{"id":4540,"date":"2023-02-21T13:35:46","date_gmt":"2023-02-21T13:35:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/rfshooters.com\/blog\/?page_id=4540"},"modified":"2025-08-26T10:03:14","modified_gmt":"2025-08-26T09:03:14","slug":"canon-r8","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/rfshooters.com\/blog\/cameras\/canon-r8\/","title":{"rendered":"Canon EOS R8 Guides &#038; Resources"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"334\" src=\"https:\/\/rfshooters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/canon-r8-front-500px.jpg\" alt=\"Canon EOS R8 Front\" class=\"wp-image-4541\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rfshooters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/canon-r8-front-500px-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/rfshooters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/canon-r8-front-500px.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table><thead><tr><th>Model<\/th><th>Latest Firmware<\/th><th>Manual<\/th><th>Check Price &amp; Reviews<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Canon EOS R8<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/rfshooters.com\/blog\/cameras\/canon-r8\/firmware\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">1.5.0<\/a><\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/rfshooters.com\/blog\/cameras\/canon-r8\/user-manual\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">PDF \/ Online<\/a><\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Canon-Full-Frame-Mirrorless-Smartphone-Connection\/dp\/B0BTTRXL3F?crid=1F98G5PDY99A8&amp;keywords=canon%2Br8&amp;qid=1676978002&amp;sprefix=canon%2Br8%2Caps%2C192&amp;sr=8-1&amp;th=1&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=rfshooters-20&amp;linkId=4131d34c2e3e5b6586412123f9c8a640&amp;language=en_US&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_tl\" rel=\"nofollow noopener external sponsored\" data-wpel-link=\"advanced\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"\">Amazon<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bhphotovideo.com\/c\/product\/1748813-REG\/canon_eos_r8_mirrorless_camera.html\/BI\/21577\/KBID\/25839\/DFF\/d10-v21-t1-x1219667\/SID\/rfshooters\" rel=\"nofollow noopener external sponsored\" data-wpel-link=\"advanced\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"\">B&amp;H<\/a><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-background has-xs-padding-top has-xs-padding-bottom has-xs-padding-left has-xs-padding-right has-lg-margin-top has-lg-margin-bottom\" style=\"background-color:#d4f2ff\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"is-style-heading has-lg-font-size\"><strong><strong>Canon R8 Forum &amp; Facebook Group<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are looking for further help and advice on the Canon R8 or would simply like to share your photos and videos, then please head over to our friendly\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/rfshooters.com\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Forum<\/a>. If you prefer Facebook then we also run the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/groups\/canonr8\/\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener\">Canon R8 Shooters Group<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"mai-toc mai-toc-default\"><details class=\"mai-toc__showhide\"><summary class=\"mai-toc__summary\" tabindex=\"0\"><span class=\"mai-toc__row\"><span class=\"mai-toc__col\">Table of Contents<\/span><span class=\"mai-toc__col mai-toc__toggle mai-toc--close\">[Hide]<\/span><span class=\"mai-toc__col mai-toc__toggle mai-toc--open\">[Show]<\/span><\/span><\/summary><ul class=\"mai-toc__list mai-toc--parent\"><li class=\"mai-toc__listitem\" tabindex=\"-1\"><a class=\"mai-toc__link scroll-to\" href=\"#canon-r8-guides\" tabindex=\"0\">Canon R8 Guides<\/a><\/li><li class=\"mai-toc__listitem\" tabindex=\"-1\"><a class=\"mai-toc__link scroll-to\" href=\"#canon-r8-setup-guides\" tabindex=\"0\">Canon R8 Setup Guides<\/a><\/li><li class=\"mai-toc__listitem\" tabindex=\"-1\"><a class=\"mai-toc__link scroll-to\" href=\"#canon-r8-overview\" tabindex=\"0\">Canon R8 Overview<\/a><\/li><li class=\"mai-toc__listitem\" tabindex=\"-1\"><a class=\"mai-toc__link scroll-to\" href=\"#canon-r8-key-specs\" tabindex=\"0\">Canon R8 Key Specs<\/a><\/li><li class=\"mai-toc__listitem\" tabindex=\"-1\"><a class=\"mai-toc__link scroll-to\" href=\"#canon-r8-reviews\" tabindex=\"0\">Canon R8 Reviews<\/a><\/li><li class=\"mai-toc__listitem\" tabindex=\"-1\"><a class=\"mai-toc__link scroll-to\" href=\"#canon-r8-faqs\" tabindex=\"0\">Canon R8 FAQs<\/a><\/li><li class=\"mai-toc__listitem\" tabindex=\"-1\"><a class=\"mai-toc__link scroll-to\" href=\"#canon-r8-product-images\" tabindex=\"0\">Canon R8 Product Images<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/details><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Canon R8 Guides<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"mai-grid entries entries-grid has-boxed has-image-full\" style=\"--entry-title-font-size:var(--font-size-lg);--align-text:start;--entry-meta-text-align:start;\"><div class=\"entries-wrap has-columns\" style=\"--columns-xs:1\/1;--columns-sm:1\/1;--columns-md:1\/3;--columns-lg:1\/3;--flex-xs:0 0 var(--flex-basis);--flex-sm:0 0 var(--flex-basis);--flex-md:0 0 var(--flex-basis);--flex-lg:0 0 var(--flex-basis);--column-gap:var(--spacing-lg);--row-gap:var(--spacing-lg);--align-columns:start;\"><article class=\"entry entry-grid is-column has-entry-link has-image has-image-first page type-page\" style=\"--entry-index:1;\" aria-label=\"Best Canon R8 Memory Cards With Speed &#038; Buffer Tests\"><a class=\"entry-image-link\" href=\"https:\/\/rfshooters.com\/blog\/cameras\/canon-r8\/memory-cards\/\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/rfshooters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/canon-r8-memory-cards-1280-400x300.jpg\" class=\"entry-image size-landscape-sm\" alt=\"Canon R8 Memory Card Guide\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rfshooters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/canon-r8-memory-cards-1280-400x300.jpg 400w, https:\/\/rfshooters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/canon-r8-memory-cards-1280-800x600.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width:599px) 599px, (min-width:600px) and (max-width: 799px) 799px, (min-width:800px) and (max-width: 999px) 222px, (min-width:1000px) 266.66666666667px\" \/><\/a><div class=\"entry-wrap entry-wrap-grid\"><h3 class=\"entry-title\"><a class=\"entry-title-link\" href=\"https:\/\/rfshooters.com\/blog\/cameras\/canon-r8\/memory-cards\/\" rel=\"bookmark noopener noreferrer\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\">Best Canon R8 Memory Cards With Speed &#038; Buffer Tests<\/a><\/h3>\n<\/div><\/article><article class=\"entry entry-grid is-column has-entry-link has-image has-image-first page type-page\" style=\"--entry-index:2;\" aria-label=\"Canon R8 Advanced User Manual PDF\"><a class=\"entry-image-link\" href=\"https:\/\/rfshooters.com\/blog\/cameras\/canon-r8\/user-manual\/\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/rfshooters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/canon-r8-user-manual-1280-400x300.jpg\" class=\"entry-image size-landscape-sm\" alt=\"Canon R8 Advanced User Guide\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rfshooters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/canon-r8-user-manual-1280-400x300.jpg 400w, https:\/\/rfshooters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/canon-r8-user-manual-1280-800x600.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width:599px) 599px, (min-width:600px) and (max-width: 799px) 799px, (min-width:800px) and (max-width: 999px) 222px, (min-width:1000px) 266.66666666667px\" \/><\/a><div class=\"entry-wrap entry-wrap-grid\"><h3 class=\"entry-title\"><a class=\"entry-title-link\" href=\"https:\/\/rfshooters.com\/blog\/cameras\/canon-r8\/user-manual\/\" rel=\"bookmark noopener noreferrer\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\">Canon R8 Advanced User Manual PDF<\/a><\/h3>\n<\/div><\/article><article class=\"entry entry-grid is-column has-entry-link has-image has-image-first page type-page\" style=\"--entry-index:3;\" aria-label=\"Canon R8 Battery &#038; Charger Guide\"><a class=\"entry-image-link\" href=\"https:\/\/rfshooters.com\/blog\/cameras\/canon-r8\/battery-charger\/\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/rfshooters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/canon-r8-battery-charger-guide-1280px-400x300.jpg\" class=\"entry-image size-landscape-sm\" alt=\"Canon R8 Battery &amp; Charger Guide\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rfshooters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/canon-r8-battery-charger-guide-1280px-400x300.jpg 400w, https:\/\/rfshooters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/canon-r8-battery-charger-guide-1280px-800x600.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width:599px) 599px, (min-width:600px) and (max-width: 799px) 799px, (min-width:800px) and (max-width: 999px) 222px, (min-width:1000px) 266.66666666667px\" \/><\/a><div class=\"entry-wrap entry-wrap-grid\"><h3 class=\"entry-title\"><a class=\"entry-title-link\" href=\"https:\/\/rfshooters.com\/blog\/cameras\/canon-r8\/battery-charger\/\" rel=\"bookmark noopener noreferrer\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\">Canon R8 Battery &#038; Charger Guide<\/a><\/h3>\n<\/div><\/article><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Canon R8 Setup Guides<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>We&#8217;d recommend the following guides to help you with settings up your new R8.<\/p>\n\n\n\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\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Canon R8 Quick Start Guide For Beginners...\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/yc50cpLY_S4?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\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\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Canon R8 Beginners Guide - How-To Use The Camera Step By Step!\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/7WZ68sCYuJA?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\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\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Canon R8 Tutorial Training Video Overview Users Guide Set Up - Made for Beginners\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/88aznntsHe4?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\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\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Canon R8 - Autofocus Setup and Button Layout for Bird and Wildlife Photography\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/t38BDdpPUSQ?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Canon R8 Overview<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Canon EOS R8 is an entry-level full-frame mirrorless camera that features a 24.2MP CMOS sensor straight from the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/rfshooters.com\/blog\/cameras\/canon-r6-mark-ii\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">EOS R6 Mark II<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It brings with it Canon\u2019s latest AF capabilities and improved video shooting performance to the same body as the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/rfshooters.com\/blog\/cameras\/rp\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">EOS RP<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\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\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Simplicity &amp; Power. The Canon EOS R8\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/yM4mMFjV9Ws?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The R8 can shoot up to 40fps continuous shooting with its e-shutter or 6fps with the mechanical.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For video shooters full-width 4K video from 6K capture at up to 60p is supported with 10-bit C-Log3 or HDR PQ.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Canon R8 Key Specs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>24.2MP full-frame CMOS sensor<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Up to 40fps continuous shooting with e-shutter (6fps with mechanical)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>30fps Raw Burst mode with 1\/2-second pre-buffering<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Full-width 4K video from 6K capture at up to 60p<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>10-bit C-Log3 or HDR PQ video capture<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>10-bit HDR HEIF option<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>2.36M dot OLED viewfinder (0.7x magnification)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fully-articulated rear screen<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>4-channel audio with optional XLR adapter<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>You can find the complete specifications on Canon&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.usa.canon.com\/shop\/p\/eos-r8\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener\">website<\/a> or alternatively you can download the complete <a href=\"https:\/\/downloads.canon.com\/ow\/camera\/EOS-R8-Spec-Sheet.pdf\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener\">Spec Sheet<\/a> in PDF format.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Canon R8 Reviews<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you would like to learn more about the EOS R8 then these reviews are worth watching.<\/p>\n\n\n\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\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Canon EOS R8 Review\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/FblfMaQksiY?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\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\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Canon EOS R8 REVIEW vs R6 II: best value full frame camera?\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/pX_saByVK-E?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\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\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"48 hours with the Canon R8| The most POWERFUL Full Frame camera under $1500\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/kQ1Bg2mpWKw?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Canon R8 FAQs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"schema-faq wp-block-yoast-faq-block\"><div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1653397390503\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Which battery does the Canon R8 use?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">The\u00a0Canon R8\u00a0supports the Canon LP-E17 Lithium-Ion Battery (7.2V \u2013 1040 mAh). One is included in the box when purchased from new.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1653574627834\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">What memory cards does the Canon R8 support?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">The\u00a0Canon R8\u00a0supports SD\/SDHC\/SDXC UHS-I and UHS-II memory cards.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1653574747736\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">How many frames per second does the R8 shoot?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">The R8 shoots up to 40 fps using the electronic shutter and up to 6 fps with the mechanical shutter.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1653574857653\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">How many memory cards slots does the R8 have?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">The R8 has one memory card slot.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1653574947092\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Is the R8 weather sealed?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Canon states that the R8 is dust and water resistant with the following disclaimer: &#8220;Card\/battery storage lid, terminal cover, and shoe cover etc. that can be opened must be securely attached or closed in order to maintain dust- and water-resistance. Although the camera features dust- and water-resistant construction, this cannot completely prevent dust or water droplets from entering the camera.&#8221;<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1653575009182\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">What lenses does the R8 support?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">The R8 supports both Canon RF (Full-Frame) and RF-S (APS-C) lenses. You can also use Canon EF lenses and EF-S lenses via a lens adapter. See our <a href=\"https:\/\/rfshooters.com\/blog\/lenses\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">lenses guide<\/a> for further details. <\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1653586603112\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Is the Canon R8 a full-frame camera?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Yes. The Canon EOS R8 has a 24.2MP full-frame CMOS sensor.<\/p> <\/div> <\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Canon R8 Product Images<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-4 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-medium\"><a href=\"https:\/\/rfshooters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/canon-eos-r8-front-angle.jpg\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"400\" data-id=\"4568\" src=\"https:\/\/rfshooters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/canon-eos-r8-front-angle-400x400.jpg\" alt=\"Canon EOS R8 Front Angle\" class=\"wp-image-4568\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rfshooters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/canon-eos-r8-front-angle-80x80.jpg 80w, https:\/\/rfshooters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/canon-eos-r8-front-angle-150x150.jpg 150w, 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