tbh I spent weeks stalking every site for a real discount on that body last year and it was honestly pretty disappointing. unfortunately i had issues with the trade-in process when I finally pulled the trigger. I saw what looked like a massive bonus at a local shop, but the whole experience was not as good as expected. They picked apart every little scratch on my old gear and ended up offering way less than the online quote. The unit I actually got has been a bit of a mixed bag too. From a technical standpoint, the sensor readout is incredible, but I keep hitting thermal limits way sooner than the reviews suggested during my birding trips. dont get me wrong, the speed is nice, but the heat is a real problem. I realized after the fact that these holiday promos often feel like a way to push out older stock. Ngl, I kind of wish Id just waited for a standard sale instead of fighting the crowds just to end up with a setup that feels slightly finicky under pressure. It's just a lot of money to spend to feel frustrated.

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