The Canon EOS R3 was an impressive camera and represented a new camera line for the company, as Canon was abundantly clear that the R3 was not a replacement for a flagship EOS R1. As such, many people wondered if the EOS R3 would be a one-and-done camera meant as a stop-gap until the arrival of the EOS R1 or if Canon would release a second-generation model. It seems the latter is the case, with an EOS R3 Mark II planned for 2025.
Canon Rumors is reporting that Canon plans to release an EOS R3 Mark II in 2025. The original EOS R3 was a capable and well-received model, though it was in a bit of an odd spot in the lineup. Canon had not had a “3” model since the EOS 3 film SLR camera, as their DSLR models jumped from the 5D series to the flagship 1D line. The EOS R3 offered the sort of sports and photojournalism capabilities expected of a body that sat above the EOS R5, making many question if it was meant to be the company’s flagship. However, Canon was quick to assert that the EOS R3 was not that camera and that the EOS R1 would eventually hit the market (the timing of that announcement is looking more and more to be in early 2024). Given the EOS R3’s high level of capabilities, it will be quite interesting to see how Canon differentiates a second version from the forthcoming EOS R1. Hopefully, we’ll hear more about both cameras soon!
