Some people think there is a "need" for a new FF successor to the R
Some people think there is a "need" for a FF successor to the RP.
Here´s is why I strongly believe Canon will introduce a new FF model underneath the R6mk ii, which in my opinion will be (a) successor(s) to the RP/ R:
Nikon has the z5 which sells at around 1.000 € in Germany. Nikonrumors had several posts last year with rumors filled about the possible Z5 mk ii specs. Pretty sure, this camera will be released in 2023…
Sony has the A7mk iii (sells for around 1.600 - 1.700 €) and the A7 mk iii (sells for less than 1.000 € now).
If Canon should really decide not to replace the R/ RP then they would basically leave the sales to Nikon and Sony in an upcoming area where a lot of sales actually take place. The Sony models e.g. rank in amazon sales list for cameras in Germany #7 & #17. In 2022, the mkiii actually outsold every Canon rebel to make the list…
https://www.amazon.de/gp/bestsellers/photo/571862/ref=zg_bs_pg_1?ie=UTF8&pg=1
Of course, Amazon does not reflect all camera sales in Germany, but it is available data which people actually use to get a generell overview and maybe base a sales decision on. Furthermore, it shows that cheap full frame models are needed and sell well. If I find more time, I'll to research more data...
So, Nikon FF cameras would start at around 1.000 €
Sony FF cameras at less than 1.000 €
Canon FF would start at 2.899 € with the R6mkii if the RP/R are discontinued/ not replaced.
That’s absolutely not a favorable gap for Canon…
Furthermore, the R had a huge price drop during the black friday sales end of November. There sold at 1.299 € instead of 1.899 €. I personally thought there getting rid of their last stock… Yesterday, I went to Foto-Erhardt in Osnabrück. They had several R in their shelves. When I asked about them, the salesmen said that his boss thought they’d sell like crazy over black friday/ cyber week but a lot of customers opted not to get an R because it is outdated…
If you put all pieces together, there is a need for a cheap FF canon camera model. Furthermore, Canon always react to sales numbers and the competition and not our wishlist (as many in this forum always state): both clearly state imho that a R/ RP successor is needed….
I know you don’t believe in a FF replacement for the R/RP, but I do. If Canon doesn’t come up with till 2024, then I’ll have to figure things out for me. I’m not going to buy the R6/ R6mkii or R5 at full retail. A used R5 when the R5mkii hits the shelves might be possible, otherwise I would have to think of a different solution for my needs.