The Canon EOS R7 Mark II is shaping up to be Canon’s most anticipated APS-C mirrorless camera for 2026. While other models are expected, this is the one to watch. Current chatter points to a first-half 2026 ship window, with teaser campaigns likely ahead of the announcement. An exact announcement date has not been confirmed.

Rumored specifications

• 39MP APS-C CMOS sensor
• Back-side illuminated (BSI) design; conflicting reports about a stacked sensor
• DIGIC Accelerator mentioned in some reports (unverified)
• 8.5-stop, 5-axis in-body image stabilization (IBIS)
• Up to 40 fps electronic shutter
• “The best autofocus of any APS-C camera” (marketing claim, not verified)
• RAW video support (resolution and frame rates unknown)
• Dual card slots: CFexpress + SD
• Higher-resolution EVF than the EOS R7’s 2.36M-dot panel
• Larger body, closer in size to the EOS R6
• LP-E6P battery

Past chatter has also suggested a possible stacked 40MP sensor, but this remains unconfirmed. None of the above is final; details are rumor-stage and subject to change.

Release window and announcement timing

An early 2026 announcement is likely, with shipping targeted for the first half of the year. As launch nears, information quality typically improves, and official teasers are expected to precede the reveal.

Pricing expectations

Pricing remains unknown and may be set close to launch due to ongoing manufacturing and supply dynamics. Canon’s vertical integration in sensors and lithography could help stabilize costs, but final pricing will only be clear at announcement.

What to watch for next

• Sensor confirmation (BSI vs. stacked)
• Final autofocus capabilities and subject detection
• RAW video formats, bit depths, and codecs
• EVF resolution and refresh rate
• Body size, ergonomics, and thermal management

Expect the usual cautious responses from sources until closer to launch. We’ll update as higher-confidence details emerge.

via CanonRumors