CANON R8 MIRRORLESS CAMERA

For my Meta Data lab I wanted to use my CanonR8 Mirrorless Camera, I have used a stock photo of the item so you would be able to see it in its most basic form. The camera was created and mass produced by Canon, a large Japanese based company that focuses on producing photo/video based devices along with other technological advancements. I bought this camera in December of 2024, however I bought it used and the camera was originally created a purchased in 2023. It is a digital still photography and video based camera. This camera shows the evolution of digital photography which has become even more digital. A mirrorless camera is the next step from a DSLR, literally removing the mirror from your camera, instead using a sensor to detect what is in front of the camera. Allowing it to be lighter and easier to carry around for long periods of time, it also allows for better video capabilities.

I major in Mass Communications with a focus in video production, and I plan on finding a career in the entertainment industry as a cinematographer working on film or television. I have recently started using this camera on a 30-minute short film I am shooting with a group of other Mass Comm students as a sort of passion project. I love film specifically, and being able to start learning more about the industry and get more used to the environment of it through working this camera has been a satisfying and exciting experience for me personally.

I’ve also included some footage I have recently shot with this camera (unedited), as part of the short film I discussed earlier, this is just a small snippet that we filmed recently.