I have had multiple reports over the last few months that Canon plans to announce two new EOS M cameras in 2020. Recently I was given a bit of information about the two models. Unfortunately, I have been unable to confirm this information with a source I'd consider above [CR1], so please treat this information accordingly.
Canon EOS M7
The new flagship of the EOS M lineup. Yes, it goes against Canon's normal nomenclature, but the “7” means a lot to the Canon lineup. So take what you want from the number “7”.
This camera will reportedly have the same 32mp sensor as the Canon EOS M6 Mark II, as well as IBIS, Dual Card slots, and “all the bells and whistles”.
The camera is scheduled to be announced in Q4 of 2020, but consider announcement dates a moving target in the current global environment.
I was also told that Canon will announce a “higher-end” EF-M lens for this release.
Canon EOS M50 Mark II
Later in Q4 of 2020, Canon will reportedly announce the EOS M50 Mark II, a follow-up to the hugely popular EOS M50. I wasn't given any sort of specifications for this camera.
The biggest question? Will it have IBIS?
Along with the EOS M50 Mark II, Canon will reportedly announce a new prime lens for the EF-M mount. I think it'll be an 85mm equivalent prime.
More to come…
However they still need more and better lenses for me to take the M line seriously
And if this pans out, I suspect it's the replacement for the 7D, especially given that number 7.
Naaah, the biggest question is: Will it have OverHeating issues?
It really depends. If any camera manufacturer tries to build a stills ergonomics camera and cram 8K video into a weather sealed body., then it probably will overheat.
If Canon sticks to the design philosophy of the M series, then it definitely won't.
there is the m50 mark ii (no IBIS) and there is the c100 mark iii (IBIS with RF).
/sarcasm
Same sensor as 90D/M6 mk II so no 8K and neither of those two overheat.
So it probably won't have overheating issues, but that IBIS won't be paired with great video features, which is a shame.
With the technology already present in the R5 they could easily make a 17MP APS-C sensor with 4k60p internal 10-bit 4:2:2 and advanced AF - but I guess they basically have the full-frame R6 to fill in that gap.
This retains the clear distinction between APS-C and full frame in their mirrorless lineup. This won't be a video focused camera if it has the "7" designation. I would expect it will carry over the R5 autofocus refinements. Maybe even improve on them slightly if they follow the 7 series tradition.
What the new lens might be is a good question. In my opinion, they really need two new lenses. A 15-85 similar to the EF-S version and a long telephoto zoom -- either 400 or preferably a 150-500 f5.6 (one can dream).
I shoot with the 1DX Mark II and EOS R, now the R5. The M-series are absolutely beautiful and powerful cameras that stay true to the "mirrorless is smaller" concept. I now use the M6 Mark II as my main video camera and primary stills camera for many of the odd jobs I do that don't require the benefits of full-frame.
Offering an all-out M5 Mark II or M6 would be excellent for my travel and even work. Right now the lack of weather sealing is a problem...Canon could easily release a sealed body and new zoom lens to fix this. Give us a fixed f/2.8 or f/2 zoom that trades a bit of that compact size for "pro" benefits.
It would also be nice to see them drop the price of the EF to EOS-M adaptor to the price of the EF-RF adaptor...why it's $50 more is beyond me. Drop the price to $75-100 and release a $150-175 version with weather sealing so we can adapt sealed lenses properly. Heck, even put in a true Canon glass focal reducer in there too!
Seriously, though...I'm using the M6 Mark II for some high end professional work because I can. I just shot a national magazine cover with it this past weekend...I used it to shoot a drag race...an indoor party...the winner's circle...shots in the pits...video around the track...you name it! All with a single card slot, hotshoe EVF and a lens mount that has poor zoom options! Haha
The M is my APS-C of choice because when I don't want to lug around a 1DXII with full-frame lenses, this keeps me light and more nimble. My back hurts significantly less after an event since I introduced them to my bag.
Regardless, I can't wait to see what Canon has in store for the M system, including that newly rumored "higher-end" EF-M lens!