With Black Friday tech price cuts happening, now might be the perfect time to invest in a new camera if you need an upgrade. We’re currently seeing retailers offering deep discounts on some of the best mirrorless cameras from many different manufacturers, including Sony, Canon and Panasonic, such as Sony A7 III, currently $635 off at Walmart.
There are also some great deals on action cameras from the likes of GoPro, and even deals on instant cameras like GoPro Fujifilm Instax Mini 12, which is currently 14% off at Amazon.
We’ve rounded up the best Black Friday camera deals here so you can see the best discounts in one place.
Black Friday Camera Deals — Quick Links
- Sony A7 III: It was $1999 now $1364 at Walmart
- Canon R6 Mark II: Was $2499 now $2179 at Walmart
- Panasonic Lumix S5II: Was $2299 now $1999 at Best Buy
- Canon EOS R8: Was $1499 now $1299 on Amazon
- OM-1 system: It was $1,859 and now it’s $1,639 at Walmart
- Fujifilm X-S10: Was $999 now $899 @ B&H Photo
- Sony ZV-1F blogging camera: Was $499 now $399 on Amazon
- Nikon Z6 II: Was $1,996 Now $1,596 @ B&H Photo
- Canon EOS R50: Was $799 now $699 @ B&H Photo
- Canon EOS R100: Was $429 now $344 at Walmart
- Fujifilm Instax Mini 12: Was $79 now $69 at Amazon
- GoPro Hero12 Accessory Kit Black: Was $449 now $349 at Amazon
Black friday camera deals
How to choose the right camera for you
Basically, this just involves working backwards from what you want to do with the camera and looking for specifications that match your intentions. Do you shoot video, vlog, or will you only take photos (maybe all three)? Are you going to be shooting outdoors and need something waterproof? Do you want to be able to change lenses?
If you just want to take photos, you don’t need a video-oriented camera like the Lumix S5IIX. If you only take photos casually, there’s no need to spend more than $2,000 on a professional camera like the Canon EOS R6 Mark II.
However, if you want to take your photography seriously (even if you’re an enthusiast), it pays to give yourself a little room to grow, at least when it comes to traditional cameras rather than those with specific use cases (such as action cameras ). An interchangeable lens camera lets you choose the lenses that suit your creative needs. You may also want to look for a camera that has features you might use later as you hone your skills – things like autofocus modes specific to animals or vehicles, in case you decide to take up sports or wildlife photography.
There are also cameras for specific use cases. If you just want to take some casual shots of friends and family, purchasing one of the best instant cameras might be the perfect solution. While if you want to practice extreme sports, you will need one of the best action cameras.
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