- The rumors suggest that the EOS R7 Mark II is due in the third quarter or the fourth quarter of this year
- The sources indicate that Mark II could have a 40MP APS-C sensor
- There is no official fee of Canon
Canon Eos R7 was the first flagship flagship model of the company built around an APS-C sensor. Run in 2022, we gave great praise in our in -depth review, and remains a fantastic hybrid chamber today. But with a tough competition in the medium -ranking market, the time for Canon to enter a second edition of the R7 is quickly approaching.
If the online talk is precise, that is exactly what could come at the end of this year. We are still somehow out of a definitive launch date, but the rumors of Canon, a reliable source for industry information, have published a story claiming that hopes that the EOS R7 Mark II will reach the shelves in the third quarter or the fourth quarter of 2025. It also suggests that the model will be “luxury”.
Canon’s rumors did not share more details about what we can expect to see on the EOS R7 Mark II specifications sheet and the manufacturer itself still has tight lips. But a quick look at the original R7 deficiencies should offer some clues. I could also give Fujifilm something to worry about: an updated EOS R7 Mark II could overcome the X-T5, the best Fujifilm camera that you can buy at this time.
What specifications could the Eos R7 Mark II canon?
It is likely that one of the key updates for the EOS R7 Mark II be your sensor. While the number of 32.5mp of the R7 was the field class when it was launched, it was subsequently surpassed by the X-T5, with its 40.2MP resolution. For this reason, several sources, including Canon’s rumors, have suggested that Canon will increase the resolution of the EOS R7 II brand to about 40MP.
Some have suggested that the sensor update could also unlock 8K video recording capabilities. That would certainly make it a more powerful hybrid. Also the ability to record 4K/120P video, a feature that was missing in the first generation EOS R7.
Physically, we would not expect the Mark II to be a great deviation from the established factor of the EOS R7. That said, Canon’s rumors have postulated that Mark II will have a larger body, with ergonomics closer to those of the EOS R5 II brand.
Several sources have also discussed whether EOS R7 Mark II will benefit from significantly faster reading speeds. Canon’s rumors have hung the idea that EOS R7 Mark II will be the first canon mirror camera in eliminating a complete mechanical shutter, which will be based on the Nikon Z8 to deliver faster table speeds and a reduced shutter.
Together with the last Canon issue that tracks the automatic approach, this would make Mark II a strong choice of crop sensors for serious enthusiasts, particularly those who like to shoot action, sports and wildlife. To coincide, we would expect to see an update to the resolution of the electronic viewfinder, which we find “a small pedestrian” in our review of the R7.
Of course, all of the above is based on speculation and Canon has confirmed anything. That said, it is almost certain that the EOS R7 Mark II will be a great advance for the Canon APS-C line, and one that offers a convincing alternative to the Fujifilm X series.
