I'm trying to find a Canon mirrorless camera for my sister's wedding in December but I am so confused. My logic was that Black Friday is coming up so I should wait but then I see all these different models like R10 and R50 and I have no clue what they mean. I looked at some deals on Amazon and Best Buy and the prices are all over the place. Im getting really frustrated because I dont want to buy something old by mistake. My budget is like $800 max. Does anyone know if there are actually good deals happening right now for beginners? I'm in Chicago so I could go to a store but I don't want to look stupid... everything just feels like a marketing trick.
Honestly, Black Friday is the best time for this. I remember getting my first mirrorless during a holiday sale a few years back and it saved me a couple hundred bucks easily. For a wedding, you definitely want something with fast autofocus so you dont miss the big moments because the camera was hunting for focus.
- Canon EOS R50 Mirrorless Camera with RF-S 18-45mm Lens: This one is super compact and basically does the thinking for you. Its usually around 600 or 700 bucks right now. Great for travel too.
- Canon EOS R10 Mirrorless Camera with RF-S 18-45mm Lens: A step up. It has better dials and shoots faster. Tbh, it feels more like a professional tool and should hit your 800 budget during the sales. Both are current models, so you arent buying anything old or outdated. Since youre in Chicago, maybe hit up a local shop just to see how they feel in your hand. Dont worry about looking silly, those guys talk to beginners every single day.
> My budget is like $800 max. Does anyone know if there are actually good deals happening right now for beginners? Saw this earlier but just getting around to it now... basically went through this exact same stress last year. I ended up grabbing the Canon EOS R50 with RF-S 18-45mm f/4.5-6.3 IS STM and honestly ive been so satisfied with it. It fits right in that budget during these sales. I used it for a family event recently and the autofocus is crazy good for the price, it just sticks to eyes like glue. I was really happy that I didnt have to mess with settings to get clear shots. If you can find the Canon EOS R10 with RF-S 18-45mm f/4.5-6.3 IS STM on sale it has more physical dials which is nice, but the R50 is totally fine for beginners. Just make sure you grab a fast SanDisk Extreme Pro 128GB SDXC UHS-I card so you dont miss any candid moments. It works really well for me.
Can confirm this works. Did the same thing on mine and its been solid ever since.
Like someone mentioned, the R50 is solid, but try to find the Canon EOS R10 with RF-S 18-45mm f/4.5-6.3 IS STM during the holiday sales. Over the years I've found the extra controls help a ton when things move fast at a wedding. Saving tips:
- Shop Canon's official refurbished site
- Get a Lexar Professional 1667x 64GB SDXC UHS-II for speed Dont overthink it, both are way better than any phone.
