Canon EOS R6 Mark II drops to record-low price as rumors of a successor grow

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There are huge savings on the Canon EOS R6 Mark II right now, which is just$1,999 at Adoramain the US for the body only, or£1,719 at Amazonin the UK – that’s a healthy discount of 20% and 38% respectively.

These savings come despite a number of retailers reportedly listing theEOS R6 Mark II, which we described as “a full-frame professional workhorse that doesn’t skip a beat”, as Canon’s most popular full-frame camera in 2024. So what gives? Beyond the typical savings we see in a product’s life cycle – the camera is now almost two years old – there is competition on two fronts: one we know, and one that is rumored.

Nikon launched the excellentZ6 IIIa few months back, which stole a march onSony’s A7 IVand Canon’s EOS R6 Mark II as thebest full-frame mirrorless camerafor most people. It came in at roughly the same starting price as the EOS R6 Mark II, around $2,500 / £2,700, with better specs all round.

Naturally, Canon might feel the need to undercut Nikon to maintain its competitive advantage, hence the price drop. However, there’s another potentially exciting reason for Canon fans – rumors of an EOS R6 Mark II successor that could be announced soon, the EOS R6 Mark III.

Whatever the reason, it’s Canon fans who are benefitting, with the biggest savings on the EOS R6 Mark II that we’ve seen yet.

Today’s best Canon EOS R6 Mark II deal in the US

Canon EOS R6 Mark II (body only):was $2,499 now$1,999 at Adorama$500 off:A sub-$2,000 price for the EOS R6 Mark II body only equals the lowest price we’ve seen for Canon’s superb mirrorless hybrid camera. It’s the same priceat B&H Photoandat Amazon, but we often recommend Adorama because it also throws in a few extras for free in its ‘Essentials kit’ and ‘Included Value’ bundles, including a memory card, sapre batteries, bag and cleaning kit. If you need a lens with the camera, there’s a bundle with the 24-105mm F4-7.1 STM for just $2,299.

Today’s best Canon EOS R6 Mark II deal in the UK

Canon EOS R6 Mark II (body only):was £2,779 now£1,719 at AmazonSAVE OVER £1,000:Arguably the best deal to be had on the EOS R6 Mark II is in the UK, with a huge £1,080 saving for the body only at Amazon. There’s been a steady price drop over 2024 to this new record low, which significantly undercuts the new Nikon Z6 III.

The firstEOS R6 Mark III rumorssuggest it was planned for a late 2024 release, but a reported global shortage of key components has pushed back the rumored launch date to Q1 of 2025.

There are not a lot of rumored specs to go on at the time of writing, most of which speculate a modest update that focuses on improved speed, much like how theEOS R5 Mark IIupgraded the EOS R5.

That could mean a rumored EOS R6 Mark III could have same 24MP resolution sensor, but a faster one that better handles rolling shutter distortion, supported by a processor and twin memory cards – one of which could be CFexpress Type B – that are able to sustain continuous burst shooting sequences for longer. It could also mean a faster and more reliable autofocus system.

We’ll be keeping an eye out for more EOS R6 Mark III rumors. Whatever happens, we know for sure there are excellent deals to be had on the EOS R6 Mark II right now.

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Tim is the Cameras editor at TechRadar. He has enjoyed more than 15 years in the photo video industry with most of those in the world of tech journalism. During his time as Deputy Technical Editor with Amateur Photographer, as a freelancer and consequently editor at Tech Radar, Tim has developed a deeply technical knowledge and practical experience with cameras, educating others through news, reviews and features. He’s also worked in video production for Studio 44 with clients including Canon, and volunteers his spare time to consult a non-profit, diverse stories team based in Nairobi. Tim is curious, a keen creative, avid footballer and runner, and moderate flat white drinker who has lived in Kenya and believes we have much to enjoy and learn from each other.

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