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Updated · No Film School · Sep 16
Canon Unveils 24.2MP EOS R8 Mark II With 6K-Oversampled 4K60p Video
Updated
Updated · No Film School · Sep 16

Canon Unveils 24.2MP EOS R8 Mark II With 6K-Oversampled 4K60p Video

3 articles · Updated · No Film School · Sep 16

Summary

  • Canon’s new EOS R8 Mark II pairs a 24.2MP full-frame CMOS sensor with internal 6K-oversampled UHD 4K at 60p in 10-bit, aimed at hybrid and travel-focused creators.
  • 40 fps electronic burst shooting, improved buffer capacity and Dual Pixel CMOS AF II are backed by up to 7.5 stops of 5-axis in-body stabilization in a compact body.
  • 180p Full HD slow motion, Canon Log 3, 14 stops of dynamic range, HDR options and a side tally lamp extend the camera’s video-focused feature set.
  • 14 SCN presets, positive and negative filmtone modes, a vari-angle touchscreen, joystick, mic and headphone ports, plus Wi-Fi and Bluetooth are designed to ease switching between photo and video work.
  • Preorders are open now, with the camera priced from $1,899 and expected to begin shipping in late October.

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