I can't find the Canon EOS R5 II any cheaper this Black Friday weekend — save $499 now!

A Canon EOS R5 II camera laying on a table.
(Image credit: James Abbott)

If you're looking for a versatile camera that is also able to take superb pictures of the night sky, the Canon EOS R5 Mark II fits the bill. Plus, you can save a huge $499 at Walmart this Black Friday weekend. The deal only includes the camera body, so you will need to purchase a compatible lens.

You can get the Canon EOS R5 Mark II on sale right now at Walmart for $3400.

Don't be fooled, though, we think the claimed RRP of $4399 and $1000 saving is a little misleading. We've seen the R5 Mark II typically selling for around £3899 recently.

Our expert, James Abbott, gave it four and a half stars out of five in his review of the Canon EOS R5 Mark II, being impressed by its massive 45MP sensor, image quality and fast and precise autofocus. We loved it so much, we rank it the best resolution Canon camera.

Canon  EOS R5 II
Best resolution Canon camera
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Canon EOS R5 II: was $3,899 now $3,400 at Walmart

Save $499 on the best resolution Canon camera that will give you plenty of customization options, 45MP images and fast and precise autofocus. A steal for both astrophotography amateurs and pro photographers.

Note: The claimed RRP of $4399 and $1000 saving is misleading. This camera typically sells for around £3899.

A freelance landscape and portrait photographer who knows his cameras.
James Abbott
A freelance landscape and portrait photographer who knows his cameras.
James Abbott

James is an experienced, award-winning photographer and photojournalist who's put many different cameras through their paces for us. He personally reviewed the Canon EOS R5 Mark II, giving it 4.5/5 stars in his full review, stating, "The Canon EOS R5 Mark II is a high-tech camera capable of capturing any subject thanks to its comprehensive and advanced features".


If you've been looking for a pro-level camera, now's the time to buy the Canon EOS R5 Mark II for $499 off on this Black Friday and Cyber Monday deal at Walmart. The only downside is that you will need to hunt down your own RF/RF-S lens.

In our Canon EOS R5 Mark II review, our expert, James Abbott, awarded this camera four and a half stars out of five, highlighting how it handled higher ISO levels and praising its autofocus system. If you pair this camera with one of the best lenses for astrophotography, you will be sure to capture great night sky images. This camera has great low-light performance and interval shooting, meaning any night sky targets that require image stacking and composition, such as meteor showers, are possible to capture with the Canon EOS R5 Mark II.

It's not limited to night sky photography, though; this camera performs well when capturing shots of people to landscapes. While its normal RRP may put amateurs off, this Black Friday and Cyber Monday deal may make it more tempting. For pros, it'd be $3400 worth spending for outstanding image quality, functionality and ease of use.

We rank it as one of the best Canon cameras around, and with this deal, we think you can't go wrong.

Key features: 45MP Full-Frame Stacked BSI CMOS sensor, RF/RF-S lens mount, ISO range 100-51200, 5.76m dot OLED viewfinder, 8K up to 60 FPS, 4K up to 120 FPS, 1.64 lbs (746 g) with card and battery, weather-sealed body, RF 24-105mm f/4 L IS USM lens included.

Product launched: July 2024

Price history: Canon is selling this camera body for $3899, so a saving of $499 is one of the best we've seen.

Price comparison: Walmart: $3400 | Best Buy: $3899 | Amazon: $3899

Reviews consensus: In our Canon EOS R5 Mark II review, our expert, James Abbott, praised its build quality and features, in particular its "fast and precise autofocus", claiming it was a "pleasure to use". Noting that the price point meant only pros would be interested, this Black Friday and Cyber Monday deal may tempt a wider range of individuals.

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✅ Buy it if: You're after a pro-level camera that can offer fantastic image quality and perform well in low-light conditions.

❌ Don't buy it if: You're new to photography — the Canon EOS R6 Mark II offers 24.4MP images, which will suffice, plus it's a lot cheaper.

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Jase Parnell-Brookes
Managing Editor, e-commerce

Jase Parnell-Brookes is the Managing Editor for e-commerce for Space and Live Science. Previously the Channel Editor for Cameras and Skywatching at Space, Jase has been an editor and contributing expert across a wide range of publications since 2010. Based in the UK, they are also an award-winning photographer and educator winning the Gold Prize award in the Nikon Photo Contest 2018/19 and named Digital Photographer of the Year in 2014. After completing their Masters degree in 2011 and qualifying as a teacher in 2012, Jase has spent the last two decades studying and working in photography and publishing in multiple areas, and specializes in low light optics and camera systems.

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