The best camera deals we've spotted so far: Black Friday 2024

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Multiple best cameras on sale for Cyber Monday

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Amazon: Big reductions on cameras
Walmart:
Multiple camera deals
B&H:
Big discounts on mirrorless cameras
Best Buy:
Sony, Nikon and Canon deals
Adorama: Savings across the board

Black Friday 2024 is fast approaching, and the Space.com team is already busy scouting out the best Black Friday camera deals for you. Themain event will be happening on the 29th of November, but there are plenty of offers and discounts to snap up online right now.

Whether you're looking to take your first steps into photography or you're after your next professional model, there's a deal on one of the best cameras to be found.

We've spent hours researching and have rounded up the best camera discounts available now, ahead of Black Friday. We only consider products from reputable retailers, so you can be sure the offer is legitimate and you're getting the best deal on the market.

The best Black Friday camera deals 2024

Best cameras

Nikon Z8
Best Camera
Nikon Z8: was $5,096.95 now $4,396.95 at bhphotovideo.com

Save $700 on our favorite mirrorless camera when you buy it with the NIKKOR Z 24-120mm f/4 S lens, which is great for a variety of uses from landscape to portraits. This camera sits at the top of our best cameras guide and near the top of our best cameras for astrophotography guide.

Sony A7R V
Act fast
Sony A7R V: was $2,499 now $2,199 at Walmart

There are huge savings at Walmart—$2888 versus the Amazon price of $3398—but there are only two left at this price.

Save $1000 on this incredible camera while stocks last. In our review, we gave it 4.5 stars out of 5.

Canon EOS R8
Canon EOS R8: was $1,499 now $1,199 at BHPhoto

With this early Black Friday deal, you can save $300 on the Canon EOS R8. We think it's one of the best entry-level full-frame cameras out there, rating it 4.5 out of 5 stars in our review last year.

Sony A7R IV
Sony A7R IV: was $3,199 now $2,998 at amazon.com

Save $201.99 on this monster of a mirrorless camera. Following our hands-on review, it once sat at the top of our list of the best cameras overall. We still think it is a top-quality camera for users who spend lots of time shooting both photos and videos.

Nikon D850
Best DSLR
Nikon D850: was $2,499 now $2,199 at BHPhoto

Save $300 on the best DSLR you can buy. The D850 can do it all, is perfect for astrophotography and suits the all-round photographer who like to shoot a bit of everything. The same deal is also available on Amazon.

Lowest price cameras we recommend

Nikon D7500
Nikon D7500: was $996.95 now $796.95 at Adorama US

Save $200 on this compact full-frame mirrorless camera with a bundle of accessories including an SD card, camera bag and software. Now well under $1,000, this all-rounder is a great all-rounder for beginners.

Sony A6400
Sony A6400: was $999.50 now $848 at Amazon

Save 15% on the Sony A6400, a fantastic little APS-C mirrorless camera with a 24.2MP sensor, 4K video capabilities, and more.

Sony A6600
Sony A6600: was $1,199 now $998 at amazon.com

Save $200 on this fantastic APS-C mirrorless camera that we think punches well above its weight. It has a 24.2MP sensor, outstanding autofocus and in-body image stabilization — very unusual for a crop-sensor camera.

Best for beginners

Canon R5
Canon R5: was $3,399 now $2,799 at amazon.com

Save $600 on one of the best mirrorless cameras available. It can shoot 45MP stills, 8K video footage and step into the full-frame, professional system that is the Canon RF legacy.

Also available at: B&H. You could save a little extra at Walmart via a third-party seller; they have three left at $2659.

Canon R6 Mk II
Canon R6 Mk II: was $2,499 now $1,999 at BHPhoto

Save $500 on this excellent mirrorless camera from market leader Canon. The EOS R6 Mark II boasts fantastic performance for both stills and video shooting, and this newer Mark II sports an updated CMOS sensor and more powerful processing power for better-than-ever AF and sharper images. It is the same price on Amazon.

Nikon  D7500 DSLR Camera with 18-140mm Lens
Nikon D7500 DSLR Camera with 18-140mm Lens: was $1,496.95 now $996.95 at BHPhoto

Save $500 on this versatile DSLR camera from Nikon, which also includes an 18-140mm lens. This camera performs well in a variety of environments, photography styles, and even video. This one of the best Nikon cameras we've ever seen, so we would recommend grabbing it while it lasts.

Nikon Z7 II
Nikon Z7 II: was $3,246 now $2,243.90 at Amazon

Save $1003 on the Nikon Z7 II with an FTZ II adapter. This is a great camera; with 45.7MP resolution and RAW shooting, the Z7 II is still one of the best low-light cameras you can buy. It's also on sale at B&H Photo.

Canon EOS R7
Canon EOS R7: was $1,499.99 now $1,299.99 at Best Buy

Save $200 on this crop-sensor mirrorless camera, which handles just about anything you can throw at it valiantly. It is relatively lightweight, which means it's great for those who travel.

When is Black Friday 2024? What is Cyber Monday 2024?

You'll know by now, we're sure, but this year, Black Friday is on Friday, 29th of November 2024. That said, retailers don't just stop the savings when it hits midnight on Saturday morning.

Additional deals will bubble up over the Black Friday weekend, culminating in Cyber Monday, another Black Friday-style day of deals that, while previously focused on online deals, will be valid in stores, too.

Check out our Black Friday 2024 deals page for a roundup of the best discounts and deals on telescopes, binoculars, cameras, star projectors, drones, lego and much more.

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Alexander Cox
E-commerce Staff Writer

STAFF WRITER, E-commerce — Alex joined Space.com in June 2021 as staff writer covering space news, games, tech, toys and deals. Based in London, U.K. Graduating in June 2020, Alex studied Sports Journalism in the North East of England at Sunderland University. During his studies and since his graduation, Alex has been featured in local newspapers and online publications covering a range of sports from university rugby to Premier League soccer. In addition to a background in sports and journalism, Alex has a life-long love of Star Wars which started with watching the prequel trilogy and collecting toy lightsabers, he also grew up spending most Saturday evenings watching Doctor Who. 

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