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Your R8 on one page.

The settings that matter most, and where to find each one in the menu. Print it, keep it in your bag, and stop digging through menus on a shoot.

What's on it

1

Everyday stills

Av, Servo AF with Whole area AF, People and Eye detection, Auto ISO to 6400, RAW + JPEG.

2

Controls

Which dial or button sets mode, aperture, shutter, ISO and exposure comp.

3

Low light, in order

What to give up first when the light goes, plus a tripod setup.

4

Where to set it

Exact menu paths for card format, image quality, AF, Auto ISO and slowest shutter.

5

Autofocus by subject

AF operation, area and detection for people, pets, action and products.

6

Freeze it

Shutter speeds that freeze handheld shake, walking, kids, sport and birds.

7

Stabilization

Movie digital IS by situation and lens IS for stills, on a body with no IBIS.

Checked against Canon's EOS R8 Advanced User Guide for firmware 1.5.0 or later, current through 1.6.0.

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