Canon has not yet launched a flagship camera. With all eyes on Canon R6 Mk III, one wonders what the future of APS-C is in Canon’s world. One of the reasons is the Canon R7 holding the title of the best camera when it was launched, which means the R7 II has big shoes to fill. So, today we take a look at what we expect from the device and how it can manage to win hearts in today’s time.
A Powerful Sensor
The Canon R7 features a 32.5MP APS-C sensor that strikes a solid sweet spot for wildlife, sports, and wedding photography. Fujifilm’s X-T5 features a 40MP sensor, but Canon does not have to follow suit, as it can slow down the autofocus. As a result, the R7 II can utilize a different type of sensor, but with approximately the same number of pixels. Perhaps a stacked or a semi-stacked sensor.
Drop the Mechanical Shutter
Canon can make a bold statement and skip the mechanical shutter for an electronic one. This will help reduce costs and make the R7 Mk II a perfect model for that transition. Additionally, this can improve the camera’s longevity and eliminate the rolling shutter issue.
Better Ergonomics
One area where the R7 II can do better is ergonomics. The R7 is negligible and convenient. But it doesn’t feel a lot like the 7D successor. Perhaps, it can get the grip and balance of its flagship DSLR for its new mirrorless. This can be helpful to those who have larger hands. Plus, a larger body can be of help repositioning of the school wheel. A top LCD is another thing that can make things better for the next generation of cameras.
Rebuilding the 7-Series Legacy
The Canon 7D Mk II was one of the beloved cameras, and the R7 is the same. Both cameras were powerhouses and really well weather-sealed. The R7 could even withstand rain in our tests, and so the R7 has to get ahead of that in terms of reliability.
Pre-Capture and Processing Power
The R7 did not have pre-capture feature, which is beneficial for fast paced environments. Canon’s new cameras have this and so, the R7 Mk II should add that. The R7 also has a fast frame rate, which can be increase from 30fps to 40fps for making it compete with full frame cameras. Now, if they add DIGIC accelerator, this can improve for the autofocus. It will also add leverage over Fujifilm cameras.
EVF and LCD
The R7 already has a 2.36M-dot EVF, but that can be pumped up to 3.5M-dot for the next camera. A larger magnification can make things better to help compose images in the viewfinder. As for the LCD, a hybrid titling and flip-up screen like the Panasonic S1 II can be of help. It can help things be more versatile for photographers who may have to shoot odd angles..
A Right Price
All of these upgrades will increase the price of the camera. And so, the R7 II must be priced reasonably, and under $2000. This will be a sweet spot for semi professionals and serious photographers alike.
The Canon R7 Mk II will not arrive anytime soon, and that’s why the company has enough time to work around it to make it a better option for creators. Since hybrid cameras are no longer Canon’s strategy, looking at the launch of the R50 V, so the R7 II must be designed and targeted at stills users. Whether the company goes ahead with this or not depends on the market trend. So, we must wait and watch.