it\u2019s the one thing Canon hasn\u2019t touched, as the EOS R8 II uses the same 7.5Wh LP-E17 model, and is rated to get 270 shots per charge when using the rear screen and a pretty miserable 150 shots per charge with the viewfinder. These improve to 340 and 220 shots per charge, respectively, in power saving mode, but they\u2019re still pretty low.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">CIPA numbers always under-represent how many shots you\u2019re likely to get in real-world usage, with getting double the number being pretty common. Still, those viewfinder figures are likely to mean carrying a second battery or some kind of power bank will be necessary. The use of a small battery was something we criticised on the original R8, and the addition of in-body stabilization only exacerbates the problem.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"AF\">Autofocus<\/h2>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The EOS R8 II has the latest version of Canon\u2019s standard AF system, shared across the majority of its cameras. This offers eight AF point sizes, ranging from the very small \u201cSpot AF\u201d up to \u201cWhole area AF,\u201d where the camera selects a subject based on how near to the center and how near to the camera it is. In between these extremes are three flexible AF zones, which are rectangles whose height and width can be adjusted.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dpreview.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Canon_EOS_R8_II_AF_Area.png?original\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img data-dominant-color=\"534437\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1620\" height=\"1080\" data-destinationlink=\"https:\/\/www.dpreview.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Canon_EOS_R8_II_AF_Area.png?original\" data-event=\"clickable_image\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dpreview.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Canon_EOS_R8_II_AF_Area.png?w=1620\" alt=\"Canon EOS R8 II's AF selection panel in the Q menu\" class=\"wp-image-674343 not-transparent\" style=\"--dominant-color: #534437; width:500px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.dpreview.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Canon_EOS_R8_II_AF_Area.png 1620w, https:\/\/www.dpreview.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Canon_EOS_R8_II_AF_Area.png?resize=300,200 300w, https:\/\/www.dpreview.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Canon_EOS_R8_II_AF_Area.png?resize=650,433 650w, https:\/\/www.dpreview.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Canon_EOS_R8_II_AF_Area.png?resize=768,512 768w, https:\/\/www.dpreview.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Canon_EOS_R8_II_AF_Area.png?resize=1536,1024 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1620px) 100vw, 1620px\"><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The AF area section of the Q menu, showing the indication to press the \u201cInfo\u201d button to turn tracking On or Off. In this screen it\u2019s shown as being On.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"alignfull wp-block-gearpatrol-article-content has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-gearpatrol-article-content-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"ad-section--sidebar wp-block-gearpatrol-ad-slot\">\n\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-gearpatrol-article-content has-global-padding is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Each of these AF areas can be made to track whatever is under them, by pressing the \u201cInfo\u201d button when you\u2019re selecting an AF area. It\u2019s worth noting that the display tells you the current setting, not the setting you\u2019ll access by pressing the Info button.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">On top of this you have the subject recognition modes: Human, Animals or Vehicles, with an Auto mode that will try to identify any of the subject types it\u2019s been trained to recognize. You can restrict which of these options appears in the menu but, presumably because there are only three subject types, there\u2019s no option to narrow the \u2018Auto\u2019 mode down to just selecting the subjects you expect to encounter.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Beyond this, there\u2019s a menu option for telling the camera how it should expect subjects to respond (ie: whether it should refocus on or ignore another subject appearing in front of its current target). This is a simplified version of the system from Canon\u2019s pro sports cameras and lets you easily fine-tune the AF response if its default behavior doesn\u2019t suit your subject.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dpreview.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/069A9133.jpg?original\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img data-dominant-color=\"7f5d46\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" decoding=\"async\" data-destinationlink=\"https:\/\/www.dpreview.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/069A9133.jpg?original\" data-event=\"clickable_image\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dpreview.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/069A9133.jpg?original\" alt=\"A man examines a dahlia, lit by evening sunshine and offboard flash\" class=\"wp-image-674334 not-transparent\" style=\"--dominant-color: #7f5d46; width:500px\"><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">We found the EOS R8 II\u2019s eye detection would reliably work, even when the subject was wearing glasses.<\/p>\n<p>Canon RF 85mm F1.4 L VCM | F4.0 | 1\/320sec | ISO 100<\/figcaption><span class=\"wp-block-image__credit\">Richard Butler<\/span><\/figure>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The net result is an easy-to-use and pretty effective AF system that can be adjusted if it\u2019s not giving the results you want. Most of the time we found you could select an AF point size, engage tracking and leave subject recognition turned on. The camera will focus wherever your AF point is, track whatever was under that point and use subject recognition to be more specific, when appropriate, but without getting distracted by\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"alignfull wp-block-gearpatrol-article-content has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-gearpatrol-article-content-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"ad-section--sidebar wp-block-gearpatrol-ad-slot\">\n\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-gearpatrol-article-content has-global-padding is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">One of the few things we encountered that gave us any real concern was that the tracking system (not the subject recognition system) will try to decide what object it thinks you\u2019re trying to capture, and will draw a large box around it, overriding your chosen AF point size and meaning you can\u2019t be specific about the exact point you want it to focus on. It\u2019s worth being aware of this in situations where you want to pinpoint something very specific (one part of a flower, for instance).<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For most of our use, in both stills and video, we found the EOS R8 II to be a very effective performer that is quick and easy to use. However, it\u2019s worth noting that some of the less expensive lenses with STM motors can be a little slower and more clunky to focus.\u00a0<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"VT\">Video<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dpreview.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/canon_eos_r8_ii_video.jpg?original\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img data-dominant-color=\"4b484a\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" style=\"--dominant-color: #4b484a;\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-destinationlink=\"https:\/\/www.dpreview.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/canon_eos_r8_ii_video.jpg?original\" data-event=\"clickable_image\" height=\"1280\" width=\"1920\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dpreview.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/canon_eos_r8_ii_video.jpg?w=1920\" alt=\"The EOS R8 II with its screen flipped out and a large shotgun microphone attached to the hotshoe.\" class=\"wp-image-673858 not-transparent\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.dpreview.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/canon_eos_r8_ii_video.jpg 3840w, https:\/\/www.dpreview.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/canon_eos_r8_ii_video.jpg?resize=300,200 300w, https:\/\/www.dpreview.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/canon_eos_r8_ii_video.jpg?resize=650,433 650w, https:\/\/www.dpreview.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/canon_eos_r8_ii_video.jpg?resize=768,512 768w, https:\/\/www.dpreview.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/canon_eos_r8_ii_video.jpg?resize=1920,1280 1920w, https:\/\/www.dpreview.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/canon_eos_r8_ii_video.jpg?resize=1536,1024 1536w, https:\/\/www.dpreview.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/canon_eos_r8_ii_video.jpg?resize=2048,1365 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\"><\/a><span class=\"wp-block-image__credit\">Mitchell Clark<\/span><\/figure>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The EOS R8 II\u2019s base video capabilities remain largely unchanged from its predecessor. It can record full-width 4K video at up to 60p, derived from 6K capture, and includes 10-bit, Log and HDR recording options. It gains \u201cslow-and-fast\u201d modes that will give you slowed-down or sped-up footage straight of of camera, rather than requiring you to adjust a clip\u2019s playback speed to match your playback framerate in post.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"alignfull wp-block-gearpatrol-article-content has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-gearpatrol-article-content-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"ad-section--sidebar wp-block-gearpatrol-ad-slot\">\n\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-gearpatrol-article-content has-global-padding is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It also features headphone and microphone jacks \u2013 though their placement means they can occasionally interfere with the screen\u2019s articulation \u2013 and a multi-interface hotshoe which you can use to connect Tascam\u2019s 4-channel recorder.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Canon has equipped the camera with a wide array of features, both for those who have never shot video before and more experienced users. For the former, there\u2019s the auto mode that lets you control how blurry the background is (basically letting you adjust aperture without having to know that\u2019s what you\u2019re doing) and scene modes that automatically configure your settings to apply skin smoothing or override the camera\u2019s face detection when you\u2019re holding something up to the lens. (Thankfully, experienced videographers can also enable those settings in the standard video modes while retaining control over exposure, audio levels and more).<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dpreview.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Canon_EOS_R8_II_video_modes.png?original\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img data-dominant-color=\"231e1e\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1452\" height=\"968\" data-destinationlink=\"https:\/\/www.dpreview.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Canon_EOS_R8_II_video_modes.png?original\" data-event=\"clickable_image\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dpreview.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Canon_EOS_R8_II_video_modes.png?original\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-674342 not-transparent\" style=\"--dominant-color: #231e1e; width:500px\"><\/a><\/figure>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The EOS R8 II thankfully also gets Canon\u2019s latest white balance system. Alongside inheriting the fine-grained controls from the EOS R6 V, it lets you set a custom WB without having to take a picture and go into a separate menu. <\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In our limited use, the autofocus system was reliable, and supports the same subject recognition modes that the camera\u2019s stills mode does. And, as is typical for Canon, you can separate your photo and video settings quite well, even if it is a bit too easy to switch between them now that they\u2019re assigned to the same three-position switch. <\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Like its predecessor, the EOS R8 II\u2019s rolling shutter is very well-controlled across its modes, meaning you won\u2019t have to worry about skewed lines in all but the fastest camera moves.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"alignfull wp-block-gearpatrol-article-content has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-gearpatrol-article-content-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"ad-section--sidebar wp-block-gearpatrol-ad-slot\">\n\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-gearpatrol-article-content has-global-padding is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"UI\">In use<\/h2>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The EOS R8 II is a camera that, for the most part, won\u2019t present you with a lot of unpleasant surprises or asterisks. As you\u2019d hope for a camera aimed primarily at new photographers and advanced beginners, it does its job largely without a fuss, without too much friction between you can getting the photo you want. It\u2019s a camera designed with its audience in mind, rather than a more advanced one old enough to be sold at a more accessible price point.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With that said, it\u2019s not like Canon has built the entire UI or menu system from the ground up, so, as with pretty much any camera, there are a few behaviors that may be a bit confusing to both newcomers and more seasoned shooters. Thankfully, the auto mode allows you to shoot in Raw\u2026 that is, unless you switch into the \u201cAdvanced\u201d mode, which can composite multiple shots together in situations where a subject is backlit, or there\u2019s high contrast.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dpreview.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Canon_EOS_R8_II_Creative_Assist_0e55cb.png?original\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img data-dominant-color=\"716345\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-destinationlink=\"https:\/\/www.dpreview.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Canon_EOS_R8_II_Creative_Assist_0e55cb.png?original\" data-event=\"clickable_image\" height=\"1280\" width=\"1920\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dpreview.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Canon_EOS_R8_II_Creative_Assist_0e55cb.png?w=1920\" alt=\"Canon EOS R8 II Creative Assist Raw-conversion interface\" class=\"wp-image-674370 not-transparent\" style=\"--dominant-color: #716345; width:500px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.dpreview.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Canon_EOS_R8_II_Creative_Assist_0e55cb.png 2880w, https:\/\/www.dpreview.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Canon_EOS_R8_II_Creative_Assist_0e55cb.png?resize=300,200 300w, https:\/\/www.dpreview.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Canon_EOS_R8_II_Creative_Assist_0e55cb.png?resize=650,433 650w, https:\/\/www.dpreview.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Canon_EOS_R8_II_Creative_Assist_0e55cb.png?resize=768,512 768w, https:\/\/www.dpreview.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Canon_EOS_R8_II_Creative_Assist_0e55cb.png?resize=1920,1280 1920w, https:\/\/www.dpreview.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Canon_EOS_R8_II_Creative_Assist_0e55cb.png?resize=1536,1024 1536w, https:\/\/www.dpreview.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Canon_EOS_R8_II_Creative_Assist_0e55cb.png?resize=2048,1365 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\"><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The \u2018Creative Assist\u2019 Raw-conversion interface re-names key parameters in outcome-focused terms, such as Brightness and Color Tone, rather than Exposure Compensation and White Balance.<\/figcaption><span class=\"wp-block-image__credit\">Richard Butler<\/span><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"alignfull wp-block-gearpatrol-article-content has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-gearpatrol-article-content-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"ad-section--sidebar wp-block-gearpatrol-ad-slot\">\n\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-gearpatrol-article-content has-global-padding is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Outside of that mode, we appreciate Canon\u2019s inclusion of in-camera Raw reprocessing (something that Sony omits in all of its models). However, the fact that there are actually two \u2013 a standard mode and one called \u201cCreative Assist\u201d \u2013 risks being a touch confusing, though you are able to choose a default.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Both are strangely disconnected from the color filter system. If you want to see what the photo you just took looks like in the camera\u2019s new Positive Filmtone color mode, that\u2019s too bad. Turn off Raw, go back to the part of color section of the menu, switch to the Color Filter mode, and take it again. (The camera doesn\u2019t automatically disable Raw or offer to do it for you when you try to access one of the modes that doesn\u2019t support it, you have to do it manually.)<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dpreview.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Canon_EOS_R8_II_Raw_Image_Processing_c2063c.png?original\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img data-dominant-color=\"716346\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-destinationlink=\"https:\/\/www.dpreview.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Canon_EOS_R8_II_Raw_Image_Processing_c2063c.png?original\" data-event=\"clickable_image\" height=\"1280\" width=\"1920\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dpreview.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Canon_EOS_R8_II_Raw_Image_Processing_c2063c.png?w=1920\" alt=\"Canon EOS R8 II Raw image processing interface\" class=\"wp-image-674358 not-transparent\" style=\"--dominant-color: #716346; aspect-ratio:1.4999999542236342;width:500px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.dpreview.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Canon_EOS_R8_II_Raw_Image_Processing_c2063c.png 3240w, https:\/\/www.dpreview.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Canon_EOS_R8_II_Raw_Image_Processing_c2063c.png?resize=300,200 300w, https:\/\/www.dpreview.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Canon_EOS_R8_II_Raw_Image_Processing_c2063c.png?resize=650,433 650w, https:\/\/www.dpreview.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Canon_EOS_R8_II_Raw_Image_Processing_c2063c.png?resize=768,512 768w, https:\/\/www.dpreview.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Canon_EOS_R8_II_Raw_Image_Processing_c2063c.png?resize=1920,1280 1920w, https:\/\/www.dpreview.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Canon_EOS_R8_II_Raw_Image_Processing_c2063c.png?resize=1536,1024 1536w, https:\/\/www.dpreview.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Canon_EOS_R8_II_Raw_Image_Processing_c2063c.png?resize=2048,1365 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\"><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The Raw image processing interface uses more standard terminology. It can also be used to generate HEIF files, rather than just JPEGs.<\/figcaption><span class=\"wp-block-image__credit\">Richard Butler<\/span><\/figure>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Canon has thankfully solved the incorrect \u201cEnable\u201d labeling for its AF tracking feature, but you can still find odd little things like that if you hunt for them. For example, it\u2019s still a bit ambiguous as to whether you\u2019re pressing the Info button to \u201cEnable\u201d part detection for car subject recognition, or if you\u2019re turning it off. Still, the EOS R8 II\u2019s menus are far from the most lost in translation that we\u2019ve seen.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">They can mostly be navigated using the dials, four-way controller, or touchscreen, though you\u2019ll still occasionally find an area or two that only work with one or two of those options. The video selection menu is one such example, where you <em>have<\/em> to use the dials or screen to switch between the resolution, frame rate and codec sections. The latter also only has one option, making us wonder why it\u2019s even there. Also, Canon occasionally insists on making you confirm an action by pressing the \u201cMenu\u201d button, turning what could\u2019ve been a one-handed operation into a two-handed one.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We appreciate just how many options you have to customize the controls at your fingertips, using the M-Fn menu, Q menu and buttons. The layout is sensible for beginners \u2013 though it might take a second to get used to the fact that you can\u2019t adjust exposure compensation until you\u2019ve begun metering \u2013 but once you start figuring out what you want, you can really <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dpreview.com\/articles\/0232137508\/key-settings-to-adjust-on-your-new-canon-camera\/#:~:text=Customize%20your%20camera%20for%20your%20needs\">dive deep into finding the layout that works for you<\/a>. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"alignfull wp-block-gearpatrol-article-content has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-gearpatrol-article-content-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"ad-section--sidebar wp-block-gearpatrol-ad-slot\">\n\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-gearpatrol-article-content has-global-padding is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"II\">Initial impressions<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dpreview.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/canon_eos_r8_ii_in_hand_front.jpg?original\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img data-dominant-color=\"635655\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" style=\"--dominant-color: #635655;\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-destinationlink=\"https:\/\/www.dpreview.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/canon_eos_r8_ii_in_hand_front.jpg?original\" data-event=\"clickable_image\" height=\"1280\" width=\"1920\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dpreview.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/canon_eos_r8_ii_in_hand_front.jpg?w=1920\" alt=\"The EOS R8 II in hand, seen from the front.\" class=\"wp-image-673848 not-transparent\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.dpreview.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/canon_eos_r8_ii_in_hand_front.jpg 3840w, https:\/\/www.dpreview.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/canon_eos_r8_ii_in_hand_front.jpg?resize=300,200 300w, https:\/\/www.dpreview.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/canon_eos_r8_ii_in_hand_front.jpg?resize=650,433 650w, https:\/\/www.dpreview.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/canon_eos_r8_ii_in_hand_front.jpg?resize=768,512 768w, https:\/\/www.dpreview.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/canon_eos_r8_ii_in_hand_front.jpg?resize=1920,1280 1920w, https:\/\/www.dpreview.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/canon_eos_r8_ii_in_hand_front.jpg?resize=1536,1024 1536w, https:\/\/www.dpreview.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/canon_eos_r8_ii_in_hand_front.jpg?resize=2048,1365 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\"><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">It\u2019s not completely unfair to say there are hints of the original Sony a7 in the R8 II\u2019s basic shape, but it\u2019s also fair to highlight that the design is much more ergonomic.<\/figcaption><span class=\"wp-block-image__credit\">Mitchell Clark<\/span><\/figure>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The EOS R8 II made rather a good first impression on me: the new design is pretty sharp, in an understated kind of way, but without undermining the ergonomics that Canon has carefully refined over multiple generations of camera. Just as with the recent PEN, I\u2019m not a fan of the combined power\/stills\/video switch, but the rest of the camera feels nice.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You don\u2019t, for a moment, think you\u2019re getting an R6 III-level workhorse, but you\u2019re not paying R6 III money for it. I have large enough hands that I\u2019d definitely consider adding the optional add-on grip extension plate to stop my little finger wrapping under the bottom of the body, but it\u2019s nice to be able to keep the camera small by omitting it, and I wouldn\u2019t consider it an essential.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"alignfull wp-block-gearpatrol-article-content has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-gearpatrol-article-content-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"ad-section--sidebar wp-block-gearpatrol-ad-slot\">\n\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-gearpatrol-article-content has-global-padding is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Inflation means the Mark II looks like a bigger step up than perhaps Canon intended, but the addition of in-body stabilization and an AF joystick mean you get recognizably more camera for your money and one that\u2019s nicer to use, too.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Canon's EOS R8 II isn't just a makeover\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/623DjV8Nwuo?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The price essentially brings into line with the list price of Nikon\u2019s Z5II, while also bringing the feature sets much closer to parity. Canon\u2019s features for beginners, inherited from models such as the EOS R50 are arguably a little more powerful and hence welcoming, but they don\u2019t necessarily provide much of a pathway across to taking full control of the camera.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Overall, then, there\u2019s much to like, with the two biggest changes expressly addressing two of the most significant omissions of the Mark 1. However, the addition of IBIS just draws attention to the only major shortcoming that hasn\u2019t been addressed: battery life.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dpreview.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/069A0147.jpg?original\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img data-dominant-color=\"818b95\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" style=\"--dominant-color: #818b95;\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"6000\" height=\"4000\" data-destinationlink=\"https:\/\/www.dpreview.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/069A0147.jpg?original\" data-event=\"clickable_image\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dpreview.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/069A0147.jpg?original\" alt=\"A scene with a rock slab on the left and a blue sky reflected in the Spokane River.\" class=\"wp-image-674349 not-transparent\"><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">RF24-50mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM @ 34mm | F5.6 | 1\/800 sec | ISO 100<\/figcaption><span class=\"wp-block-image__credit\">Mitchell Clark<\/span><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"alignfull wp-block-gearpatrol-article-content has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-gearpatrol-article-content-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"ad-section--sidebar wp-block-gearpatrol-ad-slot\">\n\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-gearpatrol-article-content has-global-padding is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Although the R8 II promises a similar battery rating to the R8 when using the rear screen, its EVF rating is a pretty dismal 150 shots per charge. And, even if you factor-in how excessively conservative the CIPA standard numbers can be, a rating well under 200 shots per charge is going to mean having to constantly stay on top of keeping the camera charged, if you try to use it for much beyond occasional snapshots. A second battery or PD-compliant power bank would be worthwhile additions to any R8 II-based kit.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The bigger concerns, though, would be lens options, beyond the kit zoom. Canon, even more effectively than Nikon, has limited the choice of third-party AF lenses for its RF mount, making it essential to check whether the lenses you want to use are available.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dpreview.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/069A0384.jpg?original\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img data-dominant-color=\"3c2b22\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" style=\"--dominant-color: #3c2b22;\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"6000\" height=\"4000\" data-destinationlink=\"https:\/\/www.dpreview.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/069A0384.jpg?original\" data-event=\"clickable_image\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dpreview.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/069A0384.jpg?original\" alt=\"A man with curly hair looks askance at something off to the right of the camera. The scene is in low light with a brick wall and a string of lights in the background\" class=\"wp-image-674355 not-transparent\"><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">With a nice lens, the EOS R8 II can deliver impressive results.<\/p>\n<p>Canon RF 35mm F1.8 Macro IS STM | F1.8 | 1\/60 sec | ISO 4000<\/figcaption><span class=\"wp-block-image__credit\">Richard Butler<\/span><\/figure>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This was made very apparent to me when I was using the R8 II. I had access to the RF 35mm F1.8 Macro: a lens whose focus motor (and lack of AF limit switch) gives an unwelcome reminder of what 1990s-style screw-drive lenses were like, in its level of vibration and graunching, every time you half-press the shutter button. Conversely, the 85mm F1.4 VCM\u2019s focus is swift, silent and smooth. Unfortunately, so is the movement of its aperture ring, which to me detracted from the photographic experience enough for it to constantly gnaw at me that it costs as much as this camera does. In both cases the results are excellent, and yet neither are lenses I\u2019d choose to buy, distinctly narrowing my options in two of my favoured focal lengths.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If the lenses you want are available for the R8 II (and that may include adapting old DSLR lenses), then the R8 II is an excellent body for newcomers and first-time full-frame adopters. But, to me, being limited to the lenses Canon will let you have feels especially restrictive at the price-sensitive end of the market. 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its handlebars framed by glowing archway that marks entrance to restaurant. reflective flower warm evening sunshine large orange lit sit reads commons against dark green wall. f1.8 macro wavy brown hair beard side softly room brick wall string lights background. gray tank top nighttime balls light arched behind him. beside bar window inside spilling onto his face. he smiling directly at camera. people glasses closely examining smelling peach-colored dahlias among tall stems leaves garden. striped shirt smiles which sunglasses. close-up focused bullseye featuring alternating sections radiating center red central circle surrounding ring. bengal-striped amongst colorful flowers greenery facing slightly contemplative looks outdoors sunlight their mini cooper washington license plate vehicle grass partly cloudy sharp focus blurred foliage curly yellow cream near two similar color sunlight. bright daisies sunflowers deep pink dianthus pom-pom pale carnation>\n\t<!-- React app will mount here --><\/p>\n<div class=\"wayfinder-gallery-block__loading\">\n<p>Loading gallery\u2026<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\">\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"alignfull wp-block-gearpatrol-article-content has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-gearpatrol-article-content-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"ad-section--sidebar wp-block-gearpatrol-ad-slot\">\n\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-gearpatrol-article-content has-global-padding is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Specs\">Canon EOS R8 II specifications<\/h2>\n<div class=\"wp-block-dpreview-product-specs-table\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading is-style-dpreview-underline\">\n\t\tQuick Specs\t<\/h2>\n<dl class=\"wp-block-dpreview-product-specs-table__list\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-dpreview-product-specs-table__spec\">\n<dt class=\"wp-block-dpreview-product-specs-table__key\">Body Type<\/dt>\n<dd 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articulated<\/dd>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-dpreview-product-specs-table__spec\">\n<dt class=\"wp-block-dpreview-product-specs-table__key\">LCD size<\/dt>\n<dd class=\"wp-block-dpreview-product-specs-table__value\">3\u2033<\/dd>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-dpreview-product-specs-table__spec\">\n<dt class=\"wp-block-dpreview-product-specs-table__key\">LCD dots<\/dt>\n<dd class=\"wp-block-dpreview-product-specs-table__value\">1620000 px<\/dd>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-dpreview-product-specs-table__spec\">\n<dt class=\"wp-block-dpreview-product-specs-table__key\">Shortest exposure time<\/dt>\n<dd class=\"wp-block-dpreview-product-specs-table__value\">1\/4000 sec<\/dd>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-dpreview-product-specs-table__spec\">\n<dt class=\"wp-block-dpreview-product-specs-table__key\">USB \u2013 Port 1<\/dt>\n<dd class=\"wp-block-dpreview-product-specs-table__value\">USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 Gbit\/sec)<\/dd>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-dpreview-product-specs-table__spec\">\n<dt class=\"wp-block-dpreview-product-specs-table__key\">Weight<\/dt>\n<dd class=\"wp-block-dpreview-product-specs-table__value\">546 g<\/dd>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-dpreview-product-specs-table__spec\">\n<dt class=\"wp-block-dpreview-product-specs-table__key\">Max resolution width<\/dt>\n<dd class=\"wp-block-dpreview-product-specs-table__value\">6000 px<\/dd>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-dpreview-product-specs-table__spec\">\n<dt class=\"wp-block-dpreview-product-specs-table__key\">Max resolution height<\/dt>\n<dd class=\"wp-block-dpreview-product-specs-table__value\">4000 pixels<\/dd>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-dpreview-product-specs-table__spec\">\n<dt class=\"wp-block-dpreview-product-specs-table__key\">Aspect ratio<\/dt>\n<dd class=\"wp-block-dpreview-product-specs-table__value\">1:1, 4:3, 16:9<\/dd>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-dpreview-product-specs-table__spec\">\n<dt class=\"wp-block-dpreview-product-specs-table__key\">File format \u2013 still (structured)<\/dt>\n<dd class=\"wp-block-dpreview-product-specs-table__value\">JPEG, HEIF, RAW<\/dd>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-dpreview-product-specs-table__spec\">\n<dt class=\"wp-block-dpreview-product-specs-table__key\">Sensor photo detectors<\/dt>\n<dd class=\"wp-block-dpreview-product-specs-table__value\">25.6 megapixels<\/dd>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/dl>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-a89b3969 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a data-ctatext=\"Read Canon's press release\" data-destinationlink=\"https:\/\/www.dpreview.com\/canon-eos-r8-ii-press-release\/\" data-event=\"button\" class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dpreview.com\/canon-eos-r8-ii-press-release\/\">Read Canon\u2019s press release<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-author-biography\"><span class=\"wp-block-post-author-biography__label\">About the Author: <\/span>Mitchell started taking pictures at 10 and hasn\u2019t stopped since. It\u2019s been a wide-ranging adventure, spanning a wide variety of genres and locales, and occasionally dipping into fascinations with video and filmmaking. They honed their technical knowledge doing documentation, programing and QA, writing for The Verge, and just generally messing around on the computer to see what breaks.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"alignfull wp-block-gearpatrol-article-content has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-gearpatrol-article-content-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"ad-section--sidebar wp-block-gearpatrol-ad-slot\">\n\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-gearpatrol-article-content has-global-padding is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-d2a20ee2 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\" style=\"background-color:var(--wp--custom--color--grey-900);border-style:none;border-width:0px;border-radius:10px;margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--m);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--m);padding:var(--wp--preset--spacing--m)\">\n<p class=\"is-style-caption-1 wp-block-paragraph\">Want to stay up to date on the latest 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