VIA GRAPHIC PLUS | MANILA, Philippines, September 2026 — Canon introduces the EOS R8 Mark II, a new compact and lightweight 24.2-megapixel full-frame mirrorless camera that Filipino photographers and content creators can bring everywhere, from daily commutes and weekend food crawls to island trips and live events.
As Canon’s smallest and lightest full-frame mirrorless camera with In-Body IS, the successor to the EOS R8 supports Coordinated Control IS, new creative functions and interfaces. Technologies and controls available on more advanced models in the Canon EOS R series can also be found on the EOS R8 Mark II, packaged within a stylish new, modern design.
“Filipinos are always finding new stories to tell, whether it’s on the way to work or on a weekend getaway. With the EOS R8 Mark II, we wanted to put full-frame image quality and the tools of our more advanced cameras into a body light enough to go wherever they go. Every part of this camera, from its design to its imaging technology, is meant to spark that urge to explore and help photographers at every level shape a style that’s truly their own,” said Anuj Aggarwal, President and CEO, Canon Marketing (Philippines), Inc.
Designed to Go Wherever You Go
The EOS R8 Mark II features a new sleek contemporary design that blends linearity with curves, offering a modern reinterpretation of Canon’s iconic pentaprism form. At approx. 131.4 x 90.0 x 79.7mm and weighing approx. 546g1, it slips easily into a sling bag, and with its compact body, the EOS R8 Mark II retains a comfortable grip and ergonomic design.
Photographers on the go also get more control, as the camera is the first EOS R series full-frame camera of its class to incorporate the multi-controller (“joystick”) found on higher-end cameras, allowing intuitive autofocus control even while the user’s eye is on the viewfinder. For users with larger-sized hands, the Extension Grip EG-E2 (sold separately) offers a firmer hold and can be attached and detached easily with a simple turn of a dial. The Extension Grip EG-E2 also supports tripod mounting and battery changing.
Full-Frame Performance, Straight Out of the Box
Whether shooting at night markets or in dimly lit reception halls, users can rely on the EOS R8 Mark II’s full-frame CMOS sensor, which offers approximately 2.5x larger light-gathering surface than that of an APS-C sensor. This means enhanced image quality, better low light
performance, and AF performance as more information with less image noise can be captured even in low light conditions. The sensor in the EOS R8 Mark II also provides a wider field of view on the same focal length as compared to an APS-C sensor, making it possible to capture breathtaking, immersive images with ultra-wide-angle lenses, or achieve beautiful bokeh in the background and foreground easily.
Handheld shots are steadier as well. For scenes that require a slower shutter speed, the built-in 5-axis In-Body IS helps correct blurring from hand movement. When combined with an RF lens with in-lens IS, Coordinated Control IS between the lens and camera IS systems achieves an image stabilization effect equivalent to up to 7.5 stops at the center and 7.0 stops at the edges2.
When moments pass in an instant, users can combine the deep learning-based Dual Pixel CMOS AF II with Pre-Continuous Shooting and a maximum continuous shooting speed of up to 40 fps with the electronic shutter3. The camera also has the Register People Priority mode that prioritizes specific preregistered people for autofocus tracking4. This feature is useful for tracking a specific person in a crowded scene, such as at a wedding, graduation, or concert.
Tools to Shape a Personal Style
Getting a signature look is easier, as the EOS R8 Mark II debuts a host of photo and video features that allow users to achieve desired visual aesthetics straight out of the camera without the need for post-processing. These include two new photo/video Color Filters, “NegativeFilmtone” and “PositiveFilmtone,” adding to the pre-existing 14. Color filter strength adjustment and Handheld Night Scene Mode for stills with four additional color mode settings, “Blue,” “Black & Orange,” “Pink,” and “Green,” are also available. Time-lapse shooters get more to work with too, as the interval timer function newly features exposure smoothing, timer priority, and delayed start options, providing better control over time-lapse movies.
Beginners and enthusiasts alike can step up their photo and video skills at their own pace through the Creative AUTO mode that provides creative assistance via an intuitive interface, a first for an EOS full-frame camera. Video shooters will also find it easy to achieve cinematic defocus effects with the expansion of the “Background Blur” Creative Assist interface to movie mode, and the ability to set a shortcut to defocus automatically at a preconfigured blur and speed level. This is in addition to convenient modes like Slow & Fast
Motion Movie mode and Cinema View found in recent EOS R-series cameras such as the EOS R50 V.
Built for Video Creators
For Filipino vloggers and video creators who require more creative control, the EOS R8 Mark II is equipped to shoot high-quality 6K-oversampled 4K 60p video up to Full HD 180p with audio, and grading-friendly Canon Log 3. It also carries a Custom Picture function from the Cinema EOS lineup that supports Custom LUTs and advanced picture control parameter adjustments. For those who go live, four wired and wireless livestreaming options are available, including multi-angle livestreaming via the Live Switcher Mobile app.
Creators exploring VR can go a step further with compatibility with full-frame and APS-C VR lenses5 and support for the new VR Clear Mode. This mode optimizes contrast and clarity when viewing output on VR goggles, allowing an immersive experience even without post-editing. Beyond video, conversion of still photos to 3D is also supported via the new Dual Pixel 3D Converter software, which creates a high-quality 3D model of a captured scene using distance information obtained from Canon’s sensor-based Dual Pixel CMOS AF system.
Launching Alongside: New Accessories
Rounding out the launch are three new accessories: the Extension Grip EG-E2 for the EOS R8 Mark II; the Tripod Grip HG-1000TBR, a new multi-function tripod grip bundled with the Bluetooth Remote Controller BR-E2; and the Speedlite EL-5 (Ver. 2), an updated version of the Speedlite EL-5 that features an increased wireless communication range of approximately 50m (compared to 30m on the Speedlite EL-5)6.
Specifications
| Camera Model | EOS R8 Mark II |
| Image Processor | DIGIC X |
| Image Sensor / Camera Effective Pixels | Effective sensor size: Full-frame CMOS Camera effective pixels: Max. approx. 24.2 megapixels |
| Metering System | Based on image sensor output signals 384-zone (24 × 16) metering |
| Autofocus Method | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II |
| Image Stabilizer (IS) System | IBIS, Movie Digital IS |
| Effective ISO | Stills: 100–102,400 (L: 50, H: 204,800) Movie: Custom Picture (Off): 100–25,600 (H: 32,000–102,400) Canon 709/PQ/HLG: 400–25,600 (L: 100–320, H: 32,000–102,400) Canon Log 3: 800–25,600 (L: 100–640, H: 32,000–102,400) BT.709 Standard: 160–25,600 (L: 100–125, H: 32,000–102,400) |
Continuous Shooting Electronic shutter: 40
Max. Shutter Speed Stills: Electronic 1st-curtain: 30–1/4,000
5RF5.2mm f/2.8L Dual Fisheye, RF-S3.9mm f/3.5 STM Dual Fisheye, and RF-S7.8mm f/4 STM Dual6When there are no obstacles between the sender and receiver, and there is no interference with other equipment. Transmission range may be shortened depending on placement conditions, surrounding environment, weather conditions, etc.
| Electronic shutter: 30–1/16,000 (1/16,000 is only available in Fv, Tv, or M mode; up to 1/8,000 in P or Av mode) Movie recording: 1/8–1/8,000 (varies by frame rate) | |
| Movie Recording Size | 4K (59.94/50.00/29.97/25.00/23.98 fps) (3840 × 2160) Full HD (179.80/150.00/119.90/100.00/59.94/50.00/29.97/25.00/23.98 fps) (1920 × 1080) |
| Maximum Movie Recording Time | Up to approx. 6 hr 00 min (normal movies less than 100 fps) |
| Recording Media | Single card slot (SD/SDHC*/SDXC*) *UHS-I and UHS-II cards supported |
| Network | Wi-Fi (IEEE 802.11b/g/a/n/ac/ax) / Bluetooth Low Energy Technology (Ver. 5.3) |
| UAC/UVC | 4K 30/60 fps, Full HD 30/60 fps |
| Live Video Streaming | Supported |
| HDMI Output | 4K 60 fps, HDMI (Type D) |
| External Microphone Input | 3.5mm stereo mini jack |
| Power Supply | LP-E17 |
| USB Charging / Optional Power Size Weight | AC Power (DC Coupler DR-E18 with AC Adapter AC-E6N or AC Adapter Kit ACK-E18) USB Power (USB Power Adapter PD-E2/PD-E1) Approx. 131.4 × 90.0 × 79.7mm Approx. 546g (incl. battery and card) |
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