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Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Absolutely LOVE this camera - Amazing quality
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Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
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I had an amazing experience at the Best Buy in Frisco, TX thanks to Ken! He was incredibly knowledgeable, patient, and helpful throughout the entire process of choosing the right travel camera. He spent so much time answering all of my questions and made sure I felt confident in my purchase.
I normally shoot with a Canon R6 for my photography business, so I definitely didn’t want to sacrifice on quality. Ken helped me choose the Canon R8, and I’ve been blown away by how great the quality is—especially for a lighter, more travel-friendly setup. It’s the perfect backup camera for my professional work and exceeded my expectations.
The camera performed beautifully on my trip—I captured stunning photos and videos, and the highlight was when my sister-in-law used it to capture the moment I got engaged!
We used the kit lens the entire trip - which we loved the zoom capabilities.
Thank you, Ken, for going above and beyond. I’m beyond happy with my purchase!
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I’ve been using this camera for a few weeks now, and I’m extremely impressed. The image quality is stunning, even in low-light conditions. It’s easy to use, and the autofocus is fast and accurate. Great for both photography and video work. Highly recommended!
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The Canon EOS R8 has completely exceeded my expectations! This camera delivers stunning image quality, fast and accurate autofocus, and impressive low-light performance in a lightweight, compact body. It’s the perfect choice for anyone who wants full-frame power without the bulk.
One of the standout features is Canon’s Dual Pixel AF, which locks onto subjects effortlessly, making it fantastic for both portraits and action shots. The 4K 60p video is crisp and detailed, with beautiful colors straight out of the camera—great for content creators who want high-quality footage without needing heavy post-processing.
Despite its compact size, the R8 doesn’t compromise on performance. The high dynamic range, fast burst shooting, and intuitive controls make it an absolute joy to use. It’s also an amazing value for a full-frame mirrorless camera, offering features that rival much pricier models.
If you’re looking for a lightweight, travel-friendly, and powerful full-frame camera, the Canon EOS R8 is a no-brainer. Highly recommend!
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Used an older Rebel T5 for years, so this was definitely an upgrade. This camera takes incredible photos whether it’s far away or close up. The “scene” selector mode is my favorite to use, easily allowing me to swap settings and shoot what I want. Battery life has also been more than fine, no complaints. This camera also takes incredible video at 4K60. As a user of older models, this one is very easy to use and get the hang of. Very familiar functions and user friendly. Definitely would buy another similar to it or whatever canon produces in the future to replace this one when I’m ready to upgrade again.
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⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ My First Full-Frame Camera — and It Completely Changed the Game!
I’ve always loved photography, but the Canon EOS R8 is the camera that truly made me feel like a photographer. This is my very first full-frame camera, and wow — the difference is unreal!
From the moment I took my first shot, I could see the jump in quality. The images are crisp, vibrant, and full of depth, even in tricky lighting. The full-frame sensor brings out so much detail that my old crop-sensor camera could never quite capture. I honestly didn’t expect it to make this big of a difference!
The autofocus is mind-blowing — it locks onto eyes and subjects instantly, and it’s so reliable that I can focus (no pun intended) on composing my shots instead of worrying if they’re in focus. I’ve also been experimenting with video, and the 4K 60p footage looks professional-grade.
What really surprised me is how lightweight and easy to use this camera is. I was a little nervous about moving to a full-frame system, but Canon made the transition completely seamless. The menus are intuitive, and the controls feel familiar and comfortable right out of the box.
Whether I’m shooting portraits, landscapes, or everyday life, the R8 keeps up with everything. It’s given me a whole new level of confidence and creativity.
If you’ve been thinking about upgrading to full-frame, let me save you the research — the Canon R8 is 100% worth it. It’s the perfect camera for anyone ready to take their photography to the next level.
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As a customer, the Canon EOS R8 has been an amazing camera to use because it delivers professional-level image and video quality in a lightweight, easy-to-handle body. The full-frame sensor produces sharp photos with beautiful colors and excellent low-light performance, and the fast, accurate autofocus makes it reliable for events, portraits, sports, and everyday shooting. I especially love how capable it is for video, with smooth 4K footage and strong subject tracking that makes filming feel effortless. Even though it’s compact, it feels powerful and responsive, and the menus are simple to navigate. Overall, the R8 feels like a perfect balance of performance, quality, and portability, and it easily exceeds expectations for its price.
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wanted to upgrade from a nikon DSLR to a full frame mirrorless camera. very glad i chose this one, as i am really loving it so far. i'm an amateur photographer. i'll say this camera is fun to use and has many different menu options. transferring photos from your phone to your camera is pretty easy too. if you're in the market for an entry level full-frame camera, i'd recommend this one!
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Great full frame camera with amazing autofocus and video quality. My only negative would be the battery life, which is manageable if you plan ahead and buy a spare battery. I’m not a huge fan of the included lens because of its aperture range, but it works great outdoors.
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Absolutely fantasric camera, works phenomenal in low-light conditions. Feels very comfortable and preforms well. Battery life is decently long and can take uowards of 1000 or more photos. Ive never used a full battery while taking this out for photos.
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Amazing!! I have zero complaints! Its great for experienced photographers, but also easy to learn for beginners. I moved from my nikon dslr to this camera and it’s better.
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Still figuring out but so far easy to use..the manual can be found in their website (canon)..I love taking picture and videos, I enjoyed and still enjoying using this camera..
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I'm in love with my R8. Great functionality and quality at a decent price. Great for beginners OR advanced photographers. Can't ask for more than that!
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Great camera at its price point. Battery holds up well in light to medium use. I would prefer that they made the grip a little larger a accommodate a larger battery. Great photos.
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I picked the R8 because it was the best bang for your buck for a full frame camera. So far it’s been great! Love the picture quality. It has become my go to camera. For wildlife etc.
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The Canon R8 is an amazing piece of work. I have always enjoyed photography and have. Been using my phone years and sharing what I’ve captured on social media. Moving up to this camera has taken the experience of photography to a whole new level and the responses I am receiving from friends and family to the quality of what I am sharing is exciting and encouraging me to get out even more!
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This is the first full frame sensor camera I must say wow. The images this thing captures is incredible. Every detail is crisp and visible. I have never shot in manual until I got this camera and I love it. It took me about a week to start understanding the settings, but I'm getting there.
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Canon R8 definitely best budget full frame camera , i upgrade from eos RP . I can feel big differences improvement between R8 and RP, image quality , New Dual Pixel AF and more more new feature. Would definitely recommend.