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Will the R6 iii launch quickly discontinue R6 ii models?

konebmo1 — Sun, 23 Mar 2025 09:59:14 GMT

It’s clear that, after the theoretical upcoming launch of the R6 iii, we will see Canon discontinuing sales of the mark 2. Obviously we won’t know until Canon makes the call, but based on past releases, how soon can we expect this to happen? As someone that’s been eyeing the refurbished R6ii bodies on the website, I’d hate to see the announcement roll out and miss my chance to buy one.

Does Canon tend to immediately discontinue older models after a new release, or do they tend to phase them out?

Re: Will the R6 iii launch quickly discontinue R6 ii models?

shadowsports — Sun, 23 Mar 2025 10:30:45 GMT

Greetings ,

Older models tend to get phased out.

The camera is already on sale for $1799 refurbished. That's a great price!.

R6 mkII

Re: Will the R6 iii launch quickly discontinue R6 ii models?

p4pictures — Sun, 23 Mar 2025 11:46:13 GMT

Typically the Canon factory switches from the old model to the new one, and therefore the supply from the factory stops. How long the old model continues will depend on the inventory in the supply chain between factory and store.

Re: Will the R6 iii launch quickly discontinue R6 ii models?

TomRamsey — Wed, 26 Mar 2025 22:48:46 GMT

Who knows? When I bought my R6 II in June 2024 the R6 was still readily available, even though the R6 II had been available since November 2022. Some new R6 kits are still available at some retailers. I would guess a lot of people are awaiting any markdown.