The Canon EOS M50 is one of the best entry-level mirrorless cameras on the market, especially since it is priced considerably lower than when it was released in early 2018.
But time is running out and the first rumors that an EOS M50 II (which we could also call M60) started to spin.
Its launch may be somewhat disappointing given what we know about the life cycle of Canon EOS M cameras, and we still believe that the Canon EOS M50 is still a smart choice for photographers.
However, rumors suggest that an EOS M50 II would fill in the gaps in the new Canon EOS M6 Mark II, while retaining features like the electronic viewfinder and vari-angle display that set it apart from other EOS M devices. Here's it all. what we know so far.
Release date and price
The original Canon EOS M50 was released in February 2018, when it was almost two years old. Despite its relative age, the latest rumors suggest that an EOS M50 Mark II will only be announced in September 2020.
However, this corresponds to the launch schedule for other EOS M devices such as the EOS M6, which was replaced approximately two and a half years after its launch by the EOS M6 Mark II.
There are still no rumors about the prices of the M50 Mark II. Like the current model, it will sit below the Canon EOS M6 Mark II flagship product, which costs € 850 / € 870 / € 850 AU. The original EOS M50 cost € 680 / € 540 / AU € 780 when it launched. A price tag seems likely at this stage (or maybe a bit higher, given its improved specs).
Given that the Mark II will likely not be available until the end of 2020, the original EOS M50 is still a good buy at its current discount price, as long as you are willing to accept its limitations related to 4K video. This price could still drop during Black Friday, so watch out for the best deals on our best Black Friday Camera Deals Hub.
Specifications and Features
So far, the latest Canon Rumors rumors have produced only a few possible basic specs for the EOS M50 Mark II.
These include a new 32.5MP APS-C CMOS sensor, which seems like information given its inclusion in the new EOS M6 Mark II. This sensor gives you higher resolution compared to the 50 MP EOS M24.1, representing greater potential for rethinking your shots.
Rumors also suggest that the M50 Mark II will have a Digic 8 processor, identical to the current model. The EOS M50 was actually the first camera with this processor. Canon may be able to get more performance with the Mark II. The EOS M6 Mark II, for example, can take pictures at 14 fps with continuous autofocus, slightly more than the M10's maximum of 50 frames per second.
However, ideally we would like to see the EOS M50 Mark II with the Digic 9 processor that could debut on the Canon EOS 1DX Mark III. This would really make it a small powerhouse of an APS-C camera, although Canon can save that for its high-end models.
Perhaps the most interesting rumors are the video recording capabilities of the M50 Mark II. This is currently one of the main weaknesses of the EOS M50, as it can only record 4K with 1.6x and 24p or 25p crop. However, it appears that the EOS M50 II will be optimized to go into 4K / 30p frameless mode, much more respectable, and to shoot in Full HD at 120p in slow motion.
This is a big problem for the M50 because its vari-angle display makes it well suited for vlogging. The main disadvantage of the current model's cropped 4K video is that it is difficult to shoot at arm's length or in tight spaces. However, if the video quality of the EOS M6 Mark II were nearly identical, it would be much more versatile for those on a mixed diet, for both stills and videos.
Rumors suggest the vari-angle screen will still be a 3-inch, 1.04 million-dot issue, but there have been no leaks yet regarding EVF, autofocus, or battery life updates, which was another limit to the EOS. M50. The EOS M50 Mark II is expected to go beyond 235 shots per charge, or at least allow us USB-C charging built into the device.
design
No leaks have been detected in the possible design of the EOS M50 Mark II yet, but a recent patent suggests that Canon may have found a way to downsize its Mirrorless Full Frame and APS-C cameras a bit. .
As Canon News has pointed out, the patent shows a design that moves the shutter motor from its traditional position next to the battery compartment to the bottom of the battery. ; shutter. This could allow Canon to slightly lower the EOS M50 Mark II, although this is not a radical change as the current M50 is already lighter than the EOS M6 Mark II and requires space for this viewfinder.
Canon cameras are renowned for their thoughtful handling and the EOS M50 Mark II is unlikely to be too small at the expense of its ability to balance longer lenses like the EF-M 18-150mm f / 3.5- 6.3 ES STM.
This is the beginning of the rumors about the Canon EOS M50 Mark II, that's all we have for now. We will regularly update this page with more rumors as soon as they appear, so stay tuned.