The EOS R8 Mark II is Canon’s lightest full-frame camera with stabilization

Written and edited by the WorldPing NewsdeskPublished Updated Original reporting: The Verge

What happened

Canon announced the second-generation of its EOS R8 with a new retro-inspired redesign and the addition of in-body stabilization.

Key facts

  • Canon announced the second-generation of its EOS R8 with a new retro-inspired redesign and the addition of in-body stabilization.
  • Reported by The Verge and published Tue, 15 Sep 2026 19:49:14 UTC.

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