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Canon - Refurbished Excellent - EOS R8 4K Video Mirrorless Camera (Body Only) - Black
Average customer rating
4.8
(30 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 30 reviews
5 Stars
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96%of customers recommend this product.
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Customer Reviews for Canon - Refurbished Excellent - EOS R8 4K Video Mirrorless Camera (Body Only) - Black
Customer Rating
5
Amazing!!
on April 26, 2024
Posted by: Srn88
from Tampa, FL
This is my first Mirrorless camera and I couldn't be happier! I am upgrading from an Canon 5d Mark ii. I must of watched every review for this camera and having it in hand and using it, it has been incredible. Of course coming from the 5d the autofocus has been such a joy to use and the image quality has been wonderful and it is hard to take a bad shot if you have your settings right. I am a hobbyist so the single memory card is fine for me and I purchased 2 extra batteries so I've had no issues with that. The lack of IBIS is also no issue for me as I have my R8 paired with the RF 24-105mm F4 L which has in lens stabilization. Even with it off I haven't had any problem. I love the compact size of the camera as well. I am 6'9 with hands to match so I purchased the EG-E1 grip extension and it is is perfect. I give this camera a 10/10 and if you are on the fence just do it you won't regret it as long as you aren't needing those few things that it is lacking a major issue for you.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
5
Great camera
on April 1, 2024
Posted by: bri1978
from Nashville, TN
Had the camera for a while now and have picked up several lenses along the way including one L lens. Best camera. Ive ever used (minus battery life - more on that in a minute). The ease of use and quality of the images this camera produces has been helping me develop my eye. Love everything about it.
Battery life could be better, say a full charge is about 200 images give or take, so if you use if for events, plan to buy a spare battery. For my uses its great I did a 5k for a fundraiser for my kids school and I barely made it through, but it was just good enough.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
5
Fantastic Features
on March 10, 2024
Posted by: Anonymous
from Santos SP - Brazil
One of the best cameras Canon has ever made, perfect
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Posted by: rhbphoto
from Eastern PA
Verified Purchase:Yes
Really haven't used it yet. I will be taking it on an overseas trip in a few days. bought it to update my RP.
I have purchased many, many refurbished items over the years and they have always performed well at a savings.
I have purchased many, many refurbished items over the years and they have always performed well at a savings.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
5
Lightweight Powerhouse
on February 24, 2024
Posted by: DavidBX
from Southern California
I bought the R8 last month and was pleasantly surprised by how light and comfortable the R8 is while providing stellar image quality. The R8 having the same innards as the R6 Mark II makes it a lightweight alternative to the bigger full frame lineup that Canon has. I was concerned that the smaller size might be an issue coming from older Rebel DSLR's, but the grip on the R8 is actually deeper and much more comfortable than my old APS-C DSLR's. I love that I'm able to utilize my older EF glass on this camera as well with the adapter. I've been able to pair this camera with my EF 50mm f/1.8 and my EF 24-105 f/4 L IS USM and it's been a great combination. I will say that having a larger lens such as the 24-105 I have can make it feel a little unbalanced, but the larger grip still feels comfortable in the hand. I recently purchased the RF 35mm prime lens so I'm hoping to try that as my ultimate lightweight setup soon.
The video on the R8 was a little concerning for me at first with the lack of IBIS, but with Canon's digital stabilization, I can get usable footage handheld usually with the regular stabilization. Enhanced can help too, but I felt it over corrected sometimes. Using an IS lens in conjunction with the digital stabilization makes the footage very stable, almost gimble-like, so video works out great on this camera. I also like that it has 4K 60FPS un-cropped, as most of my b-roll shots are filmed on this resolution and frame rate. I use the video mode all the time for work and my youtube channel and it works out perfectly for that.
The only knock I really have for the R8 is that the battery life is not great. It uses the LP-E17 battery which is too small in my opinion for a mirrorless camera. I would heavily recommend keeping at least one extra battery on you if you plan to shoot for the whole day. After about an hour and a half of photos with my 24-105 outside, I had gone through 50% of the battery.
Overall, I love the size and weight of the R8. It has really great image quality, being it borrows the sensor from the R6II, but it keeps the form factor of the RP. In a lot of ways, this camera could be considered the RP Mark II, and that's perfectly fine. I felt that this was a camera I was waiting for and it ticks pretty much every box for me. I definitely would recommend.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
5
Great Value - Lightweight Powerhouse
on February 23, 2024
Posted by: DavidBX
I bought the R8 using Canon's Upgrade program and was pleasantly surprised by how light and comfortable the R8 is while providing stellar image quality. The R8 having the same innards as the R6 Mark II makes it a lightweight alternative to the bigger full frame lineup that Canon has. I was concerned that the smaller size might be an issue coming from older Rebel DSLR's, but the grip on the R8 is actually deeper and much more comfortable than my old APS-C DSLR's.
I love that I'm able to utilize my older EF glass on this camera as well with the adapter. I've been able to pair this camera with my EF 50mm f/1.8 and my EF 24-105 f/4 L IS USM and it's been a great combination. I will say that having a larger lens such as the 24-105 I have can make it feel a little unbalanced, but the larger grip still feels comfortable in the hand. I recently purchased the RF 35mm prime lens so I'm hoping to try that as my ultimate lightweight setup soon.
The video on the R8 was a little concerning for me at first with the lack of IBIS, but with Canon's digital stabilization, I can get usable footage handheld usually with the regular stabilization. Enhanced can help too, but I felt it over corrected sometimes. Using an IS lens in conjunction with the digital stabilization makes the footage very stable, almost gimble-like, so video works out great on this camera. I also like that it has 4K 60FPS un-cropped, as most of my b-roll shots are filmed on this resolution and frame rate. I use the video mode all the time for work and my youtube channel and it works out perfectly for that.
The only knock I really have for the R8 is that the battery life is not great. It uses the LP-E17 battery which is too small in my opinion for a mirrorless camera. I would heavily recommend keeping at least one extra battery on you if you plan to shoot for the whole day. After about an hour and a half of photos with my 24-105 outside, I had gone through 50% of the battery.
Overall, I love the size and weight of the R8. It has really great image quality, being it borrows the sensor from the R6II, but it keeps the form factor of the RP. In a lot of ways, this camera could be considered the RP Mark II, and that's perfectly fine. I felt that this was a camera I was waiting for and it ticks pretty much every box for me. I definitely would recommend, especially if you can get it refurbished and with the upgrade program discount, it's a great camera and great value.
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Customer Rating
5
Best in Class
on February 7, 2024
Posted by: dblsplayer
from SoCal
As a lightweight carry option to my R6II, I have no complaints at all. The image quality is fantastic. I have had comparable light carry cameras including A7c, X100v. The handling of the R8 is so much better. Lack of IBIS is a non issue as most of the less expensive RF lenses have IS.
I can’t speak to video as I'm a photographer only, and for photography at this price, it”s about as good as it gets.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Posted by: Steven T
from Florida
Verified Purchase:Yes
Game Changer. Extremely happy with my purchase. Going from a crop sensor to a full Frame has been something that I wanted for a long time and thanks to this entry level full frame affordable camera I was able to do so. Only thing I'm concerned about is during video in low light situations there is a black shadow caused perhaps by the lens but it was a very low light situation (Dark bathroom) excellent sharp quality photos, fast shutter speed and great tracking system.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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