With Black Friday deals slashing prices of tech, now could be the perfect time to invest in a new camera if you’re in need of an upgrade. We’re currently seeing retailers offer great discounts on some of the best mirrorless cameras from lots of different manufacturers, including Sony, Canon and Panasonic, like the Sony A7 III, currently $635 off at Walmart.
There are also some awesome deals on action cameras from the likes of GoPro, and even deals on instant cameras like the 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 all the best discounts in one place.
Black Friday camera deals — Quick links
- Sony A7 III: was $1,999 now $1,364 @ Walmart
- Canon R6 Mark II: was $2,499 now $2,179 @ Walmart
- Panasonic Lumix S5II: was $2,299 now $1,999 @ Best Buy
- Canon EOS R8: was $1,499 now $1,299 @ Amazon
- OM System OM-1: was $1,859 now $1,639 @ Walmart
- Fujifilm X-S10: was $999 now $899 @ B&H Photo
- Sony ZV-1F vlogging camera: was $499 now $399 @ 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 @ Walmart
- Fujifilm Instax Mini 12: was $79 now $69 @ Amazon
- GoPro Hero12 Black Accessories bundle: was $449 now $349 @ Amazon
Black Friday camera deals
How to choose the right camera for you
Essentially, this just involves working backwards from what you want to do with your camera and search for specs that match your intentions. Are you shooting video, vlogging or will you just be taking photos (perhaps all three)? Will you be shooting outdoors and need something waterproof? Do you want to be able to change lenses?
If you just want to take photos, you won’t need a video-oriented camera like the Lumix S5IIX. If you’re only taking photos casually, there’s no need to spend over $2,000 on a professional camera like the Canon EOS R6 Mark II.
That said, if you want to take your photography seriously (even as an enthusiast), it does help to give yourself a little bit of room to grow, at least when it comes to conventional cameras rather than those with specific use cases (like action cameras). An interchangeable lens camera will allow you to choose your lenses to match your creative needs. You may also want to look for a camera that’s got features you might use later down the line as you hone your skills — things like specific autofocusing modes for animals or vehicles, in case you decide to dabble in sports or wildlife photography.
There are also cameras for specific use cases. If you just want to take some casual snaps of friends and family, buying one of the best instant cameras could be the way to go. While if you want to your extreme sports endeavours, you’ll want one of the best action cameras.
Brendan Martin is a tech enthusiast with a deep understanding of the latest technological innovations. He explores the intersection of science and technology, providing readers with insights into the digital revolution. When not immersed in the world of gadgets and code, Brendan enjoys experimenting with DIY tech projects.
