[Solved] R5 Mark II Best Black Friday & Cyber Monday deals 2025?

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Hey, I’m kinda in the same boat – I upgraded from an R6 to the R5 (not Mk II, but close enough) right around Black Friday last year and… unfortunately I jumped too early.

My quick tip: **wait for the actual BF–CM weekend and focus on bundles from big dealers, not early-bird body-only deals.**

Here’s what happened to me:
- I grabbed an early deal: small discount on body-only.
- Then BF weekend hit and B&H/Adorama had **better bundle value** – same price body but with legit extras (extra battery, 128GB card, sometimes a small discount on the RF 24–105). My total cost with what I bought separately ended up higher.

So if you’re eyeing the R5 Mark II:
- Watch Canon’s **official refurbished store** + B&H/Adorama weekly ads in early November.
- But hold your money for the **main weekend** unless you see at least ~$300 off *or* a really solid lens/battery/card bundle.

In my opinion, for weddings/corporate, the kit with RF 24–105 on BF is usually the best bang-for-buck.

Hope this helps!

Hey,

If you’re coming from an R6 and mainly doing weddings + corporate, I’d actually plan this more like a business purchase than a “deal hunt”. In my experience, the *real* savings come from matching the timing to your jobs, not squeezing an extra $100–150 off.

Purely on numbers: for a just-released Canon body like the R5 Mark II, I’d expect something like $200–$300 instant savings max on body-only for BF/CM, plus maybe a bonus battery or small accessory. Bigger “discounts” usually show up as kit bundles (R5 II + 24-105) where the lens is effectively $150–250 cheaper than usual. Canon tends to be pretty controlled with pricing; you don’t see $800 fire-sale drops on current-flagship hybrids.

Technically / strategically, I’d do this:

1. **Decide what actually makes you money**
- If weddings are your main gig, the resolution bump is nice, but the bigger win is oversampled 4K, better AF, and rolling shutter improvements for your video work. Ask yourself if that starts paying off *immediately* this season.
- If yes, don’t over-optimise for the “perfect” BF price. Losing one good booking because your current video workflow is slower or more limited is easily more than the expected discount.

2. **Watch the *RF lens* deals as hard as the body**
- Historically, Canon and the big retailers often do better percentage discounts on lenses than on bodies.
- For weddings/corporate, an R5 II with better glass (e.g. 28-70/2, 50/1.2, 70-200/2.8, or even just the 24-105) will change your files more than the body alone.
- Sometimes the best value is: buy the body at a small discount and stack that with $200–$400 off an RF lens you’d have bought anyway.

3. **Compare these four channels** (all legit, no grey-market):
- **Canon Store new** – expect: small discount + free battery / adapter / printer-type promo. Good if you value Canon warranty + occasional extended warranty promos.
- **Canon Refurb** – seriously underrated. Over the years, I’ve had multiple Canon refurbs and they’ve all been basically mint. If they drop the R5 II refurb by ~10%+ around BF, that can beat any new-body deal, *and* you still get a Canon warranty.
- **B&H / Adorama** – usually match Canon’s instant rebates, plus offer better bundles (fast cards, video-leaning kits, bags). Good for stacking with credit card cashback.
- **Amazon** – fine if the seller is Amazon or a known dealer, but their “bundle” kits are often cheap no-name accessories. Ignore the fluff; compare the raw body price.

4. **Timing: early deals vs day-of**
- Canon/retailers have been doing “Black Friday week” for a while. In my experience, the *headline* discount barely moves after that first wave. You might see an extra memory card or bag thrown in, but big price drops mid-week are rare.
- My rule: if the price matches Canon’s official instant savings and it’s from a major dealer, and you’ve got paid work lining up, I just pull the trigger rather than waiting for Cyber Monday.

5. **Check one technical ‘gotcha’: storage & accessories**
- The R5 II video will push you into bigger/faster cards, more SSD backup space, maybe extra batteries. Factor that in. Sometimes a slightly worse body price but a bundle with legit high-end CFexpress or UHS-II cards is actually the better deal long term.

If I were in your shoes: I’d set alerts at Canon Refurb, B&H, and Adorama, figure out which RF lens I *actually* want next, and aim for a small body discount + solid lens rebate. If a Canon refurb R5 II appears at a proper discount, I’d probably jump on that even before peak BF weekend.

Hope this helps! Happy to bounce ideas if you share what lenses you’re already running on the R6.

Hey,

I’m in a similar spot and, unfortunately, I’ve been burned a couple times assuming Black Friday would be “massive camera deal day”. For new Canon bodies, the reality’s been… kinda meh.

**How I’d look at the R5 Mark II specifically:**

1. **Discount expectations** (body-only):
- If it’s still relatively “fresh” in 2025, I’d only *realistically* expect ~$200 off, maybe $300 with a gift card or bonus accessories.
- Anything deeper than that on a flagship-ish body tends to be rare unless Canon is about to push a refresh or sales are slow.

2. **Bundles vs. straight discount:**
- Historically, Canon + big dealers love **bundle value** over big price cuts.
- You’re more likely to see: R5 II + 24-105 with a decent **kit discount + extra battery + maybe a card** than a big raw price drop.
- For weddings/corporate, that 24-105 kit is actually a solid workhorse, so it’s not “fluff” value like random bags.

3. **Refurb & timing strategy (budget-focused):**
- Honestly, my best Canon deals have been **Canon Refurb store**, not BF itself.
- Watch for: “extra 10–15% off refurb” events + R5 II showing up there. You get warranty and usually “like new” condition.
- I’d set up price alerts at B&H / Adorama **and** bookmark Canon refurb, then start tracking **about 4–6 weeks before BF**. Some “early Black Friday” promos are as good as, or better than, the actual day.

4. **Practical money question:**
- If the R6 is still paying the bills, I wouldn’t chase a tiny $150 discount just because it’s Black Friday.
- I’d upgrade when: (a) you’ve got bookings that will actually benefit from the extra resolution / video, and (b) you see either a kit deal that saves **$400–600 in real world value** *or* a solid refurb price.

**My recommendation:**
- Don’t hold your breath for a massive BF price crash on the R5 II.
- Aim for: modest body discount **or** a strong kit + extras (extra battery, CFexpress card, maybe a bag) from B&H/Adorama.
- In parallel, stalk Canon’s refurb store – that’s where the real “budget win” is likely to be.

Hope this helps you keep the upgrade smart instead of just “it’s Black Friday so I guess I buy something”… been there, regretted that. 😅

Hey,

One thing you might want to factor in that I haven’t seen mentioned yet is *where you are* and what your shooting conditions are like.

If you’re in a colder / wetter climate (UK, PNW, parts of Europe, etc.), Black Friday isn’t just about price – it’s about **getting a body with a proper warranty** right before peak bad-weather season. I’d be careful with grey market or sketchy “import” deals if you’re shooting outdoor winter weddings. A single moisture or condensation issue and that $300 saved is gone.

Region-wise:
- **US:** B&H / Adorama usually stick to Canon’s MAP, so you’ll more likely see **bundles** (cards, batteries, maybe printer) than huge cash discounts, especially this soon after release.
- **EU/UK:** Sometimes the better value is **Canon cashback** + local dealer promo. Check local rebates; they don’t always show up on US deal threads.
- **Hot/humid areas:** I’d prioritize buying local so any overheating / humidity issues are easy to service. Shipping a body back across borders kills any savings fast.

So strategy-wise: I’d watch for a legit dealer in *your* country doing a bundle (extra battery + CFexpress or lens discount) and jump on a solid, warranty-safe offer rather than chasing the absolute lowest global price.

Hope this helps!

Hey, just to throw in a slightly different angle: if you’re safety‑minded, I’d actually be more worried about *where* you buy than whether it’s $200 or $400 off.

I’ve had issues in the past with “too good to be true” BF camera deals – one was grey‑market (no Canon warranty, no recall coverage), another had a weird “store warranty” that was useless when a shutter problem popped up. Looked like a normal US listing, but the serial wasn’t in Canon’s system. Super frustrating.

So for an R5 II that you’ll probably use hard at weddings, I’d personally:

1. **Stick to authorized + clear warranty**
B&H, Adorama, Amazon *sold by Amazon* (not random marketplace), Canon direct. Double‑check it actually says Canon USA warranty and not “seller warranty”. For a $3–4k body used on paid gigs, that safety net really matters.

2. **Prioritize reliability perks over $100–200 savings**
Even if someone else is $150 cheaper, I’d rather buy from a shop with:
• easy returns (in case of early defects)
• fast repair handling
• good packing / no “open box” surprises
That said, big stores sometimes do **gift‑card promos** or **bonus batteries / CFe cards** that are safer value than some sketchy “import” deal.

3. **Watch for Canon Refurb specifically**
Honestly, Canon’s own refurb store has been my safest “deal” route. Bodies are checked, come with warranty, and on Black Friday they sometimes do 10–15% extra off. I’d jump on a refurb R5 II from Canon before I’d touch a mystery seller that’s $300 cheaper new.

4. **Avoid risky bundles**
Some BF bundles throw in no‑name batteries, dodgy chargers, or slow cards. I had an off‑brand battery swell once… not fun. I’d rather get a smaller discount and know all the accessories won’t fry the camera mid‑wedding.

If it were me, strategy would be:
- Start tracking prices now on **CamelCamelCamel / Keepa** for Amazon and on B&H/Adorama wishlists.
- Aim for: Canon refurb discount **or** a trusted dealer deal in the $200–$400 off range + legit extras.
- Ignore anything massively cheaper that doesn’t clearly show Canon USA warranty.

So yeah, I’d wait for the big guys / Canon to drop their official promos, and jump as soon as you see a **real** deal from an authorized source. The cost of a repair or a failed body on a wedding day is way worse than saving an extra $100, unfortunately.

Hope this helps! Feel free to DM if you wanna sanity‑check a specific deal page or seller.

Hey,

So coming at this from a more “market nerd” angle than pure Canon fanboy 😅…

If you look at the last few years across brands (Canon, Sony, Nikon, Panasonic), new-ish high‑end bodies don’t usually get *huge* Black Friday cuts in year one. What you mostly see is:

- **Small body discounts** ($200–$300 off) to stay competitive with Sony A7R/A7S/A1 promos
- **Stronger kit/bundle value** so Canon can say “$600+ value” without actually dropping the headline body price too much

Sony and Nikon often run aggressive *lens* promos and modest body-only cuts. Canon tends to play the same game but pushes bundles and rebates instead of slashing MSRP. So if Sony/Nikon push big discounts on their higher‑res hybrid bodies, Canon will usually respond with: instant rebates + free battery + maybe a grip or card through big retailers.

That said, Canon USA refurbs usually lag a bit behind launch, so I wouldn’t count on deep refurb R5 II deals *this* Black Friday unless Canon really wants to match Sony/Nikon market noise.

If it were me, I’d:
- Track prices weekly from now on at B&H / Adorama / Canon store
- Compare what Sony/Nikon are doing with similar bodies during BF ads
- Pounce on a **bundle** that adds real value (lens / extra battery / good CFexpress) rather than waiting for a unicorn $800 price drop

Curious: are you locked into Canon RF glass already? That kinda changes how much these cross‑brand deals even matter for you.

Hey, DIY‑type take here: instead of chasing the “perfect” R5 II deal, I’d plan a semi‑DIY upgrade strategy.

Tip: grab the *best legit price you see that includes real value add‑ons* (extra battery, SD/CFexpress, simple bag) from a big retailer or Canon store, then DIY the rest of the savings:

- Sell your R6 + kit lens yourself (FB groups, forums) instead of trade‑in – in my experience that alone often beats any extra $200–$300 Black Friday discount.
- Skip overpriced “pro” bundles and build your own: buy body‑only + separate used/refurb RF 24‑105 later if you actually need it.
- Watch for stackable stuff you can do yourself: cashback portals, store credit cards, 0% financing, reward points.

So, IMO: don’t wait forever for a unicorn $500 off. Wait for a normal $200–$300 holiday sale + freebies, then maximize your net cost by DIY selling and piecing together your kit. That usually ends up cheaper long‑term than the fancy official bundles.

Hope this helps!

Hey, long‑term angle here as someone who “had to have” the latest Canon body a few times and, unfortunately, kinda regretted paying early‑adopter tax. What’s bitten me over the years hasn’t been missing an extra $200–$300 Black Friday discount, it’s the total ownership cost: fast CFexpress cards, spare batteries, extra storage, and the fact that Canon usually does *much* better promos 9–12 months after launch than on that first Black Friday.

If the R5 II is still relatively fresh this 2025 BF/CM, I’d honestly expect: small cash discount ($200ish), maybe a basic bundle (battery / cheap card / grip rebate). The really juicy stuff (bigger instant rebates, lens bundles that actually save $500+ in real money, Canon refurb deals) tends to show up later once the next hype cycle starts or Canon needs to move stock.

Why it matters for you doing weddings/corporate: if the R6 is still delivering for clients, there’s no financial upside to rushing just to save a couple hundred on a body that’s still near full MSRP. But there’s *real* cost in:
- Re‑rigging for video (extra batteries, more CFexpress, possibly new cage/plates)
- Extra storage/backup for higher‑res files
- Lower resale later because you paid peak price

What I’d do, based on getting burned before:
- Use this BF/CM to snag the **support gear** you’ll need anyway: big/fast CFexpress, SSDs, extra LP‑E6NH, maybe a good RF zoom if you see a real rebate.
- Set a **target price** for the R5 II body only (like “I buy at $X off MSRP or not at all”) and watch Canon’s own refurb store + authorized dealers over the next 6–9 months.
- Don’t overvalue the “free” junk bundles. A mediocre 128GB CFexpress and cheap bag aren’t worth changing your plan for.

So IMO: if a legit dealer throws out a clean $300–$400 discount plus a useful extra battery and card, sure, grab it. But if it’s just $100–$200 off and some fluff, I’d keep shooting the R6 and wait for the **second wave** of discounts, because that’s where I’ve seen the real long‑term value.

Hope this helps you not do what I did and overpay just to say you got it on Black Friday 😅

Hey,

Coming at this from a performance‑first angle rather than pure price hunting… you might want to be a bit careful about chasing the lowest Black Friday number if this is your main wedding / corporate workhorse.

**Background – what actually changes going R6 → R5 II**
The R5 Mark II isn’t just “more megapixels”. You’re looking at:
- Higher resolving stills (so more demanding on lenses and technique)
- Heavier codecs / higher bitrates for video
- Potentially higher rolling shutter performance and better AF tracking

All of that is great, but it shifts where your money *really* needs to go.

**Why it matters for deals**
If you’re shooting weddings and corporate, the performance bottleneck usually isn’t just the body, it’s:
- **Media**: You’ll very likely need top‑tier CFexpress (VPG-certified if possible) + fast UHS‑II SD to keep up with the higher data rates. Cheap cards will choke 8K/oversampled 4K or long ceremonies.
- **Thermals / reliability**: Newer high‑spec Canons can still hit thermal limits in long 4K recording. I’d *seriously* factor in things like external power, cage, and possibly small external fan solutions if you do long corporate interviews.
- **Post‑production**: 8K / high‑bitrate 4K will absolutely hammer older editing rigs. That’s a hidden “cost” that no Black Friday sale fixes.

**So strategy-wise, I’d suggest:**
1. **Prioritize a "performance bundle" not just a "cheap bundle"**
Look for deals that include:
- At least one legit, fast CFexpress card (not a random brand)
- Extra OEM battery (or two) – the R5 II will drain them faster when pushed
- Maybe a small discount on a cage / top handle if a dealer does video‑oriented bundles.

2. **Body‑only vs kit**
If your RF lenses are already sharp enough to resolve the R5 II sensor (24–70 2.8, 50 1.2, etc.), the RF 24–105 kit isn’t always the performance win. In my opinion:
- Go **body‑only** + better cards + power if you’re already covered on glass.
- Only take the kit if the 24–105 f/4 actually fills a gap for you and the discount is *substantial* (like $500+ off vs buying separate).

3. **Where to buy (from a reliability standpoint)**
For a camera that’ll be pushed hard:
- I’d stick to B&H / Adorama / Canon direct purely for warranty + proven return policies.
- Canon refurb around BF can be excellent if they discount it – you often get a basically new body with full warranty. For a main paid‑work camera, that’s a good risk/reward balance.

4. **Timing**
In past years, the big performance bodies (like original R5) didn’t drop *huge* right away. You’d see:
- Modest cash rebate ($200–$300) **plus** real‑world value (cards, batteries, printer, etc.).
If you see that kind of deal from a major dealer with proper media included, I’d lean towards **grabbing it rather than waiting** for another $100 off. Missing jobs or shooting with a compromised setup costs more than that.

So yeah, in your shoes I’d build a budget like:
**R5 II body + pro CFexpress + 2 extra OEM batteries + maybe a cage / power solution**, and then see which BF/Cyber Monday offer gets you *closest to that performance package* from a legit dealer… not just the cheapest sticker price.

Hope this helps! Happy to dig into card / codec choices if you want to push video performance safely.