Is The Canon EOS R7 Mark II Coming in May?

[Canon Rumors]

The Canon EOS R7 Mark II is coming in the first half of 2026, and it looks like May could be the month if we go by the usual timelines of FCC certifications. As you may or may not know, anything that emits a wireless signal has to be tested and approved. On December 17, […]

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[Keithf2.8is]

I sure hope the R7 MII, and a battery grip, are released in May/June. I sure could use it for a gig at the end of June.

 

[EthenJ]

What do y'all think the launch price will be?

I know it's a total guess, yeah. And there are factors pulling both ways, like major competitors and DRAM prices. But I'm guessing it'll be more than the R7 MI's launch MSRP?

 

[ShowMeTheEagles]

What do y'all think the launch price will be?

I know it's a total guess, yeah. And there are factors pulling both ways, like major competitors and DRAM prices. But I'm guessing it'll be more than the R7 MI's launch MSRP?

Well if the rumors of it going upmarket come true then I'd expect a MSRP of $2200-2499. If it's going to be an incremental upgrade of the current R7 then $1750-1899. I'm hoping for the former and likely will take a pass on the later.

 

[EthenJ]

Well if the rumors of it going upmarket come true then I'd expect a MSRP of $2200-2499. If it's going to be an incremental upgrade of the current R7 then $1750-1899. I'm hoping for the former and likely will take a pass on the later.

Heh, I'm hoping for the later.

What I really want is an R10 MKII or R7V. IBIS, R50V feature parity, ~24MP BSI sensor, and I would be one happy camper. But I know that's probably not coming for a long time, and I could reach for an R7II if they don't load it up too much.

EDIT: Now that I think about it, Canon needs both. The R10 is really long in the tooth, and a questionable buy vs. the R50(V). But like you said, a halo aps-c is needed, too.

 

[neuroanatomist]

Well if the rumors of it going upmarket come true then I'd expect a MSRP of $2200-2499. If it's going to be an incremental upgrade of the current R7 then $1750-1899. I'm hoping for the former and likely will take a pass on the later.

I hope for the latter on behalf of those wishing for it, but I expect we will see the former.

 

[ShowMeTheEagles]

I could reach for an R7II if they don't load it up too much.

Depends what you mean by that. The OG R7 suffered from terrible rolling shutter, loud mechanical shutter, a bit noisy at modest (by modern standards) ISOs, mediocre AF, and limited buttons and dials. Personally, I don't consider addressing these issues to be "loading" it up, but a more versatile body, and faster processor & sensor will cost 30% plus more.

Canon could keep the same body and processor and just drop in a "new" sensor to keep costs down, but (and maybe I'm being biased here), I suspect there is a larger market thirsting for a true wildlife enthusiast-level APS camera, something like a R6 III with crop sensor, than a cost conscientious one that would make due with mediocrity, which is what the current R7 is. The Fuji X-T6 is going to drop this year too, so Canon might feel that's marketshare worth taking too.

 

[EthenJ]

Depends what you mean by that. The OG R7 suffered from terrible rolling shutter, loud mechanical shutter, a bit noisy at modest (by modern standards) ISOs, mediocre AF, and limited buttons and dials. Personally, I don't consider addressing these issues to be "loading" it up, but a more versatile body, and faster processor & sensor will cost 30% plus more.

Canon could keep the same body and processor and just drop in a "new" sensor to keep costs down, but (and maybe I'm being biased here), I suspect there is a larger market thirsting for a true wildlife enthusiast-level APS camera, something like a R6 III with crop sensor, than a cost conscientious one that would make due with mediocrity, which is what the current R7 is. The Fuji X-T6 is going to drop this year too, so Canon might feel that's marketshare worth taking too.

Yeah, that's true. The R7 feels "neither here nor there," when tons of shooters want a cropped R6 or R5 instead. Too much rolling shutter for video, yet too expensive for more casual use.

My big issue with the R7I is crippled video features compared to the R50V, at least for what I want. And I'm pretty sure that's just software crippling :/.

 

[Bob Howland]

Heh, I'm hoping for the later.

What I really want is an R10 MKII or R7V. IBIS, R50V feature parity, ~24MP BSI sensor, and I would be one happy camper. But I know that's probably not coming for a long time, and I could reach for an R7II if they don't load it up too much.

EDIT: Now that I think about it, Canon needs both. The R10 is really long in the tooth, and a questionable buy vs. the R50(V). But like you said, a halo aps-c is needed, too.

Do you want an R7V to do photography? I own both an R7 and an R50V. I've never done photography with the R50V nor video with the R7 since I bought the R50V.