→ IBIS: Great if it is mechanical ISO and greater if it has mechanical auto level!
→ If it has free fps to choose from and wide ranges of available shutter speeds (up to 1/fps): Great
→ Missing EVF: A 200 bucks external EVF would be helpful, 800x600 would be enough for me.
... good times for interesting options ...

I have been waiting for the R7MKii to replace my 90D. I could not see going to the R7 as it was not much of an upgrade for me and I do have a R5 as well as a Nikon Z6. For my wildlife photography (the majority of my photography) I use my R5 with a RF100-500 and RF200-800 along with my 90D with my EF 800 f/5.6. I was hoping for the R7 MKII to upgrade this. Since the delays in the R7 MKII I have been looking at the OM System OM-1 MKII for more range and better performance than my 90D. Looks like I will be adding the OM-1MKII to my camera systems and keeping the 90D for a while. I could even go to the OM-5 MKII and have an upgrade over my 90D and better performance over the R7. Canons marketing strategies has lost them another customer and longtime Canon user. Also, since I use the Nikon for street and travel photography, I can get rid of that and just use the OM System to cover all my photo needs.

If true, this does not please me. But it makes my camera-buying future more sure. I won't be counting on an APS-C Canon body in the future because there isn't anything better than the R7 available. The decision now is to embrace full frame from Canon or change brands. Or just stay put and enjoy.

I already grabbed a 200-800 to use on my R5, and now that it's bird migration season, I'll be putting that to the test. If it works as well as I hope, then there will be some changes in my own camera lineup and my R7 will likely be hitting the used market.

Why were they selling off the R7 I then? And interestingly enough, its price fell down to 1050 EUR just a couple of weeks ago when it rose to 1150. Seems almost as if they changed their mind.

"It wasn't only us reporting on it, a lot of other sites and YouTube channels ran with it as well."

Sure but the majority of those are just using you as a source. Like all the article and videos today will say "R7mkii not coming in 2026 according to canonrumors". There's only like two other people/sites that even at least pretend to have their own sources besides you

Canon Rumors said:

The last week or so has been a flurry of information from people that I know and trust. Not much of the information about the EOS R6 V and EOS R8 Mark II has come from the world of the anonymous source. Any initial screw-ups in the reporting on both cameras was my fault, and […]

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From reading this: “I can now say with 99% confidence that the EOS R7 Mark II will be announced in Q2 of this year” a few days ago, to these rumors today.
Credibility is built on consistency—and nothing erodes trust faster than confidently contradicting yourself days apart. Even rumor platforms carry a responsibility to distinguish speculation from reliability, because once confidence is lost, reputation follows quickly behind. In an age of instant information, accountability isn’t optional—it’s the currency of trust.

Ok, thanks for the info, I'll probably save a lot of money this year.

Canis Lupus said:

Rumors is rumors, we have to wait and see

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Rumors are rumours.

Rumors is rumors, we have to wait and see

More of the usual love from Canon for their red-headed stepchild, the 7-series.

ISv said:

Today my goal was to figure out what the last version of the LP 9 (particularly the DeepPRIME XD3) can actually do. First two photos of the Northern cardinal are at low ISO (there was no need for anything more of that). After that I went "nuts" experimenting (best illustrated in "Reptiles!!!). Honestly I'm very impressed - see Reptiles!

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Lovely series. I really like the first picture.

antonn said:

R52/R1/R1 + RF100-300/2.8, Glaucidium passerinum

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Beautiful shots .Well done, antonn.

MkSprintz said:

Pretty sure
R6v is likely FCC DS126933
&
Retro style R8ii FCC DS126947

Hearing 2027 is more and more likely for the R7ii.

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Isn't there also a DS126936 from last year not yet associated with any release?

Tone on tone. I really like this shot. Well done, ISv.

@zajicekpavel said:

This is not the case, R7M2 = FCC DS126933, R6V = FCC DS126947. see my AI analysis on the forum (previous post in another thread). You are spreading alarmist news sir. The rest of us are waiting for R7M2. Everything is going according to plan.

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DS126947 is limited to 64-QAM, that's entry level, even by previous 2022 standards. It doesn't make sense for an R6V

@zajicekpavel said:

This is not the case, R7M2 = FCC DS126933, R6V = FCC DS126947. see my AI analysis on the forum (previous post in another thread). You are spreading alarmist news sir. The rest of us are waiting for R7M2. Everything is going according to plan.

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Pretty sure
R6v is likely FCC DS126933
&
Retro style R8ii FCC DS126947

Hearing 2027 is more and more likely for the R7ii.

BroderLund said:

What is the difference between vented and active cooling? In the same way, the R5m2 is vented and needs a fan grip to keep it actively cooled?

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It would be great if the cooling grip worked with it.

bloblom said:

May/June is based on the assumption that the DS126933 FCC filing refers to the R7 Mark II. It's safe to assume now that it does not. All the "leaks" (glorified rumors) from the past few months are crumbling in front of your eyes.
It's completely possible that Canon announces it a month after the R6V, after all they target two very different markets so they wouldn't interfere with one another, and the R7II could be shipped out by mid-summer for birders, but there's nothing to back that release window.

I wouldn't get my hopes too high up for the R7 Mark II. Back in May 2025 the R6 Mark III was rumored to have a 24 MP stacked BSI-CMOS sensor with a DIGIC Accelerator and a faster readout than the R5 Mark II. We got none of that. It's safer to assume we'll get a refreshed sensor (possibly BSI) with faster readout without hurting dynamic range. Just enough to address, at least partly, the biggest issues with the R7 like the rolling shutter and AF performance.

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This is not the case, R7M2 = FCC DS126933, R6V = FCC DS126947. see my AI analysis on the forum (previous post in another thread). You are spreading alarmist news sir. The rest of us are waiting for R7M2. Everything is going according to plan.

What the AI told me about it:

Why the confusion around certification DS126933 arose
The key issue in this whole discussion is the FCC certification of model DS126933, which shows the following indicators:
•it uses the LP‑E6P battery
•it has advanced connectivity (Wi‑Fi / Bluetooth module ES204)
•its FCC confidentiality expires on June 16, 2026
This led to speculation about whether:
•it is the EOS R7 Mark II, or
•another model – for example the EOS R6 V
However, Canon traditionally:
•certifies each hardware model separately
•does not reuse one FCC code for two different cameras
Most importantly, the EOS R6 V already has its own separate certifications and leaks, with a clearly confirmed announcement time frame in May 2026.
This practically rules out DS126933 = R6 V.
Why DS126933 makes sense as the R7 Mark II
Battery
•The current EOS R7 already uses the LP‑E6P
•The R8 series uses the smaller LP‑E17, so confusion with the R8 Mark II is very unlikely
•The APS‑C “flagship” position of the R7 strongly supports retaining the LP‑E6P battery
FCC timing
Canon has a long‑established pattern of launching cameras 2–4 weeks before FCC confidentiality expires.
•expiry: June 16, 2026
•realistic announcement window:
late May – early June 2026
This exactly aligns with repeated reports from Canon Rumors, CanonWatch, and Photo Rumors.
How the EOS R6 V fits into this
The EOS R6 V:
•is a video‑focused full‑frame camera
•has no EVF
•shares its sensor with the R6 Mark III / Cinema EOS C50
•targets video creators, not wildlife or sports photographers
Canon therefore has a strong incentive to:
•first give full media attention to the R6 V (April–May)
•only then introduce the R7 Mark II, which would otherwise overshadow it in coverage
This is not a delay, but a deliberate and controlled release sequence.
So — is the R7 Mark II delayed?
Compared to early rumors from 2025 – yes, slightly.
Compared to the current plan – no.

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There are probably some situations that it could be useful with tethered control.

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On the (now-sold) R50V I used it for family portraits and being able to zoom using your phone is pretty neat. My kids (both below 10 years old) massively preferred using the zoom rocker next to the shutter button to touching the lens.
I still want a smaller-than-R8 EVF-less camera, but with R8 features, like a useable fully electronic shutter. The R50V was already quite thick, which made it awkward to hold with the relatively small grip, I hope future R*V bodies have more finger depth on the front.

I do plan on getting the 20-50 lens an use it on the R8, maybe zooming through Camera Connect will work...

DocInfoSci said:

But it took the version II to beat it, as I recall. And that came out years later, right? So for the era, it was top notch for amateurs.

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DocInfoSci said:

It was a fraction of the price, so for kids and bird curious folk it was a palatable entry. Canon had long since clawed back the R&D costs and it didn't kill them to keep this one on tap as a gateway drug to more serious L products.

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The first version of the EF 100-400mm came out in 1998, 5 years after the prime, with 2 stops of IS. It was just as sharp in the centre - which is what you mainly use for bird photography - and weaker at the edges (see https://photozone.de/canon_eos_ff/612-canon400f56ff and https://photozone.de/canon_eos_ff/896-canon100400f4556is2 the opticallimits original site and its earlier reviews). In the 2000s, the prime was about $1200 and the zoom about $1400. The zoom with all its advantages had won by then, and was hardly more expensive. However, Art Morris's website, birdsasart, was very influential and he was a staunch proponent of the 400 prime, and he initially ran down the zoom. But, eventually he changed his mind and went over to the original zoom. Mind you, he was one of the first to go to Nikon and then Sony. So, you are not right! The first version bettered it, and the magnificent EF 100-400mm II rendered it totally obsolete. The 500/4.6 was OK for BIF when you are at 1/3200s and don't need IS. But for hand held shooting in other than good light, a tripod or support was essential, and if you have ever tried to focus a hand held 400mm lens without IS, it is very difficult as the image darts all over the view finder.

Change the shutterspeed limit directly without diving into menus.

Great photos, as always!

It better have a modern display like Nikon and Sony have! Otherwise a big disappointment… Canon finally needs to carry up with the Display functionality !

riker said:

Size and weight.
I have an R5m2. I'm definitely not considering another fullsize body.
Plus, think about it. If you have fullsize and a compact, you have 3 options when needing to decide what to take. 1) full 2) compact 3) full+compact. It's great to have the option to just take the compact for a family happening, street photo, hiking, whatever.

I might be over-explaining - you buy compact camera because it is compact and a fullsize body is not an alternative.

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Ok, that is understandable.

I may be wrong but the size and weight difference i expect to see would be quite small to an R6, because of same battery, IBIS, cooling vents....
Ok, you'd lose the EVF bulge...
But for Photo i really want a VF, optical or otherwise, i tried multiple cameras without it, i prefer a Viewfinder.

Perhaps an R10 or R7 (1000 € on sale if you are patient) could also be a nice small camera with the plus of giving all your lenses a different field of view.
And the R7 even has the same battery as your R5II, so no problem there.

I have the origial R and an R6II for FF use, and R7 and R10 for APSc.

So i always have to choose what to bring (decisions, decisions... ;-)

But if your heart longs for this R6V i wish you get what you are looking for!