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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