Barely a day after discovering that the Canon EOS R7 could be announced in June or July, a new report on a Japanese site claims that an announcement could arrive on May 24.
This is great news for Canon fans who have been eagerly waiting for the camera maker to expand its RF mount bodies with more options. And ‘options’ is the key word here, as the same report claims the Canon EOS R10 could also be announced at the same time, with two RF-S lenses.
A separate report from reliable leaker Canon Rumors also claims May 24 as the announcement date for the pair of cameras and lenses, while listing some possible specs for the EOS R10.
If what Canon Rumors has revealed is true, it looks like the EOS R10 will be the more affordable of the two, potentially housing a 24.2MP APS-C sensor (as opposed to the rumored 32.5MP resolution of the ‘EOS R7), and capable of maximum burst speeds of 15fps with the mechanical shutter and 23fps with the electronic shutter (compared to 15fps/30fps for the R7). Another giveaway that it will likely be affordable is the rumor that it will only have a single UHS-II speed SD card slot.
The lenses rumored to arrive with the new bodies are the RF-S 18-45mm IS and RF-S 18-150mm IS, and it’s possible both cameras will be available in kits with either or both lenses.
Analysis: are we saying goodbye to the EOS M range?
When it comes to Canon’s mirrorless camera systems, it’s rather telling that there are now six R-series bodies (currently all full-frame), while there are only three in the M series.
There were rumors of an EOS M5 Mark II back in 2019 when Canon launched the EOS M6 Mark II, but the former never materialized. And now there’s speculation that the camera maker has also discontinued the latter (although it’s still listed on Canon’s websites and at retailers in several markets), fueling the feisty theory. that Canon is finally withdrawing the EOS M line.
Given the popularity of its EOS R cameras, we really wouldn’t be too surprised if Canon retired its M series. If the EOS R7 and R10 cameras inherit the incredibly precise autofocus system that Canon has on its frames complete, and if the leaked specifications are to be believed, none of the M cameras will be able to match the performance of the upcoming APS-C RF. – assemble the bodies.
And if the price is right, Canon could see a slew of upgrades from its existing M-series users and perhaps even brand-hopping new fans. The EOS M50 Mark II was a little disappointing, considering it wasn’t a huge leap forward from the first-gen model, and the EOS M200 isn’t much to write home about. no more. However, the EOS M6 II is a very capable camera and for a long time was one of our picks for best compact camera and best travel camera.
The continued shortage of parts could also be a reason why Canon is prioritizing the EOS R system.
Whatever the company’s strategy at the moment, the future of the M-series is still undecided, but it’s clear that Canon is hedging its bets on the RF mount.