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Canon has been releasing new patents, which indicates how the company is trying to improve its portfolio. From fish-eye lenses to better autofocus, there are various aspects the company hopes to improve. Similarly, reports of Canon cameras have also been aplenty, with Canon R6 III and R7 II being the most talked-about models. While we have given you a gist of what can be expected, it now appears that the Canon R7 II will have a major difference from what we reported earlier. And it all has to do with the shutter.
According to Canon Rumors, there are sources who have revealed that the camera will be dropping the mechanical shutter. This is also because the company is more focused on evolving the RF lineup, and will gradually have cameras that will feature only an electronic shutter. Nikon made a similar choice when they launched their professional cameras, the Z9 and the Z8. And it seems, Canon will soon get there, even with its future professional lineup, such as the R5 II and R1, both of which have kept a mechanical shutter.
Coming back to the Canon R7 II, the mid-range APS-C camera is said to be a great start, as it will offer a 40fps readout speed with the electronic shutter. Currently, the R7 has a continuous shooting speed of 30fps with electronic shutter and 15fps with mechanical shutter. The electronic shutter will not only improve the speed, but is likely to help reduce cost. The mechanical shutter is an expensive part of the camera, aside from the sensor and processor. In fact, if you do not use it enough, it will also decay. However, the sound of the shutter, on the other hand, is what some photographers crave. So, it is a sacrifice one needs to think of making.
So far, the specification of the R7 II includes:
- 32.2MP APS-C Sensor
- No mechanical shutter
- 40fps in electronic shutter
- 6K RAW video
- Active cooling
From whatever we have heard so far, the R7 could be an interesting update. However, whether all the suggested changes actually make it to the final product or not remains to be seen. A fast shutter speed with improved autofocus and sensor will make the R7 II ideal for serious wildlife, birding, and sports enthusiasts. With Sigma also working on RF-S lenses, the portfolio for APS-C cameras is likely to become better. But it must be remembered that APS-C cameras are not taken that seriously, and often have trickledown features from flagships, instead of actual innovation. The R7 II has the potential to change that, only if Canon is serious about achieving it. Otheriwise, we just nay get a mini R5 II all over again.
