Canon EOS R8 II First Look: IBIS and Joystick Added

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Canon's EOS R8 II is out, and DPReview has posted a first-look video. The update over the original R8 adds IBIS and an autofocus joystick — two gaps that held the original back. Early video testing showed no focus pulsing, though DPReview flags more time is needed before a full verdict.
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