What mirrorless bodies are actually getting decent price cuts this Black Friday or is it all just older stock nobody wants? Ive been shooting with an a6000 for years so I know my way around a sensor but I'm finally trying to jump to full frame. I was looking at the A7IV or maybe switching to Canon for the R6II. My budget is around $2200 for a body and maybe a decent prime but everything online looks like the same prices as last month just with a fake sale sticker. Do sites like B&H or Adorama usually drop the real prices on Friday morning or am I looking in the wrong spots? I need this before my sisters wedding in December so I'm getting a bit twitchy...
Saw this thread and figured id chime in on the specs since you're hitting a deadline. Be careful with those instant savings because they usually just match the standard MAP pricing everyone has. B&H and Adorama usually wait until midnight ET on Friday for the actual price drops, so keep an eye out then. Heres a quick technical breakdown of your options:
Pros: 33MP sensor gives way more cropping flexibility for wedding shots. The dual card slots are vital for reliability during a live event.
Cons: 4K60 video has a heavy 1.5x crop factor which is annoying.
Pros: Insane burst rates up to 40fps and significantly better internal stabilization. Better thermal management for long ceremonies.
Cons: 24MP is a bit low if you're used to modern high-res sensors. I would suggest pairing the Sony with the Sony FE 35mm f/1.8 Wide-Angle Prime Lens to stay under budget. Canon RF glass is pricey so be careful there.
^ This. Also, I made the jump to full-frame recently and settled on the Nikon Z6II Mirrorless Camera after comparing the dynamic range charts. I'm very happy with how it renders skin tones and the dual processors handle the buffer well. For a wedding, you really need that dual slot redundancy anyway.
- Look at the Panasonic LUMIX S5II Body if you want the best phase hybrid AF for the price right now.
- Check the read/write speeds of your current cards; moving to FF files means you'll basically need to budget for faster media. I've been using that setup for a while now and have zero complaints about the build quality. Tbh if you see a kit with the Nikon NIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.8 S lens, jump on it. The sharpness across the frame is statistically better than most other nifty fifties I've tested. B&H usually has EDU or renewed discounts that stack if you know where to click.
> everything online looks like the same prices as last month just with a fake sale sticker. Tbh your skepticism is totally justified. I've been around the block a few times and those sale tags are often just the same prices they've had all season. In my experience, rushing into a purchase for a hard deadline like a wedding can lead to some really expensive regrets. I did that once... bought a brand new body right before a major event because the deal seemed too good to pass up. Turns out, I didnt have enough time to actually learn the new system and I fumbled some important shots. I also realized later that the price I paid was actually higher than the previous summer promo. I eventually learned that sticking with what is proven is way safer than chasing the latest hype. My current setup is mostly gear I bought used or refurbished after the initial buzz died down. It saved me a ton of cash and honestly, the older pro-grade stuff is built like a tank compared to some of the newer bodies. If you are feeling twitchy about the budget, maybe look at a high-quality used body from a reputable seller. It is much easier on the wallet and usually more than enough for a wedding.
