Where can I find the best Canon R6 Mark II deals this Cyber Monday?

Late to the party here, but I’ve been through three of these system jumps—started with the original R back when it was... well, it was pretty rough—so I totally get the 5D IV frustration. Before I dive in, are you planning to adapt your old EF lenses or are you trying to buy all new RF glass? That adapter is a life-saver for the budget. I've seen a few options worth weighing:

• Canon EOS R6 Mark II Body: This is the gold standard. The AF is lightyears ahead of your 5D—no more blurry Chicago shots—but the price is stubborn.
• Canon EOS R8 Body: It’s the same sensor for way less, but—wait, no—I mean, the battery is tiny and there’s no IBIS. I tried a 'budget' body years ago and it just didn't feel right for pro work.
• Canon EOS R6 Mark II with RF 24-105mm f/4-7.1 IS STM: You might find this kit around $2100, but that lens is a bit slow for weddings.

Rarely post but saw this. TL;DR: Buy refurbished. @Reply #2 - good point! The Canon EOS R6 Mark II Body has dual slots for weddings; the Canon EOS R8 Body doesn't. Use the Canon Mount Adapter EF-EOS R.

Building on the earlier suggestion, i lowkey disagree with only looking at R6 II deals since a used Canon EOS R5 Body is better for long-term wedding work...

• Canon EOS R6 Mark II Body: Insane AF but 24MP is low for big prints.
• Canon EOS R5 Body: 45MP is a total BEAST for cropping and feels more pro. Just grab the Canon Control Ring Mount Adapter EF-EOS R and you wont regret the extra resolution...

Manufacturer MAP pricing ensures all authorized dealers list the body at $2,299, so any price significantly lower is likely a gray market import lacking a valid warranty or missing essential box contents. Avoid "mega bundles" containing low-grade accessories like plastic tripods and generic filters, as these items are functionally worthless and often mask the sale of non-domestic hardware that complicates future repairs. Your most reliable path to staying under your $2,200 budget is the official manufacturer refurbished store, where holiday discounts often bring the body down to $1,800, which allows room for a kit lens and provides a full year of warranty protection.

Like someone mentioned, the refurb store is lowkey the best hack for staying under budget but i gotta ask... are you planning on keeping your EF glass or are you trying to go all in on RF lenses right away? because if you have a bunch of 5D glass you should just grab the Canon Mount Adapter EF-EOS R and spend the rest on the body ngl. the autofocus jump from the 5D IV to the Canon EOS R6 Mark II is actually gonna blow your mind its basically CHEATING for weddings. here is what id look for to stay under $2200:

• the official canon refurb store usually drops the Canon EOS R6 Mark II Body to like $1700-1800 during big holiday pushes which is a steal.
• check out Greentoe if you havent... you can bid like $2000 for a new one and sometimes an authorized dealer will just take it to move stock without breaking MAP rules.
• if you absolutely need a kit lens today, the Canon EOS R6 Mark II with RF 24-105mm f/4-7.1 IS STM Lens is the budget pick but id honestly just adapt your old L glass for better results. just make sure you dont buy from those random brooklyn camera shops that look too good to be true because theyll bait and switch you for sure...

Re: "Rarely post but saw this. TL;DR: Buy refurbished...." - honestly if you want the best deals you gotta look at the edu stores or the loyalty programs where they lowkey dont track MAP pricing as hard.

• Just get any mirrorless from Canon and youll be fine for that wedding tbh.
• Go with Sony if you want more third party lens options that are cheaper.
• Check sites like Greentoe where you can bid on new gear. Sony has better lens variety but Canon has the colors...

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