So Ive finally decided to retire my 5D Mark IV after like seven years of solid service and make the jump to the R6 Mark II. Ive been eyeing the specs for months and that dual pixel CMOS AF II is calling my name for the wedding season this year. The thing is, Ive been checking the usual spots like B&H and Adorama and the prices are just hovering around the $2499 mark which feels a bit steep since I know the summer sales are usually just around the corner. I did see some refurbished stuff on the Canon USA site but they sell out so fast its actually insane. I missed one last week by like ten minutes.
My requirements:
- Budget: $2200 max for the body (trying to save some for an RF 24-70)
- Location: US based shipping
- Timing: Need it by mid-June for a big gig
- Condition: New or Canon Refurbished preferred, not sure I trust generic eBay sellers for a body this expensive
Has anyone seen any unadvertised bundles or maybe a discount code floating around? I heard some people were getting loyalty discounts by calling Canon directly if they had an old serial number but I dont know if that still works for the Mark II. Is there a specific day of the week the refurbished store usually restocks? Just trying to find the best bang for my buck before I drop two grand...
Honestly, hitting that 2200 mark for a brand new Canon EOS R6 Mark II Body is gonna be a real challenge right now because Canon is pretty stingy with those deeper discounts until later in the year. You might want to consider checking the Canon Loyalty Program before you do anything else. I have used it several times for my own setups and it is basically a lifesaver for wedding pros trying to upgrade. You just call their main support line, give them the serial for your old 5D, and they can usually shave a good chunk off the price of a refurb or sometimes even a new unit. Just be careful tho, because the stock for the mirrorless bodies is always hit or miss. Since you need this by mid-June, make sure to stalk the refurb site specifically on Tuesday or Wednesday mornings around 9 or 10 AM EST. That is usually when the inventory refreshes and the good stuff pops up. I would suggest avoiding those random discount sites that look too good to be true... if you see a price way below two grand, it is likely a gray market item without a US warranty. For a wedding shooter, that is a huge risk you dont want to take. I have seen guys lose their whole kit because they tried to save pennies on a body that died mid-ceremony. Just go with any professional zoom from Canon for your glass. Honestly, you cant go wrong with their glass, so just get whatever fits your budget from their authorized list. Better to have the peace of mind with a solid brand you trust than to save a few bucks and get burned by a generic seller.
