26/05/2026 12:01 pm
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I’ve been shooting weddings in the Pacific Northwest for about six years now, mostly on the original R6, but the overheating during those long outdoor ceremonies is starting to kill me. I need to upgrade to the Mark II for that improved sensor and the better video reliability—I've heard it's way more stable. I’m planning a major gear refresh for my studio in late 2026 and I need to pick up three bodies at once.
I did some digging on PriceBefore and some old Fred Miranda threads from previous years. It seems like Canon usually does a decent $300-$400 shave off for Black Friday/Cyber Monday, but I’m worried that by late '26, the R6 Mark III might already be the main focus. Usually, they either deep-discount the older model or it just disappears from retailers entirely (which would suck). My budget is strictly capped at $1,850 per body since I also need to grab a couple of those expensive RF 24-70mm lenses.
Also, I forgot to mention—I’m specifically looking at US retailers like B&H or Adorama for the warranty. Does anyone who tracks Canon's release cycles think the R6 Mark II will actually see a significant discount on Cyber Monday 2026, or do they usually stop shipping the 'old' stock by then?
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26/05/2026 12:01 pm
Rarely post but saw this and had to chime in. Based on Canon's history, the Canon EOS R6 Mark II will be on its final clearance cycle by Cyber Monday 2026. The original Canon EOS R6 followed a two-year refresh cycle, which places a Mark III release likely in late 2024 or early 2025. By late 2026, the Mark II will be the secondary body in the lineup. Your $1,850 target is realistic. When the Mark II launched, the original R6 dropped to $1,799 at B&H and Adorama. You can expect the Mark II to hit $1,699 to $1,799 for new units during that holiday window. If new inventory is scarce, the used market and refurbished programs will have high stock levels from professionals upgrading to the Mark III or the Canon EOS R5 Mark II.
- Monitor the Canon USA Refurbished store starting in early November. They frequently drop the Canon EOS R6 Mark II to $1,499 during major sales. These units carry the same one-year warranty as new retail stock.
- Contact the B&H Quote department directly. Since you are purchasing three bodies and multiple Canon RF 24-70mm f/2.8 L IS USM lenses, they can often provide a bulk discount that exceeds the standard web price. This is standard practice for studio refreshes and can reduce the total price by an additional 5-8%.
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26/05/2026 12:35 pm
Late to the party but to add to the point above: the $1,799 price is likely. Don't get distracted by the Mark II hype.
- Canon EOS R6 Mark II Body: Solves overheating, but the sensor isn't a massive leap.
- Canon EOS R5 Body: Usually hits deep discounts during clearance. Might fit your $1,850 budget by 2026.
- Canon EOS R8 Body: Same sensor, but the single slot is a dealbreaker for weddings.
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26/05/2026 1:05 pm
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27/05/2026 12:03 am
I was just reading through this and—wait, I should ask first—are you planning to run identical card setups in all three of those new bodies? Reliability is everything when you're doing weddings, and I've seen too many people get burned by bad media even with a great camera, so I'm curious about your backup workflow. If you're going for that 2026 refresh, just make sure you budget for the "boring" stuff that keeps you safe:
- Sony TOUGH SF-G Series UHS-II SD 128GB — These are physically rugged, which is great if you're swapping cards in the rain or mud out in the PNW (no pins to break!).
- Canon LP-E6NH Lithium-Ion Battery — Don't skimp and buy third-party; the official ones handle the voltage for high-speed shooting way more reliably and you'll need the extras for three bodies.
- SanDisk Professional PRO-READER SD and microSD — I'd recommend getting a high-quality reader to ensure you aren't corrupting files during the ingest process after a long day. Anyway, double-check those holiday bundles at B&H. Sometimes they throw in the good cards for free, but usually, it's the cheap stuff you don't want to trust. It’s always better to be a bit over-prepared when you're managing that much data at once.