Rent Canon EOS R8 Mark II Mirrorless Camera
Rent Canon EOS R8 Mark II Mirrorless Camera
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Full-frame photos and video in a camera you’ll want to carry all day.
Select your pickup and return dates to see availability and pricing. Berkeley pickup and return only.
Description
The Canon EOS R8 Mark II is an easy camera to pack for a weekend away, a portrait session, or a project that calls for both photos and video. Its 24.2MP full-frame sensor gives you room to work in dim light and soften the background with the right lens. In-body stabilization helps steady handheld shots, and subject-tracking autofocus comes in handy when a person, pet, or bird moves before you’re ready.
The Looking Glass Take
We’d rent the R8 Mark II for a trip where we want to keep the bag light and still come home with good stills and a few clips. Pair it with a small RF prime for a day on foot or a standard zoom if you want one lens for everything from street scenes to portraits. If you’re thinking about moving to Canon full frame, take it out for a weekend with the lens you’d actually carry. You’ll learn more about how it fits your photography that way.
Best Used For
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Travel and everyday photography when you’ll carry the camera for hours.
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Portraits and family photos where eye-detection autofocus helps you stay with a moving subject.
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Short video projects that call for handheld footage and uncropped 4K up to 60p.
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Trying Canon full frame before buying a body or switching systems.
Key Specs
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24.2MP full-frame CMOS sensor
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5-axis in-body image stabilization
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Dual Pixel CMOS AF II with people, animal, and vehicle tracking
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Up to 40 fps with the electronic shutter and up to 20 frames of pre-capture
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Uncropped 4K up to 60p, oversampled from 6K, and Full HD up to 180p
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One SD card slot with UHS-II support
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Approximately 1.2 lb with battery and card, before adding a lens
Included With Your Rental
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Canon EOS R8 Mark II camera body
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Canon Battery Charger LC-E17 and Canon Battery LP-E17
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Canon Camera Strap
Lens and SD card rented separately
Lens and Memory Card Compatibility
Canon RF lenses mount directly. RF-S lenses also mount directly and use a 1.6× crop. Canon EF and EF-S DSLR lenses require an EF–EOS R mount adapter. The camera takes SD cards, and some 4K recording modes require a V60-rated card. If you’re bringing your own lens or card and want to check compatibility, give us a call before booking.
Step 1: Reserve Online
Select your start and return dates on the product page—multi-day and weekend rates calculate automatically.
Step 2: Confirm & Pay
Check out securely. You’ll receive an email confirmation with pickup details and any notes from our team.
Step 3: Pick Up in Berkeley
Pickup window: 2pm–5pm. Come to 2095 Rose Street, Berkeley, CA. We’ll have your gear cleaned, tested, and packed. NOTE: You will need to provide a valid government-issued photo ID and a major credit card issued by a reputable bank at pickup. For rental security purposes, debit cards, prepaid cards, reloadable cards, and gift cards are not accepted, even when branded with Visa, Mastercard, American Express, or Discover. Need earlier pickup than 2:00pm? Often possible with advance request.
Step 4: Create Something Amazing
Shoot your project with confidence. Need guidance? Ask! Our local photo coaches are happy to help with a quick chat.
Step 5: Return with Ease
Return window: 10am–12pm (noon). Need a later return? Sometimes we can accommodate—contact us ahead of time.
🧰 Ready-to-use: your rentals will be waiting and ready to go for your arrival.
🪪 Bring ID & Card: - Provide a valid government-issued photo ID and a major credit card issued by a reputable bank at pickup. For rental security purposes, debit cards, prepaid cards, reloadable cards, and gift cards are not accepted, even when branded with Visa, Mastercard, American Express, or Discover. Some items may need a refundable deposit.
⏰ Weekends & holidays: popular dates book fast—reserve early. Same-day requests are often possible; call for availability.
💵 Try-Before-You-Buy: we’ll credit ½ of your rental fee toward buying the same or comparable item within 7 days.
Description
Description
Full-frame photos and video in a camera you’ll want to carry all day.
Select your pickup and return dates to see availability and pricing. Berkeley pickup and return only.
Description
The Canon EOS R8 Mark II is an easy camera to pack for a weekend away, a portrait session, or a project that calls for both photos and video. Its 24.2MP full-frame sensor gives you room to work in dim light and soften the background with the right lens. In-body stabilization helps steady handheld shots, and subject-tracking autofocus comes in handy when a person, pet, or bird moves before you’re ready.
The Looking Glass Take
We’d rent the R8 Mark II for a trip where we want to keep the bag light and still come home with good stills and a few clips. Pair it with a small RF prime for a day on foot or a standard zoom if you want one lens for everything from street scenes to portraits. If you’re thinking about moving to Canon full frame, take it out for a weekend with the lens you’d actually carry. You’ll learn more about how it fits your photography that way.
Best Used For
-
Travel and everyday photography when you’ll carry the camera for hours.
-
Portraits and family photos where eye-detection autofocus helps you stay with a moving subject.
-
Short video projects that call for handheld footage and uncropped 4K up to 60p.
-
Trying Canon full frame before buying a body or switching systems.
Key Specs
-
24.2MP full-frame CMOS sensor
-
5-axis in-body image stabilization
-
Dual Pixel CMOS AF II with people, animal, and vehicle tracking
-
Up to 40 fps with the electronic shutter and up to 20 frames of pre-capture
-
Uncropped 4K up to 60p, oversampled from 6K, and Full HD up to 180p
-
One SD card slot with UHS-II support
-
Approximately 1.2 lb with battery and card, before adding a lens
Included With Your Rental
-
Canon EOS R8 Mark II camera body
-
Canon Battery Charger LC-E17 and Canon Battery LP-E17
-
Canon Camera Strap
Lens and SD card rented separately
Lens and Memory Card Compatibility
Canon RF lenses mount directly. RF-S lenses also mount directly and use a 1.6× crop. Canon EF and EF-S DSLR lenses require an EF–EOS R mount adapter. The camera takes SD cards, and some 4K recording modes require a V60-rated card. If you’re bringing your own lens or card and want to check compatibility, give us a call before booking.
How Renting Works
How Renting Works
Step 1: Reserve Online
Select your start and return dates on the product page—multi-day and weekend rates calculate automatically.
Step 2: Confirm & Pay
Check out securely. You’ll receive an email confirmation with pickup details and any notes from our team.
Step 3: Pick Up in Berkeley
Pickup window: 2pm–5pm. Come to 2095 Rose Street, Berkeley, CA. We’ll have your gear cleaned, tested, and packed. NOTE: You will need to provide a valid government-issued photo ID and a major credit card issued by a reputable bank at pickup. For rental security purposes, debit cards, prepaid cards, reloadable cards, and gift cards are not accepted, even when branded with Visa, Mastercard, American Express, or Discover. Need earlier pickup than 2:00pm? Often possible with advance request.
Step 4: Create Something Amazing
Shoot your project with confidence. Need guidance? Ask! Our local photo coaches are happy to help with a quick chat.
Step 5: Return with Ease
Return window: 10am–12pm (noon). Need a later return? Sometimes we can accommodate—contact us ahead of time.
Good to Know
Good to Know
🧰 Ready-to-use: your rentals will be waiting and ready to go for your arrival.
🪪 Bring ID & Card: - Provide a valid government-issued photo ID and a major credit card issued by a reputable bank at pickup. For rental security purposes, debit cards, prepaid cards, reloadable cards, and gift cards are not accepted, even when branded with Visa, Mastercard, American Express, or Discover. Some items may need a refundable deposit.
⏰ Weekends & holidays: popular dates book fast—reserve early. Same-day requests are often possible; call for availability.
💵 Try-Before-You-Buy: we’ll credit ½ of your rental fee toward buying the same or comparable item within 7 days.
