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Canon Trade-Up Event: Get up to $500 in Bonus Credit

Canon Trade-Up Event: Get up to $500 in Bonus Credit

Valid through November 2, 2025 • At Looking Glass

Ready to level up your Canon kit, or have a Canon of your very own for the first time? Trade a working interchangeable-lens camera or lens and stack Canon’s bonus—up to $500—toward select new gear. Canon even included the L-series “trinity” lenses, so you can fill a gap or build the dream set.

Eligible model Bonus trade-in value
EOS R1 (body only) $500
EOS R5 Mark II (body only) $200
EOS R5 Mark II kit with RF24–105mm f/4 L IS USM $200
EOS R7 (body only) $100
EOS R7 with Cropping Guide Firmware $100
EOS R7 kit with RF-S18–150mm f/3.5–6.3 IS STM $100
EOS R7 Content Creator Kit $100
EOS R8 (body only) $100
EOS R8 kit with RF24–50mm f/4.5–6.3 IS STM $100
RF15–35mm f/2.8 L IS USM $200
RF24–70mm f/2.8 L IS USM $200
RF70–200mm f/2.8 L IS USM $200
RF100–500mm f/4.5–7.1 L IS USM $200

Valid 10/06–11/02/2025. Bonus varies by model, up to $500. One qualifying trade-in per eligible purchase. Ask us about timing/eligibility when using consignment credit. 

How the Savings Stack at Looking Glass

Trade your working interchangeable-lens camera or lens, then stack: Store Trade-In Value + Canon Bonus (up to $500) + any current Instant Savings on eligible Canon products. It all adds up from Oct 6 – Nov 2, 2025. We offer two trade-in options, both of which you begin using online forms on the Looking Glass website:

Quick Checklist

  • Working gear only. Cameras must include a battery & charger; lenses must function properly.
  • Let us know everything you have: boxes, caps, cables, and manuals help.
  • Missing battery/charger? We may still accept your gear at at a reduced value.
  • One-for-one: trade one working camera or lens per eligible bonus item.

We usually do not buy directly. Bonus varies by model (up to $500) and is applied to eligible Canon products. See store for details.

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