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Canon EOS R8 Camera $1876, with 24-50mm STM Lens $2051 (& $300 Canon Cash Back) Delivered @ Amazon AU

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Canon EOS R8 Camera $1876, with 24-50mm STM Lens $2051 (& $300 Canon Cash Back) Delivered @ Amazon AUAffiliate
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Buy2Much on 20/11/2024 - 11:10 amazon.com.au (515 clicks)
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If you are not already invested in any system, the Canon R8 is the best bang for buck full frame camera at under $2000.
Stack with Canon $300 Cashback and if you managed to score 10% off Amazon Gift Cards, it'd be $1388 net for the body, record low price and absolute bargain.
Extra icing on the cake is 0.7% CR cash back.

It is super light and inherited the excellent sensor and autofocus system from the R6 II and very well reviewed.

FYI Canon cash back is the fastest of all the brands. From my experience, submission, approval and digital gift card received within a week. Sony and OM System took 2-3 months to receive cash back. Lumix, Nikon and Fujifilm somewhere in between.

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  • Kazusa on 20/11/2024 - 11:16
    +2

    Problem is the lack of cheap third party primes with Canon, wish they’d open RF mount beyond apsc

    • shabaka on 20/11/2024 - 12:00
      +1

      but with EF adaptor you can have cheap pro EF lenses on it

      won't look great but that's one way to save

      me I got sick of focusing and battery life issues also the fact my favourite lenses don't even exist in RF mount and or cost a fortune and got 6D mark ii

      battery lasts forever, EF lenses are cheap and fantastic, including my fav that don't exist in RF, and it can also focus on the sensor if I want it to

  • Buy2Much on 20/11/2024 - 11:24
    +2

    Third party RF lenses:
    https://www.canonrumors.com/third-party-lenses-for-the-canon…

    Also, Sigma has been releasing RF lens for the APSC R7, R10 etc. Probably will add full frame ones in future.

    • Lonewolf1983 on 20/11/2024 - 11:58

      Yeah one day, maybe

      That said at the entry level like the r8 there are some good cheap prime natives like the 16mm, and adapts to older EF glass pretty well

  • mooney on 20/11/2024 - 11:53
    +3

    Strong recommend. I have r5 and r8. Honestly I enjoy using r8 more. Takes great images and is super lightweight compared to r5.

    • mathew42 on 20/11/2024 - 11:59

      How does the weight / size compare to a 760D?

      • wwwsam on 20/11/2024 - 12:42

        Weight and size should be smaller.
        The R8 is more comparable to the 200D.

  • Deal Hunting on 20/11/2024 - 12:26

    I'm pretty sold on this, but any tips with managing the small battery?

    • Thayer on 20/11/2024 - 12:48

      Plenty of pretty good third party options that are pretty cheap.

      I purchased a bunch of smallrig batteries and haven't had any issues so far.

      • besttechadvisor on 20/11/2024 - 12:51
        +1

        They're cheap (as far as Canon batteries go) and plentiful, just grab a few and go.

        You can also get a dummy adapter and run it off an external battery pack, which is great for studios.

    • Buy2Much on 20/11/2024 - 12:58

      As a hobbyist/enthusiast, I bought a second battery but rarely have to use it on a normal day trip. FYI, it is the same battery for Canon M5, M6, RP, R10, R50, EOS 77D, EOS 750D, EOS 760D, EOS 8000D etc if you happen to own one of these as well.

      • Thayer on 20/11/2024 - 14:09

        That is the only bit that is annoying, it would be great if this camera shared the same battery as the R7, R6, R5 etc

    • wwwsam on 20/11/2024 - 14:37
      +1

      Depends how much you shoot and if you need to use the wireless features (ie. GPS via BT etc.)

      At bare minimum you should get a spare.

      Personally I have spares and a charger that takes USB-C so I can charge in my backpack off a powerbank.

  • AutomationGuy on 20/11/2024 - 12:27
    +3

    I have had 50D -> 7D -> 6D -> R8 as a hobbyist photographer. I do miss the feeling of the metal body, and more ergonomic (ie larger) grip and actually getting to look through the optical viewfinder which was one of the things that first drew me into buying a DSLR….. but the autofocus, video and noise handling of the new bodies including the R8 are just such a leap forward. I am very happy overall with mine. Would love the R6 II for bigger body for ergonomics and longer battery, but not worth the cost difference for a hobbyist IMHO.

    • besttechadvisor on 20/11/2024 - 12:49
      +2

      100% agree, spot on. I actually took a similar journey.

      The 6D/5D's did feel more solid in hand, but it also wore my forearm out after a long day of shooting events. The R8's also better for keeping within the 7-10kg carry-on limit.

      • AutomationGuy on 20/11/2024 - 12:56
        +2

        Yeah, I have always bought used value-focused glass. Over the past 12 months I have thrown common sense out the window and have swapped my converter + EF 24-105 to a RF-24-70 2.8 and converter + EF70-200 4L IS to RF 70-200 2.8. I have had to buy a new smaller camera bag because I can now carry proper pro lenses and an amazing camera in a bag half the size as I used to use.

  • Thayer on 20/11/2024 - 12:37
    +2

    Nice!

    The Canon R8 shares the same 24.1MP full-frame sensor as the Canon R6 II and same Digic X image processor as the Canon R3.

    The Canon EOS R8 and EOS R6 Mark II share the same autofocus system too.

  • besttechadvisor on 20/11/2024 - 12:44
    +1

    @WasBargain here you go, this is a great deal, if it fits your budget. I personally have and love this camera.

  • Ze Bargain Hunter on 20/11/2024 - 15:11
    +2

    Interesting price movements on this one. It was $2,162 until about midday yesterday when it changed to $1,994, and has been dropping $2 to $3 every hour since. When will it end?

    • Buy2Much on 20/11/2024 - 15:56

      Amazon bot at work, probably reach $1900 at the end of the day LOL.

  • ireciel on 20/11/2024 - 15:46
    +1

    As someone who owns the EOS RP, the only thing missing from this successor that would have been nice is inbody image stablisation to help take photos in low light or when the shutter speed needs to be a little slower. If you dont need Full Frame, the crop sensor R7 could be a good alternative with dual card slots, bigger battery and inbody image stablisation.

    To improve the battery life for the R8 you could look at getting a 3rd party battery grip which is an add-on to the RP/R8 body which houses 2 batteries to double your battery life. I have one for my EOS RP and I like how it makes it easier to hold for extended periods.

    • Thayer on 20/11/2024 - 16:21
      +1

      The R8 is a cracker, Image stabilised (OIS) lenses really help, as well as gimbals, tripods, monopods etc.

      Anyone using it on a gimbal for video most of the time won't miss IBIS.

      there are also genuine advantages and disadvantages to both OIS & IBIS.

      In-body Image Stabilisation can create micro jitters, tiny, involuntary movements.

      Also, IBIS motors and the moving plate that holds the sensor can also contribute to heat generation. This heat can negatively impact image quality, as a hotter sensor can produce more noise.

      The moving plate and sensor in IBIS systems make it difficult to transfer heat away from the sensor, as it cannot be directly attached to a heatsink.

      Pros & Cons to both.

  • Ze Bargain Hunter on 20/11/2024 - 22:24
    +2

    Now $1,888.97 at Ryda via Catch.

    • Buy2Much on 20/11/2024 - 22:40

      Amazon bot may get to that price by tomorrow morning LOL

  • Thayer on 22/11/2024 - 08:17

    Looks like the price has settled for now

  • Buy2Much on 22/11/2024 - 09:28
    +1

    Yep, prices seem to follow the $US-AUD exchange movement, even though Amazon AU is selling LOL. The kit price seems the better bargain.

    • Thayer on 22/11/2024 - 11:50

      I've noticed that with Amazon Japan too

  • oooooooo ahhhhhhh on 23/11/2024 - 11:07
    +2

    Be aware if you are buying with 24-50mm STM Lens that one is NOT eligable for the $300 cashback as it isn't sold by Amazon AU and is instead sold by Becextech™. I think I looked last night and it was Amazon AU and has since changed

    Good deal otherwise

    • Buy2Much on 23/11/2024 - 11:25

      Good point. Always check the listing that is it still Amazon Au when check out, as they automatically switch to the next available vendor when current AU stock sold out. The kit (when stock was Amazon Au) was the better value bargain so not surprised buyers would chose that first.

  • Breamo808 on 23/11/2024 - 14:03
    +1

    At this price with the $300 cashback it is a steal. I had this since it was released last year. Great for travelling. Small battery indeed, just get a canon spare (dont bother with the cheapie off brand as they will die much quicker - my experience) and a portable USB charger so you can always charge one on the go.

  • Buy2Much on 28/11/2024 - 00:02

    Camera body has been reduced further to $1876.29!

  • Buy2Much on 28/11/2024 - 22:49

    The R8 Lens kit (Amazon Au) is back in stock, slightly cheaper now @ $2051.

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