EOS R8vs Ektar H35
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Ektar H35 (2022)
Starting from £40 new
Best for First-time film photographers & casual everyday shooting
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GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Full-Frame Entry — EOS R8 (2023): Canon's most affordable full-frame mirrorless — 4K/60p 10-bit and class-leading Dual Pixel AF at an accessible entry price.
First-Time Film Photographers & Casual Everyday Shooting — Ektar H35 (2022): A delightful entry point into film — affordable, simple, and produces genuinely lovely half-frame pairs. The best value film camera on the market.
Who should buy what
EOS R8 (2023)
- Photographers wanting full-frame image quality at the lowest RF price
- EOS RP owners upgrading to better autofocus and modern video specs
- Beginners who want to start on full-frame without overspending
- Travel photographers who want a lightweight full-frame RF body
Quick take: The ektar h35 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | EOS R8 (2023) | Ektar H35 (2022) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,099 | £40 |
| Sensor | 24.2MP Full-frame BSI CMOS | 35mm half-frame (18 × 24mm) |
| Resolution | 24.2MP | — |
| Video | 4K/60p oversampled 10-bit, FHD/180p | N/A — film camera |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II, 1053 zones, eye/face/subject tracking | Fixed focus (~1m to ∞) |
| Stabilisation | None (no IBIS) | N/A — film camera |
| Burst Rate | 6fps mechanical, 40fps electronic | Manual wind-on |
| Battery Life | ~220 shots (CIPA) | 1× AA alkaline battery |
| Weight | 461g body only | ~125g (without battery) |
| Dimensions | 132.5 × 86.1 × 70.0mm | 105 × 62 × 37mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.59× | Optical viewfinder |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen | N/A |
| Mount | Canon RF mount (full-frame) | 35mm film (ISO 100–400 recommended) |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-II slot | 35mm 135-format film cartridge |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | N/A |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | EOS R8 | Ektar H35 |
|---|---|---|
| Portrait | ||
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Street | ||
| Wedding & Events | — | |
| Landscape | ||
| Sports & Action | — | |
| Everyday | — | |
| Travel | — | |
| Low Light | — |
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