Canon EOS R8 – Detailed description

The Canon EOS R8 is a very compact, lightweight full-frame mirrorless camera that is ideal for ambitious photographers and content creators looking for high image quality and flexibility in a slim body. It offers many of the professional features found in the larger EOS R models without compromising on portability.

• The 24.2-megapixel full-frame CMOS sensor delivers detailed images with excellent dynamic range and very good low-light performance.

• The powerful DIGIC X image processor ensures lightning-fast image processing, high continuous shooting speeds of up to 40 frames per second (electronic shutter) and smooth video recording.

• Dual Pixel CMOS AF II with 1,053 AF points detects subjects precisely and tracks them reliably even during fast movements – perfect for sports, wildlife and action.

• The tilting and swivelling 3.2-inch touchscreen display allows for creative compositions from unusual angles and intuitive operation.

• The electronic viewfinder with 3.69 million dots offers a clear, bright view with realistic colour reproduction – so you always have a perfect view of your subject.

• The video features allow recording in 4K at up to 60p and Full HD at up to 180p for slow motion. The camera also offers various professional video profiles, including Canon Log.

• The camera is very well built, with a robust body and good ergonomics, despite its compact size. Ideal if you’re often on the move or travelling.

Canon RF 28-70mm f/2.8 IS STM – Detailed description

The Canon RF 28-70mm f/2.8 IS STM is a fast, versatile standard zoom lens for Canon full-frame mirrorless cameras. It combines exceptional light-gathering power with a compact design and modern technology.

• The constant f/2.8 aperture across the entire focal length range enables impressive shallow depth of field and excellent performance in low light – ideal for portraits, reportage and creative effects with background blur.

• The lens is equipped with an optical image stabiliser (IS) that compensates for camera shake by up to 5.5 stops, making it particularly useful for handheld shooting. When combined with the camera’s IBIS stabilisation, you can even gain up to 7.5 stops.

• The optical design, comprising 15 elements in 12 groups – including two UD glass elements and two aspherical lenses – ensures sharp, high-contrast images with minimal aberrations and distortion.

• The STM autofocus motor operates very quietly and smoothly, which is a major advantage, particularly when shooting video, as distracting motor noise is barely audible.

• The minimum focusing distance of 24 cm allows for close-up shots with a maximum reproduction ratio that brings out details very well.

• The weather-sealed body protects against dust and splashes, so you can use the lens even in adverse conditions.

• Despite its high light intensity, the lens is relatively light and compact at around 490 g, which enhances portability.

Why this combination?

• Light & Compact: Together, they weigh less than 1 kg, perfect for travel, street or event photography, where you don’t want to be weighed down by heavy kit.

• Flexible focal length range: 28–70 mm covers wide-angle to mild telephoto – from landscapes and portraits to everyday moments, everything is possible.

• Outstanding image quality: With the EOS R8’s full-frame sensor and the lens’s fast aperture, you can capture images with impressive detail, dynamic range and beautiful bokeh effects.

• Stabilisation & autofocus: The combination of in-body stabilisation and lens IS enables sharp, shake-free shots even at longer exposure times. The fast, precise Dual Pixel autofocus makes it easy to keep subjects in focus.

• Video capabilities: The smooth STM focusing combined with the EOS R8’s video features make for an excellent combination for ambitious video content creators.