The original R5 was replaced by the R5 Mark II (2024), which adds a stacked sensor, 30fps, and 8K60. A strong R5 discount is real value, but you're buying the previous generation with its known overheating limits.
What to do now: A good buy if you want proven 45MP hybrid performance and don't need the Mark II's speed. Compare the R5 discount against a new R5 Mark II before committing.
Current pricing looks reasonable, but recent movement still suggests waiting could help.
Recent prices have been drifting lower.
This is based on the prices BuyPointer has logged for this product.
Open-box / like-new available from $2,057 at Adorama — about 27% below the current new price.
Condition: open-box / like-new · 154 listings · used pricing changes often, so confirm at the retailer.
The 2020 45MP hybrid that defined the R5 line, now superseded by the stacked R5 Mark II.
Cross-shop: Canon R5 Mark II, Canon R5 C, Nikon Z8, Canon R6 Mark II
Prefer to buy the body and a lens together? Best Buy bundles:
About $200 above the best recent price BuyPointer has logged.
Based on 90 price observations across 90 tracked days.
Needs: CFexpress Type B — high-bitrate 8K/4K on Canon & Nikon pro bodies.
⚠ Buy only if it says “Ships from & Sold by Amazon.” Third-party card listings are frequently counterfeit.
Most Type B bodies (Z8/Z9, R5, R6 III) pair this with a second SD UHS-II slot — a V90 SD card makes a cheaper backup.
The 2020 45MP hybrid that defined the R5 line, now superseded by the stacked R5 Mark II.
Open-box and like-new examples show up around $2,057 at Adorama, about 27% below the current new price. If you are comfortable with inspected used gear it is a sensible way to save; buy new when you want a full warranty and the latest stock.
Before deciding, cross-shop the Canon R5 Mark II, Canon R5 C, Nikon Z8, and Canon R6 Mark II. Each one trades off price, autofocus, video features, or lens selection, so the right pick depends on what you shoot.
| Sensor | Full-frame |
| Resolution | 45 MP |
| Lens mount | Canon RF |
| Stabilization | In-body (IBIS) |
| Video | 8K / 30p |
| Max burst | 20 fps |
| Weight | 1.62 lbs |
| Launch year | 2020 |
| Launch price | $3,899.00 |
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