Specification, Arrival Date, and Price Expectations « NEW CAMERA

Canon has announced its own V series of cameras, starting from the Canon V1 compact camera. Recently, Canon announced the R50 V camera on March 26, 2025. So they are slowly expanding their V series to compete against Sony.
Now what’s next? We are expecting the arrival of the Canon R8 V camera as part of their expansion to its V series. The Canon R8 is expected to have the same image sensor and image processor, but it will surpass the video capabilities of the R6 Mark II camera.

So let’s discuss the possible specifications, arrival date, and the price of the upcoming Canon R8 V camera. It will be a game-changer camera for professional content creators and beginner filmmakers.

Canon R8V Specifications [Expected]

• Sensor: 24.2MP full-frame CMOS (same as EOS R8/R6 II) with fast ~1/68s readout to minimise rolling shutter.
• Processor: DIGIC X for advanced autofocus and high-quality video output.

Video Capabilities:

• 4K/60p uncropped, oversampled from 6K – sharp, detailed footage.
• 4K/120p (1.2x crop) – better slow motion than R6 II’s Full HD/120p.
• Canon Log 3, 10-bit 4:2:2 (H.265), HDR PQ, and 2.35:1 aspect ratio for professional colour grading
• Four-channel 24-bit audio – cinema-level sound, inherited from R50V.
• Unlimited 4K recording thanks to better cooling, unlike R8’s 2-hour cap.

Stabilization:

• IBIS (5–6 stops), combined with lens IS for up to 7.5 stops – a big upgrade over R8’s lack of stabilisation.

Autofocus:

• Dual Pixel CMOS AF II with deep-learning subject tracking (people, animals, vehicles).
• No Eye Control AF to stay below R6 III’s premium tier.

Body & Design:

• Cube-style, EVF-free, ~498g [Approx] lightweight design based on R50V.
• 3″ vari-angle touchscreen (1.62M dots) with tap-to-cycle subject detection.
• Front record button, vertical tripod mount, livestream shortcut, simplified video controls.
• No joystick or top LCD screen.
• Single UHS-II SD card slot, no weather sealing – trimmed for creators, not hybrid pros.

Connectivity:

• USB-C 3.2 (plug-and-play 4K/60p webcam), micro-HDMI, mic/headphone jacks, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Canon Live Switcher support.

Shutter & Performance:

• Electronic first curtain shutter, up to 1/8000s.
• 6fps stills burst – fine for casual use, not suited for fast action.

Power:

• LP-E17 / LP-E6NH battery. We are expecting enhanced battery life
• No grip support – a key difference from R6 II.

Lens Mount:

• RF mount – works with budget RF lenses and premium L-series optics.

Why Canon R8V is better than the R6 Mark II in video specifications

Since Canon R8 V falls into a different zone, it will not cannibalise the sales of the Canon R6 Mark II camera, even if it has improved video core specifications. People who are interested in content creation and photography will buy the R8 V camera. Otherwise, for photographers and hybrid users, the R6 Mark II will remain a perfect choice.

• The cube-style design will protect Canon R6 Mark II camera sales: The R8 V cube-style, EVF-free design, completely inspired by the previously announced R50 V camera, ensures it targets professional video creators and content makers.
• No electronic viewfinder: It will surely push photographers and hybrid shooters away from this camera, since most of them love to have an EVF so they can compose their shot even in daylight scenarios very precisely.
• Simplified controls: No joystick or top LCD display screen like we have in the Canon R6 Mark II. With limited physical controls, specifically made for video workflow, and having the entire menu design very similar to Canon USA cinema-style cameras.
• Limited still capture: Canon will cap the continuous capture cycle to 6 frames per second, preserving all possible advantages of a hybrid camera inside the Canon R6 Mark II.

Canon R8V arrival date 

Canon’s 2025 roadmap was already packed with Canon R50 V and PowerShot V1 announcements. We also have a list of rumoured cameras like the Canon R6 Mark III, which will arrive in the 4th quarter of 2025. For details, you must look at the list of Canon’s upcoming cameras in 2025.

Q2 / Q3 of 2026 — somewhere between April to September of 2026 — is the perfect timeline, and it also aligns with Canon R8’s 3-year refresh cycle, which was launched back in April 2023. So, introducing an R8 V in mid-2026 is the best possible timing.
If Canon prioritises the creator market, they may launch it sooner.

Canon R8V Price

The Canon R8  was launched at $1,499 (body only), and the R50V is priced at $649.99, ~$300 below the R10’s $979. If Canon follow the same pricing pattern, the Canon R8V price would be

• Body Only: $1,799 [Approx], a $300 premium over the R8 for IBIS, 4K/120p, and creator tools.

• Kit Options:

Canon R8V with such core specifications and price can directly compete against cameras like Sony ZV-E1 ($2,199, 4K/120p, IBIS) at a higher price range. But, Canon still have to focus in their full-frame RF Mirrorless lineup since people are waiting for more affordable options from third-party lens makers.

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