The Canon EOS R7 Mark II likely isn’t coming in 2026

[Canon Rumors]

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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[neuroanatomist]

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

 

[Canis Lupus]

Rumors is rumors, we have to wait and see

 

[Canon Rumors]

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

Redheads are my favourite.

 

[AlanF]

Rumors is rumors, we have to wait and see

Rumors are rumours.

 

[@zajicekpavel]

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

 

[Canon Rumors]

Rumors are rumours.

It pains me every time.

 

[Juan El Buzo]

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.

 

[neffels]

"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]

"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

I updated the post to include me. That was an oversight. Apologies. It's a ton of fun being wrong. The past weekend was fantastic.

 

[zamorano]

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.

 

[Canon Rumors]

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.

A legitimate question. Cameras fall in price over their life. The US, obviously a bit different than the rest of the planet with importing and all of that. The R7 is $150 more in the US than it was when it launched (not including the current $100 rebate). Economic shifts are unpredictable in a lot of ways right now, I imagine a corporation feels that too and it affects products.

 

[Tom R5R7]

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.

 

[JRetz]

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.

 

[JRetz]

Looks like Canon just opened the door for the Nikon Z90.

 

[dwkdnvr]

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.

this is close to where I am. My flurry of activity here has reflected my re-evaluation of what I'm doing. Canon taking the R7II *way* upmarket wasn't what I expected, and I had to assess whether I was willing to dedicate that much $$ to the upgrade considering the overall Canon APS-C commitment and limited lens lineup. I might be more disappointed with the rumored RF-S 15-70 no longer being an option than the delay on the R7II - there was always an element of 'too good to be true' in the R7II rumors and I had a nagging suspicion that what we were seeing was a melding of multiple cameras into one bucket.

I did spend a lot of time looking at other platforms, and if I had any faith that Panasonic would still be making M43 gear in 5-10 years a G9II kit is awfully attractive. But I think my conclusion is that an R8 is in my future and I should starting accepting FF as the 'non-wildlife' platform and keep rolling with the R7 + 100-500 despite it's limitations. I probably have budget for one L lens to go along with the R8, and I'll have to decide between the 14-35, the 24-105/4 or possibly the new 20-50.

 

[TexPhoto]

Would I love a successor to the 7D I and II? Yes!
Was the R7 that? H377 NO!
Was the R7 II going to be? Maybe.... a little.

 

[Exploreshootshare]

I kind of think Canon has finished the R&D process for the R7, field tested it (it has been reported on multiple channels) and basically has the camera ready to go. Then all of a sudden, the R7 still keeps selling well plus nobody knows what happens to the worlds economy at moment. Sooooo, let's wait a little bit longer.

Would there also be a "game of chicken" to be played as it was between Sony and Canon with A7V and R6iii? I don´t believe the R7ii has a direct competitor.

 

[Del Paso]

Rumors are rumours.

And colors are colours.

 

[danfaz]

And colors are colours.