Canon Rumors Update: CP+ Concept Camera, RE-1 Retro, and R3 Mark II

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Or: Canon Finally Discovered That Nostalgia Sells

It’s been a week since the last rumor roundup, and Canon decided that wasn’t enough chaos. Between CP+ 2026 revelations and fresh leaks about their 2026 roadmap, there’s a lot to unpack. Let’s dive in.

1. The CP+ 2026 Concept Camera: Canon Built a Hipster’s Dream

Canon showed up to CP+ 2026 with something nobody expected: a working concept camera that looks like it time-traveled from 1965.

What It Is

The “Analog Concept Camera” is a waist-level viewing camera that borrows its soul from the Hasselblad 500 and Seagull 4. Metal body. Box shape. No giant EVF hump. No flip-out touch screen. No mode dial screaming P/A/S/M.

What it has instead:

  • Waist-level optical viewfinder — not digital, actual mirrors
  • Manual focus only — because apparently autofocus is for the weak
  • 1-inch 6MP sensor — yes, six megapixels, this is not a typo
  • Fixed f/1.8 prime lens — non-interchangeable
  • USB-C port — the only concession to living in 2026

The Optical Trick

Here’s where it gets weird. Canon didn’t just slap a film simulation filter on a digital sensor. They built a dual-mirror optical system:

  • Light enters through the lens
  • First mirror reflects it upward
  • Second mirror projects it onto the waist-level viewfinder’s ground glass

You see actual optical depth of field. Actual bokeh. Not a digital preview.

When you press the shutter (well, flip the side lever), the mirrors switch positions and the sensor captures the image projected on the glass, not direct light from the subject. Canon claims this produces a more “film-like” rendering.

Two Designs Shown

  • Retro version: Angular, boxy, metal texture like a 1960s medium format SLR
  • Modern version: Rounded, slightly more contemporary

My Take

This is Canon throwing elbows at Fujifilm. The X100 series and Instax Evo proved that young buyers don’t care about dynamic range charts — they care about whether the camera looks cool on Instagram. Canon’s response: “You do rangefinder styling? Watch us do waist-level viewing.”

It’s a concept, so it may never ship. But the fact that Canon built a working prototype suggests they’re seriously exploring the “analog experience” market. Reddit is already divided between “this is pretentious garbage” and “shut up and take my money.”

2. EOS RE-1: The AE-1 Tribute We’ve Been Waiting For

The rumor mill has been whispering about Canon’s retro full-frame camera for months. Now we have actual specs.

What We Know

SpecRE-1 (Rumored)
Sensor32.5MP Full-Frame CMOS (same as R6 Mark III)
ProcessorDIGIC X (entry-level variant)
VideoSeverely cut down — this is a photo camera
Price~$1,999 (significantly below R6 III’s $2,799)
ReleaseQ4 2026 / Q1 2027
DesignAE-1 inspired, metal body, leather texture

The Strategy

This isn’t a technical showcase. It’s a market play. Nikon proved with the Zf that there’s serious demand for “modern sensor, retro body” cameras. Canon’s response is to give you R6 III image quality in a package that looks like your dad’s 1976 AE-1.

The timing is deliberate: 2026 marks the AE-1’s 50th anniversary.

What Gets Cut

To hit that $1,999 price point while using a premium sensor, something had to give:

  • Video features will be minimal (no 7K, no open gate)
  • Processor is entry-level DIGIC X, not the accelerated version
  • Burst rates likely capped below R6 III

The pitch: “A camera for people who just want to take photos.” Which, honestly, sounds kind of refreshing.

Matching Lenses

Canon is rumored to launch two retro-styled lenses alongside the RE-1. Likely existing optics with vintage exterior designs. Probably a zoom and a prime. L-series red rings? Probably not.

3. EOS R3 Mark II: Global Shutter Confirmed

Remember when the internet said the R3 Mark II “probably won’t ever exist”? Good times.

What’s Confirmed

Multiple sources now agree: Canon is testing a global shutter sensor for the R3 Mark II. This is the same technology Sony used in the A9 III — zero rolling shutter, zero jello effect, perfect for sports.

SpecR3 Mark II (Rumored)
SensorGlobal Shutter CMOS (Sony A9 III inspired)
ProcessorDIGIC X Mark II (new generation)
AF SystemEye-Control AF 2.0 with AI enhancement
EVF5.76M-dot OLED (same as R1)
Video6K/120p RAW internal recording
ReleaseFebruary 2026 (Milan Olympics timing)
Price$6,500 – $7,000

Eye-Control AF 2.0

The original R3 introduced eye-controlled autofocus. Version 2.0 adds deeper AI to handle complex scenes — sports, birds in flight, chaos at the finish line. The idea: look at your subject, and the camera locks on.

The Olympics Play

Canon always drops flagship updates around major sporting events. The R3 Mark II is being tested by photographers at the Milan Winter Olympics right now. If it ships in February, it’ll be in pros’ hands before the games end.

4. Lens Roadmap: VCM Everywhere

Canon’s 2026 lens strategy is clear: VCM motors for everyone.

Confirmed / Coming Soon

LensStatus
RF 14mm f/1.4L VCMReleased Feb 4 — 578g, HYBRID prime series
RF 7-14mm f/2.8-3.5L Fisheye STMReleased Feb 4 — 190° coverage
RF 300-600mm f/5.6L IS VCMComing 2026 — fills the $3K-$10K gap
RF 24-70mm f/2.8L IS VCM IIUpdated with VCM motor
RF 28mm f/1.4L VCMPlanned for HYBRID series
RF 70-180mm f/2.8 STM“Budget trinity” alternative
RF 400mm f/2.8L IIWorld Cup / Olympics timing
RF 600mm f/4L IIWorld Cup / Olympics timing

The RF 300-600mm f/5.6L VCM Story

This lens has been rumored in various forms for years — 200-500mm f/4, 150-600mm f/5.6, back to 300-600mm f/5.6. The current consensus:

  • Constant f/5.6 aperture
  • L-series optics with fluorite elements
  • VCM motor for fast, silent AF
  • Price target: under $10,000
  • Weight: significantly lighter than the 400mm and 600mm primes

Why it matters: Canon currently has nothing between the $3,000 RF 100-500mm and the $13,000+ supertele primes. Nikon and Sony have been eating Canon’s lunch in this segment.

5. Compact Camera Revivals

Because apparently 2026 is the year of “everything old is new again”:

CameraNotes
PowerShot G7 X Mark IV1-inch sensor, 4K 60p, aimed at vloggers
PowerShot SX750 HSTravel zoom revival
PowerShot V3G3 X-style compact with EVF
PowerShot V10 Mark IIUpdate to 2023’s V10

The G7 X series in particular has surprisingly stable demand despite smartphones eating everyone’s lunch. Canon apparently sees enough market to justify an update.

The Big Picture

Canon’s 2026 strategy is becoming clear:

  • Flagships get serious — R3 Mark II with global shutter, no compromises
  • APS-C gets love — R7 Mark II and R10 Mark II finally shipping
  • Retro is money — RE-1 for the AE-1 nostalgists, concept camera for the experimental crowd
  • Lenses for everyone — VCM motors across the line, budget STM options, super-tele gap filled
  • Compacts aren’t dead — G7 X and SX series get updates

The question isn’t whether Canon has products. It’s whether they can ship them on time.

Sources: PhotoRumors (CP+ concept), CanonRumors (RE-1, lenses), The New Camera (R3 II, PowerShot), via ITHome, Sina, Sohu

Latest Canon Rumors: The Triple Crown of Speculation

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Or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Rumor Cycle.

Hi, i am back.

1. EOS R3 Mark II: The One That Came In From the Cold

The claim: Dual native resolution (54MP/24MP), back-illuminated stacked sensor, 80% better sensitivity, 40fps (90fps in 24MP mode!), 9K 60p RAW video, and a quad-pixel AF system that makes your current camera look like a pinhole in a shoebox.

Source: A Weibo account called “Camera Beta”, yes, the same source that half the internet dismissed as fantasy fiction translated through Google Translate.

The twist: Here’s where it gets delicious. CanonRumors’ own editor previously said this camera “probably won’t ever exist.” That aged like milk in the Sahara. Because as of February 18, multiple outlets, ITHome, Sina, Sohu, DoNews, all confirmed that Canon is actively testing the R3 Mark II at the Milan Winter Olympics. Real camera. Real photographers. Real NDAs that are probably longer than the Italian constitution.

Camera Beta, the source everyone mocked? Turns out they were right. The dual resolution specs, the quad-pixel AF, the absurd video capabilities, all corroborated. Sometimes the conspiracy theorist is the one who landed on the moon.

What we know:

  • Dual native resolution: 54MP for detail, 24MP for speed, switch on the fly
  • 40fps at full resolution, 90fps in 24MP mode (sports photographers, breathe)
  • Pixel-binning in 24MP mode delivers ~80% better sensitivity than the original R3
  • Quad-pixel CMOS AF: four photodiodes per pixel, dual cross-type AF across all 54 million pixels
  • 9K 60P and 6K 120P RAW video, internally recorded, with full-pixel AF maintained
  • Described as a “multimedia refresh”, not a high-res R1, but its own beast entirely

My verdict: Canon built a camera that can’t decide if it wants to be a studio monster or a sports demon, so it said “why not both?” The engineering is genuinely impressive, if the real-world performance matches the spec sheet. The fact that it’s being field-tested at the Olympics suggests Canon isn’t just dreaming. They’re shipping prototypes to people who will actually yell at them if the AF misses a slalom turn.

The irony? The camera the internet said couldn’t exist is now being tested at an event the entire internet is watching.

2. EOS R7 Mark II: The Sure Thing

Status: Happening. Not “probably.” Not “sources say.” Happening.

The FCC filing (DS126933) landed December 17, 2025, with a 180-day confidentiality window pointing straight at June 2026. Multiple Chinese outlets, ITHome, Sohu, Tencent, Fengniao, independently confirmed a May-June announcement window. CanonRumors gave it 99% confidence, which is basically a press release wearing a trench coat.

What we know:

  • 39-40MP BSI (possibly stacked) sensor, a massive jump from the current R7’s 32.5MP
  • DIGIC Accelerator processor (the same silicon wizardry from the R1)
  • 40fps electronic shutter continuous shooting
  • 8.5-stop 5-axis IBIS
  • CFexpress Type B + SD dual card slots (your wallet just flinches)
  • LP-E6P battery (the grown-up battery)
  • More robust body, closer to R6 series in build
  • RAW video recording

The cameras are already in the wild. Select photographers in Milan and elsewhere are shooting with pre-production units right now, behind NDAs thick enough to stop a bullet.

My verdict: If you’re sitting on an original R7 waiting for a sign, this is your sign. The Mark II is the real deal, and it’s coming in weeks, not months. The only question is whether it gets a stacked sensor (making it a mini-R1) or “just” a BSI sensor (making it merely excellent). Either way, this will be Canon’s biggest APS-C launch in years.

Just don’t buy an R7 at full price right now. Seriously. Don’t.

3. EOS R10 Mark II: The Patient One

Status: Coming in 2026, but don’t hold your breath for spring.

While the R7 Mark II gets the red carpet treatment, the R10 Mark II is waiting backstage like the understudy who knows their time will come. Multiple sources (ITHome, Sina, Sohu, all reporting on February 14) confirm Canon plans to release it in 2026, targeting entry-level buyers in China, India, and other emerging markets.

What we know:

  • Canon’s own financial reports flag “increasing entry-level APS-C sales” as a 2026 priority
  • Will NOT launch simultaneously with the R7 Mark II (Canon learned that lesson)
  • Likely inherits the current R7’s 32.5MP sensor (cost-effective upgrade)
  • Market positioning near the EOS R50/R100, this is a volume play, not a spec war
  • No shared components with the R7 Mark II

What we don’t know: Basically everything else. Video specs, AF system, price point, all TBD. Canon isn’t even pretending to leak details about this one.

My verdict: This isn’t a rumor so much as a strategic inevitability. Canon needs a cheap APS-C body to compete in markets where a camera costs more than a month’s salary. The R10 Mark II will exist because spreadsheets demand it. The only drama is whether it gets the 32MP sensor (making it genuinely compelling) or the recycled 24MP (making it a firmware update with a new serial number).

Expected: Q3-Q4 2026. Set your calendar and then immediately forget about it.

Bonus: The Lenses That Actually Exist

While the rumor mill churns, Canon quietly dropped two actual products you can buy with actual money:

RF 14mm f/1.4L VCM

  • Weight: 578g, absurdly light for a 14mm f/1.4 L-series
  • Construction: 13 groups, 18 elements (1 fluorite, 1 UD, 1 BR, 3 GMo aspherical)
  • Coatings: ASC + SWC dual coating (Canon throwing everything at flare suppression)
  • Motor: VCM (Video Creator’s Motor, basically), the sixth HYBRID series prime
  • Available: Late February 2026
  • More here…

The sixth lens in Canon’s HYBRID series, covering 14mm to 85mm in fast primes. Astrophotographers are already hyperventilating. At 578g, this thing weighs about the same as competing f/1.8 lenses while being a full stop faster. The “bulb” front element means no front filters, but there’s a rear gel filter holder. Welcome to ultra-wide life.

RF 7-14mm f/2.8-3.5L Fisheye STM

  • FOV: 190 degree circular fisheye (yes, it can technically see slightly behind itself)
  • Feature: Insertable ND filter slot, a godsend for video shooters
  • Motor: STM (silent, smooth, video-friendly)
  • Available: Late February 2026
  • More here…

A 190-degree field of view. This lens can see things that are behind it. Let that sink in. Canon’s first native RF fisheye zoom, and they went full chaos mode with the coverage.

The Big Picture

Canon in early 2026 is serving a three-course meal:

Appetizer: Two genuinely excellent lenses that you can order right now. The 14mm f/1.4 is a statement piece, Canon’s HYBRID lens system is maturing into something special.

Main course: The R7 Mark II is coming in May-June with specs that should make every APS-C shooter pay attention. FCC filings don’t lie, and neither do 40 independent Chinese tech outlets saying the same thing.

Dessert (flamed at the table): The R3 Mark II exists, it’s being tested at the Olympics, and the specs are genuinely wild. Dual native resolution in a single sensor is the kind of engineering flex that makes other manufacturers nervous. Whether it ships this year or next, Canon is clearly working on something that doesn’t fit neatly into any existing product category.

The lesson? Don’t mock the Weibo leakers. Sometimes “Camera Beta” knows more than the editors who built careers on “trust me, bro.”

This post was written with 97% irony, 3% genuine awe at a sensor that can’t decide how many megapixels it wants to be, and 0% affiliate links. Okay, maybe a few affiliate links. A writer’s gotta eat.

Last updated: 2026-02-22

Canon EOS R7 Mark II: The Mechanical Shutter Gets Ghosted (Allegedly)

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Oh look, another day, another RF mount rumor from the buzzing beehive of inbox chaos. This time, it’s about the Canon EOS R7 Mark II. Or maybe the R7 V, or the R7 X Pro Ultra Deluxe. Who knows? The names keep changing, much like the specs, and our collective sanity.

Info from a “Retailer”

A couple of days ago, someone got a “tip” from a retailer he sort of trusts, although their track record includes a few overly enthusiastic employees who once tried to convince us the R5 shot 12K RAW. From a potato.

So naturally, we’re listening very closely.

Mechanical Shutter? Never Heard of it.

Here’s the big bombshell: the R7 Mark II might ditch the mechanical shutter entirely. Yes, the ancient relic could finally be heading for the RF Museum of Obsolete Camera Parts. Pour one out for the satisfying clack that once made photographers feel something.

To be fair, Nikon has already banished the mechanical shutter to the shadow realm with the Z8 and Z9. Canon, ever the gentleman, kept it alive in the EOS R5 Mark II and EOS R1, probably out of nostalgia or a misplaced sense of decorum. But let’s be real: the clock is ticking.

Enter: 40fps of Electronic Glory

Apparently, the R7 Mark II’s sensor will have readout speeds that let it rip 40fps using the electronic shutter. Which sounds impressive, until you remember you’ll need a superhuman thumb to scroll through all those shots.

But hey, at least it won’t break like mechanical shutters do when you have the audacity to use them. Moving parts? So last century.

Fake Shutter Sounds Incoming? Please No.

Some people gets emotional reminiscing about the thwack of a real shutter, back when you could identify cameras by ear, like some kind of hipster echolocator. Let’s hopes Canon doesn’t try to “simulate” the sound electronically.

Because that’s what we need: a fake noise to accompany our fake leather grips and fake pentaprisms. Just ask car companies how well that’s going.

Rumored Specs™

  • 32.2MP APS-C Sensor (because 32.1 was clearly not enough)
  • Zero mechanical shutter (bye, drama queen)
  • 40fps electronic burst (for when you need 92 photos of a squirrel blinking)
  • 6K RAW Video (because editing 300GB files is character-building)
  • Active cooling (your SD cards may still catch fire, though)
  • R5 Mark II body size/layout (aka The Same, But Slightly Taller)

Conclusion? Vibes.

We have no clue if this is real, but it seems it wasn’t sent anonymously, which in rumorland is basically a notarized affidavit. No established leaker names were dropped, but hey, it’s 2025. Truth is optional.

We’ll keep you updated as the whispers turn into louder whispers, then eventually into specs that change the night before launch. There is a commitment to keep us all confused.

Stay hopeful. Or skeptical. Or just shoot film. Or just shoot.

[via CR]

Canon EOS R6 Mark III: The Camera That’s Always Just Around the Corner

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New Canon rumor from the interweb of eager rumor mills. The Canon EOS R6 Mark III, the mythical beast we’ve all heard whispers about for what feels like an eternity. According to a recent conversation at Canon HQ (yes, in-person! how retro), it seems the project has experienced a few “minor” delays. Shocking, right?

All-New Sensor (Allegedly)

Rumors suggest it’ll have a 24MP sensor. Some say it’s borrowed from the EOS R3, others swear it’s “all-new.” Canon apparently called it “all-new,” which clears up absolutely nothing. But sure, 24MP. Unless, of course, it magically turns into something else later. You know how facts work in camera rumorland.

Resolution Boost? Maybe?

There’s a whisper of 30–32MP, potentially putting it somewhere between the EOS R1 and R5 Mark II in readout speed. Which sounds fast enough for a CMOS sensor, assuming we still care about that sort of thing.

Naturally, Canon is testing multiple sensors, because why settle on something early when you can keep us guessing for sport?

New Viewfinder, New Flippy Thing

A kind soul at Canon mentioned a “new type of EVF” and a fresh take on the LCD flippy mechanism. Groundbreaking stuff, surely. As for what “new type of EVF” means? Your guess is as good as ours. Maybe it reads your mind. Maybe it’s just slightly less terrible in bright sunlight.

Will It Cost More? Of Course It Will.

Expect it to be more expensive than the $2,499 launch price of the R6 Mark II. But not too much more, the rumor claims it’ll be “under $3000,” which is very reassuring in 2025, when that buys you approximately one banana and a coffee.

In Conclusion (Sort Of)

The Canon EOS R6 Mark III is definitely heating up, in the sense that people online are confidently repeating each other’s vague speculation. We’re sure we’re probably on the right track, but don’t hold your breath for an actual release date. Canon says it’s coming “in 2025.” Precise.

Will it make our wishlist? Nah. But a resolution bump might help it trend, and isn’t that what really matters?

Stay tuned. Or don’t. We’ll have more whispers from the void before the week is out. In the meantime, do not forget: the best camera is the one you have with you.

[via CR]

Latest Canon Rumors Roundup (R6 III, R7 II, R10 II, lenses)

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Below is a ​roundup of the most credible Canon rumors that surfaced in the last two weeks. I’ve grouped the rumors by product family so you can see how they fit together and – just as important – where the rumors are still murky.

1. Full-frame bodies: a “moving target” launch calendar

EOS R6 Mark III
The most-quoted leak is that Canon quietly pushed a May product event to “later in the year”, stalling the long-anticipated R6 III as well as several lenses. Behind the scenes, sources cite two factors: a 7-8 % price hike for North-America, and fears that new U.S. tariffs could whipsaw production costs. Specification whispers haven’t changed – 24-30 MP new-gen sensor, 6 K (possibly 8 K) capture, better thermal management, and an EVF upgrade – but commentators now peg the body for late Q4 2025 or even early 2026.

2. APS-C bodies: “Baby R5” hype and cascading delays

EOS R7 Mark II
It might come with a stacked 40 MP APS-C sensor, 8 K/60p video, and be the first Canon mirrorless body that might ditch the mechanical shutter entirely. The new chassis is said to be physically larger so it can share the R5 II’s cooling grip and larger battery. If those specs stick, the R7 II would leapfrog Fujifilm’s X-T5 on resolution while matching its 8 K headline. But the same sources warn that the R7 II is tied to the R6 III event window, so the practical ship date could slide in lockstep.

EOS R10 Mark II
Insiders mention the entry-level R10 II as “collateral damage” of Canon’s reshuffled roadmap. Expected upgrades – oversampled 4 K/60 p, livestream-friendly USB, and a flippy screen – are intact, but no firm timing survived the schedule reshuffle.

3. Lens buzz: two threads worth watching

(a) The long super-telephoto zoom
What about a RF 300-600 mm f/5.6 L IS USM as the “new big white zoom”? With a design that would slot between the RF 100-500 mm and the long-rumored but heavier (and pricier) RF 200-500 mm f/4. The leak stressed a constant-aperture 5.6 design to keep weight and cost under control, plus an internal zoom to maintain balance on monopods.

(b) A pair of ultra-fast f/1.2 L primes
It is rumored that two new f/1.2 L primes for stills shooters are “imminent.” No focal lengths were named, but insiders speculate on a revamped RF 50 mm f/1.2 L (lighter, possibly with VCM focusing) plus a long-awaited RF 35 mm f/1.2 L. Conversation on X during the past ten days shows the story still has legs, with commenters noting the absence of patents for an updated RF 85 mm f/1.2, suggesting Canon may refresh the 50 mm first.

4. RF-S glass: small hints, no hard leaks

Forum chatter continues about four unnamed RF-S lenses scheduled for 2025, but no real specs leaked in the last 14 days. The consensus – based on older road-map slides – is two constant-aperture zooms and at least one compact prime, likely timed to ship with the delayed R7 II and R10 II bodies. Until Canon reschedules its APS-C announcements, that thread remains speculation.

5. Market context: why every rumor now carries an asterisk

Canon’s own financial guidance called for a global price adjustment in April, and North-American retailers have already updated price lists. Add the looming U.S./China tariff hikes and component shortages, and it’s easy to see why every body-launch date leaked this month came with a hedged “late 2025 or 2026” qualifier. Analysts also warn that Canon is spacing releases to avoid cannibalizing R5 II and R1 sales in a year when margins are razor thin.

6. What feels firm – and what still feels fuzzy

CategoryLikelihood (next 9 months)Key unknowns
R6 Mark IIIMedium – delayed but highly developedFinal sensor resolution; CP+ 2026 vs. Q4 2025 launch
R7 Mark IIMedium-low – tied to R6 III timelineWill Canon really go stacked 40 MP APS-C?
R10 Mark IILow – entry bodies slip firstWhether Canon keeps mechanical shutter to cut costs
RF 300-600 mm f/5.6 LMedium – optical patents existInternal zoom vs. external zoom; target price
New f/1.2 L primesMedium-high – multiple sources, long overdueExact focal lengths; whether VCM focus rings return

Bottom line

Over the last two weeks Canon rumors have shifted from “what’s next?” to “when is next?”. Hard specs on the R7 II fan the flames of an APS-C renaissance, but tariff jitters and component inflation have turned May’s expected launch cycle into a waiting game. On the lens side, a constant-5.6 mega-zoom and refreshed f/1.2 primes look the most solid, yet even these are hostage to Canon’s revised calendar. If you need new gear for summer 2025, the safest bet is still the already-shipping R5 II or existing RF glass. If you can wait, the next nine months should be telling – just keep in mind that every credible leak now carries an economic caveat as big as the cameras themselves.

[via CR]

Canon Rumor: EOS R7 Mark II, 40MP Sensor, 8K Video, Major Design Tweaks, Late 2025

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Here is a new Canon rumor, it’s about the EOS R7 Mark II, and I recommend you take it with a healthy dose of doubt.

The Canon EOS R7 Mark II is rumored to make its debut in the second half of 2025, likely in Q3 or Q4. As with all early leaks, exact release dates are hard to pin down, but it is said that multiple sources suggest the announcement is already in Canon’s pipeline. The upcoming model appears to be a significant step up from the original EOS R7, with rumors pointing to a more premium direction.

According to the mentioned sources, the EOS R7 Mark II will feature a higher-resolution APS-C sensor, reportedly around 40 megapixels, and will offer 8K video recording. That’s a hefty resolution bump and positions the camera to compete directly with Fujifilm’s high-res APS-C models. Despite the larger sensor output, the body is expected to stay lightweight, though slightly bigger in size, with ergonomics more akin to the EOS R5 Mark II. This change would be a welcome improvement for users who found the original R7’s layout less than ideal.

Another notable rumor is the possibility of the camera relying entirely on an electronic shutter, eliminating the mechanical shutter altogether. This could improve durability and reduce manufacturing costs, but it would demand extremely fast sensor readout speeds – something that hasn’t been confirmed. Some speculate this shutterless approach may instead be reserved for a different model, possibly the rumored EOS R7 V.

In terms of compatibility, current accessories designed for the EOS R5 Mark II – such as the cooling grip – are expected to work with the R7 Mark II. The camera will likely include a CFexpress Type B card slot alongside a UHS-II SD slot, consistent with Canon’s recent design choices. Dual CFexpress slots seem unlikely at this tier.

Interestingly, while there have been ongoing rumors about Canon developing a global shutter APS-C body, none of the sources mentioned that feature in connection with the R7 Mark II. It’s possible this technology is being reserved for a future release.

As always, take these leaks with a BIG grain of salt – specs often shift or get misattributed, or are simply wrong or fabricated, especially with multiple similar models in development. Still, if these details hold true, the Canon EOS R7 Mark II could be one of the most exciting APS-C cameras of 2025.

[via CR]