On April 26, 2024 Canon registered another unreleased camera with the code name DS126904. While the EOS R5 Mark II and EOS R1 are going to make their way into the public domain soon, what is that 3rd EOS R camera?
We don't know. There has been no chatter about another other than the two aforementioned cameras. We do have a theory of what it could be, just based on the information int he certifications.
It looks like the third camera will carry WiFi 5 capabilities and not WiFi 6 like with the other two cameras that have been registered and that we all assume are the EOS R5 Mark II and EOS R1.
That sort of information logically points to a more entry level product than a a prosumer/professional camera. We don't think it's an APS-C camera, as that lineup is pretty solid and relatively new. If an APS-C camera were coming, we would expect some kind of prosumer hybrid and that would come with WiFi 6.
Could it be the sub $1000 FF camera to replace the EOS RP? An EOS R9 perhaps? Prior to the pandemic, there was a lot of talk of Canon's desires to hit that price point with a new full-frame camera to replace the EOS RP, but things went a little sideways with product launches and whatnot.
The EOS RP is still stocked by some retailers but seems to have disappeared at others. We're not sure if it's still in the order books or if it's just stock that's hanging around. It is a bit odd to not see any discounts on it after all these years, as it's still sitting at $999 USD for the body. Without rebates, the MSRP on the EOS R8 is still at $1499, so there's some room below it for another camera.
Canon has said one of their targets for growth is in the developing world where cost is a big factor when it comes to things like consumer electronics and cameras. A country like India for example is predicted to have year-over-year growth of about 7% through 2028. There are also a fair number of people in India (understatement) and it's likely going to be a big growth market for a lot of tech products. We don't have sales number for India, but it seems like a logical place for unit sales growth.
This is just a theory. Sometimes just kicking the tires can lead to some good information.
Or we're wrong and it is an EOS R100 Mark II. If so, then everyone please send their thoughts and prayers to Richard.
Maybe most wanted: R7 II, to make everything better for the top APS-C, not sure about that. But wouldn't be that WiFi 6, too?
My most wanted: an R8 II in an R50 sized body for travel, most unlikely ;)
Yeah, but this isn't it.
I wonder how Canon could improve such a perfect camera. :unsure:
I'd rather see an EOS RP II or R 9, would indeed make much sense having an inexpensive FF for emerging markets.
I see the international sect of RP Mark II witnesses is still alive. No RP Mark II, R8 instead. R/RP's low prices were to attract photographers to the new system, nothing more.
The R7 is not yet two years old, and the 7-series had a longer update cycle than any other Canon series. So again, not likely to be updated soon.
At the risk of sounding repetitive, the R8 is also barely a year old...
Maybe Canon will surprise us with an ultrasmall FF R9, or maybe an R3 II.
LOLOLOLOLOLOL :D:D:D:D
Hope and prayers its a (r)m6mkiii with ibis. With canon, we are always 'daring to dream'.
That would just clean up the smaller camera enthusiast segment, IMHO
Because r10 ain't it (sorry not sorry), and r7 is too big.
..they just forgot about it. Not hard to do.
Well at least it's a thing we know we don't know
So an R3 II without WiFi 6 is out of the game either, isn't it?
But an R9 or an APS-C vlogger cam, both without EVF but screen only, could be a bet to put the money on, couldn't it?
My money is on a RP II'ish sub 1K full frame camera
with yet again that 6D sensor getting zombied back to life in a new camera.
Oh no! :sick:
Please let it RIP and dignity.
Canon should make something interesting for enthusiasts. It doesn’t have to be 40 fps, they can experiment with the user interface a bit (I understand that the R5/R6 needs to be “old school compatible”). But the R8 is just too low level.
10 fps, 20-30 Mpix, IBIS, top LCD, combined rear wheel and arrows like on the 90D, joystick. I’m fine with one slot. Maybe some internal memory instead of the second one. I liked the Touch Bar but I think that’s dead because people didn’t know how to use it and they hated it instead.