Canon EOS R7 Mark II: Overview and Current Status

Key points:

The successor to the popular APS-C mirrorless R7 (2022) has not been officially announced or released by October 25, 2025.

Reliable sources (e.g., Canon Rumors) now place the launch in the first half of 2026, with March 2026 as an earliest possibility.
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The delay appears aligned with Canon prioritising full-frame models (e.g., R6 Mark III) before refreshing its APS-C lineup.
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The R7 Mark II is envisioned as a flagship APS-C hybrid aimed at photographers & videographers (wildlife, action, content creation).

Rumoured upgrades: major improvements to rolling shutter, dynamic range, battery life; some rumours hint at a stacked sensor, faster AF, higher burst rates.
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Rumoured highlights (varying reports):

Sensor: 32-40MP APS-C CMOS (some say stacked).

Processor: DIGIC X + possible “DIGIC Accelerator”.

Autofocus: Enhanced Dual Pixel CMOS AF II + AI subject detection (birds, vehicles, eyes/pose).

Burst: Up to ~40fps with electronic shutter.

Video: Potentially 8K 30p, 4K 120p (10-bit), C-Log3, better heat management.

Stabilisation: 7-8 stops IBIS (improved).

Viewfinder & LCD: Upgraded EVF (~3.5 m-dot), vari-angle touchscreen.

Connectivity: Weather-sealed body, dual SD slots, USB-C 3.2, WiFi 6E/Bluetooth 5.3.

Price (rumoured): ~₹1,49,600-₹1,67,200 (body only) in India.

Weight: ~612g (with battery/SD).

Community sentiment:

Users on forums like Reddit & Canon’s community boards are excited — many hope for major transformation, not just incremental tweaks.
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Some concern about sensor choice (stacked vs non-stacked) and whether video rolling shutter will finally be addressed.
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The R7 Mark II is seen by many as a potential serious contender to rivals like the Sony A6700 and Fujifilm X‑T5 in the sub-₹1.6 lakh segment.

Bottom line: Wait if you’re aiming for best in class APS-C; the original R7 (2022) remains very capable and is seeing discounts. But if you want next-level