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Canon drops more mirrorless cams
One of the world’s lightest full-frame mirrorless cameras is among an array of new kit from Canon. The full-frame EOS R8 and crop-sensor EOS R50 are hybrids promising impressive images and video, accurate AF and remote connectivity. Weighing in at just 461g/1.02lb with battery and card, the EOS R8 houses the same 24.2-megapixel sensor and Digic X processor as the recently released R6 Mark II, though sits below it in the range. Many of the key specs are the same as its bigger brother, but there are a few absences too – most notably, no mechanical shutter or in-body image stabilisation. It does feature the same impressive Dual Pixel CMOS AF II autofocus system as the R6 Mark II and records still images at up to 40fps, although the battery life is a little shorter, there’s only one SD card slot and the EVF is smaller. The R8 captures video uncropped at up to 4K/60p with 6K oversampling, and creates slow motion in Full HD at 180p. It also offers Canon Log 3 colour for wider dynamic range. Described as more of an entry-level camera, the EOS R50 features Canon’s 24.2-megapixel APS-C sensor, Dual Pixel CMOS AF II autofocusing, can shoot at up to 15fps and has a vari-angle screen. 6K video is oversampled to deliver 4K/30p or Full HD at 120p, there’s digital image stabilisation and vertical shooting for social media. Both cameras support Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity, pairing with a smartphone to share content and activate remote shooting. And each can double up as a webcam.
LIGHTWEIGHT LENSES FOR RF MOUNT Canon has announced two cost-effective RF mount optics: the RF 24-50mm f/4.5-6.3 IS STM and RF-S 55-210mm f/5-7.1 IS STM. Both are small and light, promising quiet
LIKE A FEATHER Canon’s slight EOS R8 is one of the lightest full-frame mirrorless cameras on the market
autofocus thanks to a stepper motor as well as minimal breathing. The lenses support image stabilisation with 4.5 stops. The EOS R8 will be available body only for £1699/$1499, with the R50 £789/$679 body only. Meanwhile, the RF 24-50mm and RF-S 55-210mm will be £379/$299 and £429/$349 respectively. canon.co.uk
“Weighing just 461g, the EOS R8 houses the same sensor and processor as the recent R6 Mark II”
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