What We Want to See in the Retro Canon EOS R8 Mark II

[blobmonster]

More than a little bit bigger, which for some would be a significant negative and not at all an improvement.

Personally, I like that the R8 uses the LP-E17, because it shares that battery with other cameras that I have and often travel with – the PowerShot V1, M6II and my full spectrum M6. Three of those bodies can charge the battery in-camera, meaning I don't even need to bring the wall-wart charger.

Yes the size of the R8 is a massive advantage. Thats also ironically why Id love to see a built in flash.

Paired with the 28mm and a 50mm, there would be no lens shadow, and you don't need to bring a flash when travelling light. Its a real shame that you can buy the best full frame cameras but if you want a built in flash, you always need the aps-c. It makes little sense to me. If Im using a big lens, I will pack a big flash.

 

[neuroanatomist]

If Im using a big lens, I will pack a big flash.

When I travel with the R8, I take the 270EX II ‘just in case’.

 

[blobmonster]

When I travel with the R8, I take the 270EX II ‘just in case’.

Yes that' what I sometimes do, that way you have proper fill flash for hss with wide apertures. Unfortunately though, its just one more thing to remember to bring and its still bulky/not twistable when not needed or for in-home use, so I don't leave it on the camera.

I own lots of flashes, but my favourite flash is the built-in flash because I dont have to worry about charging it or putting it on if I need it for snapshots. I can just pop it up, and it doesn't get knocked when not in use, or add hardly any weight. With modern iso, they dont need to be powerful to make a big difference.

I own lots of big flashes, but I've never found a small flash that I love more than a built in flash. My favourite is the one on my little M6 cos' it bounces, but bounce is not necessary. I do still love the direct flash look with -1 exp comp or -1 fec. I dont like dingy/shady shots of faces, flash means I'm in control of the light and have options.

With the 28mm, an r8ii would be brilliant to sling round the shoulder for casual outings, but unless it has a flash, I'd honestly prefer an r10 with ef-s 24mm.

 

[SnowMiku]

Yes the size of the R8 is a massive advantage. Thats also ironically why Id love to see a built in flash.

Paired with the 28mm and a 50mm, there would be no lens shadow, and you don't need to bring a flash when travelling light. Its a real shame that you can buy the best full frame cameras but if you want a built in flash, you always need the aps-c. It makes little sense to me. If Im using a big lens, I will pack a big flash.

I would also like to see a built in flash on the R8 II. I've used it a few times with my 90D and M50 II for butterflies to fill in the light.