The Latest Canon EOS R7 Mark II Rumours

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New details, rumours and leaks about the upcoming Canon EOS R7 Mark II are making the rounds. At the centre is a 39MP backside-illuminated stacked CMOS APS-C sensor, which lines up closely with earlier rumours of something around 40MP. More importantly, the stacked design is expected to deliver very fast readout speeds, possibly close to (or even faster than) the EOS R5 Mark II. That would mean less rolling shutter and much better performance when shooting fast-moving subjects.

On the processing side, the camera is rumoured to include a DIGIC Accelerator, similar to what Canon uses in its higher-end bodies. That would help support features like burst shooting up to 40 fps with the electronic shutter, with some reports also mentioning pre-capture. Autofocus is also expected to get a serious upgrade, likely building on Dual Pixel CMOS AF with improved subject detection and tracking. Some early talk even suggests it could end up being one of the best autofocus systems in an APS-C camera so far.

The rest of the rumoured specs suggest Canon is addressing some of the limitations of the original R7. The Mark II is expected to feature dual card slots (CFexpress Type B + SD), a larger, more robust body closer to the EOS R6 series, and the newer LP-E6P battery for better performance. There are also hints at a higher-resolution EVF and improved in-body image stabilisation, possibly pushing past 8 stops. Pricing is expected to come in noticeably higher than the original $1,499 launch price, and the current timeline still points to an announcement around late May or early June 2026, with early test units reportedly already out in the field.