The R7 is definitively interesting to me. Submitted a pre-order.
I use my R5 in crop mode quite a bit for wildlife. A lot of times I prefer it over the R3 because of the extra reach in 1.6 crop (or cropping in post). Now, having the "same" AF system as the R3, Digic X, etc, (of course not the same lens driving capability as the R3, sensor not as good, etc) with the 32.5MP vs the 17.3MP of the R5 in crop mode is exciting.
I do agree with many that a more capable R7, even at a higher US$2000-$2500 price tag, would be preferable. I can understand Canon concentrating on a more mass market set of products with higher volume at lower price points trying to bring as many DSLR owners over to RF as possible while establishing higher price point expectations and enhancing profitability in a declining market.
For me, the main issues I'll have to overcome are
1- Two dials for setting exposure. With the R5 I've really gotten spoiled on that. I've tried to mimic it with the Control Ring on the R and RP, which is sort of ok for adapted EF lenses. However, RF lenses are inconsistent with the placement of the control ring, and when it is at the front of the lens I find it very hard to use for exposure control
2 - The EVF being the lower grade version from the RP/M50. Perhaps not as bad as the first item for me, but that will depend on lag, blackout, etc. Regardless, though, very disappointing.
Other things are mostly on the nice to have, but not deal-breaker annoyances (hopefully, one never knows until you buy it and realize it drives you nuts)
3 - Non-stacked sensor/rolling shutter. This can become a major issue if it is much worse than the R5. Some of the examples I saw in the various YT videos looked pretty bad. Then again, I've seen plenty of horrible R5 examples. However, I've come to transition to almost exclusively e-shutter on the R5. Also, the 15fps can solve the rolling shutter issue. Unless (see next)
4 - No battery grip. I've gotten used to not having the grip when traveling to save space, so not a huge issue. However, this can be a much bigger issue if we find out that 15fps only works with LP-E6NH when charged at 60% or more. Then it will be really annoying and makes it harder to be used as an alternative to avoid rolling shutter when needed.
5 - Placement of the dial around the joystick. My first reaction is _what were you thinking?!?!_. But perhaps it can work and less distance for the thumb to travel between the joystick and the dial. This will have to be tested. I know that not having it in the regular place will annoy me for a while.
6 - Fewer buttons. Not sure about this one. There seems to be inconsistent information about the programmability of the bottom 4-way control pad. The lack of three control dials is my main issue. The shutter/AF-ON/* button combo is there for the AF methods and the rest of my programmed buttons are not as important, though still annoying to have fewer.
A lot of these issues will be on the wait and see when I try for myself. But I'm sure I'll be eagerly watching out for any new info until I get my hands on it.
but i think the price is reasonable and the features are quite nice. I agree it lacks certain things but at this price point you can't expect to get everything included. If i can afford it in the future i might add it as a seconday camera to my R5. It would be a setup much like i had in the past with a 7D2 and a 5D3 but in a mirrorless configuration. 
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