Should I wait for a sale to purchase the Canon R6?

Question

I'm stuck between the Canon R6 and the Sony A7 IV right now. Honestly leaning toward the R6 because I already have a few EF lenses with an adapter, but that Sony autofocus is tempting. My budget is strictly $2,200 for everything and I really need to make it stretch since I'm mostly just taking photos of my kids' track meets and some local hiking trails here in Oregon.

budget: max 2200 bucks

use case: fast action sports and landscape

timeline: before march

Is it worth waiting for a seasonal sale or do these prices usually stay pretty flat? I dont want to miss out if a price drop is coming next month...

PatrickSow · Accepted Answer

In my experience, keeping your EF glass is a huge win for that 2200 limit. I once tried switching brands and it absolutely killed my savings. The R6 burst rate is a beast for track anyway. Some ways I stretch the budget:Check PriceDropCatch for flash salesLook for used bodies with low shutter counts Honestly, the R6 autofocus is killer. Dont overthink the Sony hype too much.

HexVoyager · Answer

Waiting is usually the better move before March. Since you have EF glass, the R6 is more realistic for a 2200 budget. Switching to Sony is gonna mean buying all new lenses.

Check Canon refurbished deals

Monitor the B&H price tracker

Stick to the EF adapter The R6 autofocus handles track meets really well. You wont miss much compared to the Sony and it keeps your costs down.