Canon R8 (6 Months Later) | Watch Before You Buy

[@TechThroughTheLens]

⭐Canon R8 →US Price - amzn.to/4gRnjrA →UK Price - amzn.to/3Bll3si →CA Price - amzn.to/4eFR8Jy

[@The_Dustin_B]

I currently own a Canon M50 and have been considering upgrading to the R8 for my first full frame camera. I was considering the R6II but as a hobby I cannot justify the additional expense over the R8.

[@mikafoxx2717]

Could always grab a second hand R or RP, or maybe R6. I've actually decided to switch to Nikon for mirrorless since lenses aren't completely interchangeable anyways. Better built with metal and pro features like dual slots in the cheapest model while the R with the 30mp sensor still only had a single slot

[@Pppz468]

I also used a m50 :D

[@dexio8601]

Good choice R8 is awesome, great picture quality, very good auto focus and its small and light, great for travel. Same sensor as R6ii but it's smaller and lighter, so easier to carry around.

[@torresharbin]

I'm glad people are still making videos on this camera. Feel like everyone hated on this camera and ignored it after a while 😢

[@tomd4748]

No idea why. It’s better than pretty much everything out there at the same price point.

[@RIVvideos]

are you sure? I only hear good things about this camera

[@ritammelgunov]

One of the best reviews! Very concise and very reasonable and practical at the same time and quite comprehensive. Exact and clear description of each feature, no heaps of unnecessary words, no inadequate moanings about "a single card slot" or "horrible battery" )). Great review!

[@Timinime]

You absolutely can charge the battery via USB-C. You just need to use a USB-C PD (Power Delivery) charger. It’s game changing not having to lug a separate charger around on holidays, outings etc. (I just use my laptop / travel GAN charger).

[@MarcMeerbeek]

Thank you, i nearly cancelled my order.

[@argrig]

I bought R8 with RF 28-70 F2 and adore this combo. I mostly shoot whimsical portraits in low light while elated on ethanol-containing cocktails in bars and restaurants. The only reason to move to another camera would be better low light performance, but right now there's nothing in full frame realm that is noticeably better. Thinking of moving to medium format, but what I really want is the next gen of sensors for Canon, so I can keep my glass but get even lower high ISO noise.

[@TechThroughTheLens]

I would wait and see what they put out this summer

[@RafaelUnplugged]

The 28-70 is so comically large and the R8 is so comically small that put together is such a wild experience haha. What a time to be a photographer. Wish they put more IS in the RF lenses they're releasing it's driving me crazy.

[@camerapunk4109]

Ok two things, first I liked your video quite a bit. Second, do not recommend 3rd party batteries for any camera. Results may vary but if its poorly made it can spell disaster for any camera.

[@PlanetariumPictures]

They are good to have as an emergency backup. Look at reviews before purchasing.

[@ajvfilm6924]

the only bad things about 3rd larty battery..it will die without warning & no indicator at all

[@AutoMotivate]

Aftermarket batteries can work better than OEM.

[@MrBoomatt]

Been shooting for a couple decades with 3rd batteries and the only issue I have had is with snobs turning their noses up at them. Keep shelling out the $$$$ for branded batteries that are literally made in the same factory as the 3rd party ones.

[@gregmarquez1099]

I’m torn I watched your video on the Sony zv e1 and this one great reviews. But now that watched this one I’m leaning toward the R8 because I think you are saying it has better photo and video. Right? Which would you recommend.

[@yoeljacobson]

You made me feel way better about a Camera I already use.

[@НаильУмаров-ы2и]

Colours of this camera in video much more pleasant than in FUJIFILM apsc cameras.... I want trade xt3 to this

[@richalexander1138]

@@НаильУмаров-ы2иsame I've had an xt4 for awhile but I'm liking the canon colors more

[@vinod_damunupola]

Do 3rd party lenses work via ef adapter?

[@Zyrk01]

A6700 or R8 for video? Which system would be a good investment to learn on?

[@TechThroughTheLens]

Its a toss up. but My gut says r8

[@marekfoto8285]

Sony

[@ShooShoot-h6q]

Sony is much better for videos.

[@yayalin]

R8.

[@tomd4748]

You understand one is crop and the other ff?

[@ajvfilm6924]

it has overheating issue when shooting outdoor n shoot 4k 60fps all the way..shooting at 1080p 60fps is recomended unless you have a lot of extra battery i shot 4k 60fps with R8 i have 3 original batteries..it should be no problem

[@donbetosoy]

I got an R8 and overheats. The got to leave it seating under the sunlight to get hot before shooting video on 4K 60 fps. When overheating even switching batteries will not get it to work, as it works with other cameras.

[@soheilmasoumi3009]

A great video Does Canon R8 camera overheat in photography mode? On KZbin, a user said that his camera overheated and turned off while shooting outdoors during the day Do you have experience in this field? How about video mode? Thank you

[@dastumpinator]

My R8's temp light started blinking while shooting stills outside at a park when it was about 98 degrees. I turned off the camera before it shut down and it was fine in a few minutes.

[@PlanetariumPictures]

This video was fantastic. *Subbed*

[@davidshort2609]

Great information and concise! Just what I needed! Thanks!

[@jaymills1720]

Deciding between this and a6700 for travel, sports, documentary video and some photo. Typically like canon color but better log profile on Sony. But better skintones on canon? Dehancer for both? Not sure where to go

[@TechThroughTheLens]

I think the sony a6700 might be better if you want to make cinematic stuff and plan to do heavy color grading. Dehancer is a great tool.

[@jaymills1720]

@@TechThroughTheLens Thanks! Rather just do basic dehancer edits for filmic and have great skintones with minimal work!

[@pq4647]

would you say sony a7iii or R8? I'll be using for video and photography

[@underscore_tip]

R8, the a73 is much older and it costs about as much

[@Thesilvarsurfer]

This is the exact debate I’m having atm my friend just got job at canon so want to maximise discount

[@frankluo230]

As an owner for over 6months, coming to learn something about the camera I didnt know before, i am mildly disappointed. Nothing wrong with your points but they are very spec reading rather than in depth analysis of camera.

[@clarkbyparraguirre]

What are you disappointed about?

[@frankluo230]

The video is called after 6months but it didn't tell us anything new from the initial bunch of reviews. ​@@clarkbyparraguirre

[@WilliemBills]

i just got the r8,, please how do u=you get to shoot 14bit color images??

[@underscore_tip]

raw

[@SO-yg8pe]

Electronic shutter mode it's just 12 bit. Gotta keep that in mind.

[@ranishubham-oq4zb]

R6 ii video qulity best or r8 video qulity is best??? Please reply

[@TechThroughTheLens]

both are the same

[@NirHason]

@@TechThroughTheLensexcept from the IBS which will help any videographer (:

[@hawaiifiles]

I do get battery anxiety, just gotta get another one or two. For the most part the R8 checks off all of my boxes.

[@assuryah1896]

For hybrid use which one i should go for R7 or R8.?

[@azuretv787]

Definately r8. Better iso performance and dof.

[@mihaelastefan55]

Which of the following 2 options you think is a better choice for a first time camera buyer? CANON EOS R6 mark ii + RF 24-105 mm f/4-7.1 IS STM VS CANON EOS R8 + RF 24-105 mm f/4 IS USM -they are in a similar budget

[@jeffreydouglas351]

How much does the r8 weigh with battery and kit lens?

[@RafaelUnplugged]

I miss sRAW mRAW options but I guess CRAW will do.

[@TechThroughTheLens]

wow, they have not done the different raw sized since the dslr days. I think because cards are bigger and faster its all the same in terms of data handling

[@RafaelUnplugged]

@@TechThroughTheLens yea. But like shooting a wedding sure full RAW. First birthday? mRAW would be fine lol dont need 45mp for that. I. Finally upgrading from my 5DM3s and was surprised they removed those options.

[@reaxxion]

I’m in between zve10 II, canon r8 or lumix s9? Which one you recommend?… I want some that’s good for photo and video(I do short films) but also a beginner but I want to start with top quality, I currently have a osmo pocket 3…

[@sneakergearz]

I would recommend setting your budget first. Then include not only the bodies you’re considering but what lens or lenses you think you’ll need. R8 is an awesome value but your restricted to just Canon lenses which are either cheap or super expensive with no middle ground. The Panasonic is a great option but hampered by severely limited record times. Nothing over 10-15min which can easily be very restrictive. It also has a limited lens lineup. The Sony is the only one where you can get great affordable glass. Have an upgrade path in the future. And has no recording limits.

[@reaxxion]

@@sneakergearz yeah I ended up Buying the a6700 same day I commented 😅

[@reaxxion]

@@sneakergearz yea I ended going for the a6700 due to the lens selection which is very open. R8 would’ve been annoying finding good lens for a good price

[@ForrestWest]

The Canon eg-e1 grip extender fits perfectly on the R8 and matches all of its body and trim lines. It's one of my favorite accessories for the R8.

[@ThanhNguyen-sk6uc]

mine is coming in the mail today, can't wait to try it out .

[@tonyburford421]

A canon rp battery grip also fits and is cheaper

[@AllieRae]

Thank you! Great review

[@bhmstudio4395]

How long does the Canon R8 battery last when shooting FHD video?

[@angelllacuna8889]

Canon R6 versus Canon R8. Where is the catch ? : lack of in-body stabilization on the R8. This could be a MAJOR disadvantage for videographers

[@tomd4748]

Dude lol the price difference is nuts. Why bother asking? Nothing you can do with R6 that the R8 can’t do for you, for a lot less.

[@marksabota4056]

Will this be good to buy first full frame camera? I was shooting with T5 rebel but focus sucked, no flip screen no record focus on zoom, was old camera and crop sensor. Thinking to step up for personal use, travel, run and gun with no fancy crazy gear, wonder what you guys think? Thanks all!

[@juropixproductions9154]

Great review. Does it support recording while hdmi cable is connected?

[@geraldcapodieci8647]

EOS r8. Forgot to mention that little red button on top near the shutter button. It instantly puts r8 into video providing excellent video and audio quality. 😅

[@TechThroughTheLens]

it record only in a specific lower quality mode.

[@geraldcapodieci8647]

If this is Low quality , I can’t wait to test higher quality. It looks superb when we build it on a large screen and the sound was spectacular.

[@geraldcapodieci8647]

I’m sure Canon made a mistake when they released the R8. A number of us complained for years that they the R6 pro II had so many Pro features that we didn’t need or want . We needed a lightweight camera for hiking the backcountry. But it had many high quality features that a mistake was made to include so many features that other companies are planning for 2024. I still can’t find the mechanical shutter. This leads me to believe that it hasn’t one. Even all shutter speeds produce excellent low noise results. One overriding feature is while it auto mode for the camera and flash even side lit and back lit photos are properly exposed. The software is definitely pro quality.

[@vinod_damunupola]

Do 3rd party lenses work via ef adapter?

[@TechThroughTheLens]

Only EF lenses. But you can get manual / non autofocus lenses that will work without an adapter

[@S9universe]

so can u run on powerbank (without batteries) ?

[@superstringsbro]

Yes. There’s a guy on here who has a video on that

[@S9universe]

tx@@superstringsbro

[@stacyswift-kv1oi]

Hey I am looking for a camera canon R10 or canon EOS RP for KZbin channel video and photography second for content creator Any help please

[@TechThroughTheLens]

r10 is better

[@MuhammadQasimQasim656]

Best

[@alanabley525]

Thank you for this. I need a 4k 60fps for real estate videos. Can I just turn off after 30 mins and start again or is this an overheating issue?

[@photoguy4212]

Which lenses would you recommend

[@tomd4748]

This is one area where canon gets you. Their mid tier stuff doesn’t rate very high in tests, but their L-series are like the best of any camera line, though they are ungodly expensive, so you better have insurance on them.

[@mrpolitic]

Thanks for your great video, should I buy R8 or A7III? I am a pro videographer and photographer as well. thank you.

[@grimfist79]

So you call yourself "pro", yet asking most basic question on yt comments which cannot be answered without knowing what you want to do about camera which is aimed at hobbysts? 😅

[@thedirtygot9570]

A pro wouldn’t need to ask that question

[@mohamedjmour653]

during blackfriday the price of canon R6 is a bit higher to canon R8, in this case which one is better ?

[@N13J]

R6 is in bigger form factor with excellent in-body image stabilization and dual sd card slots. R8 is newer and has the same sensor as R6 Mark ii. It’s smaller but lack in-body IS and only have one sd card slot. The LP-E17 battery kinda suck as well. If you’re a pro that need two slots then go for R6 otherwise R8 is an excellent choice for enthusiasts or semi-pro.

[@mohamedjmour653]

@@N13J thank you 😊😊

[@oceansunsetak]

First week Using the R8 the Canon 100 - 400 MM Zoom USM starting to get some decent Wildlife photography I still don't notice any improvement over my 60D so far however battery situation is unacceptable no low battery warning after 40 shots large bear came into view Big Red Letters little battery for another shot

[@ChargedPulsar]

Can you please comment about the "subject stabilization" on R8? Both when lens stabilization and all of digital stabilization is turned off, it still seems to try to center the subject by moving the frame, I can't get rid of it! I have tried RF 35mm f1.8, RF 16mm f2.8,RF 100-400mm f5.6-8 they all exhibit the same behavior.

[@JackBlack444]

I live in europe my camera says only 50fps? Why is that, pal?

[@thetraveldelites]

Canon R8 ir Siny A7iii which is better? Which has better autofocus?

[@TheLloyd-iv3tl]

R8

[@thetraveldelites]

@@TheLloyd-iv3tl why🤔

[@Commonyou7149]

​@@thetraveldelitesCanon R8 auto focus is comparable to Sony a7iv, a7c.. It is the same which is used in canon higher end models. Real time sticky Af tracking is not available in a73, also no AI like Sony a7iv. But canon r8 is new and comparable to Sony a7iv. With Sony, you will have cheap to top level lens options, where canon is handicapped. Please check some lens availability in rf mount other than kit. You will stay happier in Sony eco system, where as canon body is OK, but as a system it is still laking.

[@thetraveldelites]

@@Commonyou7149 thank for support, I am a videographer, I like canon STM lenese , it is so smooth bcs not produce noise when autofocusing

[@MrWhiteTank]

The canon rp or Sony 6400 for 1st camera?

[@tomd4748]

RP has dismal DR. 6400 is crop sensor not full frame, so not really able to compare.

[@ridgelinehunting]

Ok for video would you go R7 or R8??

[@TechThroughTheLens]

Both are really good. But the R8 is full frame and it downsamples from 6k in all 4k modes.

[@ridgelinehunting]

So is that better?

[@03chrisv]

​@@ridgelinehuntingYes, R8 is better

[@SalmanFRahman-pe8yf]

Is it better than Sony A7 III?

[@dado7284]

This or Nikon Z5, just for photos, video is not important?

[@xPaulie]

Nice review! 👍

[@goodmoron]

Great video . Can you please tell me a about the mount at 03:55 ?

[@TechThroughTheLens]

Just a simple top handle. Made by small rig for the hot shoe mount. Helps keep the camera stable

[@goodmoron]

Thanks 🙏

[@MartinV.]

Great Video!

[@martinduffy3229]

Great video, top job

[@Albertoabrian]

Sir, did U review about A6700?

[@TechThroughTheLens]

I did editing the video

[@Albertoabrian]

Can’t wait

[@davidbowie2106]

Crop factor with electronic stabilisation?

[@tomd4748]

My man says no overheating issues. C’mon maaaaaan 🤪

[@Lesakasama]

Ohh wow 😮❤

[@shifu3157]

Bro.... canon r8 vs Sony a7iii..? Which is better

[@TechThroughTheLens]

r8 in terms of specs. The a7iii is better in terms of body / and has a better lens selection

[@Xcx284]

Good review

[@imbaelk]

No overheating issues?!?! Really?😅

[@weisinghong8645]

I hope canon will make a full frame that has bigger Mega Pixel and more choices of lens.

[@V-adventurous]

I love my canon r6 mark ii.

[@TechThroughTheLens]

mee too

[@sudhansusekharsatrujit8808]

canon R7 or canon R8 for wildlife and bird photography

[@aluxalux-pn2eu]

R7

[@gmdhunnoo]

Canon r8 vs sony a7c?

[@kyawminhtut9666]

Just that we don’t have much semi pro lens in rf lineup. That is why I always think of changing to sony ecosystem.

[@KissFilmNc]

I just bought one today today

[@dailysmelly9756]

Is there an echo? 🤔

[@LEARNINGCHORDS]

so much bass in your audio i can't really understand much

[@koenrouwhorst4173]

Must have

[@CO8848_2]

Value king. But they should open the lens mount.

[@TechThroughTheLens]

i agreee! but im not too mad at their current lens selection

[@RafaelUnplugged]

Sigma is in

[@superstringsbro]

I just wish canon lenses didn’t look like big bricks and flared out like Sony lenses

[@TechThroughTheLens]

That is an interesting point

[@RaminOhebshalom]

Thank you, Please contact your contacts at Canon and find out when the updated firmware for the 90D will be released.

[@okthen8445]

I’d rather shoot with a higher end crop sensor camera like the R10 than a low end full frame camera. All of it or none of it

[@MuhammadQasimQasim656]

Eow

[@HighlanderPhoto]

None of these generic specs really make it better or worse than any other camera body on the market right now. It comes in middle of the pack and really lack-luster in so many areas.

[@TechThroughTheLens]

Nah! full frame at that price. is special. I should have emphazied that a bit more

[@HighlanderPhoto]

@@TechThroughTheLens I can get a full frame DSLR for a couple hundred...

[@yohan2437]

@@HighlanderPhotoDSLR? You seem to be missing the point with mirrorless.

[@underscore_tip]

​@@HighlanderPhotodslrs suck ass

[@thetraveldelites]

Canon R8 ir Siny A7iii which is better? Which has better autofocus?

[@freshgansito7928]

The r8 of course by waaay too much