“Big Canon Rumors July 2026: DS126973 Registration Explained – Canon R8 II, R10 II, or PowerShot?” – New Camera, July 1

Canon registered an unannounced digital camera with the code DS126973 on June 2, 2026, with an overseas certification body, according to Japanese reports. The registration, which includes 5.1/2.4 GHz wireless bands, offers no official model name or specifications, and analysts say the camera could launch in the second half of 2026, following typical Canon release patterns.

Canon’s DS126973 registration follows an earlier unannounced camera, DS126947, registered in April 2026, marking two unknown models listed in overseas certification databases as of late June 2026, according to Japanese reports. Both registrations classify the devices as digital cameras but provide no official model names, specifications, or series designations such as EOS R or PowerShot, according to certification documents reviewed by The New Camera and other sources.

The DS126973 entry, registered June 2, 2026, includes wireless capabilities supporting 5.1 GHz and 2.4 GHz frequency bands, indicating dual-band Wi-Fi hardware, though the exact Wi-Fi standard is not specified in available filings, according to Japanese coverage.

The New Camera reported that the wireless module appears to be an entry-level Wi-Fi 4 (IEEE 802.11b/g/n) system, consistent with lower-cost models. There is no mention of Bluetooth, NFC, GPS, or cellular connectivity in the certification data, suggesting the device does not include advanced radio features typical of flagship cameras.

Industry analysts and Japanese media have noted that Canon typically releases new cameras more than six months after certification, placing the earliest launch window for DS126973 and DS126947 in the second half of 2026. Taiwanese tech observers similarly project that the April-registered DS126947 could debut in late 2026, with DS126973 potentially launching in late 2026 or early 2027. The New Camera specifically suggested a plausible announcement as early as late August 2026, with availability in the U.S. market four to eight weeks thereafter, based on Canon’s recent product rollout patterns.

Speculation regarding the consumer-facing identities of the two registered models varies. The New Camera described both as likely entry-level cameras, with the EOS R10 Mark II considered the most probable candidate for one registration due to the original R10’s delayed refresh cycle. The report also mentioned the EOS R50 Mark II as a possible but less likely contender, given the R50’s relatively recent release and the existence of the R50 V variant. Canon Addict, referencing unconfirmed information from Chinese social media platform Weibo, suggested the pair could correspond to the EOS R8 Mark II and EOS R7 Mark II, which would imply at least one higher-tier APS-C model, though these identifications remain unverified and lack supporting technical details.

No official Canon statement has linked DS126973 to any specific model such as the R8 II, R10 II, R7 II, or any PowerShot line. Japanese sources emphasize that all model assignments are speculative, as the registration data does not clarify whether DS126973 is a full-frame EOS R, APS-C EOS R, or a compact camera. The New Camera noted that DS126973’s true identity remains unknown, and no credible leaks have definitively classified it as a PowerShot or other product type.

Pricing estimates for these forthcoming models, based on industry analysis, range from approximately $800 to $1,500 for body-only configurations, placing them in the entry-to-mid-level segment of Canon’s EOS R lineup. This aligns with the wireless hardware profile and Canon’s strategy of refreshing lower-end APS-C mirrorless cameras.

As of late June 2026, Canon has not announced any official release dates or provided product details for DS126973 or DS126947. Media coverage continues to monitor certification databases and rumor channels for further information. Analysts expect that additional leaks or a formal Canon announcement will be necessary to confirm the specifications, model names, and market positioning of these two registered cameras.