No longer a rumor

[John_SD]

The future is here. Nikon just debuted two full-frame mirrorless cameras -- the Z7, a 45.7 megapixel beast and the Z6, a 24.5 megapixel camera. Early reviewers are blown away, especially by the flagship Z7, which is scheduled for retail release this fall. I can only hope that Canon is able to offer serious competition when it debuts its mirroless offerings months later. 

For Canon, it seems that being late to the party is a big part of its DNA. Hope it can seriously compete in this realm, because the landscape just changed. See Engadget, Gizmodo, DPreview, The Verge, Techradar, etc., etc. 

[John_SD]

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@shadowsports wrote:

Just visited Nikon"s website.  Took a look at the Z6 & 7.  Still no fully articuling screen.  Nikon is never going to get it right apparently.  Missed opportunity.  My opinion anyway.     

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While a fully articulating screen is something that many will demand, I would not call this a "missed opportunity" by Nikon, based on the screen. The sites are being flooded with pre-orders that Nikon can't fill by the release date. They have already issued an "apology" to potential buyers and stated that due to the early response, they will be unable to deliver all of the Z7 and 500mm f/5.6 pre-orders coming in. 

[John_SD]

Right off the bat, Canon is releasing a LOT of glass to go with the new R. They are dead serious about their shift to full-frame mirrorless. This has well-exceeded my expectations. 

According to CanonRumors:

Canon announcements for September 5, 2018

• Canon EOS R body
• Canon EOS R w/24-105mm f/4L IS USM kit
• Canon BG-E22
• Canon RF 35mm f/1.8 IS Macro STM
• Canon RF 50mm f/1.2L USM
• Canon RF 28-70mm f/2L USM
• Canon RF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM
• Canon EF-M 32mm f/1.4 STM
• Canon EF 400mm f/2.8L IS III USM
• Canon EF 600mm f/4L IS III USM
  • The lens may have a different name, no confirmation yet.
• M (or Mount) adapter R?
  • Since only “M.ADAP R” “M.ADAP R ND” “M.ADAP R PL” is written in the simple order form, the official name is unknown
• PD – E1 is also included in the accessory list

[RobertTheFat]

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@John_SD wrote:

Right off the bat, Canon is releasing a LOT of glass to go with the new R. They are dead serious about their shift to full-frame mirrorless. This has well-exceeded my expectations. 

According to CanonRumors:

Canon announcements for September 5, 2018

• Canon EOS R body
• Canon EOS R w/24-105mm f/4L IS USM kit
• Canon BG-E22
• Canon RF 35mm f/1.8 IS Macro STM
• Canon RF 50mm f/1.2L USM
• Canon RF 28-70mm f/2L USM
• Canon RF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM
• Canon EF-M 32mm f/1.4 STM
• Canon EF 400mm f/2.8L IS III USM
• Canon EF 600mm f/4L IS III USM
  • The lens may have a different name, no confirmation yet.
• M (or Mount) adapter R?
  • Since only “M.ADAP R” “M.ADAP R ND” “M.ADAP R PL” is written in the simple order form, the official name is unknown
• PD – E1 is also included in the accessory list

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The one that jumps out at you is the 28-70mm f/2L. (No IS, though.)