The other thing about 39mpx, in addition to heat issues and slower read speed, is that 39mpx hits defraction at > f4, whereas 32mpx hits defraction at >f5.6.
The majority of potential buyers will not be shooting wildlife at f4 and the 32mpx to 39mpx, is wasted. Eg maybe only 10% of potential market have a $10,000 600/500 f4. Wheras 50% have 100-500 or 200-800. And many have the rf 100-400 f9 or its equivalent.
The only reasons for 39mpx is 8k30 video and canon bragging rights. Most people buying r7II are not needing 8k/30 or they would buy the discontinued r5. 8k/30 video takes you into the specialized expensive software and computers and technique.
Which takes me into the other feature that I really hate. The AA filter reduces iq by about 10%. They only reason Canon keeps its is again moire in video. A non aa 32mpx would be way better.
A wildlife flagship is apsc 32mpx (effective reach), 30fps (pretty fast) , no aa (maximum iq), <10ms read speed, with a bit buffer and good precapture - which is only 1 stop behind the r5ii in dynamic range. With a 60fps/4k video at most.
Apr 06, 2026 at 10:58 AM
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