When you’re shut to purchasing a Canon EOS R6, we might hit the emergency brakes on that call – there are actually sturdy rumors than an EOS R6 Mark II successor is simply across the nook.

The total-frame digicam – which continues to be driving excessive in our information to the most effective cameras for images – launched again in July 2020. And in response to Canon Rumors (opens in new tab), it is about to get an EOS R6 Mark II successor that’ll give it a much-needed increase in decision from 20MP to 24MP.

Canon Rumors says the digicam’s 24MP full-frame CMOS sensor – which does not seem like a ‘stacked’ chip just like the one within the pro-level Canon EOS R3 – might be joined by some extra minor upgrades, together with a Twin Pixel Uncooked mode for larger enhancing flexibility and cloud uncooked processing. However plainly the decision increase might be by far its greatest improve.

Considered one of our few complaints concerning the EOS R6 is that its 20MP decision is just a bit on the low aspect for a generalist digicam. Its sensor was taken from the Canon EOS 1D X Mark III, which is a specialist professional DSLR that prioritizes taking pictures speeds. 

However it appears Canon’s sequel to the EOS R6 will give photographers that additional little bit of decision, which may increase element and show notably helpful for cropping photos. That stated, an additional 4MP is not a large enhance, so it may very well be value keeping track of second-hand costs for the present EOS R6 when its sequel arrives.

A a lot greater improve for the EOS R6 Mark II can be a ‘stacked’ sensor, just like the 24.1MP backside-illuminated chip within the Canon EOS R3. However up to now, that appears unlikely – it hasn’t been talked about within the leaked specs, and Canon Rumors claims that the digicam’s 4K/60p video mode will proceed to be cropped, as on the EOS R6.

If the EOS R6 Mark II did have a ‘stacked’ sensor, which supply sooner read-out speeds than conventional sensors, that may probably be mirrored in areas like video efficiency. It’d additionally considerably inflate the EOS R6 Mark II’s price ticket, in comparison with its predecessor – the most affordable stacked sensor digicam proper now could be the Fujifilm X-H2S ($2,499 / £2,499 / AU$4,449), however it has a smaller APS-C sensor.

Whereas it is potential that Canon may reshuffle its lineup by making the EOS R6 a extra premium mannequin – leaving house for the rumored Canon EOS R8 and EOS R9 – that appears unlikely, with the Canon EOS R5 continues to be round as its high all-rounder mannequin. This implies our cash is on a moderately-upgraded Canon EOS R6, with the same price ticket ($2,499 / £2,499 / AU$4,499), which may see it turn out to be Canon’s hottest full-frame mannequin.

Evaluation: a late flurry of recent cameras

If the rumors are right, the tip of the yr goes to see a number of main digicam bulletins, together with the Canon EOS R6 Mark II. So in case you’re available in the market for a brand new photograph or video workhorse, we might undoubtedly maintain off for now, in case you can.

Lately, we have seen Sony Alpha Rumors (opens in new tab) counsel {that a} full-frame Sony A7R V is imminent, full with a next-gen autofocus system. In that case, that digicam would probably be pricier than the EOS R6 Mark II; assuming it is within the ballpark of the A7R IV’s launch worth of $3,500 / £3,800 / AU$6,800.

Some extra reasonably priced rivals to Canon’s new all-rounder, although, may very well be the rumored OM System OM-5 and Fujifilm X-T5. In accordance with 43Rumors (opens in new tab), this 20MP Micro 4 Thirds digicam may arrive later this month for a worth within the area of $1,599 (round £1,420 / AU$2,545).

And as we mentioned not too long ago, the rumored Fujifilm X-T5 – which Fuji Rumors (opens in new tab) is fairly sure will land someday in November – may very well be a late contender for the title of the yr’s most fun digicam, due to its probably well-rounded combo of options, lens and price ticket (anticipated to be within the area of $1,699 / £1,549  / AU$2,999, just like the X-T4).

When you’re a photographer or a hybrid shooter, then, it is shaping as much as be an thrilling finish to the yr. Even if you cannot justify shopping for the newest fashions, these launches will in the end have knock-on results for the costs of as we speak’s cameras – and there is all the time the Black Friday digicam offers to sit up for in late November, too.