Camera deals 2024: The best discounts on the market
Snap up an early Black Friday camera deal with our round-up of the biggest discounts ahead of the annual sales event.
We've rounded up the best early Black Friday camera deals on the market, so you can snap up a bargain before the annual sales event.
Black Friday is around the corner and we're already seeing plenty of worthwhile camera deals on the market. Fortunately, some of the best cameras are currently on offer, so now is a great time to be on the lookout for camera deals. In our guide, we've tried to include something suitable for every level of photographer, regardless of budget and experience and where discounts aren't available, we've included some of our favorites alongside the lowest price we could find.
We keep this page updated throughout the year and that goes for Black Friday too. When fresh camera deals become available in the build-up to and during the event, you'll find them below. We'll also remove any expired offers and we only source the discounts, so you can rely on the prices and the quality of the product you find.
If you don't find what you're looking for below, our guides to the best cameras for astrophotography and best beginner cameras might point you in the right direction. If you want to check out more early Black Friday deals, then our guide to the best early Black Friday space deals is what you'll want to scroll through. However, for the best early Black Friday camera deals on the market, read on below.
Today's best deals November 2024
- Amazon camera deals: Nikon, Sony, & Fujifilm, and more
- Cameras and lenses at B&H Photo
- Save over $200 on cameras at Walmart
- Huge savings on cameras at Adorama
Save $200 and get a good deal on what we think is the best mirrorless camera for astrophotography. We also think it's one of the best cameras on the market. In our Nikon Z8 review, we found it has excellent noise image handling, insane FPS burst speed, extremely detailed video and image quality, silent shooting and even a dedicated night vision mode.
Note: The before price has been spiked to make it look like a great deal, the price you pay is a standard one. This deal is also available at Amazon.
Get the lowest price we can find on a camera that features at the top of our guide on best cameras for low light conditions. It excels in those conditions and in astrophotography. You can check out all the key specs, why it's a top model and what makes this a stand-out deal in our Nikon Z7 II review.
Note: This camera deal is also available on Amazon.
Save $200 on a mirrorless camera that we rate as one of the best cameras on the market. It's excellent for snapping on the go and vlogging in particular. It features 4K video capabilities, has a 32.5MP sensor and has outstanding autofocus and tracking features. Check out our Canon EOS R7 review for further details.
This camera is a jack-of-all-trades and is $780 off, it will consistently deliver results whether you're shooting video or stills and boasts some impressive specs. It's the lowest we've seen this price too and we've reviewed the A7 III, so we can vouch for its quality and how impressive it is in low light conditions.
Save $1000 on an excellent camera that we rate as Canon's best ever, which is saying something. It features 8K video capabilities and a 45MP sensor combined with a top-of-the-range autofocus system. Some might think some of the specs are overkill but in truth, this is a great deal on a premium camera.
Note: Stock is a little low, so you'll have to act soon to get this great price.
Bag a bargain on the Nikon Z6 II when you grab it from Amazon. With excellent high-ISO handling, it's perfect for dark sky photography and is compatible with the company's Z-mount lenses. This is an excellent all-round camera and we rate it as one of the best cameras on the market today. Save 20% today.
Note: The before price is quite high for this camera but the price to pay is decent, it's retailed for a lot more in previous years.
This is a great camera, with a $400 saving available at present time. Well set up for videographers, the slim full-frame camera has a 24MP full-frame sensor and can produce 10-bit 4K60 video.
Buying advice
When it comes to choosing the best camera deal, a lot will depend on your budget and the amount of astro imaging you'll be doing. Some will get enough of a night sky photography experience by leaving the shutter open on an off-the-shelf camera with a fast lens attached for about 30 seconds. This will give you a view of the night sky that doesn't necessarily look anything like what you saw with the naked eye. If you have more patience though, then taking multiple monochrome images of deep space objects through colored filters, tracking it through the night sky and putting the images back together with specialist software can produce stunning images.
If you're looking for cameras for astrophotography, you might ask what are the best models out there? The debate between DSLR vs mirrorless cameras used to be a fierce one but, the lighter, more portable cameras are proving ever popular over the old-school yet reliable DSLR models. While there are some that have been modified specifically for astro use, having the IR filter removed, you can get a dedicated Astro camera to connect to your telescope, but it won't do you much good anywhere else.
In the section below, we've decided to show you some of our favorite models on the market, that may not be on sale right now. Despite this, we've shown them next to their best available price. As mentioned above, there's something to suit every level of photographer and every budget, so there's a camera deal here for everyone - this section is always worth checking out.
Canon cameras
Canon EOS R8
Canon EOS R8
Best entry level Canon Camera
Sensor: 24.2MP full-frame | ISO range: 104-208,800 (extended) | Video: 4K UHD 60FPS
This is, in our opinion, the best entry-level Canon camera, hands down. It's a great option if you want a top Canon camera without having to take out a bank loan to do so, too.
If astrophotography is your priority then this is a top option too. The lack of in-body image stabilization shouldn't be too much of an issue and the field of view is a bonus too. It features top video specs, 4K at 60FPS, a 24.2MP full-frame sensor and a large ISO range that's extendable. With premium quality autofocus and a portable, lightweight design, it's a mirrorless camera that packs a punch and is ideal for taking with you, wherever you go.
If you want a more in-depth look at this camera, you should check out our Canon EOS R8 review.
Nikon cameras
Nikon Z8
Nikon Z8
The best mirrorless camera for astrophotography
Sensor: 45.7MP full-frame | ISO range: 64-102,400 (expanded) | Video: 8K 60p, 12 bit
This is undoubtedly a camera best suited for professionals. If you're a beginner then the specs that the Nikon Z8 boasts are definitely overkill. In fact, we would recommend this to anyone whose budget stretches far enough.
It features super-fast autofocus, a high FPS burst speed, it's sturdy and built like a tank, it also features a 45.7MP full-frame sensor, it has 8K video capabilities and a large ISO range. We simply can't sing the praises of this camera loudly enough. Yes, it is expensive, it stretches beyond a lot of budgets, but that's because it was designed with professionals in mind and the specs back that up.
If you want a more in-depth look at this camera, check out our Nikon Z8 review.
Nikon Z6 II
Nikon Z6 II
A top quality all-rounder
Sensor: 24.5MP CMOS BSI | AF points: 273 hybrid AF points | Video: 4K at 30/25/24p, 1080p at 120/100/60/50/30/25/24p
The Nikon Z6 II is a 24.5MP full-frame mirrorless camera and is popular among photographers for a few reasons, not least because of its photo and image shooting capabilities. 273 AF-points mean images are always in focus and high-ISO handling means low-light shooting is effective too. the Z6 II also has the ability to shoot continuously at 12FPS and take 4K videos, so it's an excellent all-rounder.
Nikon's Z mount is new to their mirrorless line, and while the Z-mount glass can set you back some money it’s also possible to use any of Nikon's F-mount lenses via an FTZ adapter. Nikon's Z cameras exhibit all the benefits mirrorless cameras have over DSLRs, including being light enough to attach to a telescope or star tracker easily. If you want to save a little money, the original Nikon Z6 is still available for a bargain price.
Nikon D850
Nikon D850
The last of the big-megapixel DSLRs?
Sensor: 45.7MP full frame CMOS | AF : 153 points | Video: 4K at 30p, 1080p at 60p
High-speed cameras tend, at least before mirrorless wonders like the EOS R5 came along, to be slower. So this 45MP monster from Nikon busted the trend, allowing you to blaze away at 9FPS and at full resolution, dropping to 8MP and an electronic shutter for 30FPS capture. There are a few caveats though: you'll need the optional battery grip to hit the highest speed, and the buffer fills after just 51 shots, placing a lot of importance on fast memory cards to clear it quickly.
The sensor lacks an anti-aliasing filter for optimum sharpness, meaning you'll want only the best lenses too. However, if you can meet its demands, the Nikon D850 is one of the most capable DSLRs on the market today.
Sony cameras
Sony A7R IV
Sony A7R IV
Enormous resolution, but it comes at a price
Sensor: 61MP full frame Exmor R CMOS | AF points: 567 phase detection, 325 contrast AF points | Video: 4K UHD at 30p, 24p
The A7 models are a little self-contained family of cameras, and the Sony A7R IV is its king. A whopping 60MP full-frame sensor and an AF system that sticks to its target like glue mean that with the right lens (and the right person behind it) the camera is capable of some highly impressive images. The high megapixel count also means you can crop your images tightly without losing too much quality.
It has its drawbacks - you can't shoot at anything other than 60MP, for example, so processing can take some time - but with 10FPS shooting, 4K video, and five-stop integrated image stabilization, this is a mighty photographic tool.
The 'a' designation here doesn't mean it's a dedicated astro camera like Canon's EOS Ra, but refers to a slightly updated body with a better LCD screen resolution and USB 3.2 connectivity instead of the slower 3.1. The older version is still available from some dealers, as are the rest of the family: A7 IV (34MP), A7 Compact (26MP), A7S III (12MP), and the older A7R III (42.4MP).
Sony A6700
Sony A6700
One of the best lightweight models out there
Sensor: 26MP APS-C | ISO range: 50-102,400 (expanded) | Video: 4K 120p
Compact yet packed with features, the A6100's APS-C sensor means the body and lenses can be smaller and lighter, making for a camera that's easy to carry with you. It may be Sony's entry-level mirrorless camera, but it doesn't feel like it. You get 24.2 megapixels, 4K video, a 3.5mm microphone input, and Sony's excellent tracking autofocus with 425 points.
What you don't get is sensor-shift image stabilization, but the decent burst speed of 11FPS and the tilting touchscreen, plus full wireless connectivity, make up for this single omission, especially given the price.
Sony A7 III
Sony A7 III
Older, but still worth it
Sensor: 24.2MP full-frame Exmor R CMOS | AF points: 693-point phase-detection AF / 425-point contrast-detect AF | Video: 4K UHD at 30/24fps, Full HD at up to 120fps
An older model, having been released in early 2018, but a dependable all-rounder, the Sony A7 III has enough sensor resolution for most people, and a fast enough burst rate too. One of its major selling points is its excellent autofocus system, which remains unbeaten by subsequent releases.
Unfortunately for Sony, there are plenty of rivals breathing down the A7 III's neck. Some of these come from Sony itself, in the form of other A7 family cameras, while others, such as the Canon EOS R6 and Nikon Z6II, come from names steeped in photographic history. Any deals on the A7 III should be looked into with keen interest, however, as the E-mount lens range is becoming formidable, and the image quality it produces is hard to beat.
Sony A1
Sony A1
The best pro-level Sony camera
Sensor: 50.1MP | ISO range: 50-102,400 (Expanded) | Video: 8K
We're rounding off this guide with a camera that, if you have deep pockets and your budget isn't your biggest priority, we would recommend. This camera offers premium quality across the board and excels in a lot of departments.
It's a full-frame mirrorless camera with a 50.1MP sensor, burst shooting up to 30FPS, 425-point contrast-detection autofocus points, and it can shoot video in 8K. What's not to like? It's also quite sturdily built, especially considering it's a mirrorless camera.
If you want a more in-depth look at this camera, you can check out our Sony A1 review. It's a powerhouse on the camera market and while it's a big investment, if you need professional results and you want a camera to use regularly, this is a top, top choice.
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Ian has been a journalist for over 20 years. He's written for magazines and websites on subjects such as astronomy, quantum physics, keeping fish, PC hardware, photo editing and gardening. Ian was also editor of Windows Help and Advice magazine and the Discover Science bookazines. In his spare time he has a pet tortoise and grows his own vegetables, but wishes he had more time for photography.
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