Maybe they are trying to bring global shutter into that camera. Would be great to have that at maybe 11 bit but a progressive readout with higher dynamic range. I do not know if that is possible technologically but global shutter means to hold the state and read out the sensor faster. Lower ADC bit depth might help to speed up the ADC conversion.
Would be a good compromise IMO.
Just an idea - and soma hope about a small revolution with 7D ii. - EDIT R7 ii !

snapshot said:

i dont see the green tint

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You're just too zoomed in, change to print view. Even in the RAW the camera leans slightly towards green. Navigate to the Asian lady and look at her nose or her neck.
It's a fact. If you don't believe it, rent an R5/R6, try them side by side in the real world and you'll see the difference.

GMCPhotographics said:

The R6iii really reminds me of the EOS 30D. The 20D was a revolution in terms of resolution, AF and sheer versatility. It's replacement was the EOS 30D and was utterly forgetable in terms of upgade and new features.

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That's a pretty fascinating take, especially given that the 6-3 is getting a 30+% increase in resolution (which is roughly the same percentage of a jump the 20D took over the 10D), and improved AF over its predecessor - two of the three items you say made the 20D an upgrade over the 10D. This probably isn't the thread for it, but I'm curious to know why you think that it's a big zero as far as improvements go.

Quack said:

It's odd to see such a silly reply from one of the most highly respected contributors here at Canon Rumors. Because you know, without a doubt, that the R5 in crop mode is less than 18mp, and that Canon has no other FF models with more MPs. So, seriously, you want to equate 18 MP with the 32 MP of the R7?

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Just think before making a comment like that as you know I do understand these matters, especially as I have discussed these things many times. Surely you can work it out for yourself that's precisely what I am getting at - the reach depends on the relative megapixels of the FF sensor and the APS-C sensor, and the f-number must be considered in equivalence terms and a f/2.8 200mm doesn't become an f/2.8 300mm. The actual relative reach of a 32 Mpx R7 is 1.4x that of the 45 Mpx R5 (under optimal conditions), not 1.6x, and that of a 24 Mpx sensor APS-C only 1.17x! So, a cropped R5 or R5ii is pretty close in reach to the R10, R50 etc. What I am trying to do is to get people to think about it and work out for themselves what is going on. Too many people confuse field of view with reach.

AlanF said:

If a 1.6x crop factor turns my RF 100-500 into a 160-800 f/7.1, then clicking my R5 into 1.6 crop mode would do the same. Or, cropping a full frame image by 1.6x in post processing would also lengthen the lens.

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It's odd to see such a silly reply from one of the most highly respected contributors here at Canon Rumors. Because you know, without a doubt, that the R5 in crop mode is less than 18mp, and that Canon has no other FF models with more MPs. So, seriously, you want to equate 18 MP with the 32 MP of the R7?

MkSprintz said:

Just a hunch, as they'll likely have to catch up on orders for the R6iii, C50v, and the slate of lenses soon to be announced. If the 300-600 is one such lens it's going to be a hot commodity itself.

I'm expecting a fairly big backlog of products needing to be moved. I hope my hunch is wrong and would expect to see first confirmed specs in January or February if a Q1 announcement for the R7 holds serve.

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Yeah, not buying that. Plenty of R body examples where Canon has announced two models simultaneously or back to back. Sure availability was backlogged after release but that didn't stop Canon from announcing and releasing. Really that seems to be the photo industry standard operation. Also Canon does not make cameras and lenses in the same factory so there in no reason Canon can't produce the 300-600 lens concurrent with whatever new bodies are announced this year or next.

If the R5 II and R1 are examples of Canon's ability to ramp up production I suspect the R6III and C50V backlogs will be filled within a few months of release so there doesn't seem to be production capacity problem with a late winter R7II announcement / early spring R7 II release. If the R7 II is going to be a success out of the gate Canon needs to release for spring migration season or I think a lot of people will move on from it.

John Wilde said:

Their closed-lens-mount strategy seems to be working OK.

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Kind of between 2009 and 2014 they produced 50 millions lenses (10 millions average) and between 2014 and now 70 millions (6,36 millions average). So they are definitely slowing down, we don't have more precise data's in the article. RF could have had a noticeable impact on this average per year.

Timppa said:

Does this also mean the rumored G powershot follow up is next year? (V3 was it?)

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It would be appropriate for them to put their 1.4" sensor in a stills-oriented PowerShot. I too wonder how long it will take them to do that.

Tom R5R7 said:

Or, just stick with what you have. I mean, I have an R7 and it's a very good camera, but it's delicate, a little too small, battery life sucks (like most mirrorless), the controls aren't the same as other one-digit series Canons like the R5 and R6. I'd say that the R7 is closer to the top of the line Rebel body than even an xxD level body. I use it for its purpose but it could have been a LOT better. Too much compromise.

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The battery life of the R7 is good compared with the EOS R5 and R5ii - I get at least twice as many shots with it.

Their closed-lens-mount strategy seems to be working OK.

Planterz said:

Canon is definitely losing out on some business because of the closed mount.

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But not much. To date, their camera body market share has been consistently high. Last year it was (2.84/6.00) 47%, according to Canon's financial documents. They will release an updated 2025 forecast in a few days.

kaihp said:

The screw-in drop-in filters could very well be discontinued. I found a new-in-box from a 2nd hand retailer in France a couple of years back. He doesn' have it in stock right now, though.
I was looking for an ND3 as well at the time. I now have a clear, an ND3, and a C-POL.

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Yes, I bought a Kirk lens foot from them. They wouldn't ship to New Zealand, but I got it via my brother-in-law in Switzerland.

Keithf2.8is said:

I really hope the release of the R7 MII doesn't follow the same path of the 7D MII, which kept getting pushed out for months, 6-7 I believe. But it felt more like a year with all the talk and hype about the camera. Just like all the talk and hype of the R7 MII and the features it may, or may not, have.

The R7 MII isn't a must camera for me, but the 1.6 crop factor that turns the RF 70-200 into a 112-320 2.8 that is much cheaper than a RF 100-300 f2.8, is very appealing. And for birding/sports the RF 100-500 making it a 160-800 f7.1 is also appealing. It's really a no brainer for me that the R7 MII is a good choice...as long as Canon fixes the issues of the R7 rolling shutter, camera ergonomics, and lack of no grip.

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If a 1.6x crop factor turns my RF 100-500 into a 160-800 f/7.1, then clicking my R5 into 1.6 crop mode would do the same. Or, cropping a full frame image by 1.6x in post processing would also lengthen the lens.

CJaurelius said:

If these Chinese companies figure out zoom lenses it's going to be a different landscape for sure.

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Viltrox is working on its first zoom lens.

I really hope the release of the R7 MII doesn't follow the same path of the 7D MII, which kept getting pushed out for months, 6-7 I believe. But it felt more like a year with all the talk and hype about the camera. Just like all the talk and hype of the R7 MII and the features it may, or may not, have.

The R7 MII isn't a must camera for me, but the 1.6 crop factor that turns the RF 70-200 into a 112-320 2.8 that is much cheaper than a RF 100-300 f2.8, is very appealing. And for birding/sports the RF 100-500 making it a 160-800 f7.1 is also appealing. It's really a no brainer for me that the R7 MII is a good choice...as long as Canon fixes the issues of the R7 rolling shutter, camera ergonomics, and lack of no grip.

ShowMeTheEagles said:

Based on what? None of the rumored R72 specs seem that difficult for Canon to accomplish. The OG R7 is long in the tooth. I sold my earlier this year because I couldn’t put up with either the rolling shutter or loud shutter. Then there is the noise. If the R7 2 isn’t announced until Q4 then it’s unlikely to ship before Q1. That’s way too late. It needs to be announced 1Q and shipping by 2Q 2026 or I suspect a lot of people like me willing to pay $2-2.5K for a crop sensor body are going to move on. I’m happy with my R52. The R72 is just a bonus.

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Just a hunch, as they'll likely have to catch up on orders for the R6iii, C50v, and the slate of lenses soon to be announced. If the 300-600 is one such lens it's going to be a hot commodity itself.

I'm expecting a fairly big backlog of products needing to be moved. I hope my hunch is wrong and would expect to see first confirmed specs in January or February if a Q1 announcement for the R7 holds serve.

MkSprintz said:

I'd say Q1 of 2026 is a little ambitious on Canon's end, don't see this being announced until Q4 of 2026 at best.

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Based on what? None of the rumored R72 specs seem that difficult for Canon to accomplish. The OG R7 is long in the tooth. I sold my earlier this year because I couldn’t put up with either the rolling shutter or loud shutter. Then there is the noise. If the R7 2 isn’t announced until Q4 then it’s unlikely to ship before Q1. That’s way too late. It needs to be announced 1Q and shipping by 2Q 2026 or I suspect a lot of people like me willing to pay $2-2.5K for a crop sensor body are going to move on. I’m happy with my R52. The R72 is just a bonus.

Maximilian said:

If some rumours here become true and the mk2 will become more „pro“ in built and features, like the old 7D series was,
would you still call it just an „evolution“?

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Soz I meant R7 mkii. Apologies!

Tom R5R7 said:

The one I've been waiting on - delayed again. Not the end of the world, but I don't have a strong urge to update my R5, let alone buy an R6.

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How is it delayed if it hasn’t even been announced yet? A delayed product happens when a company’s stated ship date slips. Rumored announcement dates are just that.

I'd say Q1 of 2026 is a little ambitious on Canon's end, don't see this being announced until Q4 of 2026 at best.

Ozarker said:

Thank you, China. Trade with you made my lifestyle better.

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Well it looks like what I was thinking is already in the works. So as discussed Viltrox has a PRO seriers 85Mm f1.4 that they sell for $600. Now they have introduced a new line in between their PRO line and their budget AIR line called EVO. They have now realeased an 85mm f2.0 for ....$275!.

https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1924792-REG/viltrox_af_85_2_0_fe_af_85mm_f_2_0_evo.html

They've gotten smart and even at that price point they still included AM|MF switch, programable focus button, aperture ring as well as a badge for styling.

If these Chinese companies figure out zoom lenses it's going to be a different landscape for sure.

Uneternal said:

Not at all, the colors of the R have a Sony-style green hue. Great for nature, but as a portrait photographer, I hated it. It was a pain in the A to get decent skin tones out of this camera, even with fiddling in Lightroom. I loved everything else about the EOS R but that's the main reason I switched to the R5. Which is much closer to the absolutely perfect tones of a Hassy X1D / GFX 50S (notice how with these cameras the skintones look warm, but the hair/beard does not). With the R5 Canon went back to the same recipe that already worked for the older 5D series DSLRs - slightly warm Kodak colors. And I hope the R6 Mark III will also keep these colors.

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Very interesting. I found the R's color to be more bluish. My context at the time was Sony's 2nd gen colors, which were just universally awful, so the R was a huge upgrade.

Those colors plus the way the 35 1.8 rendered made for some amazing shots.