R8 overheating

[rsb816]

My new R8 starts to overheat when using it in warm to hot temperatures.  I am not using the video setting at all just still photos.  The temperature gauge starts to show up in the view finder after a short bit of time and once or twice it went all the way into the red zone.  Once I was out in about 90+ degrees and today was out in 80's, very sunny and some humidity but has happened a few times.  I am starting to worry that this will become a very big problem and altho I have heard this could happen when using the video I have not seen any information on this when just shooting photos.  Is this normal?(altho should def NOT be normal!) but suggestions are welcome.  Thanks!

[phobrain]

It's been happening on my R8 recently. The weather is warmer, and I left the camera in the shade til it recovered when I'd see the icon. Sometimes I find a series of shots turned out white, which maybe came from overheating when I was ignoring the icon, vs. simple buffer overflow.

I just put in a Lexar '800x' 128M SD card before I noticed it, so I wonder if it could be related, since it's a new card I'm trying.

[rsb816]

Hi! So I posted this a few months ago and I have to say that the problem did not get any better with all the suggestions.  Recently sold the R8 back to the store and bought an R6Mii and so so so happy I switched.  The R8 is a toy compared to the R6 and although I am not a professional by any means I have no regrets about upgrading my camera body.  There is no comparison.  

[phobrain]

The light weight keeps the R8 in play for me, when I get shoulder strain from lifting R6 and glass. Speaking of which, make sure to try an L lens too, if you haven't yet. 🙂

[rsb816]

Hah!  yes the R8 was definitely lighter.  We hike a lot so I use a capture clip from Peak Design to carry my camera and that helps take some of the pressure off.  The RF 24-105 L is on my list. THANKS!