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Canon EOS R8 Mark II: it looks retro, but it’s not your father’s camera

Canon EOS R8 Mark II: it looks retro, but it’s not your father’s camera

Our Canon EOS R8 Mark II preview breaks down the sub-$2,000 full-frame camera's retro design and flagship feature set.

Canon EOS R8 Mark II

The Canon EOS R8 Mark II is one of the most capable full-frame cameras you'll find for under $2,000, but I can't help but admire its gorgeous industrial design.

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Timecode chapters
0:00 Intro and sample footage
0:10 Meet the Canon EOS R8 Mark II
0:19 Lineup positioning and pricing
0:35 Key features and ibis upgrade
0:57 Video specs and audio ports
1:14 Design inspiration: The retro T80
1:36 Ergonomics, grip and textures
2:27 Mode dial and beginner accessibility
2:50 Target audience and hands-on impressions
3:30 Preorder and release info

Video credits
Host: Jim Fisher
Scripted by: Jim Fisher
Producer: Jim Fisher
Camera: Jim Fisher
Video editor: Dillon Payne
Thumbnail designer: Zooey Liao