Designed for first-time shooters, but capable enough for advanced imaging tasks, this Canon EOS Rebel T8i DSLR Camera with 18-55mm Lens bundles the well-rounded DSLR body with a versatile 18-55mm standard zoom lens.
Canon EOS Rebel T8i DSLR Camera
Designed for first-time shooters, but capable enough for advanced imaging tasks, the Canon EOS Rebel T8i is a versatile DSLR with well-rounded photo and video capabilities. Featuring a 24.1MP APS-C-format CMOS sensor and DIGIC 8 image processor, high-resolution stills and UHD 4K video recording are supported, along with a wide ISO 100-25600 sensitivity range to suit working in a variety of lighting conditions. Benefitting the imaging attributes, the sensor's design also facilitates Dual Pixel CMOS AF, which uses phase-detection autofocus for quick, accurate, and smooth focusing performance when recording movies or shooting stills in live view. When shooting stills using the optical viewfinder, a 45-point all cross-type phase-detection system is used for quick and accurate focusing in a variety of shooting scenarios.
The physical design incorporates a 3.0" 1.04m-dot touchscreen LCD, which uses a vari-angle design to permit easier viewing from high, low, and even front-facing angles. Additionally, built-in Wi-Fi with NFC is available for quick and convenient pairing with a smartphone or tablet for wireless image sharing, and Bluetooth is also featured for image sharing to and remote camera control from a mobile device.
24.1MP APS-C CMOS Sensor and DIGIC 8 Image Processor
Both a 24.1MP APS-C CMOS sensor and DIGIC 8 image processor are used to deliver high sensitivity and fast performance to suit both stills and video applications. A flexible native ISO 100-25600 range suits working in a variety of lighting conditions, and the processing capabilities minimize noise for notable clarity and expandable sensitivity up to ISO 51200. The processor also enables up to 7 fps continuous shooting as well as UHD 4K video recording to suit working with moving subjects.
45-Point All Cross-Type AF and Dual Pixel CMOS AF Systems
Benefitting stills shooting with the optical viewfinder, a wide-area 45-point all cross-type phase-detection autofocus system provides quick and precise focusing in difficult lighting conditions. The cross-type design of the sensors affords greater accuracy in low-contrast and mixed lighting conditions, and the broad coverage of the 45 sensors is ideal for tracking and maintaining focus on moving subjects. Additionally, EOS iTR AF also prioritizes detected faces in a scene in order to maintain accurate focus during portrait shooting.
When recording video or shooting in live view, a Dual Pixel CMOS AF system is employed that offers smooth and fast focusing performance in a similar manner to how a camcorder acquires focus. This system integrates two separate photodiodes within each pixel to provide a broad and dense network of phase-detection gathering elements across a majority of the image sensor to reduce focus hunting for faster, more direct control of focus placement. When working with still imagery, this focusing system works to acquire focus quickly and accurately, making it ideally suited to shooting and tracking moving subjects so that critical focus is attained with each shot. Eye Detection AF can also be employed to prioritize focus on a recognized subject's eye. When shooting video, a Movie Servo AF mode offers smooth and natural focusing when changing from different subjects or different distances within the scene, as well as the ability to specify tracking sensitivity, AF speed, and Face Tracking priority. Benefited by the Touch AF system, rack focus is possible simply by touching elements within the scene on the touchscreen in order to change focus in an intuitive manner. Subject tracking in movies is also heightened due to the Dual Pixel CMOS AF system's ability to recognize subjects and maintain focus when working within changing or cluttered scenery.
UHD 4K Video Recording
In addition to stills, the T8i also sports UHD 4K video recording at up to 24 fps, as well as Full HD and HD recording, and supports vertical video output for vlogging applications. Video recording is benefitted by the inclusion of Dual Pixel CMOS AF and the Movie Servo AF focusing functions, as well as the touchscreen design of the LCD monitor for intuitive control. Movie Digital IS also helps to steady recordings by minimizing the appearance of camera shake across five axes for smoother footage. Additionally, an external microphone jack is incorporated in the body design for greater control over your recorded sound.
Body Design and Wireless Connectivity
Other Camera Features
Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/4-5.6 IS STM Lens
A versatile standard zoom for Canon APS-C-format DSLRs, the EF-S 18-55mm f/4-5.6 IS STM Lens is a sleek and flexible option for everyday shooting. Spanning a 28.8-88mm equivalent focal length range, this lens covers wide-angle to portrait-length perspectives, and features an Optical Image Stabilizer to minimize the appearance of camera shake by up to four stops for sharper handheld shooting. One aspherical element is featured in the optical design to improve sharpness and resolution by minimizing spherical aberrations and distortion, and a Super Spectra coating has also been applied to suppress flare and ghosting. Additionally, an STM stepping AF motor is used to realize quick and near-silent autofocus performance along with full-time manual focus override.
Key Specs
Lens Mount | Canon EF-S |
Sensor Resolution | Actual: 25.8 Megapixel Effective: 24.1 Megapixel (6000 x 4000) |
Image Sensor | 22.3 x 14.9 mm (APS-C) CMOS |
Image Stabilization | Digital, 5-Axis (Video Only) |
ISO Sensitivity | Photo Show More |
Continuous Shooting | Mechanical Shutter Show More |
Internal Recording Modes | H.264/MP4 4:2:0 8-Bit Show More |
External Recording Modes | HDMI Show More |
Media/Memory Card Slot | Single Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Wireless | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Bluetooth 4.1 |
Mobile App Compatible | Yes: Android & iOS Show More |
Built-In Flash/Light | Yes, Flash Only |
Battery Type | 1 x LP-E17 Rechargeable Lithium-Ion, 7.2 VDC, 1040 mAh (Approx. 1240 Shots) |
Imaging
Lens Mount | Canon EF-S |
Sensor Resolution | Actual: 25.8 Megapixel Effective: 24.1 Megapixel (6000 x 4000) |
Image Sensor | 22.3 x 14.9 mm (APS-C) CMOS |
Crop Factor | 1.6x |
Image Stabilization | Digital, 5-Axis (Video Only) |
Capture Type | Stills & Video |
Exposure Control
Shutter Type | Electronic Shutter, Mechanical Focal Plane Shutter |
Shutter Speed | Mechanical Shutter 1/4000 to 30 Seconds |
Bulb/Time Mode | Bulb Mode |
ISO Sensitivity | Photo 100 to 25,600 in Auto Mode (Extended: 100 to 51,200) Video 100 to 12,800 in Auto Mode (Extended: 100 to 25,600) |
Metering Method | Center-Weighted Average, Evaluative, Partial, Spot |
Exposure Modes | Aperture Priority, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority |
Exposure Compensation | -5 to +5 EV (1/3, 1/2 EV Steps) |
Metering Range | -2 to 20 EV |
White Balance | Presets: Auto, Cloudy, Custom, Daylight, Flash, Fluorescent (White), Shade, Tungsten |
Continuous Shooting | Mechanical Shutter Up to 7 fps at 24.1 MP for up to 40 Frames (Raw) / 170 Frames (JPEG) Up to 3 fps at 24.1 MP for up to 40 Frames (Raw) / 170 Frames (JPEG) Electronic Shutter Up to 7.5 fps at 24.1 MP for up to 40 Frames (Raw) / 170 Frames (JPEG) |
Interval Recording | Yes |
Self-Timer | 2/10-Second Delay |
Still Image Capture
Image Sizes | 3:2 JPEG 6000 x 4000 3984 x 2656 2976 x 1984 2400 x 1600 4:3 JPEG 5328 x 4000 3552 x 2656 2656 x 1992 2112 x 1600 16:9 JPEG 6000 x 3368 3984 x 2240 2976 x 1680 2400 x 1344 1:1 JPEG 4000 x 4000 2656 x 2656 1984 x 1984 1600 x 1600 3:2 Raw 6000 x 4000 |
Aspect Ratio | 1:1, 3:2, 4:3, 16:9 |
Image File Format | JPEG, Raw |
Bit Depth | 14-Bit |
Video Capture
Internal Recording Modes | H.264/MP4 4:2:0 8-Bit UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) at 23.98 fps [120 Mb/s] 1920 x 1080p at 23.98/29.97/59.94 fps [12 to 60 Mb/s] 1280 x 720 at 59.94 fps [26 Mb/s] |
External Recording Modes | HDMI UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) 1920 x 1080p 1280 x 720 |
Recording Limit | Up to 30 Minutes |
IP Streaming | None |
Built-In Microphone Type | Stereo |
Audio Recording | AAC Audio |
Interface
Media/Memory Card Slot | Single Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Video I/O | 1 x Mini-HDMI (Unspecified Signal) Output |
Audio I/O | 1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Microphone Input |
Power I/O | None |
Other I/O | 1 x Micro-USB (USB 2.0) Data Output 1 x Canon E3 (2.5 mm Sub-Mini) Input |
Wireless | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Bluetooth 4.1 |
Mobile App Compatible | Yes: Android & iOS App Name: Canon Camera Connect Functionality: Access Stored Files, Adjust Settings, Firmware Update, Remote Control, View Live Feed *As of September, 2023: Check with manufacturer for the most up-to-date compatibility |
Global Positioning (GPS, GLONASS, etc.) | GPS *Via Connected Smartphone |
Monitor
Display Size | 3.0" |
Resolution | 1,040,000 Dot |
Display Type | Articulating Touchscreen LCD |
Viewfinder
Type | Optical (Pentamirror) |
Eye Point | 19 mm |
Coverage | 95% |
Magnification | Approx. 0.82x |
Diopter Adjustment | -3 to +1 |
Focus
Focus Type | Auto and Manual Focus |
Focus Mode | Automatic, Continuous-Servo AF, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AF |
Autofocus Points | Phase Detection: 45 (45 Cross-Type) |
Autofocus Sensitivity | -3 to +18 EV |
Flash
Built-In Flash/Light | Yes, Flash Only |
Flash Modes | Auto, Manual, Red-Eye Reduction |
Guide Number | 39.37' / 12 m at ISO 100 |
Maximum Sync Speed | 1/200 Second |
Flash Compensation | -2 to +2 EV (1/3, 1/2 EV Steps) |
Dedicated Flash System | eTTL |
External Flash Connection | Shoe Mount |
Environmental
Operating Temperature | 32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C |
Operating Humidity | 0 to 85% |
General
Battery Type | 1 x LP-E17 Rechargeable Lithium-Ion, 7.2 VDC, 1040 mAh (Approx. 1240 Shots) |
Shoe Mount | 1 x Hot Shoe |
Tripod Mounting Thread | 1 x 1/4"-20 Female (Bottom) |
Material of Construction | Polycarbonate |
Dimensions (W x H x D) | 5.16 x 4.04 x 3" / 131 x 102.6 x 76.2 mm |
Weight | 1.13 lb / 515 g (With Battery, Recording Media) |
Packaging Info
Package Weight | 2.405 lb |
Box Dimensions (LxWxH) | 12.3 x 9.9 x 6.4" |
Focal Length | 18 to 55mm (35mm Equivalent: 28.8 to 88mm) |
Maximum Aperture | f/4 to 5.6 |
Minimum Aperture | f/22 to 32 |
Lens Mount | Canon EF-S |
Lens Format Coverage | APS-C |
Angle of View | 74° 20' to 27° 50' |
Minimum Focus Distance | 9.84" / 25 cm |
Maximum Magnification | 0.25x |
Optical Design | 12 Elements in 10 Groups |
Diaphragm Blades | 7, Rounded |
Focus Type | Autofocus |
Image Stabilization | Yes |
Filter Size | 58 mm (Front) |
Dimensions (ø x L) | 2.62 x 2.43" / 66.5 x 61.8 mm |
Weight | 7.6 oz / 215 g |
Packaging Info
Package Weight | 0.705 lb |
Box Dimensions (LxWxH) | 5.75 x 3.95 x 3.8" |