The camera deals are in full swing this Black Friday weekend as we approach Cyber Monday. As always, we’ve gathered all the best offers across a variety of retailers in this up-to-date guide to buying a new camera in the sales.
We’ve kept a keen eye on deals on everything from DSLRs and mirrorless cameras to action cameras and drones from our favourite sites this Black Friday weekend. We’ve also spotted a nice variety of vlogging cameras, instant cameras and lenses in our hunt for the best deals, all of which you can find listed below in this guide.
Whether you’re a student, a hobbyist, a professional photographer or anywhere in between, you won’t struggle to find a fantastic camera in your budget this Black Friday. Some of the products below are affordable enough to make great gifts for a family member or friend interested in photography – we’d recommend instant cameras in particular if you’re looking for the perfect present under £100.
As the weekend wraps up and stock is bought up, we’ll start to see retailers wind their deals down in the run-up to the holiday season. We’d advise you check up on when any deals you’re eyeing end to ensure you don’t miss out on a great deal ahead of the Christmas rush.
If you’ve already picked out a new camera or are looking for something a little different, our best Black Friday deals and best Amazon Black Friday deals liveblogs are for you. Head there now to hear about all the biggest discounts as we spot them.
Black Friday mirrorless camera deals
- Sony a6400 and 16-55mm lens – was £999, now £749.99 (use code VKEYV)
- Panasonic Lumix GH6 – was £1999.99, now £1325
- OM system OM-1 and 12-40mm lens – was £2237.30, now £1889.99
- Panasonic Lumix S5 II and 50mm lens – was £1699, now £1499
- Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 and 20-60mm lens – was £1999, now £1159
- Sony Alpha 7C and 28-60mm lens – was £2149.99, now £1499
- Sony Alpha 7 II – was £764, now £600
- Sony Alpha ZV-E10 and 16-50mm lens – was £769, now £599
Black Friday DSLR deals
- Nikon D780 – was £2299, now £1700
Black Friday action camera deals
- GoPro Max 360 – was £479.99, now £279
- GoPro Hero 12 Black Creator Edition – was £599.99, now £499
- GoPro Hero 12 Black – was £399.99, now £339
- GoPro Hero 11 Black – was £399.99, now £299
- Insta360 Ace Pro – was £459, now £384 (use code BUYBETTER20)
- Insta360 X3 Creator Kit – was £552, now £496
Black Friday drone deals
- DJI Mini 4 Pro Fly More Combo – was £979, now £899
- DJI Mini 2 SE – was £309, now £259
Black Friday instant camera deals
- Polaroid Now Gen 2 – was £119.99, now £99
- Instax Square SQ6 – was £124.99, now £89.99
Black Friday camera lens deals
- Sony 55-210mm f/4.5-6.3 telephoto lens – was £207, now £169
- Sony 50mm f/1.8 prime lens – was £290, now £205
- Panasonic Lumix S 35mm f/1.8 lens – was £579.99, now £489.99
FAQ
Mirrorless cameras have done a great job at catching up with DSLRs in recent years and are often the stronger choice when it comes to video, autofocus and shooting fast-moving subjects. Mirrorless cameras are also generally more compact. DSLRs, on the other hand, can often have longer battery lives. On top of this, if you already have a large lens collection, sticking with a DSLR may be the more favourable choice.
Our favourite action cameras right now come from brands like GoPro, Insta360 and DJI. You can learn more about them and what each model is best for in our guide to the best action cameras in 2023.
If you’re looking for a more affordable camera to buy as a gift for a friend or family member, you might want to consider an instant camera. Instax and Polaroid both make instant cameras that often come in at less than £100.
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Our favourite Black Friday deals:
- Pixel 8 Pro with 250GB data – £149 upfront and just £29.99 a month
- Pixel 7a with 250GB data – £9 upfront and just £17.99 a month
- iPhone 12 with unlimited data – Just £25 a month
- Sony WF-1000XM5 wireless earbuds – Previously £259, now just £219
- Ninja 3-in-1 Toaster – Was £149, now just £129
- Oral B Pro 3 3500 Electric Toothbrush – Was £99.99, now just £34.99
- Nothing Phone (2) SIM-Free – Was £629, now just £549
- Xbox Series X Console – Was £479.99, now just £359.99
- EA Sports FC 24 with PS5 DualSense Controller – Was £99.99, now £64.99
- Assassin’s Creed Mirage (PS5) – Was £44.99, now just £34.99
- Asus ROG Ally Handheld Gaming Console – Was £699, now just £599
- Apple Watch Ultra – Was £849, now £599
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Editorial independence means being able to give an unbiased verdict about a product or company, with the avoidance of conflicts of interest. To ensure this is possible, every member of the editorial staff follows a clear code of conduct.
Professional conduct
We also expect our journalists to follow clear ethical standards in their work. Our staff members must strive for honesty and accuracy in everything they do. We follow the IPSO Editors’ code of practice to underpin these standards.
