The best Black Friday camera deals in Australia: save on Canon, Sony, Nikon and more

The original 8K powerhouse is AU$720 off – a stunning saving already – but head to Canon's promotions site and you can claim an additional AU$300 in cashback that drops the final price down to just AU$3780. With its 45MP stills and hi-res video capabilities, this is the best camera for all-purpose shooting.

In our Canon EOS R6 Mark II review, we said that this camera "makes mincemeat of other hybrids", and while there are now newer models that can do the same, we still mean every word. It's one of Canon's faster cameras and with plenty of AF tracking modes. It's an absolute beast! This price on Amazon is currently the best to be found, but the offer is from a third-party reseller, so make the purchase if you're comfortable with that.

There's plenty of features that you get on this entry-level camera that will help you hone your skills, meaning you get a lot of bang for your buck with the 24.2MP EOS R8. Up to 40fps burst speed, fantastic autofocus and a lightweight body too. Plus you get a lens to get your started and if you take advantage of Canon's AU$300 cashback offer, this kit will come down to under AU$1,800 which is an absolute bargain!

Announced in May 2023, the R100 is Canon's most affordable RF-mount camera and this discount makes it even more so. While it doesn't feature an articulating touchscreen, it's got a lot of other features that are worthwhile for any beginner looking for a capable entry-level camera. 4K/24p video (cropped), good autofocus performance and an excellent 24.1MP sensor will help you hone your skills. It's been as affordable as AU$743 for the kit, but there's AU$100 available as cashback from Canon via redemption.

The EOS R7 is a lot of camera for its affordable full price, and this discount on the versatile single-lens kit makes it a tempting option for a beginner. High speed RAW capture, the same autofocus prowess of the more expensive R-series cameras, dual SD cards, 4K video and 32.3MP on tap, and that's just for starters. Did we mention the 40fps continuous shooting speed and in-body stabilisation? Plus there's a bonus AU$100 gift card to be hard via redemption from Canon.

Designed specifically for video, the EOS R5C is a fantastic high-res hybrid camera. It gets some of Canon's EOS Cinema features, allowing for 8K/60p capture with internal RAW recording possible. There's a built-in cooling fan to handle heat buildup and it handles really well. It misses out on IBIS though, but cameras like this are best used on a rig anyway. Be sure to redeem Canon's AU$300 summer cashback offer for the maximum savings.

It's already a very affordable APS-C camera kit, so even a small discount makes it worthwhile. And the additional AU$100 Canon cashback offer will bring the final price down to AU$819. For your money, you get a 24.2MP beginner-friendly camera that includes creative modes to simplify taking photos. Plus you get 4K/30p (6K oversampling) video on board too.

Canon users who've upgraded to the R-series cameras will be glad to know that the affordable nifty fifty is even cheaper now. This prime lens is offers pretty good low-light performance and is ideal for portraits. It's also compact and lightweight too.

Compact, light and incredibly versatile, this RF-mount lens is a great pairing for any Canon R-series camera even after all these years (it launched back in 2019). Despite its name, though, it's not a true macro lens, but it still has a decent working distance of 7cm and gets you a 0.5x magnification. And its AF performance is pretty good too.

The EF version of this lens was one of the most popular optics Canon ever made and that's transferred onto the RF-mount lens too. It's smaller and lighter than the older DSLR lens and offers built-in image stabilisation too. With a versatile focal length range, this lens is great for any scenario, whether studio work, portraits, architecture, travel, street, nature, landscape... it's a must-have if you've a Canon R-series user.

A versatile super telephoto lens for Canon's R system, this lens is perfect for sports, wildlife, car and aviation photography. Its zoom mechanism is external, so it can get a little unwieldy at 500mm, but it's weather resistant, offers 3 stabilisation modes and high-speed autofocus.

It might have missed out on obstacle avoidance and it's been succeeded by the Mini 4 drones, but the Mini 3 remains one of the best compact drones for beginners. It will shoot 4K video and 12MP stills, plus its max flight time of up to 38 minutes is quite impressive. You might, however, want to be careful if it's too windy as this sub-250g drone can easily get away from you.

We're big fans of the Osmo Action 4's superior sensor. Sure, it wasn't a massive upgrade over the previous model, but it delivers where it matters the most. With horizon balance, better low-light performance than any other action camera and a noise-cancelling 3-mic system, this model from last year is still one of the best rivals to GoPro you can get a much lower price.

With dual cameras on board serving up 48MP and 4K/60fps HDR videos, the Air 3 is arguably one of the best drones DJI has made. The versatility of the Air 3 is undeniable given one of the two lenses offers you up to 3x zoom. And while the screen on the RC 2 controller is great, the lack thereof on the RC-N2 makes it the cheaper option. Keep in mind that the Air 3 needs to be registered with CASA before use.

t might be part of Fujifilm's beginner X-T range but the X-T50 inherits a lot of more advanced features from the X-T5 and is the first to boast a Fujifilm Simulations dial on the top plate. 40.2MP resolution on tap and the addition of IBIS makes this a great camera, although we will admit the X-T5 is better value as you dual SD card slots as opposed to one on the X-T50.

This Fujifilm flagship features a massive 40MP sensor, along with 4K/60p video recording and cool retro-styling. It also has dual card slots, darn good performance and image quality too. If you've had your eye on this one, you'll need to hurry as stock at various retailers seem to be low or in back order.

This massive discount is only possible if you take advantage of Fujifilm's current cashback offer that ends December 31. At this price, this 40MP speedster has remarkable speed and processing power – we were quite impressed with it when we tested it – and it gets you 8K video if you want to shoot in that kind of resolution. Plus you get a lens in the box too to get you started.

Giving you flagship performance, this camera became our favourite in 2020 when it was launched, excelling in both stills and video. You get 6.2K internal recording at 30fps in 4:2:2 10-bit colour, plus good subject tracking too from this 26.2MP snapper. Please note that the best price at the time of writing on this kit is over at Ted's, but it is marked as a 'special order', so you may have to wait to get in your hands, plus redeem the AU$150 cashback from Fujifilm for max savings.

Currently selling for less than the RRP of the previous generation, this fantastic medium-format camera is a great investment for professionals, particularly if you do a lot of studio work. If you've been holding off to get yourself this 102MP high-speed shooter, this could be a good time.

Also available at Ted's Cameras for AU$7224.96.

This 24.5MP full-framer is a stunning shooter, with a 273-point AF system, good speed and precision, plus 4K/60p 10-bit recording. There's also up to 8 stops of image stabilisation with stabilised lenses. This is one kit that's worth checking out for Black Friday, particularly with the additional AU$200 bonus EFTPOS gift card from Nikon via redemption.

This marvellous pro camera has been down to around AU$5.3K on Amazon via a third-party seller, but if you hurry, you can pick it up from Ted's for a wee bit lower. No mechanical shutter, up to 120fps burst capabilities, amazing results, and up to 8.3K 60p N-RAW video recording from this 45.2MP full-framer.

It's been cheaper on Amazon but, at the time of writing, the fantastic Nikon Z6 III gets the biggest discount at Ted's Cameras. This 24.6MP full-framer can shoot at up to 120fps, gives you 6K video, has built-in image stabilisation and has dual card slots, one for a CFexpress device to make full use of its speed. Be sure to head to Nikon's website to redeem a AU$200 EFTPOS gift card to maximise your savings.

A nifty fifty lens is always useful in your camera bag and can be used to shoot anything from street photography to landscapes. If you're willing to purchase from a third-party seller on Amazon, this is one of the best prices currently to be found on this Nikkor lens.

This is a bigger discount than what Ted's is advertising – the S5 II body alone retails for AU$2,999 and the kit lens is an additional AU$550 at the very least, so this truly is a good bargain on Panasonic's latest flagship. Built for content creators, this full-frame camera can handle 6K video with ease and produce 24MP stills. You also get a 96MP high-res mode for photography. It's a fantastic hybrid camera at this price.

With the Mark III body now aging, it's no surprise that its list price has dropped to just above the two-grand mark. But despite its age, it's still a great workhorse. And while the actual discount at JB Hi-Fi isn't great, the AU$400 cashback on the camera available from Sony via redemption drops the price to what might just be an all-time low of AU$1,520.10

Sony's fifth-gen high-res camera is a steal at Ted's already. It's currently best price on this 61MP full-framer, and you get Sony's new AI-based AF system and 8K video capabilities (albeit at 24fps) on board. There's even up to 8 stops of image stabilisation. If you're a landscape photographer, this is the kind of camera you really want.

From YouTube and TikTok videos to basically any live streaming needs you might have, the Sony ZV-E1 is the perfect camera to shoot your vlogs. It's next level with stunning 4K video up to 120fps. Admittedly it's expensive for a vlogging camera but it is a full-frame model and, honestly, it's a damn good one. Available in black and white via the same listing.

A far more expensive camera than the first-generation model, the Mark II is worth the price bump. This rangefinder-style full-frame camera now has a 33MP BSI sensor that's been used in the A7 IV and can handled stills and 4K/30p video with aplomb. It's got a max burst rate of 10fps, so you can even shoot some action and wildlife, and it is ideally sized as a travel companion.

For a budget price, this portrait lens is fantastic value for Sony E-mount camera users. This is an 85mm equivalent with a bright f/1.4 fixed aperture that offers lovely blurry backgrounds. It uses an STM autofocus motor that promises smooth and quite performance, plus it's compact and lightweight too.

This Sony-mount standard zoom is a 'trinity', with its weather sealing and constant f/2.8 aperture making it perfect for pros and serious shooters alike. With an optical construction consisting of 17 elements in 15 groups, it promises excellent image quality, including good edge-to-edge sharpness. Tamron's VXD autofocus motor promises fast and precise performance.

Fujifilm GFX 100S (body) | AU$8,999.95 AU$6,349.96 at Ted's Cameras (AU$2,649.99 off after cashback)

While Ted's had only discounted this medium-format camera to AU$7,649.96, there was a whopping AU$1,300 cashback offer available from Fujifilm via redemption that made this one the biggest highlights of last year's Black Friday sale. 102MP on tap for the price of a premium full-framer is a bargain for anyone who mostly does studio work.

Leica SL2 (body) | AU$10,799 AU$9,895 at Diamonds Camera (AU$904 off)

It's very rare to find a Leica camera – any of them – discounted at any time of year, so seeing the SL2 full-framer get over AU$900 slashed off its rather exorbitant price tag was a surprise. In the grand scheme of things, that's not a huge saving, but hey, on a Leica it always is.

Nikon Z8 (body) | AU$6,799 AU$5,799 at Ted's Cameras (AU$1,000 off)

While the Nikon Z9 got a received a AU$1,541 discount on Amazon, we thought the grand off on the Z8 from Ted's was the better deal. It's got everything the Z9 can get you – with the exception of the dual controls on the bigger body – at a slightly lower price point. It's been cheaper since, dropping to around AU$5,336 on Amazon, so it's one to keep an eye on.

GoPro Hero 12 Black | AU$649 AU$487 at The Good Guys eBay (AU$162 off)

It's now been succeeded by the GoPro Hero 13 Black, but the snapping up the 12 last year for just AU$487 was one of the highlights of the Black Friday 2023 sale season. This came via an eBay listing on the official Good Guys store and with the use one of eBay's many checkout codes.

Fujifilm XF 150-600mm f/5.6-8 R LM OIS WR | AU$3,199 AU$1,999 at CameraPro (AU$1,200 off after cashback)

While the actual discount on this supertelephoto lens wasn't all that much, the additional cashback offer that Fujifilm had going then made it one heck of a deal. Offering a focal length range equivalent to 229-914mm in 35mm terms, this lens can get you closer to the action when paired with one of the best Fujifilm X-series cameras.