I'm in a total panic because I have a wedding shoot in Denver next weekend and my main body just died. Ive been looking at the Canon R6 Mark II but $2500 is really pushing my budget.
I was thinking maybe the R8 could work instead but the single card slot and tiny battery are huge risks for a long day. My logic was to find a refurbished R6ii but they're sold out everywhere. Now I'm torn between paying full retail or settling for a used R6 mark i, but I really need that mark ii autofocus for the ceremony. Does anyone know if there's a promo code or hidden deal that gets it closer to $2200? I need to order tonight...
Whoa, dont panic! You can definitely hit that budget if you use the Canon Loyalty Program. Call Canon direct and tell them about your dead gear—they usually offer 20% off a new Canon EOS R6 Mark II Body! Its a fantastic way to save cash.
- Call Canon direct sales
- Mention your broken gear
- Ask for Loyalty pricing I did this and saved hundreds. Totally worth the 10 minute call!
I totally get the pre-shoot anxiety. I had a shutter die on me two days before a destination gig in Seattle a few years back and it was an absolute nightmare trying to source a replacement. In my experience, you are 100% right to skip the R8 for a wedding. I tried using a single-slot body as a secondary once and the constant fear of a card failure just isnt worth the stress when youre shooting the kiss. Plus, that Canon LP-E17 Lithium-Ion Battery is tiny... you would be swapping them every hour during a long reception. If you need to hit that $2200 mark tonight and the refurb store is dry, check out Greentoe. You basically put in a bid and authorized dealers can accept it secretly. I managed to snag my Canon EOS R6 Mark II Mirrorless Camera Body for about $2150 through them last year. Its all legit with the full US warranty, usually takes a few hours for the offers to roll in so you could probably get it settled by tonight. Another thing to consider tho... if the budget is really tight, just rent the body for now. I use Lensrentals whenever I need a specific backup or a second body for a big event. Itll cost you maybe $150 for the weekend and then you arent panic-buying at full retail. The R6 II autofocus is definitely a massive leap over the original Canon EOS R6 Mirrorless Camera for those low-light aisle walks, so dont settle for the Mark I if you can help it. Tbh, the eye tracking alone will save your life during the ceremony.
Same setup here, love it
