Ive been shooting with a 5D Mark IV for years and I finally decided this was the year Id jump to mirrorless for that sweet IBIS but man these prices are killing me. I checked B&H and Adorama this morning and they're still showing basically MSRP for the R6 Mark II and the original R6 is just... gone from most shops?
I have a big wedding shoot in mid-December and my backup body just died so I really need to grab a new R6 body before then. My budget is capped at like $1800-1900 for the body since I gotta buy adapters too. Anyone seeing any actual early Black Friday leaks or hidden codes for the R6? Everything feels like a scam or just not a real discount this year.
In my experience, buying a used Canon EOS R6 20.1MP is the way to go. I grabbed mine last year for my first wedding and it's worked perfectly.
Watch out for gray market scams, but I would suggest checking Canon refurbished... you might snag a Canon EOS R6 Mark II Mirrorless Camera Body within budget if youre quick!
Saw your post earlier and yeah, its honestly super frustrating how the original R6 just vanished from the shelves. I was in the same boat last year trying to snag one for a backup. I had issues with the Mark I overheating during long ceremonies, so I was hoping the price on the Canon EOS R6 Mark II Mirrorless Camera would tank for Black Friday, but it feels like Canon is being really stingy this year. Unfortunately, that Mark II is staying firm around $2k because there isnt much competition at that price point with those specs. I struggled with the same budget issue and ended up having to rethink the whole setup. If you cant find a deal on the body alone, sometimes the kit with the Canon RF 24-105mm f/4-7.1 IS STM Lens actually goes on sale for less than the body plus a separate lens, which is weird, but Ive seen it happen. Also, dont forget you'll need the Canon Mount Adapter EF-EOS R which adds another $100. I tried a third-party adapter once to save cash and it was a total disaster... the autofocus kept hunting during a processional. Never again. If the R6 II is still too high, maybe look at a used Canon EOS R6 20.1MP Mirrorless Camera from a reputable place like MPB or KEH? They usually have a warranty and you'll definitely stay under budget. It's a bummer the new deals are so lackluster lately tho. Good luck with the wedding, those December shoots are stressful enough without gear drama.
Late to the thread but honestly searching for deals is the worst part of the hobby. I remember last year my cousin was in a total panic trying to find a specific body for his sisters wedding because his old camera started acting up and just refused to focus. He spent like three weeks refreshing every single tab on his laptop and even tried calling local shops to see if they had any floor models they wanted to get rid of... basically ended up getting so stressed out he accidentally ordered a lens cap for the wrong system instead of the actual body. It was a whole mess and we still laugh about it at dinner. Luckily I am super happy with my current setup and it hasnt missed a beat for me yet, which is such a relief when things get busy. Reliability is basically everything when you have a big gig coming up. Some people just have better luck with the timing than others i guess!
Seconded!
