The previously rumored Canon EOS R8 Mark II camera is now officially announced:

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• Press release
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More leaked pictures and specifications of the upcoming Canon EOS R8 Mark II camera:

Specifications

• 24MP Full-Frame Sensor — From R6 II
• Sensor Protective Curtain
• Native ISO: 100–102,400
• Dual Pixel AF II
• “Deep Learning AI”
• New Animal AF Tracking
• Addition of Rear Joystick
• Downloadable Color Filters
• New LUTs
• Create 3D Video with 2D Images
• 40fps Electronic Shutter
• 1/16000 Max Shutter Speed
• No Mechanical Shutter
• Pre-Shooting at 20fps
• 7.5 Stops of IBIS
• 1080/180p
• 4K/60p
• 6K Oversampled 4K
• Canon Log 3
• Warm-Up in Video Recording
• SD Card Slot, Side Door
• LP-E17 Battery

Design

• New Design Language
• New Ergonomic Grip Accessory

Pricing

• Canon EOS R8 Mark II — €1,879

Announcement & Shipping

• Announcement: September 15, 2026 (NYC)
• Shipping: October 2026

Canon EOS R8 Mark II camera leaked specifications

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Here are the leaked Canon EOS R8 Mark II camera key specifications:

• 7.5 stops of in-body image stabilization (IBIS) capabilities
• New LUTs and AI technology
• 24-megapixel sensor
• Sensor shield/shutter curtain
• Native ISO 100-102,400
• 40 fps continuous shooting, max 1/16000s, 20fps pre-shooting (electronic shutter, no mechanical shutter)
• Pre-shooting support (20 fps; captures 0.5 seconds of footage prior to shutter release)
• Video: 6K oversampled 4K, 4K/60p, 1080/180p, Canon Log 3, video pre-recording function
• 7.5 stops of in-body image stabilization (IBIS)
• Maximum shutter speed: 1/16,000 sec
• Autofocus: Dual Pixel AF II + deep learning AI, adds animal AF tracking
• Deep learning AI technology
• Face registration support
• LP-E17 battery
• Single SD card slot
• Rear joystick
• New Feature: 2D image-to-3D video generation
• Size and weight similar to the current R8
• US pricing expected around $1,799
• Announcement on September 15
• New Speedlite EL-5 II flash and an extension grip will also be announced

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New product announcements from OM System, Sigma, Sony, Canon, Fuji, Leica, and possibly Nikon

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Several new product announcements are expected to be announced in September:

• Leica: September 3rd
• Sigma: September 8th
• Sony: September 8th?
• OM System: September 9th
• Canon: September 15th
• Nikon: unknown
• Fujifilm: September 4th
• Chinese lenses: September 8+9

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