Canon EOS R8 Mark II Review: Polarizing Design, IBIS and AF Joystick Arrive in a $1,899 Full-Frame Body

In September 2026, PetaPixel reviewed Canon's EOS R8 Mark II, which boasts a 24.2-megapixel full-frame sensor and a body design reminiscent of the 1987 EOS 650 and the 1985 Canon T80 SLR. The camera features an autofocus joystick, in-body image stabilization, and a repositioned stills/video switch. Its dimensions are 131.4 x 90 x 79.7 mm, with a weight of 546 grams. The display specifications remain unchanged, featuring a 2.36-million-dot EVF and a 3-inch vari-angle screen with 1.62 million dots. It supports 40 fps continuous shooting, Dual Pixel CMOS AF II, and uncropped oversampled 4K at 60p, priced at $1,899, higher than the original R8's $1,349. Competing models include the Nikon Z5 II at $1,596 and Sony a7 IV at $2,000.