Sensor and Focus system exactly the same as dearer R6 ii
Superb handling due to size for full frame camera
Cons
No IBIS
Half battery size of R6 ii
One memory card slot
Heat protection compared to R6 ii for video use
No battery grip available if that bothers you
No mechanical shutter
No mechanical shutter means no cover for when lenses are changed.
RP body ('ish) but R6 Mk ii internals at £1000 less.
No IBIS a pain as is the battery which is half the size of the R6 ii.
Weight and size superb for a full frame camera and ideal as an entry level to full frame or, if like me, you already own a full frame camera but want a lighter smaller body.
IQ stunning (as exactly like the R6 ii)
Handling great but bigger L lenses feel OTT on the smaller R8 body. For example whilst the RF 24-105 f4 L feels great, the RF 24-70 f2.8 L feels way too heavy IMO.
Very easy to customise like all Canon bodies.
One SD slot may put some people off but if not shooting professionally is it really a deal breaker ? This isn't really intended for that kind of buyer.
I also have an R5 and am loving the form factor of the R8 which is just great. It is far easier to use and though I am conscious of the lack of IBIS I am not seeing results that show it as an issue. I am noticing the lower battery power though and I don't take video ... so if you take a lot of video beware the small body comes at a cost of a small battery.
Nice review. I'm thinking of getting one to replace my RP. I usually carry a n R5 with an RF 100-500, and the smaller RP with a 50/1.8 or 35/1.8 is nice to have in the backpack. Most of the cons don't matter as much to me in that role, and the sensor/AF would be a huge improvement. I've started to see some sales, but I might wait to see if they get better.
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