Where are the actual good Canon deals hiding this year for Black Friday?? I'm finally upgrading my old rebel t6 to an R6 or R7 and I've got about $1500 saved up and ready to go.
I checked B&H and Adorama but their early bird stuff seems kinda meh? They keep pushing these huge bundles with cheap lenses I dont even want. People on Reddit keep saying the Canon refurbished site is the way to go but I'm worried everything will sell out in two seconds while I'm at work. Is Best Buy even worth checking or are they gonna have the same MSRP prices as everyone else? Just dont wanna miss the window because my current camera is literally falling apart...
Re: Best Buy is usually a letdown... honestly so true. I'd suggest maybe looking at the Canon EOS R10 with RF-S 18-45mm Lens to stay well under budget and avoid those refurbished risks.
Unfortunately, Best Buy is usually a letdown for serious gear. I've had issues with their stock levels and those bundles are often just ways to offload mediocre lenses. If you want a reliable upgrade that actually fits your budget without the refurbished gamble, maybe look at the Canon EOS R8 Full-Frame Mirrorless Camera Body. It's not as robust as the R6, but the autofocus is incredible and it fits your $1500 cap perfectly.
Like someone mentioned, the deals this year are just so disappointing and I am stuck in the exact same boat trying to upgrade my failing body before the holidays. I have been refreshing B&H and the Canon refurbished tracker for three weeks straight now trying to find a decent price on a body with good dual-pixel autofocus and decent Clog3 readout speeds, but everything is either overpriced or instantly out of stock. Its incredibly frustrating because my current setup is overheating on basic shoots and I seriously dont know where else to look at this point.
Honestly, the Canon Refurbished site is usually the best bet for a real discount, even if it feels like a race. Heres how those two stack up for your budget:
- Canon EOS R6 Mirrorless Camera Body gives you amazing full-frame quality but often hits right at 1500 refurbished.
- Canon EOS R7 Mirrorless Camera Body is faster for action and fits your budget with room for extras. Best Buy usually just matches MSRP sales, so keep those refurb tabs open.
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