Announced: Canon EOS R8, R50, RF 24-50mm F4.5-6.3 & RF-S 55-210mm F5-7.1

Canon officially announced the new EOS R8, an extremely compact, full-frame camera, and the EOS R50 camera body, ideal for entry level users. Additionally, two new RF-Mount lenses are being introduced to the ever-growing R-mount lens lineup – RF 24-50mm f/4.5-6.3 IS STM & RF-S 55-210mm f/5-7.1 IS STM Lenses.

Press Release

Pre-order links:

Canon EOS R8 at Amazon, B&HAdorama.
(Shipping is scheduled to start on April 18, 2023)

Canon EOS R8 w/ RF 24-50mm Lens at B&HAdorama.

Canon EOS R50 at Amazon, B&HAdorama.
(Shipping is scheduled to start on March 16, 2023)

Canon EOS R50 w/ 18-45mm Lens at Amazon, B&HAdorama.

Canon EOS R50 w/ 18-45mm & 55-210mm Lenses at Amazon, B&HAdorama.

Canon RF 24-50mm f/4.5-6.3 IS STM Lens at B&HAdorama.

Canon RF-S 55-210mm f/5-7.1 IS STM Lens at B&HAdorama.

Canon EOS R8 Key Features

  • 24.2 million pixel CMOS image sensor
  • DIGIC X Image Processor
  • Dual Pixel CMOS Auto Focus II
  • Covering up to 100% x 100% area with 1,053 autofocus zones
  • 3.0” 1.62 million dots vari-angle LCD touchscreen
  • Built-in 0.39” 2.36 million dots OLED electronic viewfinder up to 120 fps
  • Video recording at 6K oversampled uncropped 4K movie at up to 60 fps
  • Full-HD High-frame rate movie recording at up to 180 fps
  • Supports smartphone connection via USB-C, built-in Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth
  • Variety of options with in-camera compositing features
  • Head, face, eye detection, and animal detection too

Canon EOS R50 Key Features

  • Great camera for movie recording and vlogging as well
  • Equipped with a 24.2-million-pixel CMOS (APS-C) image sensor
  • 100 x 100 percent of the picture area
  • 12 frames per second shooting using the Curtain shutter mode
  • Up to 15 frames per second with electronic shutter mode
  • Advanced A+ Assist enables great imagery in difficult settings
  • Can continuously record video for up to 1 hour
  • Quickly switch focus from the on-camera subject to an object
  • 3.0-inch, 1.62 million dot Clear View LCD
  • Supports both wired and wireless connections

Canon RF 24-50mm f/4.5-6.3 IS STM Lens Key Features

  • 24-50mm focal length
  • f/4.5 to 6.3 maximum aperture
  • RF mount
  • 8 elements in 8 groups
  • Two aspheric lenses
  • Canon SSC (super spectra coating)
  • 4.5 stops correction with in-lens optical image stabilization
  • 7.0 stops correction with EOS
  • Dual-function Manual focus ring
  • full-frame and APS-C
  • STM (Leadscrew type STM)

Canon RF-S 55-210mm f/5-7.1 IS STM Lens Key Features

  • 55 to 210mm
  • f/5 to 7.1 Maximum aperture
  • Full Frame equivalent of approx. 88-336mm coverage
  • In-Body Image Stabilizer (IBIS)
  • 2 UD lens elements that reduce chromatic aberration
  • Super Spectra Coating minimizes ghosting and flaring
  • Upto to 4.5 stops of shake correction
  • 7-blade circular aperture for beautiful and soft backgrounds
  • Stepping Motor (STM) Technology
  • Ideal for photographers and videographers

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