DSLR storms from No.32 to No.1 in Japan's marketplace and it's a favorite camera among sports and action photographers

The Canon EOS R7 Mark II is the most-traded camera in Japan right now

The latest mirrorless cameras often come with anything but an affordable price tag, which is one reason buying used gear remains so popular. New data from Japanese camera marketplace Minna Camera shows that one DSLR in particular has risen in popularity over the last month, skipping 31 positions in just 4 weeks, to landing at number 1.

This camera is the Canon EOS 7D Mark II, launched back in November 2014, making it nearly 12 years old. Part of Canon's high-end APS-C DSLR line, it performs well in harsh conditions and its AF (autofocus) system gets moving subjects sharp quickly, making it a favorite among sports and action photographers.

Another notable success was achieved by a mirrorless camera, as the Sony ZV-E10 lands at number 9 after previously ranking at 65. Released in 2021, the very likeable little APS-C camera is not discontinued – which is a rarity in the top 10, as 70% of the models on the list are no longer in production.

Top 10 traded cameras at Minna Cameras (Aug 2026)*

canon eos 7d mark ii — Canon EOS 7D Mark II review insight: "Its weatherproofing means that it can be used in harsh conditions, and its autofocus system gets moving subjects sharp quickly. The metering system delivers correctly exposed images in a wide range of conditions" (Image credit: Canon)

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1. Canon EOS 7D Mark II	Prev. position: 32	2014 release Discontinued	¥50,872 (approx. $326 / £242)
2. Canon EOS R5	Prev. position: 2	2020 release Discontinued	¥261,616 (approx. $1,679 / £1,245)
3. Sony A7 III	Prev. position: 11	2018 release	¥135,490 (approx. $869 / £654)
4.Sony A6000	Prev. position: 6	2014 release Discontinued	¥45,342 (approx. $291 / £216)
5. Canon EOS R6	Prev. position: 3	2020 release Discontinued	¥161,723 (approx. $1,038 / £770)

Nikon Z6 product image on a yellow, red, and grey background — Nikon Z6 review insight: "The Nikon Z6 is always going to be somewhat overshadowed by the more powerful and higher-resolution Z7, but actually it’s a much more versatile camera, as well as being much more affordable. On paper it could easily come across as being a little bit dull but worthy; in practice its finesse, performance and image quality are just awesome" (Image credit: Future / T3 Magazine)

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6. Nikon Z6	Prev. position: 12	2018 release Discontinued	¥93,686 (approx. $603 / £446)
7. Nikon D750	Prev. position: 1	2014 release Discontinued	¥68,151 (approx. $439 / £325)
8. Nikon Z50	Prev. position: 5	2019 release Discontinued	¥61,689 (approx. $397 / £294)
9. Sony ZV-E10 (black)	Prev. position: 65	2021 release	¥58,339 (approx. $375 / £278)
10. Canon EOS R6 Mark II	Prev. position: 13	2022 release	¥230,479 (approx. $1,483 / £1,097)

*Release year, discontinued status and approx. used prices in USD and GBP added by Digital Camera World.

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Kim is a photographer, editor and writer with work published internationally. She holds a Master's degree in Photography and Media and was formerly Technique Editor at Digital Photographer, focusing on the art and science of photography. Kim covers everything from breaking industry news and camera gear to the stories shaping photography today. Blending technical expertise with visual insight, she explores photography's time-honored yet ever-evolving role in culture.