So, Canon is about to drop two new full-frame cameras, and the rumor mill is buzzing! One of them is supposedly the much-anticipated EOS R5 Mark II, and honestly, I’m pretty excited. The R5 was a beast, but technology moves fast, and I’m eager to see what upgrades Canon has in store. Faster burst mode? Even better image quality? Sign me up!
Now, here’s the thing that has me a little bummed: the other camera coming out isn’t the mythical EOS R1. It feels like we’ve been waiting forever for that flagship model. I get that they probably want to time it with the Olympics, just like they did with the R3, but still… the wait is killing me!
The rumor mill is swirling with guesses about this second camera. Some say it could be an entry-level EOS R9, a successor to the RP, which would be cool for beginners. But others think it might be the R6 Mark III! There were a ton of leaks and whispers about that camera even before the R6 Mark II came out, so who knows?
Personally, I’m crossing my fingers for the R6 Mark III. I loved the R6, and the Mark II was a solid upgrade. To see what they do with a Mark III would be awesome! Plus, with the R5 Mark II likely targeting the high-end market, having a powerful but slightly more affordable option in the R6 Mark III would be perfect.
Whatever Canon unveils, it’s clear they’re on a roll with the R system. They’ve got several more R cameras and even some Cinema EOS models lined up for later this year. I, for one, can’t wait to see what they come up with next!