Canon EOS R8 Experience

Canon EOS R8 Experience goes beyond the manual to help you understand the features, settings, and controls of this powerful and customizable mirrorless camera - plus most importantly how, when and why to use these functions and settings in your photography.


This guide will help you learn to use your EOS R8 quickly and competently, to consistently make the types of images you desire. Take control of your camera, and the images you create.



The e-book is designed for Intermediate and Enthusiast dSLR Photographers who wish to take fuller advantage of the capabilities of their camera, as well as Experienced Photographers coming to the EOS R8 from previous models.


Canon EOS R8 Experience focuses on still-photography with an explanation of the HD and 4K Movie Menus, settings, and functions. Sections include:


-Setting Up Your EOS R8 - All of the Playback, Shooting, Set-up, Movie, and Custom Function Menus, with explanations and suggested settings to customize the advanced features to work best for the way you photograph.


-Aperture Priority (Av), Shutter Priority (Tv), Flexible Priority (Fv), and Manual (M) Shooting Modes - How and when to use them to create dramatic depth of field, freeze or express motion, or take total control of exposure settings.


-Auto Focusing Modes and Area Modes, and Release (Drive) Modes - Learn the AF Operations, AF Methods, AF Cases, and Custom Functions, how and when to take advantage of them to capture both still and moving subjects. Explains the new face, eye, and subject detection features, plus the subject tracking capabilities of the EOS R8.


-Exposure Metering Modes of the EOS R8 - How and when to use them for correct exposures in every situation.


-Histograms, Exposure Compensation, Bracketing, and White Balance - Understanding these features for adjusting to the proper exposure in challenging lighting situations.


-The Image Taking Process - Tutorials for using the settings and controls to take photos of both still and moving subjects.


-Introduction to Video Settings and Features, including 4K and time-lapse video.


-Canon Lenses including the RF mount, and the EF lens adapters.


-Wi-Fi and Bluetooth with the Camera Connect app.


What readers of Doug's previous Canon guides are saying:



Very clear and precise - It explains all the features of the camera and does this in a very clear and precise way, giving a detailed run through of the camera functions and controls as well as the operation and options of the menu system - and it does this without assuming you are an expert photographer to begin with. This is an excellent book to help with getting to grips with the camera, whether as a newcomer to the EOS world or upgrading from a previous version. -Camea



Best reference book for Canon - Well written and easy to understand. This book really helps one to be able to take advantage of all the features of my camera. A must have. -N.D



Will Save You A Month On The Learning Curve - This book clearly and practically walks the reader through every step of setting up and using the camera. A wonderfully well-organized book, it explains every feature and setting on the camera with recommendations on optimal setup choices and the reasoning behind each recommendation. This is the lowest cost, highest value accessory I could have purchased. -Robert



A Pro Right There With You - If you want to get the camera up and running with the feeling of a pro right there with you then I would strongly recommend it. His explanation is first class - all in all a great read. -Tim S.



Simplifies without technical jargon! - Klostermann has the unique ability to explain in very readable, easy-to-follow directions how to operate every facet of the camera. -Alan