Is Canon officially announcing two cameras in May?

[Canon Rumors]

We’ll beat the dead horse again by saying this launch cycle is unlike anything that we have seen before. We don’t really have any historical reference on how Canon is doing things this go around, and it’s most likely due to massive leaks with major products in the past. We can’t control it, so we

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[David - Sydney]

Canon made a number of comments about the R5 between announcement and release. They weren’t leaks as far as I remember. Confirmation about the 8k raw video specs were the main updates… not Timelapse, with full AF etc

 

[Sporgon]

Am I right in thinking Canon have discontinued battery grip for R5 & R6II ?
If so an R6III makes sense.

 

[m4ndr4ke]

I’ve been somewhat expecting a R6 Mark III to be released this year, but I’m quite skeptical that it will come this soon. I’ve been praying for a R6 Mark III with the stacked sensor of the R3.

As for a successor to the EOS RP…I think that could make a lot of sense, and if Canon, once again, applied an existing sensor to it, then probably wouldn’t be a lot of noise regarding such camera.

 

[Maximilian]

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So what could that second camera be? We speculated that we'd see an EOS RP follow-up, perhaps an R9? However, another camera we hadn't paid much attention to could make a lot of sense based on some historical events and sales volumes. Simon was the first person to suggest to me, “What about an EOS R6 Mark III?“

As you all know, the EOS R6 was announced in July of 2020, shortly after the EOS R5 and was refreshed in November of 2022. Originally the EOS R5 and EOS R6 were to be announced on the same day, but things were a bit messy at that time globally.
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EOS R6 Mark III? Now? Really?
That would surprise me like a real life unicorn.

I own the Mark II. I have absolutely nothing to complain about it.
If 24 MP are enough for you (as it is for me - most of the time ), I say it's the camera to go.
I wouldn't see any reason to upgrade.
In German photozines it wins a lot of tests, only beaten by the R5 and its resolution.

I wouldn't set a cent on a Mark III before late 2025 or 2026.
Not that I would make the opposite bet as well...

 

[Maximilian]

... I’ve been praying for a R6 Mark III with the stacked sensor of the R3. ...

In several tests, the R6m2 sensor wins over the stacked one of the R3. In others, it is equal to it.
I see no reason to put that sensor into a Mark III.
Maybe another one with about 30 MP. Maybe one with global shutter.
But there is absolutely no need to replace the actual sensor by the one of the R3.
If you don't believe me, look at the photos I post here...

If the sensor is the point that keeps you from buying an R6m2, use the actual rebates to get one.

 

[john1970]

Could be a cinema version of R5 Mk2? Maybe a parallel announcement of the R5 Mk2 and R1 with the R5 shipping within a month and the R1 shipping after the Olympics? It is fun to speculate. Also what about new lenses?!

 

[Loswr]

Am I right in thinking Canon have discontinued battery grip for R5 & R6II ?
If so an R6III makes sense.

It's listed as discontinued on Canon Japan. It's available and in stock on Canon USA.

 

[splatrabbit]

Am I right in thinking Canon have discontinued battery grip for R5 & R6II ?
If so an R6III makes sense.

When I read that the R5/R6 battery grip was discontinued, I was worried about buying an R6M2 for that reason. Then I thought, wait... could an R6M3 be on the horizon since the R5M2 has probably changed form factor? So, I'm waiting before buying... again.

 

[GMCPhotographics]

It’s possible that this round of camera refresh / upgrades are the same basic spec but with ultrafast sensor readout speeds across the R5 / R6 range. Still keeping with the 45/24mp resolution

 

[Hector1970]

Maybe it’s an R5II and an R3II.
Maybe the R1 will remain mythical.

 

[Del Paso]

I'm getting mad with waiting.
Canon is warned:
If nothing is announced in May, I won't hesitate and...
wait a bit longer.

 

[m4ndr4ke]

If the sensor is the point that keeps you from buying an R6m2, use the actual rebates to get one.

It’s not, and I’m not looking to replace my R6 now, but in the future I want to move definitely to electronic shutter, and quit using the mechanical shutter altogether.
Of course, a global shutter would do as well, but I highly doubt we’ll ever see a R6 with a global shutter prior to the release of that component on a higher grade model (like a R3 Mark II).

Flash sync with electronic shutter, high frequency anti-flicker, 14 bit RAW on electronic shutter, and sensor readout as quick as a mechanical shutter (or better) are the features I’m looking forward to have on my next camera body acquisition, hence the “R3 mini” wish, or at least a stacked sensor R6.

 

[Loswr]

The goalposts move again on this R1.

You mean the ephemeral, fantasy goalposts based solely on rumors? Sure, sure.

 

[Del Paso]

Maybe it’s an R5II and an R3II.
Maybe the R1 will remain mythical.

R3 II with 30 MP and improved AF? The perfect camera.
Too good to be true!

 

[Maximilian]

R3 II with 30 MP and improved AF? The perfect camera.
Too good to be true!

But WiFi 5 only? Not really, don't you think?

 

[Mike9129]

I don\'t see any real need for an R6 refresh, but I suppose there\'s nothing wrong with keeping their best selling product as up to date as possible.

A few more improvements here and there are always welcome.

 

[PhotoBob]

Two possibles other than the R5Mk2/R1:

1. Canon desperately needs a better prosumer grade APS-C. The R7 isn't it. So maybe an R7 Mark II.
2. Retro camera to compete with Nikon.

Of course May could come and go with no announcement at all. Again.

 

[HMC11]

The idea of an R6 III is intriguing. There might be something to that. I often wonder if it really makes sense to have the R8 share the same sensor as the R6II, as well as the same AF system. For me, who primarily shoots stills, the R8 actually represents a good option as it is lighter and cheaper but performs at a similar level as the R6II for photography (if one doesn't mind the CRAW having 'only' 12 bits colour compared to 14 bits (for the R6II) when shooting EFC). Yes, there are compromises in the R8 compared to the R6II, but these are not important enough, even the lack of IBIS as all my main RF lenses have IS. As such, I wouldn't be surprised if the R8 actually takes away significant sales from the R6II as potential R6II buyers opt for the cheaper option especially when it is 'only' 24mp. An R6III with stack sensors, or better yet, a 30mp sensor could be tempting even for R8 owners. This will also differentiate the 6 series from the 8 series better.

 

[DhlcadR6]

Time for guessing game again.

Since the current rumour is 5 cameras.... I think it is

1. R1, Global shutter 30MP
2. R5ii, Stacked BSI 50MP(RIP a1)
3. R5iiC, clog4 or clog2 with internal ND
4. R6iii, boosted 45MP CMOS
5. R9, EVF-less R8. Can reuse the external EVF from M6ii.

And 35L/1.4, 24L/1.4, 50/1.4, 70-200L/2.8Z