Where is the successor to the original EOS R?

Swerky wrote:

Trent Severn wrote:

So many new mirror-less camera body releases since the original EOS R, but I haven't heard much when (or if) a direct successor is coming.

I don't want/need a pro body, and I don't want a crop sensor. Does Canon expect us to upgrade to the R5/R6?

For the most part, I'm mostly fine with the R, but it's auto-focus system is definitely looking quite dated.

I'm basically looking for the same R body + updated focusing system (that every other newer R-body camera seems to have), and a faster sensor readout fo a more useable silent/electronic shutter (without the banding/stretching artifacts). Everything else can pretty much stay the same.

The R and RP formed a test run for the new mirrorless system. If we make a comparison with the DSLR lineup, the R5 replaces the 5D series and the R6 replaces the 6D series. Seems that’s it for a pro-sumer lineup. Not sure wether the market would take a model below the R6 as well. Something like Nikon’s Z5, a model with ibis. That would arrange me as I don’t need the speed of the R6 nor the 4K video. Depends what the market wants I guess and what is profitable for the company.

As for what you’re asking for, in general, higher end specs apply to all the camera. It won’t have high end stuff here and lower end stuff there.

I am fairly sure that R5 and R6 will end up replacing R and RP, probably on the same day as when R5 mk II and R6 mk II get announced.

Chip shortage could also be the primary reason for the high price of R5/R6, they are both around $500 - $1000 more expensive than their actual standing in the lineup indicates.