Canon EOS R8: five things you need to know - TechRadar

We had a sneak preview at Canon UK’s HQ ahead of launch and have written a hands-on review, and while the camera impressed us in some areas, we've still got some burning questions – here are our early thoughts.

Canon is to be commended for filling its EOS R system camera and lens range so quickly, given it's not even five years since launch.

(Image credit: Future) Hybrid is a buzzword for Canon right now, and it’s rolling out greater video versatility in its latest RF-mount mirrorless cameras to complement powerful photo performance.

A mic input and headphone jack are also squeezed into this tiny camera, which packs a vari-angle screen and a dedicated photo/video switch.

(Image credit: Future) Canon cameras almost always carry a higher price tag than the direct competition from the likes of Nikon, Fujifilm, Sony, and Panasonic.

(Image credit: Future) If you’re a glass-half-full kind of person, then the EOS R8 is a camera that packs a much bigger punch than its exterior lets on.