Canon camera

Canon EOS R8 Mark II

Creators cited with it: 3; From 6 reports.
First cited: September 2026; By Greg García I Dozefoto. Last reported 1 week ago.
Reviewers: Praised for image quality and autofocus; From 2 reviews. What they said

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Creators cited with this

Think MediaYouTube, 3.5M followersNovember 2026
“I want to thank Canon for sending out the R8 Mark II for testing. I've actually been using it for a mix of photo and video, and I've really enjoyed shooting with it for both.”
Watch the video at 0:35
Greg García I DozefotoYouTube, 85.8K followersOctober 2026
“I've been testing the Canon EOS R8 Mark II for a couple of weeks now, and I know there are a lot of skeptics; I know many people have doubted this camera because of its price, its features, and especially the things it lacks.”
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3 more reports from Greg García I Dozefoto
- October 2026
  “I've been testing the Canoneos R8 Mark 2 for a couple of weeks now, and I know there are a lot of skeptics out there.”
  Watch the video
- September 2026
  “I've been using it to film the review for the Canon EOS R8 Mark II coming soon to the channel, but it has really surprised me, and what I was getting at —and what I truly find revolutionary —is its artificial intelligence module.”
  Watch the video at 5:36
- September 2026
  “Even so, I am eager to know how this camera performs because I’ve been a user of the R8, the first one, for a long time.”
  Watch the video at 0:57
Peter McKinnonYouTube, 6.1M followersSeptember 2026
“Close-up and wide with the R8 Mark II, close-up and wide with the R1.”
Watch the video at 9:20

What reviewers say

Based on 2 reviews (1 press, 1 video), newest October 2026

What press and YouTube reviews of the Canon EOS R8 Mark II judged, by what buyers compare. Open any line for the quotes behind it.

Where it shines

Image quality
Autofocus
Build & handling

Image qualityRated highly: Reviewers rate it highly.Decent sensor with good detail.2 reviews›
Praise (2)
- “a decent all-purpose sensor”
  PressTechRadar, Tim · September 2026Read the review
- “still you're able to get pretty decent details”
  VideoJan Rybář · October 2026Watch at 8:42
VideoNot covered by enough reviews
AutofocusRated highly: Reviewers rate it highly.Very fast, reliable autofocus, useful for action.2 reviews›
Praise (4)
- “it's a really useful feature for wildlife and action photography, for when your reactions aren't otherwise up to speed.”
  PressTechRadar, Tim · September 2026Read the review
- “The focusing is really amazing as you can see here.”
  VideoJan Rybář · October 2026Watch at 1:15
- “still the autofocusing is really able to get him very sharp under all circumstances”
  VideoJan Rybář · October 2026Watch at 9:22
- “the speed is really incredible”
  VideoJan Rybář · October 2026Watch at 5:18
StabilisationNot covered by enough reviews
Battery lifeNot covered by enough reviews
Build & handlingRated highly: Reviewers rate it highly.Handy layout with well-placed multi-controller.2 reviews›
Praise (3)
- “Improved control layout, now includes a multi-controller”
  PressTechRadar, Tim · September 2026Read the review
- “I really appreciated the placement of the multi-controller alongside the AF-ON (autofocus) button, which are both within a slight move of your thumb where it naturally rests in the grip.”
  PressTechRadar, Tim · September 2026Read the review
- “it's really very handy”
  VideoJan Rybář · October 2026Watch
ValueNot covered by enough reviews