Rumors of a brand new 32MP APS-C Canon DSLR have been rife recently, with many hoping the digital camera producer would lastly revive its ageing – and very fashionable – EOS 7D line. In any case, it’s been over 4 years because the 7D Mark II was launched.
Nevertheless, anybody hoping to see this common line resurrected ought to in all probability put together for disappointment as Canon Rumors is reporting that the 7D Mark II is the final of its variety.
In accordance with the report, Canon is ending the 7D collection in favor of a mirrorless EOS R snapper, very similar to how the EOS RP takes over from the place the full-frame 6D Mark II leaves off.
Trigger for concern or pleasure?
Canon Rumors has been knowledgeable that some “sellers and distributors are a bit fearful about what Canon has in retailer for the alternative to the favored EOS 7D Mark II, as these consumers additionally purchase lenses”.
Canon Rumors additionally provides “there’s extra to return with the RF mount that has but to be revealed to the world,” so there is a robust risk that Canon might have already got a brand new APS-C crop sensor mirrorless digital camera within the pipeline to hitch the EOS M vary.
The rumored 32MP DSLR may then substitute the three-year-old EOS 80D as the brand new Canon EOS 90D. This digital camera is believed to launch in August this yr, with twin DIGIC eight processors, 4K video capabilities, 10fps burst velocity and twin SD card slots amongst its speculated specs.
Limiting the DSLR selection
Regardless of launching the EOS R line, Canon has said that it plans to proceed supporting its DSLR vary. In help of that assertion, the corporate launched the Rebel SL3 / EOS 250D (referred to as the EOS 200 Mark II in some markets) in April this yr, however the mid-range and pro-level DSLRs haven’t seen a refresh because the 6D Mark II. Nevertheless, there are whispers of an EOS 1D X Mark III launching in 2019 however, like all rumors, we’d recommend you're taking this information with a pinch of salt.
As an alternative, there are lots of extra rumors of excessive decision mirrorless snappers being developed by Canon, together with a 63MP full-frame EOS R physique that would probably exchange the 50MP EOS 5DS and EOS 5DS R professional-level cameras.
With hypothesis rife about extra mirrorless cameras incoming, Canon appears to be pushing its buyer base in the direction of the EOS R and M strains. For Canon DSLR customers, although, that might imply spending cash on a lens adapter to proceed utilizing their present lenses or investing closely in a brand-new package. How this modification will go down with Canon’s DSLR followers stays to be seen.
