Canon tipped to release three new EOS R mirrorless cameras before the end of 2026 I know which one Im most excited for

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Sat, 25 Jul 2026 14:00:00 +0000

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And one of them might be the digital version of the AE-1 that everyone's been asking for!

FULL STORY ======================================================================Copy link Facebook X Whatsapp Reddit Pinterest Flipboard Threads Email Share this article 0 Join the conversation Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter Canon registered three cameras with the wireless certification agency, indicating three more cameras will come soon Rumors suggest well see an EOS R7 Mark II, an EOS R10 Mark II and
an EOS R8 Mark II The EOS R8 Mark II may well be a retro-styled tribute to
the analog AE-1, which turns 50 this year The first half of 2026 was pretty dry for camera releases, but as we enter the second half of the year, manufacturers have been making up for lost time. Canon in particular looks like its going to have a busy back half of the year, with not one, not two, but three new EOS R mirrorless cameras setting the rumor mill alight.

It should be stressed that currently this is all unconfirmed we dont know that Canon is going to release anything. But Canon has registered three new cameras with the wireless certification agency, which is generally the point that you know that something is coming very soon. And reporting by the oft reliable Canon Rumors indicates that Canon is updating three of its most popular EOS R cameras, and one in particular looks like a very exciting prospect indeed. And if that werent enough, were also potentially due a new PowerShot compact, with Canon looking to capitalize on the success of its phenomenally popular PowerShot G7 X Mark III compact. But weve more details
on the mirrorless side of things, so lets take a closer look at what could be coming Latest Videos From TechRadar Watch full video here: Canon EOS R8 II could it be the digital AE-1 were all hoping for? Rumors indicate that Canons lightweight full-frame EOS R8 is likely to get a successor in mid-September. As that camera is now more than three years old, this is about the time we might expect an update to come along. However, the really exciting news is that the new version may be an entirely new prospect a retro-styled Canon AE-1 throwback that fans have been begging the company to make for years. The Canon AE-1 is a legend among film photographers. (Image credit: Shutterstock
| Lius Hanzen) There have been rumors for quite some time that Canon is working on a retro-styled digital camera, just like Nikon did with its Zf , and given that this year marks the 50th anniversary of the AE-1, a legendary film SLR beloved by amateur photographers for its streamlined controls and ease of use, it makes sense that this could be the year. You may like Sony
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The rumored specs for the EOS R8 II are that itll use a 32.5MP full-frame sensor, 40fps burst shooting via the electronic shutter, in-body image stabilization, oversampled 4K video and two UHS-II SD card slots. Pretty much what youd expect for a mid-range full-frame camera. The original EOS R8 features just one card slot so two would be a welcome upgrade! (Image
credit: Future) Ill be interested to see if the retro styling is purely cosmetic it might even be the case that Canon releases a standard EOS R8
Mark II version as well as the retro-tinged variant or if it has any bearing on how the camera operates. Theres nothing in the rumor mill to suggest this, but personally, I think it would be smart for Canon to dip its toe into film-style looks for images, similar to Fujifilms Film Simulations or Panasonic s in-camera Real Time LUTs . Get daily insight, inspiration and deals in your inbox Sign up for breaking news, reviews, opinion, top tech deals, and more. Contact me with news and offers from other Future brands Receive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsors By submitting your information you agree to the Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over.

Yes, Canon has its Picture Styles, but lets be honest: nobody uses them, and they dont have the cool factor of Fujifilm s Film Simulations. Id love to see Canon throw its weight into some really crisp, dynamic, analog-style looks
for shooters who want great-looking JPEGs straight out of camera. And come on
there will never be a better opportunity to debut them than in a digital AE-1! Canon EOS R7 II lets see a stacked APS-C sensor! Also on the rumored docket is an update to the Canon EOS R7 , a mid-range APS-C mirrorless camera that arrived in 2022. The original EOS R7 was something of a speedster, with burst speeds of 15fps with the mechanical shutter and up to 30fps with the electronic. And if rumors are correct, Canon might be doubling down on this
by giving the EOS R7 II a stacked sensor design.

This would be the first stacked APS-C sensor for Canons lineup indeed, currently the only APS-C camera with a stacked sensor is the Fujifilm X-H2S . A stacked sensor design moves the circuitry to the rear for faster readout, enabling higher burst speeds, superior autofocus tracking and blackout-free viewfinder shooting. What to read next Canon could launch several world-first lenses this year which would you like to see? The best Canon camera I'd choose this seven-year-old DSLR over the Canon EOS R1 any day The original
EOS R7 is Canon's top-end APS-C model. (Image credit: Future) Considering
that the EOS R7 was already an impressively speedy shooter, a stacked sensor design would push a mark II to pretty impressive heights we could see autofocus and speed-shooting performance on par with professional or serious enthusiast cameras. Rumors also indicate that the sensor resolution might be upped to 39MP, from 32.5MP on the original EOS R7. Canon EOS R10 II the new beginner mirrorless to beat? Rumors also indicate that well see an update to Canons popular beginner model, the EOS R10 , in the form of the EOS R10 Mark II. Details are very thin on the ground for this one, beyond the fact that it is on its way and due in the latter half of 2026. This is also likely to be the first of the new models we see.

The Canon EOS R10 has been a huge seller for Canon since its release in 2022 alongside the EOS R7. Its not the cheapest in the EOS R lineup, with both the EOS R50 and the EOS R100 coming in under its price, but its a pretty affordable camera, with a lightweight build, intelligent autofocus and reliably solid image quality. The Canon EOS R10 has been popular with beginners. (Image credit: Future) Personally, I doubt the boat will be rocked much here. Were I a betting person, Id say that wed expect to see
improvements in the subject-recognition autofocus, more sustained burst
speeds with a deeper buffer (the original EOS R10 could shoot at 15fps, but not for very long), and perhaps a nudge-up of resolution from 24.2MP to 32.5MP, so as to better distinguish the EOS R10 from its cheaper siblings.

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