Canon EOS R8 Mark II adds in-body stabilization, retro design at $1,899

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Canon has announced the EOS R8 Mark II, the successor to its 2023 entry-level full-frame mirrorless camera. The most significant upgrade is the addition of in-body image stabilization, a feature notably absent from the original R8. The new model also features a retro-inspired exterior redesign, though it is slightly heavier than its predecessor at approximately 1.2 pounds. Despite the added weight, it remains lighter and more affordable than the recently released EOS R6 Mark III. The Canon EOS R8 Mark II is priced at $1,899 and is expected to go on sale in late October.

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