00:00The Canon EOS R8 Mark II is here and it isn't the digital remake of the 50 year old AE1
00:05analogue camera the rumours have been suggesting, but it's a new design direction for the world's
00:10leading camera maker nonetheless. Canon has historically stuck to a conservative design
00:14approach for its DSLR and mirrorless cameras, with sweeping curves and familiar controls.
00:19The EOS R8 Mark II however is inspired by Canon's heritage and with a modern twist.
00:25I like the new angular look, but I think their company has unintentionally made a camera
00:29that looks just like those from its chief rivals, Sony and Nikon. Could Canon have pushed
00:34the boat out more? Perhaps, but there's nothing to say it won't go full retro style in the
00:38future with another model. Design is the major talking point, but there are plenty of other
00:42features worth highlighting, like the EOS R8 which Canon told me will remain on the market.
00:47We also get a 24 megapixel full frame sensor, but this time it features in-body image stabilisation
00:53that's rated up to 7.5 EV. Continuous shooting is as fast as 40 frames per second using the
00:59electronic shutter. In fact, by the EOS R8 there's no mechanical shutter at all.
01:03And pre-capture has been added for up to half a second before you fully press the shutter,
01:07which is a handy feature for when your reactions aren't up to speed, and a first for a Canon
01:12camera at this price point. There's also an AF joystick and an autofocus button which
01:16are both conveniently placed right next to where your thumb rests, with Canon's dual pixel
01:20CMOS AF2 with subject detection of people, animals and vehicles. Plus Canon's register
01:26to people mode, with the option to store up to 10 people for the camera to prioritise.
01:30This is a handy feature for weddings and sporting events.
01:33Video is still 4K, but now up to 60 frames per second and oversampled from 6K, plus there's
01:38180 frames per second slow motion recording in 1080p.
01:42The SD memory card slot is now accessed through the side door rather than underneath in the
01:45battery compartment. The 3 inch 1.6 million dot touchscreen and 2.36 million dot EVF are unchanged,
01:52and there's the same battery too, with a slightly lower shot life than before, because
01:56of the power-hungry image stabilisation feature. Battery life is a major weak point here. The
02:01body weighs 546 grams with card and battery included, and build quality is decidedly entry
02:06level too. This isn't a weather-sealed camera you'd thrash around like the EOS R6 Mark III
02:10is. Overall, I think Canon has addressed the key areas for improvement from the EOS R8.
02:15They've added in-body image stabilisation into a body that feels better in the hand, even
02:19if build quality and battery life position it well below the EOS R6 Mark III. The EOS R8 Mark II
02:24costs from £1,729 and feels like the sweet spot for users who want powerful features but
02:31are less concerned about battery quality and shot life. For more details about the EOS R8
02:35Mark II, check out my first impressions at TechRadar.com.
02:38i lose my first impressions you can see them what I stehen up there. I'm going to ask them
02:38to read a few of them. I already have the key part for the EOS R8 film and I will
02:38not responsive
