Latest Canon Rumors: The Triple Crown of Speculation

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

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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 R6 Mark III Review (very impressive evolution, D. Abbott)

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Canon EOS R6 Mark III at a glance:

  • 32.5MP Full-Frame CMOS Sensor
  • 7K 60p 12-Bit Internal RAW Light Video
  • Open Gate 7K 30p, High-Speed 4K 120p
  • Dual Pixel CMOS AF II & Movie Servo AF
  • Up to 40 fps & Pre-Continuous Shoot Mode
  • 8.5-Stop 5-Axis Image Stabilization
  • 3.69m-Dot OLED EVF with OVF View Assist
  • 3″ 1.62m-Dot Vari-Angle Touchscreen LCD
  • CFexpress & SD UHS-II Memory Card Slots
  • Multi-Function Shoe, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth

After some time I am happy to feature again a review by a reviewer I consider to be one of the most reliable out there. If you are on the fence for the Canon EOS R6 Mark III, this is the review to read.

Dustin Abbott posted a comprehensive review about the new Canon EOS R6 Mark III. The review discusses every aspect of the EOS R6 III, from sensor performance to dynamic range. Test pics, charts, ISO comparison, image quality analysis, it’s all there and there won’t be any question left after you read Mr. Abbott’s review on his webiste, so that you do not miss anything.

From Mr. Abbott’s conclusion:

[…] the Canon EOS R6 MKIII a very impressive evolution of the R6 line. Canon used to be notorious for “crippling” their lower tier cameras to protect the higher tier options, but the R6 MKIII feels like anything but that. It is enough cine camera for most people, and enough sports camera for others, while also managing to be a generally excellent jack-of-all-trades for those who need their camera to do everything. This is very competitive against equivalent options from Sony or Nikon, and definitely justifies its price tag of $2799 USD through its performance.

I remain frustrated by Canon’s prohibitive policies around third-party lenses, making it harder for me to recommend the system as a whole to people despite excellent cameras like this, but if you are someone who prefers to buy first party lenses anyway, that won’t be a restriction for you.

I wouldn’t be surprised to find the Canon EOS R6 Mark III become Canon’s best selling full frame camera over the next few years, as it now has enough resolution to feel acceptable, enough buffer depth and tracking capabilities to make people question the reason to spend more, and enough video performance to allow aspiring filmmakers to choose it over more expensive cine cameras. And, considering that Canon remains the top selling camera brand in the world, I suspect they will move just about as many R6 MKIII’s as they can make.

Seems to be a rather cool piece of gear, the EOS R6 Mark III. As usual with Mr. Abbott’s reviews, there is an exhaustive video version too.

More reviews by Dustin Abbott are listed here.

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[via Dustin Abbott]

Here Are The Canon EOS R6 Mark III & 45mm f/1.2 STM

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And here it is after much rumoring, the Canon EOS R6 Mark III. The Canon EOS R6 Mark III camera body only and kits with either the Canon RF24-105 F4 L IS USM, the RF24-105 F4-7.1 IS STM USM lens, or the Stop Motion Animation Firmware are expected to be available in November 2025, for an estimated retail price of $2,799, $4,049, $3,149 and $2,899 respectively. The RF 45mm F1.2 STM lens is expected to be available in December 2025, for an estimated retail price of $469.

At a glance:

  • 32.5MP Full-Frame CMOS Sensor
  • 7K 60p 12-Bit Internal RAW Light Video
  • Open Gate 7K 30p, High-Speed 4K 120p
  • Dual Pixel CMOS AF II & Movie Servo AF
  • Up to 40 fps & Pre-Continuous Shoot Mode
  • 8.5-Stop 5-Axis Image Stabilization
  • 3.69m-Dot OLED EVF with OVF View Assist
  • 3″ 1.62m-Dot Vari-Angle Touchscreen LCD
  • CFexpress & SD UHS-II Memory Card Slots
  • Multi-Function Shoe, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth

Canon press release:

Canon Unveils New EOS R6 Mark III Hybrid Powerhouse Camera and Compact RF45mm F1.2 STM Lens

MELVILLE, N.Y., November 6, 2025 — Canon U.S.A., Inc., a leader in digital imaging solutions, today announced the launch of the EOS R6 Mark III full-frame mirrorless camera and the RF45mm F1.2 STM lens. The EOS R6 Mark III camera builds on Canon’s renowned 5-series and 1-series legacy, delivering pro-level hybrid performance for advanced photographers, videographers, content creators, and hybrid enthusiasts shooting across portraits, events, wildlife, sports, and social media production. The RF45mm F1.2 STM lens introduces a compact, lightweight prime optic with outstanding f/1.2 performance, ideal for everyday shooting and creative expression.

Canon EOS R6 Mark III Camera Delivers Pro Performance in a Versatile Package

The EOS R6 Mark III camera combines high-resolution imaging, advanced video capabilities, and reliable design to empower hybrid creators.

Key features include:

  • 32.5-megapixel full-frame sensor supporting up to 40fps electronic shutter shooting with 20 frames of pre-continuous shooting, and mechanical shutter/electronic first curtain at up to 12fps.
  • CFexpress type B + SD card for improved hybrid shooting performance.
  • Advanced video features including 7K 59.94p RAW Light recording, 4K 119.8p and Slow and Fast motion mode, and 7K 30p “Open Gate” video for increased vertical resolution, compositional flexibility, and post-production stabilization.
  • Oversampled 4K 60p/30p recording (with 7K oversampling for 30p), Canon Log 2 with up to15 stops of dynamic range, waveform monitoring, Register People Priority and Focus Accel/Decel algorithms inspired by Cinema EOS C400 and C80 cameras for natural, professional autofocus behavior. As well as white balance and operational improvements when recording video.

This camera offers versatility for professionals and enthusiasts, from portrait, wedding and event shooters to birding and landscape photographers and emerging videographers transitioning from smartphones.

Canon RF45mm F1.2 STM Lens Designed to Redefine Compact f/1.2 Prime Performance

The RF45mm F1.2 STM is a 45mm standard prime lens designed for natural perspectives close to human vision, with a wider angle than traditional 50mm options. It’s lightweight (approx. 346g) and compact build makes it easy to handle for portraits, snapshots, landscapes, and more-equivalent to approx. 72mm on APS-C bodies like the EOS R7 or R50 cameras.

Key features include:

  • Wide f/1.2 aperture enabled by innovative PMo aspherical lenses and gear-type STM with magnetic detection, reducing size and weight compared to larger f/1.2 lenses
  • Rich, three-dimensional bokeh with nine aperture blades for smooth, circular blur; digital lens optimizer corrects distortions for outstanding rendering
  • Fixed rear-lens focusing system minimizes image quality shifts across distances; aperture range (f/1.2 to f/16) allows flexible depth control, faster shutters, and low-ISO shooting
  • Enhanced compactness via fixed-length barrel and minimum focusing distance, delivering value and reliability for diverse applications

Canon EOS R6 Mark III: Incremental Innovation Never Looked So Familiar

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Mark your calendars (again): the Canon EOS R6 Mark III officially lands on November 6 and will start shipping shortly after, assuming Canon’s definition of “shortly” matches reality.

The 6-series has always been Canon’s crowd-pleaser, like the comfort food of full-frame cameras. Predictable, satisfying, and guaranteed to sell like hotcakes even if it doesn’t actually change much. Canon probably wished it could shave a few dollars off that launch price, but fear not, it’s still “under $3000,” which in 2025 is roughly the price of one decent lens hood.

Canon EOS R6 Mark III Specs: The “Confirmed” and the “Canon-Confirmed”

Here’s what we “know” (with the appropriate level of trust you should have in any rumor post):

Confirmed (probably):

  • 34.2MP / 32MP sensor (the same one from the Cinema EOS C50, because who needs new silicon when you can recycle old greatness?)
  • Dual Pixel CMOS AF II with “multiple subject detections” (including humans, animals, vehicles, and possibly your dignity).
  • IBIS rated for 6.5 stops of compensation.
  • Pre-capture mode, for when you hit the shutter a second too late.
  • 40fps electronic shutter (in case you needed 400 identical photos of someone blinking).
  • Max ISO: 64,000 (aka “grain is a creative choice”).
  • Open gate video mode.
  • €2899 / $2899.
  • Shipping “late November,” which is Canon’s poetic way of saying “maybe before Christmas.”

Unconfirmed (but we’re feeling spicy):

  • Dual UHS-II SD card slots (finally, equality for memory cards).
  • Full-size HDMI port (hallelujah, no more micro-HDMI trauma).
  • LP-E6P battery, sort of compatible with older ones if you jiggle it just right.
  • C-Log 3, because marketing needs a new checkbox.
  • Dynamic range slightly less than the C50’s 16 stops (but hey, who’s counting stops when you can count likes?).
  • The same 3” articulating LCD (because innovation is exhausting).
  • 5.76m-dot EVF (0.76x magnification).
  • DIGIC Accelerator processor (faster, somehow).
  • Passive venting, meaning Canon found a way to make “no fan” sound like a feature.

Editorial Mood: Mild Excitement With a Side of Realism

We probably won’t get the deep-dive video specs until 48–72 hours before launch, because Canon loves suspense almost as much as NDAs. The source says these specs are “as close to 100% as possible,” which in rumor math means somewhere between 72% and “a guy overheard this at a trade show.”But let’s give credit where it’s due: dual SD slots are chef’s kiss. No one’s thrilled about buying CFexpress cards that cost more than therapy. And that full-size HDMI port rumor? Hope it’s true. Micro-HDMI cables are basically disposable floss with delusions of grandeur.

Mechanical Shutter: Still Alive, Somehow

Yes, it’s still here. No Canon didn’t “go all-electronic.” Innovation has its limits, apparently. But it’s nice to see some traditions endure, like mechanical shutters, high prices, and mildly confusing NDAs.

Final Thoughts: Safe, Sensible, and Slightly Predictable

The R6 Mark III looks exactly like what Canon would release if they asked ChatGPT to design “a logical upgrade.” Nothing shocking, nothing wild, but plenty good enough to sell a million units. We all want groundbreaking innovation at bargain-bin prices, but Canon’s not your fairy godmother. They’re a business, and a very good one at making you say “okay fine” while handing over $2899. Still, here’s hoping there’s just one surprise waiting under the NDA pile. Maybe a new codec. Maybe an unannounced feature. Maybe a firmware Easter egg.

Stay tuned. Canon’s November is shaping up to be predictably unpredictable.

[via CR]

Canon EOS R6 Mark III: Now With a Definitive Announcement Date (Until the Next One)

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Grab your calendars, pencils, and erasers, because the Canon EOS R6 Mark III will officially be announced on November 6, 2025. Probably. Unless Canon wakes up that morning and decides they’d rather confuse us some more.

Alongside the camera, Canon will also drop the RF 45mm f/1.2 STM, a lens nobody asked for but everyone will immediately convince themselves they need. The other three rumored lenses are apparently fashionably late and will join the party “later in November,” which in Canon time means somewhere between mid-month and the heat death of the universe.

Mark Your Calendars… Cautiously

Rumor HQ says there are two NDAs expiring, one on November 16, another on November 26. But remember: an NDA expiration date does not equal an announcement date. It’s just a fun way to get everyone to panic-refresh Twitter.

Also, because Canon apparently spins a globe to pick their time zones, announcements may drop on November 17 or 25, depending on where you live. Somewhere, someone will be asleep when it happens.

Could there be a typo? Possibly. But admitting that would require humility, so we’re just gonna say “no.”

One of those dates will likely be for new lenses, and the other? Who knows…maybe a PowerShot, an ImagePROGRAF printer, or a Selphy that finally prints in less than one geologic epoch.

EOS R6 Mark III: Now With Extra Megapixels and a Side of Confusion

Here’s what’s (allegedly) confirmed, until it isn’t:

  • 34.2MP / 32MP sensor (same one as the Cinema EOS C50—because recycling is eco-friendly)
  • Dual Pixel CMOS AF II with multiple subject detection (yes, it’ll spot both your cat and your existential dread)
  • IBIS rated at 6.5 stops
  • Pre-capture mode for when your reflexes aren’t
  • 40fps electronic shutter
  • Max ISO 64,000 (for when you want your photo to look like it was taken through a bowl of sand)
  • Open gate recording
  • €2899 / $2899 (give or take your region’s emotional damage tax)
  • Shipping late November (tentatively, naturally)

Retailers haven’t received official pricing yet, which is Canon’s polite way of saying “we’ll decide what you can afford later.”

Canon RF 45mm f/1.2 STM: Because 45mm Is the New 50mm

Price: €599.
Purpose: Unclear.
Marketing tagline: Probably something about “versatility” and “bokeh that tells a story.”

Potato Leaks and Promises

Yes, there’s already a “potato image” of the R6 Mark III floating around. It’s blurry, overexposed, and perfect, ust the way the rumor gods intended. The source swears there’s “more to come soon,” which we all know translates to: even more chaotic speculation, but this time with JPEGs. Also, the author promises to “put some skin in the game” if wrong, but clarifies that he’s not buying everyone an R6 Mark III. Tragic, really.

Final Thoughts (or Whatever This Is)

So, November 6 is the date. Until it’s not. The specs are confirmed. Until they aren’t. And the price is tentative. Which is basically confirmation in rumorland.

One thing’s certain, though: Canon has mastered the art of the slow-burn tease. And we’ll all still be here, popcorn in hand, refreshing the page anyway.

The R6 Mark III will reveal itself in its own time, like a moody artist or a firmware update.

[via CR]