Black Friday is over a week away, but these early holiday camera deals are too good to ignore
Early Black Friday camera deals are just too good to miss ahead of the holidays!
Black Friday is fast approaching, and while November 27 is still a couple of weeks away, that hasn't stopped some of America's biggest retailers from getting the ball rolling early. In fact, we're already seeing some fantastic Black Friday deals appearing online, with the likes of Amazon, B&H Photo, Adorama, and Best Buy cutting prices across a huge range of photography gear. From the latest mirrorless cameras and lenses to drones, accessories, and other must-have photography essentials, there are already some seriously tempting discounts worth taking a closer look at.
Of course, I suspect some of the biggest savings are still being kept under wraps, with retailers likely saving their most aggressive discounts for the days leading up to November 27. After all, Black Friday has become one of the most competitive shopping events of the year, and with so many retailers fighting for your attention, there's every chance we'll see prices drop even further as the big day approaches. However, that doesn't necessarily mean you should hold off on making a purchase. Some of the early deals we've already uncovered are particularly impressive, with savings that could easily give the official Black Friday offers a run for their money.
With that in mind, I've brought together this early Black Friday deals hub to help you find the very best photography bargains currently available across major US retailers. We'll be regularly updating this page as fresh discounts go live, keeping a close eye on prices, and picking out the offers that genuinely represent good value rather than simply looking attractive on paper. So, whether you're hoping to upgrade your camera, add another lens to your kit bag, or finally treat yourself to that piece of photography gear you've had your eye on, these are the early Black Friday deals I think are well worth your attention.
Amazon's best deals across photo & video
Today's top Amazon deal - Great savings across loads of brands
Best lens deals - Save up to $200 off
Video camera gear deals - up to 15% savings
Best lighting deals - big savings across a huge range
Top deals from other retailers
Adorama: Save up to $800 on select cameras in holiday sale
Apple: Save on your old iPhone, iPad, or Mac via trade-in deals
B&H Photo Video: Deals up to $800 off in Holiday sale
Canon USA: Buy direct to save up to $300
DJI: Buy direct and save up to 20% across a selected range
Insta360: Buy direct for exclusive savings
Panasonic: Save up to $750 on select Lumix cameras
Editors top picks
The LEGO Creator 3-in-1 Retro Camera is a fun, nostalgic building set that can be rebuilt into a classic video camera or retro television, making it a brilliant gift for photography fans and young creators.
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The Canon R100 is a compact mirrorless camera with a 24.1MP APS-C sensor and Dual Pixel AF (autofocus) for fast, accurate focus in stills. It shoots up to 6.5fps (frames per second), and records 4K video at 24p, though with a 1.55x crop and contrast AF. The kit includes the versatile 18-45mm lens, perfect for everyday use.
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Best camera deals
The LEGO Creator 3-in-1 Retro Camera is a fun, nostalgic building set that can be rebuilt into a classic video camera or retro television, making it a brilliant gift for photography fans and young creators.
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The ultimate retro compact camera, the Chuzhao is a TLR-inspired camera that boasts a traditional top-down screen (with pop-out finder!) and takes square-format images and video. It's featured on the latest DCW podcast where we remarked what a great price it was at $50 – at $35, everyone should have one!
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The Kodak Pixpro FZ45 is an affordable, easy-to-use compact camera featuring a 16MP sensor, 4x optical zoom, and Full HD video recording, making it an excellent choice for beginners and casual photographers looking for a simple point-and-shoot camera without breaking the bank.
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If you're looking for a small but powerful camera you can use to vlog your journeys on YouTube or use to stream live to your favorite social media platform, then the futuristic-looking V10 is a perfect choice
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The Canon R100 is a compact mirrorless camera with a 24.1MP APS-C sensor and Dual Pixel AF (autofocus) for fast, accurate focus in stills. It shoots up to 6.5fps (frames per second), and records 4K video at 24p, though with a 1.55x crop and contrast AF. The kit includes the versatile 18-45mm lens, perfect for everyday use.
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The Sony A7C II packs full-frame image quality, powerful autofocus, and impressive video features into a compact, travel-friendly body, making it a great choice for photographers who want big performance without carrying a bulky camera.
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The Canon EOS RP offers an affordable, lightweight entry into full-frame photography, delivering crisp 26.2 MP images and access to Canon’s expanding RF lens ecosystem. Includes $258.99 worth of added items for FREE
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A 24% saving on a camera that was released in the summer – and a Fujifilm camera no less – is an exceedingly rare deal. I think the Fujifilm X Half at $599 will tempt more than a few photographers who had otherwise counted this charming little fixed-lens compact out. Don’t forget, it shoots 3:4 ‘half-frame’ images and boasts Fujifilm’s coveted Film Simulations, making it a compact camera like no other.
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The Nikon Z8 is a powerhouse full-frame mirrorless camera, packing a stunning 45.7MP stacked sensor, impressive autofocus, and professional 8K video capabilities into a compact body, making it an excellent choice for photographers who want flagship performance without the bulk of the Z9
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The Nikon D850 is a rock-solid 45.7MP workhorse that delivers stunning detail, huge dynamic range, and pro-grade reliability for everything from weddings to wild landscapes.
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The Canon EOS R6 Mark III is a powerful full-frame mirrorless camera featuring a 32.5MP sensor, impressive 7K/60p RAW video recording, advanced autofocus and up to 40fps continuous shooting, making it an exceptional choice for photographers and filmmakers who demand professional performance in a versatile hybrid camera.
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The OM System OM-3 brings modern digital imaging into a classic 35 mm film-style body, offering compact portability and impressive still-life detail for photographers who love precision and portability. $90 instant coupon discount.
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In our Canon EOS R6 Mark II review, we said that this camera "makes mincemeat of other hybrids" and we mean every word. It's Canon's fastest camera and with more AF tracking modes, it's a real beast, and with the 24-105mm lens it's incredible. Free memory card, spare battery & software.
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The Nikon Z6 III is a versatile full-frame mirrorless camera that delivers superb image quality, lightning-fast autofocus, and impressive 6K video recording - making it ideal for both photographers and hybrid creators. Free memory card, spare battery & software.
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The Sony Alpha 7 IV is a powerful full-frame mirrorless camera that delivers exceptional image quality, advanced autofocus, and 4K 60p video, making it a true hybrid workhorse for professionals and enthusiasts alike. Free spare battery, memory card, and software.
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Best action camera deals
The GoPro MAX2 is a rugged 360-degree action camera that captures detailed 8K video and lets you choose the best angles afterwards, making it ideal for travel, action sports, and immersive content.
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The Insta360 Ace Pro 2 is one of my favorite action cameras, combining stunning 8K video, impressive low-light performance, and a versatile flip-up touchscreen in a compact, rugged design that's perfect for capturing everything from everyday adventures to professional-looking content.
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Lens deals
One of the best bang-for-buck lenses at full price, it's an even bigger bargain at $70 off! Offers an 80-300mm equivalent focal range in a super-small, super-light form factor with sharpness way above its price bracket. Available in black or silver.
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This is a true macro lens with 1:1 life-size reproduction and crystal clear image quality. And, as a 105mm f/2.8, it also does double duty as a portrait lens. This bundle includes a ProOptic filter kit, soft case, lens cleaner, cleaning kit and universal lens cap tether.
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The Samyang 35–150mm f/2–2.8 AF for Sony E packs remarkable versatility and speed into one lens, delivering crisp, bright results from wide to telephoto for both stills and video.
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For nearly two decades Sebastian's work has been published internationally. Originally specializing in Equestrianism, his visuals have been used by the leading names in the equestrian industry such as The Fédération Equestre Internationale (FEI), The Jockey Club, Horse & Hound, and many more for various advertising campaigns, books, and pre/post-event highlights.
He is a Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts, holds a Foundation Degree in Equitation Science, and holds a Master of Arts in Publishing. He is a member of Nikon NPS and has been a Nikon user since his film days using a Nikon F5. He saw the digital transition with Nikon's D series cameras and is still, to this day, the youngest member to be elected into BEWA, the British Equestrian Writers' Association.
He is familiar with and shows great interest in 35mm, medium, and large-format photography, using products by Leica, Phase One, Hasselblad, Alpa, and Sinar. Sebastian has also used many cinema cameras from Sony, RED, ARRI, and everything in between. He now spends his spare time using his trusted Leica M-E or Leica M2, shooting Street/Documentary photography as he sees it, usually in Black and White.
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