This past week we saw an updated list of new and unreleased Canon gear that has appeared for certifications with various agencies around the globe. As always, the gear in question uses code names and not the regular naming conventions Canon uses. We spoke with some people over the weekend and think we know what most of the new gear is going to be.
Canon DSLRs
The DSLRs are the hardest to figure out at the moment, as there is going to be some changes in how the lineup looks in 2019. While we hope to see a Canon EOS 7D Mark III, we haven't heard anything that we'd consider reliable. If we go by the certification list below, there is a 32mp DSLR coming that we think is the Canon EOS 80D replacement and not the Canon EOS 7D Mark III. We think that a 32mp sensor would be too much for the speedy APS-C line of cameras. We could be wrong, but the EOS 7D was 18mp and the EOS 7D Mark II only jumped to 20.2mp. A 12mp jump to 32mp just doesn't seem likely.
K435 //Canon EOS 77D Replacement
- Single lens reflex camera
- APS-C
- 24mp (approx)
- Wi-Fi · Bluetooth
- Battery level indication is displayed in 4 increments
- 2019 announcement
K436 // Canon EOS 77D Replacement
- Single lens reflex camera
- APS-C
- 24mp (approx)
- Wi-Fi · Bluetooth
- Battery level indication is displayed in 4 increments
- 2019 announcement
K437 // Canon EOS 90D (80D replacement)
- Single lens reflex camera
- 32mp
- Wi-Fi · Bluetooth
- Battery level indication is displayed in 6 increments
- 2019 announcement
Canon Mirrorless
As for the new full-frame mirrorless that has appeared in the list. We do not believe it will be below the recently announced Canon EOS R, as the pricing of the new mirrorless camera is quite competitive and there will be obvious price drops over the next year. I think we'll be seeing a $1999 Canon EOS R in the next 6-8 months. I can't see Canon announcing a camera that is priced below that. So expect this to be a higher-end EOS R mirrorless camera. *update – I didn't want to mention it (but it has been on the forum), but we don't think an EOS R launching with the EOS 6D Mark II sensor and no 4K would be received all that well.
K433 // Canon EOS Rx
- Mirrorless camera
- Full frame
- 26mp
- Wi-Fi · Bluetooth
- 2019 announcement
EC 811 // Canon EOS M6 Mark II
- Mirrorless camera
- APS-C
- 24mp (approx)
- Wi-Fi · Bluetooth
- 2019 announcement
EC 812 // Canon EOS M5 Mark II
- Mirrorless camera
- APS-C
- 24mp (approx)
- Wi-Fi · Bluetooth
- 2019 announcement
Canon PowerShot
The only cameras that sell really well in the PowerShot G series line are the PowerShot G9 X Mark II and the PowerShot G7 X Mark II, so expect to see both of these cameras replaced sooner than later. We're told to expect a “big jump” in capabilities in the PowerShot G7 X line.
EC804 //Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark III
- Compact digital camera
- Wi-Fi · Bluetooth
- Powershot G series
- Late 2018/Early 2019 announcement
EC 805 //Canon PowerShot SX70 HS
- Compact digital camera
- Wi-Fi · Bluetooth
- Late 2018 announcement
EC808 // Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark III
- Compact digital camera
- Wi-Fi · Bluetooth
- Powershot G series
- Late 2018/Early 2019 announcement
It makes sense if the "EOS Rx" is a more video-oriented camera, but I think it more likely based on resolution and time difference that this will be the 6D class camera and priced less than the EOS R
The resolution doesn't matter in the Canon lineup when it comes to tiers, the Rebels, 80D and 1DX for example.
It makes sense if higher fps is the goal. But hopefully it won't be the same sensor as in the 6D2 or the internet is going to collapse into a black hole of rage :D
The maximum image resolution appeared in certification documents.
I thought this might be plausible as well, but that would be an unprecedented resolution for an APS-C sensor. I don't think there are crop sensors exceeding 24MP currently generally available. Personally I'd prefer improved fps over improved resolution in a 80D successor.
I personally would like to see a less expensive FF R series camera. Provide a range a good quality FF R cameras and take the definition from enthusiast to regular consumer level in price. Sort of like Canon had the TX, FTb, EF and F-1. 5 levels of FF R cameras would be great. Lowest does not have FF 4K but has it as consumers would reject it otherwise. The FTb could be the current R then a 5D R with 50mp at 12 fps and FF 4K then a 5dsr at 8 fps an 70 mp sensor and downgraded 4K video, then the pro sport 1dx MII replacement at 36 mp and 24 fps and real serious 4K at FF and all the possible bells and whistles similar to the F-1 system that pretty much lacked for nothing. They gave you all the options available with that body.
Then an APSC line with the R like the 7D series being the 1dx apsc equivalent, finally the R equivalent to the XXD SL and Rebel as canon wishes to do one of each or so.
Although you never know; there are rumours Sony might release a more low entry FF mirrorless. If this would be a higher end body, it should pack quite a lot of punch in terms of speed, IQ and more controls...
It definitely is. I don't expect 26 mpx FF mirrorless camera to be entry FF line - 6D. Just look at the Canon 1DXII and Sony A9.
I can definitely see Canon give enough features for FF mirrorless to make compelling (FPS, dual card slot), but provide more features to FF DSLR (5DV?) at different time and price points.
It is only disappointing if your model of how often Canon updates its various series of bodies is really inaccurate.
Different colors?
- Single lens reflex camera
- 32mp
Yessss!!!!! A most worthy upgrade from my 8MP Canon 30D...