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Will there be an R7 Mk II ?

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Loren Charif Veteran Member • Posts: 3,757
Re: Will there be an R7 Mk II ?

Chris Wolfgram wrote:

So there isn't much I'd like to change on my R7, except for maybe a small extension on the bottom right for my little finger, and someplace to attach a hand strap. I don't even need a full battery grip. Yes, I kill batteries pretty fast, but I carry a bunch of them, and they are very easy to change. Also, a bigger buffer would help. When it comes to MP's, I always like more of them for cropability, but I question as to whether more MP's could be crammed on to the smaller crop sensor, and still maintain at least the same IQ ? I understand their are physics to deal with.

And while I'm asking, is their a better crop sensor mirrorless camera for birding than the R7 ? Even from other manufacturers ? Open to opinions.

Looking back at the history of Canon bodies, including the 1, 5, 6, and 7 series, with just a handful of exceptions, there has almost always been a Mark II.  IIf memory serves me correctly (which it frequently does not!) in the 7 series, the time between initial Mark 1 release and Mark II was roughly 5 years, so I'd be (happily) surprised to see an R7II much before 2025/2026.  Certainly the shortcomings of the R7 (buffer, rolling shutter, lack of battery grip, missing top lcd, etc)  scream for a Mark II.  I was pretty surprised when the R6II came out so (relatively) soon after the original R6.

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