The Canon EOS 7D DSLR line has reportedly been scrapped
Could we be looking at an EOS 90D instead?
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Rumors of a new32MP APS-C Canon DSLRhave been rife lately, with many hoping the camera manufacturer would finally revive its aging – and very popular – EOS 7D line. After all, it’s been over four years since the7D Mark IIwas launched.
However, anyone hoping to see this popular line resurrected should probably prepare for disappointment asCanon Rumorsis reporting that the 7D Mark II is the last of its kind.
According to the report,Canonis ending the 7D series in favor of a mirrorless EOS R snapper, much like how theEOS RPtakes over from where the full-frame6D Mark IIleaves off.
Cause for concern or excitement?
Canon Rumors has been informed that some “dealers and distributors are a bit worried about what Canon has in store for the replacement to the popular EOS 7D Mark II, as those buyers also buy lenses”.
Canon Rumors also adds “there’s more to come with the RF mount that has yet to be revealed to the world,” so there’s a strong possibility that Canon could already have a new APS-C crop sensor mirrorless camera in the pipeline to join the EOS M range.
The rumored 32MP DSLR might then replace the three-year-oldEOS 80Das the new Canon EOS 90D. This camera is believed to launch in August this year, with dual DIGIC 8 processors,4Kvideo capabilities, 10fps burst speed and dual SD card slots amongst its speculated specs.
Limiting the DSLR choice
Despite launching the EOS R line, Canon has stated that it plans to continue supporting its DSLR range. In support of that statement, the company launched theRebel SL3 / EOS 250D(called the EOS 200 Mark II in some markets) in April this year, but the mid-range and pro-level DSLRs haven’t seen a refresh since the 6D Mark II. However, there are whispers of anEOS 1D X Mark III launching in 2019but, like all rumors, we’d suggest you take this news with a pinch of salt.
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Instead, there are many more rumors of high resolution mirrorless snappers being developed by Canon, including a 63MP full-frame EOS R body that could potentially replace the 50MPEOS 5DSand EOS 5DS R professional-level cameras.
With speculation rife about more mirrorless cameras incoming, Canon seems to be pushing its customer base towards the EOS R and M lines. For Canon DSLR users, though, that would mean spending money on a lens adapter to continue using their current lenses or investing heavily in a brand-new kit. How this change will go down with Canon’s DSLR fans remains to be seen.
While she’s happiest with a camera in her hand, Sharmishta’s main priority is being TechRadar’s APAC Managing Editor, looking after the day-to-day functioning of the Australian, New Zealand and Singapore editions of the site, steering everything from news and reviews to ecommerce content like deals and coupon codes. While she loves reviewing cameras and lenses when she can, she’s also an avid reader and has become quite the expert on ereaders and E Ink writing tablets, having appeared on Singaporean radio to talk about these underrated devices. Other than her duties at TechRadar, she’s also the Managing Editor of the Australian edition of Digital Camera World, and writes for Tom’s Guide and T3.
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