Canon EOS 850D DSLR Camera with 18-55mm Lens 850DKIS review

Putting aside the limitations imposed upon its 4K video capability, the Canon EOS Rebel T8i / EOS 850D is a potentially attractive sub-£850/$750 DSLR. Its build is very plasticky and it doesn't feel very robust, but it's lightweight and easy to carry with a good control arrangement and excellent...

Excellent AF systems; Vari-angle-touchscreen; Compatible with a huge range of lenses and accessories

Lightweight but feels very plasticky and not robust; Crop applied to 4K video; Mirrorless rivals offer more for the money

Canon EOS 850D DSLR Camera with 18-55mm Lens 850DKIS review

The Canon EOS 850D / Rebel T8i is a well-featured mid-range DSLR that sits at the top of the triple-digit EOS or Rebel series. It delivers a comfortable step-up in features and handling over the cheaper entry-level models, making it a good choice for anyone who wants a decent DSLR without breaking...

Canon EOS Rebel T8i / EOS 850D review

If you still prefer DSLRs to mirrorless cameras, the dinky EOS Rebel T8i / 850D is a capable camera with excellent autofocus and a vari-angle touchscreen. It also produces lovely images. But there are few reasons to to pick this camera over mirrorless equivalents that give you more bang for your buck, while older DSLRs offer better value.

Quick, reliable autofocus; Decent vari-angle touchscreen; Lovely form factor; Excellent battery life; Good image quality;

Small viewfinder display; Plasticky build; 4K video limitations; Modest upgrade from EOS 800D

Canon EOS 850D DSLR Camera with 18-55mm Lens 850DKIS review

If you still prefer DSLRs to mirrorless cameras, the dinky EOS Rebel T8i / 850D is a capable camera with excellent autofocus and a vari-angle touchscreen. It also produces lovely images.

Quick; reliable autofocus; Decent vari-angle touchscreen; Lovely form factor; Excellent battery life; Good image quality

Small viewfinder display; Plasticky build; 4K video limitations; Modest upgrade from EOS 800D

Canon EOS 850D DSLR Camera with 18-55mm Lens 850DKIS review

I had a few errands to run, and my wife opted to ride along. Photo ops were unforeseen, but the Rebel T8i in a toploader case was a convenient addition to the back seat.