I’m happily surprised by some of the early Black Friday camera deals available now, including $1,000 off the speedy Canon EOS R3, and $600 off the Nikon D850, the best DSLR I’ve ever used.
I’ve spent the better part of the last 15 years testing and writing about cameras at PCMag, long enough that I’ve lost track of just how many mirrorless cameras, SLRs, lenses, and action cams I’ve tried. The early Black Friday sales I’ve seen include loads of discounts on photo gear, to the point where it’s challenging to find the best deals. My top early Black Friday picks include a steep discount on one of Canon’s best cameras for sports and wildlife photography, an unbeatable price on the best digital SLR Nikon has ever made, plus a solid deal on an older but excellent DJI action camera. Find out more, and shop the best Black Friday camera deals below. What to Look for in a Camera Deal
This Black Friday is an especially good one for camera shoppers. There’s a lot on sale, ranging from entry-level models up to the full-frame cameras that shutterbugs and pros prefer to use. That’s good news for photographers and content creators who have seen an industry-wide uptick in pricing in response to tariffs this year. The best deals are the ones that offer a discount from 2024 pricing; for instance, the Nikon Z6III we’re highlighting in this piece increased from $2,500 to $2,700 this year, but is down to $2,100 for the shopping season—that’s a fantastic deal even without taking its 2025 price hike into account.
You can also find good prices on cameras that are a few years old, and when it comes to interchangeable lens cameras, you don’t miss that much with an older model. Upmarket cameras have incrementally improved autofocus and video features from one generation to the next, but picture quality has remained on a plateau for years. Be sure to consider your use case, though. I don’t hesitate in recommending older full-frame cameras for photography, but if you are more interested in video, it’s probably worth splurging on the newest edition. When in doubt, consult PCMag’s independent reviews for guidance on the camera you’re considering buying.Canon Mirrorless Deal
The Canon EOS R3 is one of the fastest-focusing mirrorless cameras around.
