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

[mb66energy]

Well, the rumored upgrades were hardly minor. Regardless, it doesn't explain a year plus of rumored specs from "accurate" sources. Canon didn't leak the false specs. That said, I have my doubts Canon will ever make a mirrorless APS body suitable for birding. Too much cost, too few buyers. We wanted to believe the fantasy.

Shure but that is the reason I mentioned video and photo - APS-C photo has its uses in sports IMO and as a format similar to Super35 it is a great format for "classical" movie productions. A very fast sensor (w/ or w/o global shutter) is a real differentiator.
Maybe Canon is trying to choose from two releas concepts:
→ R7 ii with lots of video specs
→ R7 ii PLUS R7 V for both directions with specialized bodies using a broad set of identical parts but different body/software/hw controls for both scenarios.

 

[mb66energy]

The longer it takes to release an R7 ii the longer I do not have to think about upgrading or not. Peace of mind is guaranteed for a while ;-)

 

[candyman]

The longer it takes to release an R7 ii the longer I do not have to think about upgrading or not. Peace of mind is guaranteed for a while ;-)

It is good the way that works for you. There are quite a few people here on the forum who suffer from GAS (Gear Acquisition Syndrome) . They won't be able to keep that up.

 

[@zajicekpavel]

I've been waiting to buy it since the beginning of the year, after this news I didn't wait any longer and bought the R7 for a great price of 800 dollars Now it will last me a while and then I'll buy the R7M2 on sale (if it ever comes out) ... I managed to get to that price because Canon currently has cashback and I bought it with a gift (EF-RF converter) and set lens RF-S 18-150mm ....which I sold both in no time .. thanks CR : )

And what's the first thing to photograph with the R7 than birds?

Happy spring everyone

April 25, 2026 by Pavel Zajíček

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[Keithf2.8is]

Well, if it is true that the R7 MII won't be released until 2027, it follows the slow release and constant release date changes of the 7D MII. This June will be 4 years since the R7 was released and Canon really needs to update their top of the line APS camera, desperately. And why update the R8 when it's only 3 years old and the R6 MII and R5 MII were just released? Whereas the "flagship APS" R7 is 4 years old and lacking many advanced features(can't even put a grip on it!). Many photographers can't wait to purchase the R7 MII.