The EOS R8 Mark II is Canon’s lightest full-frame camera with stabilization

<figure> <img alt="The Canon EOS R8 Mark II with a lens attached against a green background." data-caption="" data-portal-copyright="Image: Canon" data-has-syndication-rights="1" src="https://platform.theverge.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/09/canon1.jpg?quality=90&#038;strip=all&#038;crop=0,0,100,100" /> <figcaption> </figcaption> </figure> <p class="wp-block-paragraph">Canon announced the second-generation of its EOS R8 with a new retro-inspired redesign and the addition of in-body stabilization. That feature was one of the most notable omissions from the original R8 that launched in 2023 as a smaller, cheaper, and more accessible alternative to the Canon R6 Mark II for photographers wanting a larger full-frame shooter. While the new EOS R8 Mark II is slightly heavier than its predecessor at 1.2 pounds thanks to the additional stabilization functionality, it's lighter and cheaper than <a href="https://www.theverge.com/gadgets/850602/canon-eos-r6-mark-iii-rf-45mm-12-camera-lens-impressions-review">last year's EOS R6 Mark III</a>.</p> <p class="wp-block-paragraph">The Canon EOS R8 Mark II is expected to be available sometime in late October for $1,899 for …</p> <p><a href="https://www.theverge.com/tech/995430/canon-eos-r8-mark-11-full-frame-digital-camera-pricing-availability">Read the full story at The Verge.</a></p>