We may be a few weeks away, but the Black Friday camera deals have already started appearing!
Maybe it's because Amazon got things started early with its big Big Deal Days event in October, but there are definitely savings to be found on everything from cameras and lenses to memory cards and accessories a little ahead of schedule.
I've rounded up and picked out the deals immediately below, to give you a quick glimpse at the early Black Friday deals on offer. But I'll be updating this page right until the fat lady sings on Cyber Monday – so make sure to bookmark this page and keep checking in on all the great deals!
Top retailers
Top US retailers:
Amazon: Cheap prices on camera gear
Adorama: Special deals, bundles and clearance
Apple: Save on your old iPhone or iPad
Walmart: DSLR, Mirrorless & action cameras
B&H Photo Video: Deals on camera brands
Best Buy: Save on TVs, laptops, appliances
Canon USA: Buy direct to save money
Dell: Discounts on laptops and PCs
GoPro: Early deals on Hero 13 Black
HP: Save on laptops, desktops, monitors
Lenovo: Huge savings on laptops
Microsoft Store: Get powerful PCs & laptops
Mixbook: Cheap photo books & calendars
Samsung: Hard drives, SD cards, and more
Editor's top 5 picks
1. Canon EOS R5 – Save $1,100, now $2,799
2. Panasonic Lumix S5 II + 20-60mm – Save $502, now $1,797.99
3. Sony A6400 – Save $178, now $719.95
4. Panasonic Lumix G95 + 12-60mm – Save $302, now $697.99
5. Nikon Z8 – Save $503, now $3,496.95
Best Black Friday camera deals (alphabetical)
Canon EOS R5 | was $3,899 | now $2,799
Save $1,100 at Amazon The original 8K powerhouse is nearly a grand off – a stunning saving! With its 45MP stills and hi-res video capabilities, this is the best camera for all-purpose shooting.
Canon EOS R6 Mark II + RF 24-105mm | was $3,599 | now $3,099
Save $500 at Amazon In our 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. Throw in the 24-105mm, this deal is incredible.
Canon EOS R6 Mark II bundle | was $2,499 | now $1,999
Save $500 at Adorama This body-only bundle gets you some bonus accessories worth over $200 - offering you a spare battery, Sandisk memory card and a charger to go with your new camera
Canon EOS R100 + 18-45mm lens | was $599 | now $438.88
Save $160.12 at Walmart Canon's most junior body is also its smallest and lightest – but it's still quite a beast! Its 24.1MP APS-C sensor delivers stunning image quality, with great AF and a beginner-friendly guided menu system. Its versatile kit lens (a 28.8-72mm equivalent) can handle just about any scenario to get you shooting right away.
Canon EOS R100 twin lens kit | was $829.99 | now $499
Save $330.99 at Amazon With a 24.2MP sensor, a viewfinder and advanced autofocus, the R100 is a great entry into the EOS R system. The RF-S 18-45mm f/4.5-6.3 and RF-S 55-210mm f/5-7.1 lenses are both image stabilized, for smooth shooting.
Canon 5D Mark IV + 24-105mm | was $3,399 | now $2,899
Save $500 at B&H Canon's workhorse DSLR is the tool of choice for professionals and enthusiasts alike, with its powerful 30.4MP full frame sensor and 4K 30p video capability.
Fujifilm X-T5 | was $1,699 | now $1,599
Save $100 at Adorama The flagship of Fujifilm features a massive 40MP sensor, along with 4K 60p video recording and cool retro-styling. This body comes with a free spare battery, memory card and cleaning kit.
Instax Mini LiPlay |was $159.95| now $99.95
Save $60 at Adorama This hybrid camera combines the fun of an instant camera, with the back-up of a digital camera. What's more, it works as a portable printer - allowing to make hard copies of photos stored on your phone.
Nikon Z8 | was $3,999.95 | now $3,496.95
Save $503 at Amazon on the Nikon Z8 with a 45.7MP sensor, 120fps continuous burst mode, and 8K recording – you can think of it like a mirrorless Nikon D850 only better, or a smaller Z9 but cheaper!
Nikon Z50 + 16-50mm & 50-250mm | was $1,346.95 | now $1,146.95
Save $200 at Amazon If you're looking for a complete starter photography bundle, this ready-to-shoot kit offers two zoom lenses that cover wide-angle to telephoto, to capture everything you want to shoot – now at an even better price!
Nikon D850 | was $2996.95 | Now $2,196.95
Save $800 at Adorama Simply the best and last-ever DSLR made by Nikon, the D850 features a huge 45MP full-frame sensor, 4K UHD video, and of course a glorious optical viewfinder – this is as good as it gets for DSLRs.
💲 Price match: B&H: $2,196.95
Nikon D780 | was £2,296.95 | now $1,596.95
Save $700 at B&H This DSLR's 24MP full-frame sensor offers impeccable image quality, and its performance can keep up with most of what a Nikon mirrorless camera can. You'll get Nikon's tried-and-tested 51-point phase detection AF system when using the optical viewfinder, but switch to live view and you've got the Z6's brilliant 273-point on-sensor AF system with eye detection.
OM System OM-1 Mark II | was $2,399.99 | $1,899.99
Save $500 at Adorama With its 20MP MFT sensor, 4K video capabilities and built-in ND grad filters, the OM-1 Mark II offers pro camera features in a compact body.
Panasonic Lumix S5 II + 20-60mm | was $1,997.99 | now $1,697.99
Save $602 at B&H The latest flagship from Panasonic just got even better, thanks to a chunky price cut. Built for content creators, with 6K video and 24MP stills plus a 96MP high-res mode, this is as good as it gets for a hybrid camera.
Panasonic Lumix S9 + 20-60mm lens | was $1,799.99 | $1,497.99
Save $302 at Amazon The S9 grants access to a wide range of L-mount lenses, and this great-value bundle with the Lumix S 20-60mm f/3.5-5.6 kit lens is a neat way to kick off your collection. Available in black, red, green or blue at this price.
Panasonic Lumix G95 + 12-60mm | was $999.99 | now $697.99
Save $302 at Amazon Great for stills and video, the G95 is equipped with a 20.3MP Micro Four Thirds sensor that's capable of recording 4K UHD video with a wide ISO range of 200-25,600 and offers 12 stops of dynamic range. This is a great MFT camera for any content creator at an exceptional price.
Pentax K-3 Mark III and 16-50mm f/2.8 | was $3,196.90 | now $2,696.90
Save $500 at B&H The Pentax K-3 Mark III packs a 25.7MP APS-C sensor that's capable of delivering gorgeous stills, while the HD-DA 16-50mm f/2.8ED PLM AW standard zoom boasts Pentax's Star-series premium quality.
Sony A6400 | was $898 | now $719.95
Save $178.05 at Walmart The ideal camera for travel, content creation, and anyone who wants the top Sony features in a comopact, affordable body!
Sony A7S III | was $3,499.99 | now $3,198
Save $301.99 at Amazon If you're looking for a compact, state-of-the-art 4K camera that can do slow motion at 120fps, this is a top-notch choice for any budding filmmaker.
Sony ZV-1 | was $749.99 | now $648
Save $101.99 at Amazon Designed for vlogging this camera offers 4K HDR video with flip-out touchscreen, live streaming, and webcam capabilities this is a go-it-all all camera.
Sony ZV-1F | was $499.99 | now $398
Save $101 at Amazon If you want a great camera for vlogging or to start a YouTube channel, this Sony as everything you could ever need – and more!
Best Black Friday lens deals (alphabetical)
Canon EF-S 10-22mm| was $649 | now $399
Save $250 at Adorama This super-wide zoom is a perfect companion to the kit lens that comes with most Canon Rebel DSLRs.
Canon RF 100mm f/2.8L IS Macro USM | was $1,399 | now $999
Save $400 at Amazon This telephoto macro from Canon is perfect for capturing the insects in your garden in large-as-life scale, and also perfect to digitize your film negatives. This is a great reduction on a brilliant lens.
Canon RF 70-200mm f/2.8L | was $2,799 | now $2,499
Save $300 at Adorama Editor James Artaius says, "I hated 70-200 lenses before using this, but it's just so compact at 146mm long that I barely noticed it on the front of my EOS R5 camera!" This 70-200mm is a true walkabout lens.
Canon RF 70-200mm f/4 L IS USM| was $1,599 | now $1,499
Save $100 at Amazon This versatile professional zoom lens is the workhorse of the pro photographer – and you can now have the same with a $100 discount.
Fujifilm XF 8mm f/3.5 R WR| was $799 | now $599
Save $200 at Adorama This super-wide prime gives you an equivalent focal length of 12mm - so a big help for shooting interiors or city architecture.
Nikon Z 50mm f/1.8 S | was $819.95 | now $526.95
Save $293 at Amazon A mighty 50mm lens is always useful in your camera bag and can be used to shoot anything from street photography to landscapes – now at an even better price!
Nikon Z 70-180mm f/2.8 | was $1,249.95 | now $1,046.95
Save $203 at Amazon The new workhorse in the Nikon lineup, this lens can be used for several different photographic applications.
Tamron 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2 | was $899 | now $699
Save $200 at Amazon This standard zoom is a "trinity", with its weather sealing and constant f/2.8 aperture making it perfect for pros and serious shooters alike.
Best Black Friday storage deals
PNY PRO Elite 512GB SDXC card | was $59.99 | now $39.99
Save $20 at Amazon Here's a hefty discount on a high-performance, high-capacity SD card.
Samsung PRO Plus 128GB microSDXC card | was $25.99 | now $19.99
Save $6 at Amazon An appealing price for a big-brand 128GB microSD card.
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