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Canon has announced a limited edition PowerShot G7 X Mark III to mark the 30th anniversary of the PowerShot name. It all started with the PowerShot 600 and has led us to this moment!
This is going to be one of those products that most people won't understand why it exists. Repackaging an existing product, giving it some new paint, a “twill front dial” and a 30th anniversary badge for $400 more than the regular G7X3.
I don't understand why it exists, but here we are. I imagine quantities are going to be extremely limited because you can't preorder it from anywhere. It'll probably be a case of retailers getting whatever Canon sends them. Perhaps Canon is only doing one production run of this camera.
Leica has done this sort of thing forever, but the value of a lot of those limited-edition cameras tend to go up in value, some a lot more than others.
Canon will sell every single one of these Limited Edition cameras that they make. Some will be collectors; some will be the social media people and maybe a few that like the camera and have the means. People do like limited edition things.
The camera itself looks nice enough, but not $400 nice for me.
For good measure, Canon is also throwing in a Peak Desgn Cuff Wrist Strap and a 32GB SD card. That 32GB card might fetch a pretty penny in the near future.
Limited Edition PowerShot G7 X Mark III Overview
Celebrate 30 years of the Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark III with this 30th Anniversary Limited Edition Kit . It includes the iconic camera in an exclusive graphite finish with a diamond-knurled control ring plus a custom wrist strap, and an SD card. Its 20.1MP 1″ CMOS sensor uses a stacked design, which pairs with the DIGIC 8 image processor to enable especially fast focusing performance, full-resolution shooting at up to 20 fps, and UHD 4K30p video recording.
Canon PowerShot
Optically, the G7 X Mark III houses a 4.2x zoom lens, which covers a 24-100mm equivalent focal length range for wide-angle to short-telephoto fields of view. An f/1.8-2.8 maximum aperture range suits working in difficult lighting conditions as does an Optical Image Stabilizer, which compensates for the effects of camera shake. The camera has a slim design with a 3.0″ 180° tilting touchscreen LCD plus Bluetooth and Wi-Fi for wirelessly connecting to a mobile device.
Press Release
MELVILLE, N.Y., February 4, 2026 – Canon U.S.A., Inc., a leader in digital imaging solutions, today announced that its parent company, Canon Inc. celebrates that 2026 marks the 30 year anniversary of Canon's PowerShot compact digital camera. To commemorate this anniversary, a limited edition PowerShot G7 X Mark III camera with a limited color body design and 30 year anniversary logo is currently scheduled to be released in April 2026.
Since the launch of the original PowerShot 600 in July 1996, PowerShot has expanded its lineup to meet the diverse needs of its users. The PowerShot line, which was developed with the aim of making it easy for users to enjoy high-quality still images and video, is popular among a wide range of users, from camera beginners to amateurs, and as of February 2026Footnote1over 200 PowerShot cameras in the Americas have been released.
Currently, Canon offers a wide range of products tailored to each user's lifestyle, including the G Series, which combines a compact, lightweight body with high image quality and multiple functions, the V Series, which allows users to enjoy full-fledged video recording with ease, and the SX Series, which offers high-magnification zoom.
Canon will continue to contribute to the further development of photographic and imaging culture by pursuing advanced technologies and high expressivity in response to user needs within the PowerShot line.
PowerShot 30 Anniversary Edition Available
To celebrate 30 years of PowerShot cameras, a limited edition version of the PowerShot G7 X Mark III camera is scheduled to be available later this year. The 1.0 inch PowerShot G7 X Mark III is a compact digital camera featuring a stacked CMOS sensor with approximately 20.1 million effective pixelsFootnote2 and a large aperture and bright 4.2 x optical zoom lens for versatile video expression. In addition to still image capture, the “Video Blog” mode, which is specialized for Vlog shooting, enables comfortable video capture. This limited edition model uses a unique color “graphite” for the camera body and the front ring has a diamond knurling to create a design that combines luxury and quality. In addition, the 30 year anniversary logo is printed on the body to create a special feeling suitable for limited edition models.
Availability
The PowerShot G7 X Mark III Graphite Kit – PowerShot 30th Anniversary Limited Edition
Camera, which will be available with a Limited Edition Peak Design Cuff Wrist Strap and a 32GB SD card, is currently scheduled to be available in April 2026 for an estimated retail price of $1,299.00.
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Attachment is mine when new in 2021.
Ok, I'd buy it at 899. I emailed them. That's only 50 more.
My experience with all the PowerShots I have owned is that something ‘mechanical’ happens after 30-40k shutter actuations. The shutter or IS gets ‘sticky,’ or the complex non-linear guides on the collapsing zoom/focus lens barrels get worn down and loose.
My count is ~30,750. How do I know? I have my file numbering set to ‘continuous’ and I don’t create new folders on the SD memory card. The file number rolls over from IMG_9999 to IMG_0001 and its done this three times already.
That was an additional battery on my B&H sales receipt...
I checked my 'junk box' and found these memory cards:
(Shutter count now 37,281)
Geez, what a low-effort marketing stunt. It really disappoints me. If it were $100 more, I would've honestly thought about this, but a 45% price increase? For a color, a logo, and a package redesign? Please.
I just hope that we'll still get the AE-1 remake at some point.
I get that some people might want such a camera or even see a need for it, and since they're out of options, they will go for it.
But this is a clear case for me where I will just have to vote with my wallet. If they want my money, they need to update the camera.
Also if we're being honest the change from Mark II to Mark III wasn't big either.
Tilta, It does not have a vertical Arca mount like the SmallRig. It has a nicer fit and finish though. The R1 will never be on a tripod, so that wasn't a consideration for me
And with raw they need to make a 740hs with a bigger sensor and with raw, i would definitely buy it