Canon EOS R8 "6 Months Later" REVIEW: Best Budget Full Frame Mirrorless Camera?!

[@renewberry5658]

Have had my R8 for 15 months. Took it on a 14 day trip to the UK and Ireland. I took 4 batteries, but really never used more than 11/2 in a day. I took a little over 5,000 pictures and it rarely missed focus. Low light was awesome. What a fantastic camera

[@randallbrander8157]

I just watched a fix for clearing the buffer quicker for the R8. Menu Settings on Tab 5 in Lens Aberration Correction, Turn off the Digital Lens Optimizer. Now you do not have to wait as long if you shoot at the full capacity of 40 shots. Hope this is helpful! Cheers!

[@shubhambanerjee4580]

Appreciate it Man ❤️

[@Stan_the_Belgian]

🎉

[@ninaova]

I’m an interior photographer and bought an R8 2 months ago. I have to say it’s a great camera with all the features I need, packed into a light body, which is perfect to travel back-and-forth to work with every day.

[@danieljamesryanphotography]

Great to hear!

[@zhou-jf3ky]

I am from China, in our case this camera is very cheap and the camera is not bad, I use it often, I am only 12 years old

[@obrys5494]

what lens do you use?

[@JorgeGonzalez-nk6bv]

Is it better than the R50?

[@vibe8_556]

​@@JorgeGonzalez-nk6bv without a doubt

[@PulpDogg]

I bought the R8 as my first full frame back in April, when it came out. I am really satisfied with the camera. No IBIS isn't that much of a hindrance to me and even the overheating is not a problem. Only when I shoot lots of 4k 60fps footage on warm days does it start to overheat. Never to the point of shutdown though. Battery life is not great, but I am always carrying 3 spares, so thats not a problem either. For glass I use the 70-200, f2.8 and 35mm, f1.8 most of the time. 10/10 would buy again. Happy with my choice.

[@Kuljeetlahoriya]

Bro tell me countinew video bettry time.....?

[@HikingBob]

I moved from the EOS-R to the R8, and overall, the R8 is a great camera. I shoot landscapes and macros (wildflowers, etc) and the features missing from the R8 vs the R6MkII were just not important enough to justify an extra $1,000. The R8 images in low light have low to non-existent noise, even at high ISO's. The AF, especially when shooting macro is far and away better than the R. With the R, I could not rely on AF to be accurate when shooting macro, and had to shoot with MF. With the R8, the focus is much more accurate, and i rarely have to manually focus on macro shots. There is one GLARING PROBLEM with the R8: It has a propensity to overheat in moderate temperatures, when shooting photos (not video). This has occurred to me several times while shooting outdoors. I was shooting single shot photos, sometimes a few minutes apart, in 70-80 degree low humidity weather, and have had the camera warn of "overheating" and then shut down. These temperatures are FAR below the operating limit of the camera. When it first happened, I sent the camera to Canon and they said it operated normally, which I dispute. It has since occurred several more times, and I have spoken to Canon support about it, but they are lost. I don't believe it is a wide spread issue, but a quick Google search will show that I am not the only one with this issue. Canon needs to address the overheating problem.

[@tinkmaster1054]

I had a sightseeing trip to southern Utah come up right when the R8 was released and couldn't wait to put my new camera through its paces. I was and still am thrilled with its performance, but I immediately ran into the same overheating problem on that sightseeing trip. I've found I can't carry this camera mounted on my Cotton Carrier without turning it off and either covering it with my hand or with the waterproof covering attached to the Cotton Carrier and expect to still be able to use it again. Any direct exposure to the heat of the sun to the back of the camera will overheat it within only a couple of minutes. Edit: stupid autocorrect grammatical error

[@jcloiseau]

Strange, I have the r8 in Singapore with constant high temp+humidity, shooting in jungle, shooting in the sun, haven't had a single issue. Maybe a manufacturing issue on some model?

[@S.Creations1]

I want to get this camera so bad but keep seeing people post this issue. I would be toast if the overheating issue happened while I was shooting for a client. SMH. Thank you for sharing!

[@mosubu]

Thanks, this puts a lot of things into perspective. As well as having me think "You have a teeny tiny buffer", needs to be added to your T-shirt collection.

[@justrachelle9361]

I’ve stoood up night after night, tossing and turning because I don’t know what mirrorless camera to buy. I want you to know that I am a new fan of yours! Your videos are so real, and raw and I appreciate that so much! You really simplified things and made it easy for me! So thank you!

[@techjoriane146]

Thank you so much Jared, i finally got my Canon R8, paired with RF 35mm 1.8, RF 50mm1.8, RF 24-105mm F4 L lens, and adapted EF 55-205mm. Its a complete arsenal of Portable Masterpiece!

[@Eightpspi]

The goat! Been watching you since 2010 when i first picked up my t2i! Im deep in my career as a commercial & wedding photographer & videographer. Keep up the amazing videos

[@OlivierStaiger]

BATTERY GRIP FOR R8 ???? YES . ... there is a battery grip that works on R8. The 3rd party battery grip made for RP, such as Vello BG C18 , fits and works perfectly on my R8. Includes a 2nd shutter for vertical shooting. So you can have double battery power. Bought my BG 3 years ago for RP at B&H. When I saw your first R8 video mentionning the Canon's extension grip I just KNEW that the BG C18 would also fit R8. Immediately ordered R8 when it was announced. Been shooting R8 with battery grip for several months now. Indeed my go-to camera now despite my RP, R6, R5C ... Sure I like 4K120 on R5C but I very much LOVE 2K180 on R8, too, and the lightweight for hiking, birding, travelling, and how fast the camera shifts from photo to video mode or vice-versa compared to R5C 's multi-seconds pause... also dislike on R5C that there is no AWB at 120fps video... P.S. I lost the tiny cable for the BG , found replacement on aliexpress for 1 dollar plus shipping ;-)

[@DillonlSpriggs]

Full circle moment. Watched you about 14 years ago about the Nikon D3000, now watching you about the Canon R8. Awesome to see your still there!

[@goldfries]

My channel's A-Rolls are all on the R8 now, and the R8 is also my camera for photography / videography works. Really loving it!

[@Brandon_Fenty]

Excellent review! I wound up buying the R8 and an adapter to fit my EF lenses. The jump in picture quality is noticeable! 10/10 would recommend for the more budget-conscious (especially if you want to save $1,000+ by not buying the R6 mk II. The image and video quality is basically identical, as I rented both and tested before purchase)

[@robertkemple1608]

I have an R6 but still enjoy shooting with my RP and cheap 50mm. Nice compact around town set up. I find the R8 very interesting.

[@NecroMoz]

The R8 is the perfect travel camera for me (an aged Canon user getting back into photography and wanting to go full frame). The hardest thing for me is figuring out my workflow to be honest.

[@TheCloudfoot72]

Such a underrated camera! I love my R8 paired with the RF 100-500. A very light wildlife setup. Having the aches and and pains that come with aging, having a really light weight setup helps.

[@petervang9300]

I own a R6 (and 7D mk II and 5D mk II) and an would love to have a R6 mk II. But as a hobby photographer I don't have the money to spend on a pricy camera house, so I went for the R8 and I'm not disappointed. It's sharp and fast in autofocus and I would rather spend my money in better glass (my glass are RF 24/70 2:8, RF 35 1:8, RF 85 2:0, EF 50 1:8, EF 70-200 2:8, EF 16-35 2:8, 100-400 Trumpet, EF 24-105 4:0 and some more.... An the old EF glasses adapted to RF are working so fine and I'm very happy about my R8 (and so are those from the weddings and birthdays to.....) It's a "master" piece ;-)

[@UxGHyper]

Would you choose R8 over r6? On the verge of getting r6 but this video is getting me hyped for the R8 but I don’t know ..

[@pafa7179]

Is your R8 better than your R6 ?

[@paulreibelphotography]

I shoot real estate and use the R8 exclusively for video. I’m more than satisfied. So happy I got it. My stills camera is the R6 ( not the R6ii).

[@gianni2272]

Choosing a camera is, like you said, finding out what trade offs you can live with. I absolutely love the r8 and the r6 mark ii would not have been worth the thousand dollars more for me at this moment of time. I am used to the battery life, as my previous camera used the same one. I always packed 2 or 3 batteries while shooting out and never had an issue. Ibis is useful, but i don’t shoot lower shutter speeds that often, so no problemo for me. Only electronic shutter…well I wouldn’t really notice the difference from a mechanical one anyway, especially since I don’t shoot sports. For me, there is no way that spending thousand dollars more would be justified for my uses. In fact, after trying out this camera for the last few weeks, I feel this is the camera I’ve been waiting for. It packs all the features that are essential to me, and perhaps even more than I will need. Safe to say I am as impressed with this camera as you seem to be!

[@stage5_]

It’s amazing at how slept on this camera is. At $1500 full frame, 4k60 no crop. There’s nothing on the market like it!!! I love this camera.

[@CarlosVixil]

And how much for the lens?

[@zegzbrutal]

@@CarlosVixil if you are doing 4K videos, those cheap kit lens will do the job. If you are a stills guy, all EF lenses are available and perform better than it was first out.

[@livejames9374]

@@CarlosVixilepends on lens. RF lenses for less that $200 are available

[@ElementaryWatson-123]

Three things that make this camera unacceptable to me. First, dismal customizability, which makes yo dive into menu for common tasks. Second, I hate Canon green colors, and sky color, this is probably the worst camera for landscapes. Third, there is no IBIS. In this age a camera w/o IBIS is an anachronism.

[@zegzbrutal]

@@ElementaryWatson-123 1. What are you on about? Which settings? 2. It's subjective 3. RF lens IS is better than IBIS in Sony/Nikon... Unless you are adapting EF lenses, I struggle with the hate on R8 because of the IBIS.

[@andrewbalcombe1338]

As a stock photography shooter the R8 is perfect. Paired with the superzoom 24-240mm, one can't go wrong. Add a cheap 50mm 1.8 plastic fantastic and all bases are covered. For pro work, I would not risk a single card slot and go with the R6 mk2.

[@ALTAIR_PRODUCTIONS]

I have the same camera. I can assure all the information is 100% legit. It's a great camera and I'm not looking to switch my camera soon. Great low-light performance, lightweight, and great for everything. From weddings to product photography! keep extra cards and batteries for safety. I can cover a 6-hour wedding shoot on 2 batteries only (Photography). If anyone is looking to buy a camera with great features but on budget this is the camera you want to buy.

[@SulaimanAlmasry]

How about the battery in video shooting ?

[@davidburdick2160]

Just purchased the R8 this is my first full frame camera chose this over the R6ii so I could afford glass. Plus I wanted a small body to travel and hike with

[@johng5819]

My R10 uses the same battery and I use 3rd party batteries and also in the past with my SL2. The Canon battery IS better. The 3rd party battery doesn't last as long and when it dies, there is no warning. The battery level indicator never changes so you never know how low it is until its too late. I agree with Jared....Buy the Canon battery.

[@robertleeimages]

I hate that with my 200d, after market is shocking and just gets worse the more it's used and I get less than half the amount of shots off as with the Canon one

[@Slanzro]

Because of Canon, we don't see the state of the battery. I have seven batteries for my RP and only one is genuine, but the R8 is on the way so I will have two of them :) I have an R with third party batteries and the indicator is working. And these batteries are very old I used then in my old 70D and 80D as well.

[@vinvanid]

@@Slanzro That because the third party manufacturer of LP-E6 has successfully decoded that battery so it can be recognized by camera.

[@yankiefrankie]

I got the R8 as a compliment and backup for my R8. I freaking love it. They compliments the r3 so well.

[@shadyninja1]

If you want dual card slot with 5 axis image stabilization plus a bigger battery for less money get the nikon Z5

[@froknowsphoto]

if you want a camera that can't focus on the subject right in front of it..........get a Z5

[@บริษัทพาร์ทบูรพา2021]

​@@froknowsphotoEven my little nephew can use the Z5 to take pictures of the swift cat. You don't have the ability to rely on a very limited Forex system at the cost of file quality.

[@livejames9374]

@@บริษัทพาร์ทบูรพา2021Jared loves hyperbole

[@Blitz_Shorts]

@@froknowsphoto you are outdated. According to you Nikon cameras need to be used on manual focus only.

[@OmniShot]

What is that you have hooked up to the camera @ 3:59? External Screen? What are those for if the camera has a screen? (just getting into photography ive only been doing product shooting since im a web dev so trying to learn as much as I can about getting to the next level. Thanks in advance for any answers. (Currently have NX210, Canon R8, Rebel xti, G9 cameras)

[@thomassager1755]

Thank you again for confirming my decision to buy the R8 (largely because of your first review). I'm really happy with it. I only came to a limit when taking pictures of flying owls at 40 fps, even with the Sandisk Extreme, I had to wait for the buffer to be ready again. And I ordered a UHS-II V90 Sandisk Extreme Pro today. The price really came down over the past few weeks. Greez from Switzerland Thomas

[@Denneska]

This is my first time watching a video of his, and I feel more confident buying a Canon R8 as my first pro hybrid camera 📷

[@soedionolenz]

Hi there, can you share your impression after 8 month usage?

[@thomassager1755]

@@soedionolenz Hello, after more than 10'000 pictures, I can still say that I'm happy with my decision. For me as an amateur, it is the camera with most of the features that I was looking for, and for a reasonable price.

[@soedionolenz]

Ah thank you for your opinion, I am considering this camera but I am aware the lack of in body stabilization and the poor battery life. The image quality itself looks so good in other forum.

[@thomassager1755]

@@soedionolenz Yes, IBIS and Battery size, and only one card slot, are the cuts that make the 1000$ difference to the R6II. But I never had IBIS before, I can live with that (and you can buy lenses with image stabilization). I never had 2 card slots, I can live with that, too (backup your images to a laptop frequently, if they are important). And: Always set the camera to "flight mode" to turn off Bluetooth and WiFi, unless you actually need it. That makes battery life a lot better.

[@Astlaus]

I have R8 since it came out. I previously used a 5DmkII. I like to go for multi hour hikes in the forest and this is somewhat problematic with R8. I keep the camera at the ready and it is possible that the viewfinder will remain on as the camera bounces off my stomach, which will drain the battery real quick. With 5D this issue didn't exist and the battery lasted forever. Other than that, the camera is a marvel of technology and I am very impressed what it can do, especially in the video department.

[@NecroMoz]

You're not wrong, but the answer is to carry lots of those little batteries. They only take a second to swap out - it's not a big issue.

[@kasparov9944]

How does the image quality compare between the two? I too have the 5dii and was thinking R8, what lenses are you using?

[@Astlaus]

@@kasparov9944 Image quality is great, I have no issues, it's at least as good as 5DmkII at low ISOs, and it's way better at higher ISOs. I have RF 35/1.8 and 50/1.8 and EF 200/2.8L. I don't use any zooms, but checked that it works with vintage manual lenses (M42 and C/Y mount).

[@NickKolettis-g8f]

why not just turn the camera off till your ready to shoot??

[@jshanni2066]

Its really only the lack of ibis that stops it being the complete allrounder.

[@giancarloarrobarodriguez5291]

The R8 couldn’t have it, because that would make it the R6 hahaha. But even without the IBIS the lenses have good image stabi.

[@omkarbiswas6536]

Use a gimbal

[@ChevaughnHibbert]

@@omkarbiswas6536can't use a gimbal for photography

[@omkarbiswas6536]

@@ChevaughnHibbert c'mon man....hold your hands still while clicking....u not gonna run and take shots??

[@nazhif1]

@@ChevaughnHibbert never had IBIS for over a decade for photos and it’s never been a problem. 5D + 25-70mm was my go-to 85% of the time. Only form of stabilisation I’ve got was with the 70-200mm

[@RusiRusev]

9:52 Prestige worldwide - my favourite daly preset to start with

[@rokph1067]

What lens all around lens you can recommend for this Camera?? I am traveler.

[@benji_h3734]

I've been using my first ever camera, 250D, for three years and now that I finished secondary school, I feel like now I can upgrade my gear. So r8 with a EF 24-105mm f4.0L IS ll USM (with an adapter) is definitely a big step up for me.

[@AutoMotivate]

is this really an entry level camera? Currently running the M50 and looking to upgrade to a full frame

[@Davion474]

Jared thanks for this review. I’m just getting into corporate video interviews and the R8 is within my budget. Only just finding out about this camera a year later. A solid review that put my mind at ease.

[@kenduejones]

It’s a great camera,u will love it,I do

[@MartinV.]

Great Video!! Thinking of picking up the R8 as an everyday carry/vacation camera with a rf 35mm. I was gonna look at the r50 but I can't leave the full frame!

[@SuperSaiyaGinge]

You only seem to focus on 3 camera manufacturers: Canon, Nikon, Sony. How come? What about Fujifilm as one example?

[@froknowsphoto]

simple, Fuji refuses to send us review units. After years of trying, it's just not worth it. Nothing from Leica, nothing from Panasonic. Also, Nikon, Canon, Sony.....are really the ones for Pro's. Unless you wanna get into the Top of the Line Fuji medium formats which I'd love to try.

[@mainmain5303]

@@froknowsphoto Frankly Nikon should stop sending you stuff as well :)

[@asterisk606]

@@froknowsphoto That would be so cool to see some of Fuji's medium format digitals... dammit, why don't they send things out

[@SuperSaiyaGinge]

@@froknowsphoto that's a shame I guess but you can always loan out new models when they come out surely then just send them back when done? Maybe that means coming at a cost from yourselves but you'd bring in more of an audience who may like other brands outside those 3 you mainly cover. A few months ago I switched from Canon to Fujifilm as Canon has become too corporate for me and the constant KZbinr hype all the time for them was starting to bug me. All their bodies look the same and don't stand out as well. Obviously what is inside is what matters more but it's nice when you can have a camera that turns heads too.

[@lewcehjitl3282]

@@mainmain5303 don’t like Facts so sad. You hate a profesional photographer for telling you the Truth.

[@AlphaZuluPhotography]

Moving from a 6Dmkii. Would you pick up a used R6 or a new R8? I know both would be an upgrade but the battery life on the R8 and the lower megapixels of the R6 both have me worried.

[@GiuliaSavian]

I’m an “advanced beginner” and I’m looking for an upgrade from my old Canon 600D. I was about to get the Sony alpha 7IV, but the more I look into the R8, the more intrigued I am. Would you say that the Canon R6 Mark II is kind of “too much” for an advanced beginner? Should I stay on the R8? I shoot mainly landscapes, portraits, street photography and occasionally skies at night when I’m travelling. I really can’t decide… Canon colors are kind of hard to leave behind

[@JackZucker]

Lol none of the reviews mention the 4k overheating issue. Returned mine and bought an R6 mk ii

[@ahmedfareed1995]

13:34 please tell me which lens did you use to picture the dog. Becaus if it was blurry even with a (L) Lens then it is a deal breaker for me

[@Dammy1998]

Don't worry about that. He mentioned that he shot that in a low shutter speed

[@noranoskyle4417]

i have the r6 markii, r5c, and the c70. this camera works great with smaller lenses but pairing it with high quality lenses like the canon primes, it overheats very easily.....and if you are a videographer that is extremely annoying. so this camera is only used for us when shooting 1080p for making youtube videos or live streaming in 1080p. If you have the money get the r6 markii. its more suitable for documentary and other big projects. I will say for gimbal work the r8 works great because we only shoot short clips anyway when its on a gimbal. that being said if your not doing major video stuff and just a shooting for fun or for small projects the R8 is very useful, especial for gimbal work.

[@emirhantemel9912]

is overheating really that much of a big problem? Im not into videography though. I was thinking of buying R8 and i shoot pretty much everything. Sports, landscape, portraits, astro....

[@subhranildeb]

z5 vs r8 no ibis, better viewfinder resolution, 2 card slots vs 1 , proper mechanical shutter, 2100 mah battery vs tiny 1040mah(nikon gives one extra batt free), comparable dynamic range , half the price to grab some good lens

[@babajaiy8246]

Half Price? Where do you live? Where I am the Canon R8 is 2k and the Nikon is 1.8k Only $200 difference(10%) - Hardly half price.

[@zenscape]

I am using an R5 and I am jealous how sticky the Eye AF of the R8 from your sample live view. You got me sold with this statement "in my opinion the R8 auto focus is superior than that of the Sony flagship A1 and head and heel with Nikon Z9 and Z8".

[@PizzlesTechTime]

Thank you so much for your information! Really enjoying your videos and podcast. Excited for the future!

[@BlissfullyIgnorant]

I'm still on the fence for my upgrade between this or the R7. I really like shooting handheld because I like to get weird angles, so naturally I would love to have the IBIS in the R7. However, it would be nice to go to full frame (currently am not), and to have the current/updated AF and Processor.

[@IanFalkenbury]

I just bought the R8 about a month ago and the full frame sensor really pushed me to the R8. I was also considering the R7 haha. I think full frame is worth it if you’re like me and gonna keep the camera for a long time.

[@ryanclouse299]

I would go with r8. R7 is good but it does get unnatural noise/color pretty quickly when raising the iso and for most people I would say go with the r8 (or a fuji instead for aps-c) with some exceptions like wildlife. Camera shake can be countered with faster shutter speeds, not to mention the IS that some lenses do have. I would definitely go r8 if you are on the fence.

[@BlissfullyIgnorant]

@@ryanclouse299 But raising the ISO to what degree? I tend to try and keep in the ISO super low if I can help it. So like what kind of numbers are we talking?

[@ryanclouse299]

@@BlissfullyIgnorant You only really need 1/(focal length) shutter speed minimum as a rule of thumb. Maybe a little more if you aren't careful with the shot. The iso on the r8 should be around 2 stops better than the r7 anyway due to tech and pixel size/density. You also have tools like good ai denoiser now too. I generally shoot at 1/250 anyway for general people despite being well over the needed handheld shutter speed. Ibis only helps for handheld and not for subject motion. Its only really useful for static objects, Longer focal lengths and video. I think most longer lenses usually have some sort of IS anyway. I would argue correct exposure is much more important than a little bit of noise, and it sometimes is the difference between having the shot and having nothing. Don't be afraid of using iso 6400 iso etc. I was also worried about having high ISO at first. :)

[@BlissfullyIgnorant]

@@ryanclouse299 But can't you get more stops with IBIS? And it gives you like 5 more or something? And really again I'm no too concerned with ISO. R7 says it can go to max 32000 which is more than enough for me. They are both pretty similar spec/hardware wise honestly except for a few things and difference in features, which most still make me lean towards the R7. It has IBIS (which is the main reason I want it, because I like shooting handheld, because I like getting weird angles and unique perspectives), anti dust shutter, longer battery life, and two card slots. The only reason I'd really get the R8 is the bigger sensor, and maybe because it has the latest auto focus from the R6, but even then, R7 still seems to have perfectly good tracking and focus.

[@gnawty4662]

Great review Jared. This camera is pretty impressive. 8years ago this would have cost us $4000 body only.

[@mcmillanvideos]

I've been a semi-professional photographer since the 90's... then left it for another career but never stopped as a hobby. I've got a lot Nikon gear.. including the D750 and some ok glass for it... also have the D5500, and an IR converted one.. and some flash equipment.. But I don't use most of what i have and I have too much. I was thinking of '1 camera to rule them all'... and was looking at the Nikon Z5. The 2 most important things for me shooting: Focus speed/accuracy (did it do it quickly, and where i wanted it?) and the manual controls. Can I dial in the exposure with 2 dials? (1 for aperture and 1 for shutter speed)? After that, lightweight, ergonomic, easy menu system, quick to 1st shot, and of course sharp images. I'm willing to sell all my Nikon stuff if the R8 can do it all. I don't need 5+ lenses and 2+ bodies. I just want 1 24-105 and 1 long telephoto. I can get a different flash controller.. not a big deal there. What would you do? I don't like the way Sony's feel in my hand. I do like the feel of Nikon but I miss a lot of shots because of the autofocus. I take photos of children, street portraits, animals, and I'm always in a rush... so quick and light is what i want. Thanks for any advice... or confirmation the R8 is a really good way to go for what I'm describing... Can't believe I'm considering moving back to Canon again.. I had it in the film days and liked the lighter setup.. but went with Nikon because it was the 'pro's choice' and I wanted to look cool. The N8008s and F100 were both great cameras though... :) And.. the D750 is no slouch either.

[@DroneScenicArt]

Hi Jared, following one of your reviews I got my hands on an R8 and it is truly amazing. However, I am having a major issue with it - when I am recording, the image looks like it is moving, like something is out of focus and it needs to focus and it is slightly moving towards the edges ? I don't know how to explain it better. First I thought it was the digital IS and I turned it off. The lens is a 24-70 F2.8 brand new. I am shooting from the top, camera is fixed. If any of you knows what it is, it is doing my head in ... :D

[@PinchesLowriders]

I would use it for video rig and a external battery

[@Akshay_Phadtare]

Hi can you make a review of R8 with 24-105 f4 L lense

[@worldofwiz]

You taking that to Paris is what me decide on getting the R8. Thanks.

[@JohnRincon-m6y]

What is your external monitor setup ? My eyes are not good and I am sure that will help me immensely.

[@alvarodiaz779]

Just bought the R6 Mkii. Thanks for the buyers remorse.

[@lbeetech]

The R6 mark ii is a much better camera...

[@shadyninja1]

Better choice over the R8.

[@Cuthalu]

If it helps I tried out the R8 and returned it fast. It gets hot in photo mode, arguably too small (especially the strap, it has significantly less width than the basic model), the EVF isn't very good and the battery life is surprisingly terrible. Personally I'm waiting for R62 to get cheaper and just get it. If you only take casual photos then R8 is perfectly fine, but the heavier your usage is, the more problematic it gets.

[@therealbansa]

would you recommend this camer for videos? is this just as good for videos as it is for pictures?

[@Ryan_Powers25]

I've owned the Lumix S5 and the RP. I loved the ergonomics of the RP but the low light performance and color science were way below the Panasonic's, (The only exception were the skin tones, I preferred the look of Canon's.) No surprise there since the RP is an entry level ff camera. How is the R8 in low light, at high ISOs? I'm into handheld street photography. I'm thinking of buying the new Sony A7Cii but it's more expensive than the Canon and since I will get it with something like a 20-60 lens, it will be heavier than the Canon rf 20-105 lens which was amazingly light.

[@pranjalsharma479]

R8will be great but It took 3 years but i have saved enough for a z7II and a 24-120 for landscape and events. Should i go for it or no........

[@Nextsession271]

Yo Jared, What shutter curtain did you use when shooting sports with the R8. I got rolling shutter effects on mine while shooting sports. What settings did you use?🤔💭

[@patyellowbear9928]

Im looking to upgrade from r50 and r8 seems to be a good value for money.

[@kenduejones]

It's a beast

[@georgedres7914]

The battery is the issue - as well as the expensive/massive/canon only lenses. passed on it and bought the x-s20

[@TheCloudfoot72]

You can purchase a aftermarket battery grip. The RP battery grip works with the R8

[@georgedres7914]

@@TheCloudfoot72Canon should have sized the r8 battery like their other full frames - not relying on their customers buying extra batteries and grips

[@Richard_M_86]

@@georgedres7914 Then the body would be larger. I like the compactness.

[@BajsMejnijak]

After two days in the field - battery is absolutely not an issue - on electronic shutter lasts about 1.2-1.5k photos over the period of 2h constantly on. I have two - one charging i the backpack while i shoot the other...worked like a charm.

[@Cuthalu]

@@BajsMejnijak I was testing the AF and tinkered with the menu and the battery died in over an hour (0 photos). I don't think taking pics is what really drains the battery on this one, it's the AF (and EVF). Can't reliably shoot an event without additional battery. Not the biggest hurdle, but it's definitely something to keep in mind.

[@jaymills1720]

Love this type of review with the ambient music. Where are you guys with a6700 vs. R8?

[@asgelwkyi]

You can't compare cropped sensor cameras with full frames , the later would always have some advantages

[@subie0787]

Hey Jared! I was thinking of picking up the R8, but my only concern would be the warping of shooting at 40FPS. Does that happen only in basketball, tennis type sports? I only shoot cars, and airshows. Think the R8 would do ok in those situations?

[@y34r]

Panasonic body like s5ii make more senses, you have to consider the cost of lenses and body together. How much will you have to pay for canon? For Lmount camera , you get countless wide pricepoint and still have quality glass, when you buy r8 and if you are on budget you have no other options than canon line of budget lenses.

[@lbeetech]

Quality glass is never cheap...

[@y34r]

@@lbeetech sigma , Panasonic look at their premium glass price and compared that to canon’s…

[@froknowsphoto]

I can’t take Panasonic seriously in the market.

[@lbeetech]

@@y34r Panasonic is not exactly professional...

[@y34r]

There are professional using Panasonic and Sigma lenses and bodies all over worlds. I know people even in my local who us lumix body to shoot film and still commercially on gh and lumix s bodies . Canon glass is no different than those of other professional glass. Only canon saleman says that.

[@AndrianTam]

can the R8 charge with usb c while its operating? unlike the RP, it only can charge when turned off. thanks!

[@GjrygjfgcRfyghgkiy]

just bought R8, thanks for your share. What kind of filter will be better? Kase or Nisi?

[@PatrickDouloubakas]

Hi Jared, thank you for this Canon R8 review. Do you plan to make a conparison review between the Canon R8 and the Sony a7C II? It would be good to see how you compare these cameras. Thanks!

[@ArminSteiner]

This review is a real helper for me, thank you.

[@gez4270]

R8 ftw baby!

[@weezyg.5724]

Did the video looped ? I heard the same things couple of times

[@anthonymiller619]

I've been watching reviews on the R8 for the last couple of days and I am sold! My only question I have is when you use a Canon adapter to use Canon EF Lenses will there be a crop factor? If so how much?

[@teej626]

Only if you use EF-S crop lenses, not the EF full frame lenses.

[@ShahzadAlvi]

Thank you for great review I was thinking of upgrading my M50 and now definitely will be getting R8!

[@thedirtygot9570]

What’s wrong with your m50? I have the 22, 32 and 56 primes for mine, and there is no picture I can’t take! Video quality is great as well! The m50 is the last camera I will ever need!

[@plainly_kevin]

Of all the camera's my dream camera is the Nikon D850 no clue why. I can hear it whispering to me

[@yannnk]

For prosumers wouldn’t a compat raw Help, make the most of the shutter speed and buffer?

[@omarpimentel1047]

Would the R8 be a good camera to record a dj in low light at night. With lights flashing and bass

[@TheBlueCollarConservative]

What about as an upgrade from the Canon R7? I've had the R7 a year now and I'm wondering, as an amateur photographer and videographer, if the R8 wouldn't have been a better option.

[@johnmorrisproductions]

I have the R7 and R8 and just made a video comparing them. For most situations I can't tell the difference in video other than low light.

[@morvegil]

R6ii

[@johnmorrisproductions]

@@morvegil Yes, R6II is better

[@regard321]

I can't find a clear answer online but can anyone tell me if the R8 can output clean 4K raw to an external monitor/ recorder?

[@DanielDuhon]

It’s a very clear answer in this video: No.

[@miguel2wwe]

Been a good 5-6 years since I’ve watched your videos cool to see you’re still rockin and rollin - cozying up to a R8, glad you love it too

[@siergiejevicz]

How about a comparison with other entry-level cameras? For my tasks, for example, it seems to me that the Z5 is preferable in this price category. The Nikon has two memory card slots and sensor stabilization.

[@heythere6983]

The Nikon 6ii apparently has better iso than canon r series cameras and that Nikon is “old”. I forget which ones but it basically outperforms the high level r canon cameras . People overlook Nikon

[@siebevranken581]

small question, do you think it will perform well with a plane that has propellors even in the 6 fps mode

[@NathanHassani-kr4bh]

How's the build quality? Half magnesium alloy half plastic?

[@xeroeddie]

Maybe I missed it but is the EVF good? I noticed that the resolution isn't as good as the R6II.

[@froknowsphoto]

I didn’t have an issue

[@Cuthalu]

It's usable, but not very good. By default the colors are way off and it generally looks and feels cheap. It also blacks out while taking pics.

[@livejames9374]

@@Cuthaluisn’t the EVF the same as RP? I thought it’s EVF was shockingly bad at the time.

[@SomeTechGuy666]

This sets the bar really high for the Z5ii. Can't wait to see it ship.

[@voodoonights1671]

Great review and detail.

[@brianhaney5312]

Jared can you help point me i direction of what to buy? I was more than my iPhone but don’t think I need a 3k+ camera. Want to get into as a hobby right now looking at Nikon z50, r8 or Sony a6700

[@tumpang9429]

I don't know anything about a camera. Can you charge R8 while shooting. And can you use a powerbank for charging?

[@kenduejones]

Yes

[@damjanstijovic1208]

Do you find r8 af noticeably better than r6 mk1 Or it's just shades? Tnx ❤

[@LookAroundYou]

Canon R8 vs Lumix S5II. Which one to choose? Please guide.

[@Byrkster]

Thank you for the great video, With the new R1 and R5 out, I was thinking of upgrading to either one of these, or was thinking about waiting and looking on the used market for the R3. I currently have the EOSR8 and have been happy with it but there are a few features I am missing that I like. But felt there was not a lot to upgrade to with the R3. What are your thoughts of upgrading from a EOSR8 to one of these?

[@4nidr3s1]

Whats this visualizer you got on top of your camera body

[@lifeofdang92]

Would you make a video about Lumix S5ii in photography? There are lots of video talk about video spec but not a real world photography. Wish you will make this out :)

[@MusabTahaTarik]

Is there a spring on R8's battery lid which I missed in my Canon R10

[@stillsandvideo]

Great review, very thorough. Thank you. Would love to see your autofocus settings.

[@xeroeddie]

The viewfinder is my only concern. My current camera has a terrible viewfinder, so I mostly shoot using the screen. I can live with most of the downsides of the R8, but I want a good viewfinder. Maybe it's hood enough, I'm not sure.

[@gigimori1]

Hi Jared, in your opinion how is the AF of R8 vs RP? Now I'm using RP but I'm non absolutely happy with that camera and I'm seriously thinking to take another body camera, like R8.

[@sebas-seemore-8470]

Question to everyone... I have the T5i yet and I want to make a big jump into full frame. I only have EF/ EF-s lenses. Would yo recommend a 6D mkII o the R8 with the Ef to R adapter? thankyou! Greetings fron Argentina.

[@priyankardas2668]

Jared, I bought stuff you recommend and have been greatly satisfied. May I ask you for a followup video and some tutorial with the R8 for advanced video and photo output...humble request

[@PerryGallagher]

I got confused during your video. You would compare the R8 to the R3 but show a image of the R6 Mark II. Were the comparisons with the R3 for real or were you confused and meant to say the R6 Mark II?

[@SweetLizaJane]

Thanks so much for making these videos!!! They have helped me sooo much in making major decisions. x

[@VRJacky]

Feel free to crucify me but the cripple hammer is virtually non existent to my knowledge on the R line, all the stuff theyve left out is par for the course it seems, those LPe17 batteries match perfectly wirh entry level canon cameras like the 200D im coming from so to many thats a plus as i have like 6 batteries

[@IamRitaliciouzTV]

Which monitor you use on camera