Canon introduces EOS R8 II with retro design and in-body stabilization

The short version

• Canon unveiled the 24-megapixel EOS R8 II featuring retro design cues from its classic EOS 650 film camera.[Engadget]
• The new 1.2-pound model adds 5-axis in-body stabilization and 40 fps shooting in electronic shutter mode.[The Verge · Engadget]
• Pre-orders are open at $1,899, with initial shipments scheduled to begin in late October.[Engadget]

Key facts

• Canon unveiled the 24-megapixel EOS R8 II entry-level camera with styling inspired by the EOS 650 film camera.[Engadget]
• The camera includes 5-axis in-body stabilization that reduces shake up to 7.5 stops using supported lenses.[Engadget]
• The EOS R8 II weighs 1.2 pounds (546 grams).[The Verge · Engadget]
• It can capture up to 40 fps in electronic shutter mode with continuous autofocus and auto-exposure.[Engadget]
• Pre-orders for the camera are set at $1,899, with shipping scheduled for late October.[Engadget]

Sources

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• Canon's R8 II camera borrowed its styling from a classic SLR film cameraEngadget
• The EOS R8 Mark II is Canon’s lightest full-frame camera with stabilizationThe Verge