{"id":4507,"date":"2023-02-08T15:04:00","date_gmt":"2023-02-08T15:04:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/rfshooters.com\/blog\/?p=4507"},"modified":"2023-02-16T16:26:30","modified_gmt":"2023-02-16T16:26:30","slug":"canon-eos-r8-r50-announced","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/rfshooters.com\/blog\/canon-eos-r8-r50-announced\/","title":{"rendered":"Canon EOS R8 &#038; R50 Announced"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Canon has announced two new mirrorless cameras and their first cameras for 2023. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Canon EOS R8 which is an entry-level full-frame camera and the Canon EOS R50 which is an entry-level camera with an APS-C sized sensor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Along with the two new cameras they also announced the RF 24-50mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM and RF-S 55-210mm F5-7.1 IS STM lenses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Let&#8217;s take a closer look at the key features of these two new cameras and lenses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Canon EOS R8<\/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 <a href=\"https:\/\/rfshooters.com\/blog\/cameras\/canon-r6-mark-ii\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">EOS R6 Mark II<\/a>. It brings with it Canon&#8217;s latest AF capabilities and improved video shooting performance to the same body as the <a href=\"https:\/\/rfshooters.com\/blog\/cameras\/rp\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">EOS RP<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" src=\"https:\/\/rfshooters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/canon-r8-front.jpg\" alt=\"Canon EOS R8\" class=\"wp-image-4512\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rfshooters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/canon-r8-front-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/rfshooters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/canon-r8-front-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/rfshooters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/canon-r8-front.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Key Specifications<\/h3>\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<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<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Early Reviews<\/h3>\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<p>The Canon EOS R8 will be available from Spring 2023 at a recommended retail price of $1499 US dollars.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group reusable-aff-border 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:#dbffde\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"is-style-heading has-heading-color has-text-color\" style=\"font-size:22px\">Check Price &amp; Buyer Reviews: <strong><strong>Canon EOS R8<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>At: <a rel=\"nofollow noopener external sponsored\" 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\" data-wpel-link=\"advanced\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"\">B&amp;H Photo<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/B0BTTTH5G6?smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER&amp;th=1&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=rfshooters-20&amp;linkId=e0211e58f326b21d5045aa9f72a8d1fa&amp;language=en_US&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_tl\" data-wpel-link=\"advanced\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener external sponsored\" title=\"\">Amazon<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Canon EOS R50<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Canon EOS R50 is a much more compact 24.2 megapixel APS-C mirrorless camera that has been designed to appeal to users wanting something a little more powerful than a smartphone camera.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"593\" src=\"https:\/\/rfshooters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/canon-r50-front.jpg\" alt=\"Canon EOS R50\" class=\"wp-image-4513\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rfshooters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/canon-r50-front-400x297.jpg 400w, https:\/\/rfshooters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/canon-r50-front-768x569.jpg 768w, https:\/\/rfshooters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/canon-r50-front.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Key features:<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>24.2MP APS-C CMOS sensor with Dual Pixel AF<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Burst shooting at up to 15fps in full e-shutter mode (12 in electronic first curtain)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>4K video up to 30p with no crop<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>10-bit HDR video and HEIF images<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>2.36M dot OLED viewfinder<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1.62M dot fully articulating touchscreen<\/li>\n<\/ul>\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=\"Meet the Canon EOS R50\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/nFy9qdyfTTs?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<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Early Reviews<\/h3>\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 R50 Review\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/N83GVsCb7qo?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 R50 REVIEW: best budget mirrorless camera?\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/CR-XPgBZITI?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 Canon EOS R50 is Canon&#8217;s least-expensive RF mount camera. It will also go on sale in Spring 2023 for around $679.99 US dollars for the body-only. A kit with the RF-S 18-45mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM will retail for around $799.99, and a two-lens kit with the 55-210mm F5.0-7.1 takes the price up to $1029.99.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group reusable-aff-border 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:#dbffde\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"is-style-heading has-heading-color has-text-color\" style=\"font-size:22px\">Check Price &amp; Buyer Reviews: <strong><strong>Canon EOS R<\/strong><\/strong>50<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>At: <a rel=\"nofollow noopener external sponsored\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bhphotovideo.com\/c\/product\/1748810-REG\/canon_eos_r50_mirrorless_camera.html\/BI\/21577\/KBID\/25839\/DFF\/d10-v21-t1-x1219664\/SID\/rfshooters\" data-wpel-link=\"advanced\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"\">B&amp;H Photo<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/B0BTTV6CT1?smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER&amp;th=1&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=rfshooters-20&amp;linkId=5162236f26e50d23544de3a48677948e&amp;language=en_US&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_tl\" data-wpel-link=\"advanced\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener external sponsored\" title=\"\">Amazon<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Canon RF 24-50mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The RF 24-50mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM is a full-frame retractable kit zoom lens that is going to be bundled with the EOS R8. It will also be available separately for $299 in early Spring 2023. <\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/rfshooters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/canon-rf-s-24-50.jpg\" alt=\"Canon RF 24-50mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM\" class=\"wp-image-4515\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rfshooters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/canon-rf-s-24-50-80x80.jpg 80w, https:\/\/rfshooters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/canon-rf-s-24-50-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/rfshooters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/canon-rf-s-24-50-400x400.jpg 400w, https:\/\/rfshooters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/canon-rf-s-24-50.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>When retracted the 24-50mm measures just 58mm (2.3&#8243;) long, this expands to 86mm (3.4&#8243;) at the telephoto end. The lens is 70mm in diameter and it takes a 58mm front filter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The lens has a variable aperture of F4.5-6.3 and features image stabilization built-in.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On the side of the lens you&#8217;ll find an AF\/MF switch and a second switch for the built-in image stabilization. There&#8217;s also the zoom and manual focus rings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Weighing in at only 210g (7.4oz) means you&#8217;ll hardly notice that this lens is mounted to your camera. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Early Reviews<\/h3>\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 RF 24-50mm f4.5-6.3: HANDS ON first looks review\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/ornJFHgxusM?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<div class=\"wp-block-group reusable-aff-border 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:#dbffde\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"is-style-heading has-heading-color has-text-color\" style=\"font-size:22px\">Check Price &amp; Buyer Reviews: <strong><strong>Canon RF 24-50mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>At: <a rel=\"nofollow noopener external sponsored\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bhphotovideo.com\/c\/product\/1748816-REG\/canon_rf_24_50_f_4_5_6_3_is.html\/BI\/21577\/KBID\/25839\/DFF\/d10-v21-t1-x1219670\/SID\/rfshooters\" data-wpel-link=\"advanced\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"\">B&amp;H Photo<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/B0BTTVKVBW?smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER&amp;psc=1&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=rfshooters-20&amp;linkId=ae66819c1701865855146268d1fe74c2&amp;language=en_US&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_tl\" data-wpel-link=\"advanced\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener external sponsored\" title=\"\">Amazon<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Canon RF-S 55-210mm F5-7.1 IS STM<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The RF-S 55-210mm is an entry-level mid-telephoto APS-C zoom lens that will be bundled with the R50 but also available to purchase separately. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"503\" src=\"https:\/\/rfshooters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/canon-rf-s-55-210.jpg\" alt=\"Canon RF-S 55-210mm F5-7.1 IS STM\" class=\"wp-image-4516\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rfshooters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/canon-rf-s-55-210-400x252.jpg 400w, https:\/\/rfshooters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/canon-rf-s-55-210-768x483.jpg 768w, https:\/\/rfshooters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/canon-rf-s-55-210.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>The lens features 11 elements in 8 groups, including two UD (&#8216;Ultra-low dispersion&#8217;) elements. The auto focus is driven by a screw-type STM motor and it accepts 55mm filters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The lens is around 94mm (3.7&#8243;) long when retracted and 135mm (5.3&#8243;) when zoomed out, the diameter is around 69mm (2.7&#8243;) and it weighs in at 270g (9.5oz). <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The recommended retail price is $349.99 US dollars and it should be available in Spring 2023. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Early Reviews<\/h3>\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 RF-S 55-210mm f5-7.1: HANDS ON first looks review\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/uV-FzhGUAJQ?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<div class=\"wp-block-group reusable-aff-border 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:#dbffde\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"is-style-heading has-heading-color has-text-color\" style=\"font-size:22px\">Check Price &amp; Buyer Reviews: <strong><strong>Canon RF-S 55-210mm F5-7.1 IS STM<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>At: <a rel=\"nofollow noopener external sponsored\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bhphotovideo.com\/c\/product\/1748815-REG\/canon_rf_s_55_210_is_stm.html\/BI\/21577\/KBID\/25839\/DFF\/d10-v21-t1-x1219669\/SID\/rfshooters\" data-wpel-link=\"advanced\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"\">B&amp;H Photo<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Canon-RF-S55-210mm-Mirrorless-Lightweight-Stabilization\/dp\/B0BTTTHPXS?crid=3G4BVHME6LKG3&amp;keywords=canon+rf-s+55-210mm+f5-7.1+is+stm+lens&amp;qid=1683750773&amp;s=electronics&amp;sprefix=Canon+RF-S+55-210mm+F5-7.1+IS+STM%2Celectronics%2C141&amp;sr=1-3&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=rfshooters-20&amp;linkId=7a6ca8f11bbd8244a53b089eea1bba4c&amp;language=en_US&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_tl\" data-wpel-link=\"advanced\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener external sponsored\" title=\"\">Amazon<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Canon has announced two new mirrorless cameras and their first cameras for 2023. The Canon EOS R8 which is an entry-level full-frame camera and the Canon EOS R50 which is an entry-level camera with an APS-C sized sensor. 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