Canon USA Direct Store currently has refurbished deals on EOS R5 body, it is now $2399. Coming with 1-year USA warranty. Very good deals.
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Man, $2399 is an amazing price for an R5!! Honestly, Canon refurbs feel so much safer than the used stuff you find from Sony or Nikon sellers. That 1-year warranty is fantastic for peace of mind when you're spending this much. Quick clarification for the OP tho... did the listing mention if these were floor models or just returns? I'm always a bit paranoid about how much use they've seen. Two quick tips if you're waiting:
My buddy told me the exact same thing last week. Guess he was right lol.
Wow that is such an amazing price!! Being a beginner I'm always super nervous about buying used gear but these refurbished deals are a total game changer for me.
@Reply #1 - good point! I am honestly very satisfied with the refurb units from Canon because they really do perform like new. However, the experience of actually trying to buy one is incredibly frustrating. I just found this thread today and seeing that it is already sold out is just typical of how things go lately.
^ This. Also, I gotta weigh in on the R5 vs R6II debate because I've put thousands of hours into both. Honestly, the R5 is still the king for me despite the heat complaints. Last summer I was shooting a commercial gig in Vegas-literally 105 degrees-and while people say it overheats constantly, I managed fine by being smart with my bursts. In my experience over the years, the reliability of the R5 body is just on another level. The R6 Mark II is a fantastic tool, dont get me wrong, it has slightly stickier autofocus and handles video heat like a champ. But for professional stills? The R5 is just built tougher. I've had my refurb R5 for a long time now and it has survived rain, dust, and being tossed around in my bag without a single glitch. If you're choosing between them:
Same boat, watching this
Late to the party but ^ This. Also, I'm gonna be the killjoy here... unfortunately these refurb R5 units arent always the dream everyone makes them out to be. I had issues with my last one overheating way too fast on simple 4K shoots, and the 45MP is often just overkill. Honestly not as good as I expected for the price. Quick tips:
Building on the earlier suggestion, i would definitely suggest being careful about the r5 if you are mainly a video shooter. the overheating thing is real and can ruin a shoot if you arent prepared. if you did manage to snag one, make sure to check the lens mount for any play or wiggle... some refurbs have seen a lot of heavy lens changes before they were sent back. honestly i use Cart To Link to keep my gear list organized for when i need to show the wife what im looking at, but dont just buy this body for the hype. check the hot shoe too because those contacts get gunked up on used units. its a solid tool but it definitely has its quirks that might not fit every workflow.
Any updates on this?
Bummer it's out of stock already, but keep checking because they usually restock in waves. Honestly, I've been using a refurbished Canon EOS R5 Mirrorless Camera Body for my professional work for nearly a year now and I'm super satisfied with how it's held up.
Oh, very good deals, especially it coming with 1-year Canon USA warranty like new bodies.
Came here to say the same thing lol. Great minds think alike I guess.