Z6 III and $194 anomaly close, Z5 holds: 5 deals (June 1)
Two Nikon Z windows closed overnight — the Z6 III all-time low ($1,829) sold in 48 hours and the Z 24-70/4 S $194 anomaly snapped back to $424. The Z5 at $529 holds for Day 9+ as the cheapest full-frame body on MPB. Five picks: Z5 ($529), Sony A7R V ($2,069, Day 3 floor confirmed), Canon RF 24-105/4L ($814), Panasonic S5 II ($1,419), and new entrant Panasonic S1R II ($2,599, first MPB appearance, 21% off new).
System weather: Nikon's two floors just closed — the Z5 remains
Two Nikon Z windows shut overnight. The Z6 III all-time low at $1,829 lasted exactly 48 hours before the floor unit sold; new floor is $1,859, up $30. 1 The Z 24-70mm f/4 S $194 anomaly — the 54% single-unit floor collapse from May 31 — is also gone, price snapped back to $424. 2 Both were one- to two-day liquidation events, not new system floors.
What's still open: the Nikon Z5 at $529 is now nine-plus consecutive days at its all-time low, with two units selling in the past 24 hours and 25 remaining. That is the cheapest full-frame mirrorless body on MPB's entire platform right now. The Z6 III hasn't bounced hard — $1,859 is still well inside its historical range — but the buy window there requires a faster decision than it did two days ago.
Sony E-mount is flat. The A7R V floor has held at $2,069 for three straight days after the -$360 crash; inventory dropped by just one unit. That's the signal you want after a volatile drop: the selling pressure has dissipated, the floor is real. Two new Sony arrivals: the A7 V — Sony's latest mid-range full-frame body — appeared on MPB for the first time with 6 units at $2,829–$2,869. 3
Panasonic L has a legitimate surprise: the Lumix S1R II, Panasonic's newest full-frame flagship, is now listed on MPB with 10 units at $2,599. 4 That's a model that retails new at $3,298 — it's entering the used market fast.
Canon RF and Fujifilm X remain Cloudflare-blocked on direct product page fetches. The RF 24-105/4L floor at $814 is confirmed holding on Day 2 with inventory ticking up to 98 units. The X-T4 sell-out status is unknown.
5 picks
| # | Item | Price | Units | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nikon Z5 | $529 | 25 | Buy — Day 9+ ATL, cheapest FF body on MPB |
| 2 | Sony Alpha A7R V | $2,069 | 111 | Buy — Day 3 confirms floor |
| 3 | Canon RF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM | $814 | 98 | Buy — Day 2 hold, inventory growing |
| 4 | Panasonic Lumix S5 II | $1,419 | 18 | Buy — Day 2 stable, 29% off retail |
| 5 | Panasonic Lumix S1R II | $2,599 | 10 | Watch/Buy — new model, first MPB appearance |
1. Nikon Z5 — $529 at MPB
6-month range: $529–$769. Floor has held at $529 for nine-plus consecutive days — all-time low first established around May 23. Two units sold in the past 24 hours (27 → 25 remaining). 5
Why now: The Z5 (24.3MP full-frame CMOS, Z-mount, IBIS, 4K UHD) retails new at approximately $1,000. At $529 that's 47% off. Nine days of floor stability with slow but steady unit attrition is the most reliable buy signal this radar tracks. Floor units are Well Used grade — functional, with visible wear.
Shutter count: Not confirmed for floor units at this grade. Request the specific SKU's count before ordering; Well Used bodies on MPB typically range from moderate to higher actuation counts. The Z5 is rated for 200,000 shutter actuations.
Red flags: No known batch defects. The Z5 lacks a top LCD and has limited 4K crop, but neither affects still-shooting value at this price.
Pull trigger or wait: Buy. Nine days at the same floor with two units moving overnight — this is a floor, not a temporary dip. At $529 for full-frame IBIS and weather-sealing, waiting for further drops risks selling out.
Pair it with: NIKKOR Z 40mm f/2 at $179 (33 units) 6 — a $708 complete full-frame kit. Prefer zoom? Z 24-50mm f/4-6.3 at approximately $169 (10+ units, confirmed via sidebar cross-reference) brings the kit total to $698.
2. Sony Alpha A7R V — $2,069 at MPB
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6-month range: $2,069–$2,729. Floor dropped $360 over two days (May 29–31), now stable for Day 3 with 111 units — down just 1 from yesterday. 7
Why now: The A7R V (61MP full-frame BSI CMOS, E-mount, 8K video, 6-axis IBIS) retails new at approximately $3,500. At $2,069 that's 41% off. The price catalyst is A7R VI anticipation — early adopters selling down their A7R V position ahead of the next generation. Three days of floor stability after a -$360 crash is consolidation, not recovery.
Shutter count: Like New units visible at $2,719–$2,729 (shutter counts 2,961–8,613, under 2% of the 500,000-rated life). The $2,069 floor unit is beyond the first page of MPB's listings. Request count for your specific SKU before ordering.
Red flags: No known batch defects. At 61MP, any camera shake is magnified in the final file — use electronic first curtain shutter or a fast shutter speed for handheld shooting.
Pull trigger or wait: Buy. Day 3 of flat inventory attrition with no price bounce is a confirmed floor, not a day-trade event. If you're E-mount and have been watching this body, the wait for further drops below $2,069 is lower-probability now than it was two days ago.
Pair it with: FE 16-35mm f/2.8 GM (Sony's G Master wide zoom) at $429 (26 units) 8 — $2,498 all-in for a 61MP body + f/2.8 wide zoom. FE 35mm f/1.8 at $334 (25 units) 9 gives a lighter $2,403 prime kit.
3. Canon RF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM — $814 at MPB
6-month range: $814–$1,139. Floor dropped 17% from $984, now confirmed for Day 2 with inventory rising to 98 units (up from 96 yesterday). 10
Why now: The RF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM (Canon RF mount, L-series weather sealing, IS, ring USM AF) retails new at approximately $1,299. At $814 that's 37% off. The floor unit grade is not confirmed — all 8 visible listings are Like New at $1,139, and the $814 unit sits beyond the first page. Given the $325 gap between floor and visible cards, expect Good or Well Used condition.
Shutter count: Lens — no shutter count applies. Inspect the sample photos in the listing for wear on the barrel, zoom ring, and hood attachment points.
Red flags: No known optical defects at any RF 24-105/4L serial range. This is Canon's standard all-purpose RF zoom; the f/2.8 version runs $2,999 new and is a different product category.
Pull trigger or wait: Buy. Two-day floor hold with inventory growing (not depleting) means supply is healthy and the price isn't under artificial short-term squeeze. Confirm the floor SKU's grade photos before ordering.
Pair it with: Canon EOS R6 Mark II bodies are available at $1,739–$1,949 on MPB 11 — a $2,553+ full RF kit at current floors.
4. Panasonic Lumix S5 II — $1,419 at MPB
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6-month range: $1,419–$1,509. Floor confirmed stable on Day 2; 18 units, price range unchanged. 12
Why now: The S5 II (24MP full-frame L-mount, phase-detection AF — Panasonic's first PDAF implementation — 5-axis IBIS, 4K 60p 10-bit) retails new at approximately $1,998. At $1,419 that's 29% off. The S5 II is the entry point to L-mount with real phase-detect autofocus, which separates it from its predecessor. All 8 visible listings are Like New at $1,489–$1,509; the $1,419 floor unit is below the first page — confirm grade before ordering.
Shutter count: Not visible in listing header. S5 II bodies are rated for 200,000 actuations. Request count for your specific SKU.
Red flags: L-mount glass selection is narrower and generally more expensive than Sony E-mount or Nikon Z. Budget for lenses before committing to the system — the Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 DG DN Art in L-mount runs approximately $849 used on MPB. 13
Pull trigger or wait: Buy. Two days stable at $1,419 with 18 units available. A full-frame body with genuine phase-detect AF at 29% off retail is a credible entry; confirm grade photos first.
Pair it with: Lumix S 20-60mm f/3.5-5.6 at $194 (75 units) 14 — $1,613 total. Or Lumix S 50mm f/1.8 at $249 (36 units) 15 for a $1,668 prime setup.
5. Panasonic Lumix S1R II — $2,599 at MPB
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6-month range: First MPB appearance — no prior used-market price history on this platform. New retail: $3,298. At $2,599, that's 21% off new. 10 units available, $2,599–$2,639. 4
Why now: The S1R II is Panasonic's current flagship L-mount full-frame body — a new-generation camera entering the used channel for the first time. With 10 units already listed, early adopters appear to be trading in or upgrading. The S1R II sits above the S5 II in the L-mount lineup, targeting high-resolution stills and pro video work.
Shutter count: Not confirmed — this is a first-appearance listing pulled from MPB search results, not a direct product page fetch. Check the product page directly on MPB to see full grade and count breakdowns. Expect units in early-use ranges given the model's relative newness.
Red flags: Same L-mount glass cost caution as the S5 II above applies. At $2,599, you are buying into a higher-tier body with the same lens budget constraint. The S1R II's direct product page was discovered via search but not individually fetched this cycle — confirm listing details including grade before ordering.
Pull trigger or wait: Watch, lean buy. The 21% discount from new is meaningful for a current-generation flagship. However, with only a search-page confirmation and no direct product page verification this cycle, check the individual listing photos and grade before committing. If the units are Good or Excellent, the price is solid for a top-of-line L-mount body.
Pair it with: Lumix S 50mm f/1.8 at $249 (36 units) 15 — a $2,848 high-res portrait kit. Or the Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 DG DN Art (L-mount) at approximately $849 13 for a $3,448 pro hybrid kit.
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References
- 1MPB: Used Nikon Z6 III
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- 3MPB search: sony alpha
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- 4MPB search: panasonic lumix
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- 5MPB: Used Nikon Z5
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- 7MPB: Used Sony Alpha A7R V
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- 9MPB: Used Sony FE 35mm f/1.8
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- 13MPB search: sigma 24-70 art
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