Black Friday camera deals 2022: all the offers that are still available

The Black Friday camera deals may be officially over for another year, but many of its price cuts are still live – for now, at least. If you didn't quite manage to find what you were looking for during the sales weekend itself, check out our guide below to the deals that are still going.

We've gathered all of the camera deals that are still live below and our list still contains some impressive discounts. In the US, for example, the excellent Canon EOS R10 (which sits top of our guide to the best beginner cameras) is still on offer for $879 (was $979) at Amazon, or $999 (was $1,099) at Best Buy. That's great value and makes it an excellent gift for the fledgling photographer in your life.

Over in the UK, meanwhile, it's still possible to pick up the stylish Nikon Z fc with its 16-50mm kit lens for a record-low price of £859 (was £1,089) at Amazon, or if you want to go full-frame the Nikon Z5 for £999 (was £1,349). If you're in the market for a mirrorless camera, it's hard to beat the value offered by those two, and neither were bettered during Black Friday itself.

Whatever kind of camera you're looking for, it's worth perusing our guide below to the deals that are still live even though Black Friday is officially over.

Black Friday camera deals in the US

The best Black Friday camera deals in the US

GoPro Hero 8 Black: was $299

GoPro Hero 8 Black: was $299 now $229 at Target
This equals the lowest-ever price for the Hero 8 Black, making this a great deal on what's still an excellent action camera. It's no longer part of GoPro's official lineup, but if all you need is a 4K/60p action cam with HyperSmooth stabilization and integrated mounting fingers, the Hero 8 Black is a fine choice.

Panasonic Lumix GH5 Mark II: was $1,699

Panasonic Lumix GH5 Mark II: was $1,699 now $1,398 at Amazon
This is one of the lowest-ever prices for the GH5 Mark II, which we currently rate as the best YouTube camera you can buy. The reason we like it so much is because it combines a small, lightweight body with a mind-boggling array of video shooting options. You won't find a better, or more versatile, video camera at this discounted price point.

Canon EOS R10 (body only): was $979.99

Canon EOS R10 (body only): was $979.99 now $879 at Amazon
The EOS R10 is only a few months old and is our top pick for beginners, but it's already received a generous price cut in this deal. This body-only offer is ideal if you already have some RF lenses (or some old EF ones to adapt). The R10 combines advanced autofocus with speedy 15fps burst shooting, making it an excellent all-rounder for the money.

Canon EOS R10 with RF-S 18-45mm lens: was $1,099

Canon EOS R10 with RF-S 18-45mm lens: was $1,099 now $999 at Best Buy
We rate the brand-new EOS R10 as the best camera for beginners and it's already been given an early Black Friday discount. This deal sees its 18-45mm kit lens bundle drop below $1,000 for the first time, making it great value. The R10 combines advanced autofocus with speedy 15fps burst shooting to create an excellent all-rounder.

Canon EOS M5 with 15-45mm lens: was $585

Canon EOS M5 with 15-45mm lens: was $585 now $510 at Walmart
A rock-bottom price for this small but powerful mirrorless camera, which makes a great starter model for beginners. The M5 has a 24.2MP APS-C CMOS sensor and Dual Pixel CMOS AF for speedy and accurate autofocus. If you're happy with 1080p/60p video recording, it's a cracking buy at this price.

OM System OM-1 (body only): was $2,199

OM System OM-1 (body only): was $2,199 now $1,897 at Amazon
Now sitting top of our guide to the best cameras for wildlife photography, the OM-1 has received its first big price cut for Black Friday. Thanks to its stacked Micro Four Thirds Sensor, it has unique combination of small system size, autofocus and weather-proofing, which makes it a brilliant camera for taking into the great outdoors.

Canon EOS R6: was $2,499

Canon EOS R6: was $2,499 now $2,299 at Amazon
Canon's full-frame mirrorless powerhouse has just dropped to a new low price, following the arrival of its Mark II sibling. The 20MP resolution is more than enough for most people and it's much the same camera as that new successor, with excellent handling, effective in-body stabilization and speedy 12fps burst shooting. It offers really great value at this price.

Canon EOS R5: was $3,899

Canon EOS R5: was $3,899 now $3,699 at Amazon
Been waiting for one of the world's best cameras to drop to a new low price? That's just happened in this deal, which gives you a hefty saving on one of the all-time best hybrid shooters. The EOS R5 combines a 45MP full-frame sensor with 8K video recording and 12fps burst shooting. In short, it's a masterpiece and probably the only camera you'll ever need. 

Canon EOS R6 with RF24-105mm lens: was $2,899

Canon EOS R6 with RF24-105mm lens: was $2,899 now $2,599 at Amazon
Save $300 - This cracking deal effectively gives you a free RF24-105mm lens for the EOS R6, which is a combination that'll cover you nicely in most shooting situations. Despite the arrival of a Mark II successor, the EOS R6 remains one of the best full-frame cameras around and has never been cheaper than this. The 24-105mm is also a great compact, lightweight zoom lens for travel and everyday shooting.

Panasonic Lumix G100 with 12-32mm lens: was $749

Panasonic Lumix G100 with 12-32mm lens: was $749 now $497 at Amazon
Save $152 - Looking for a great-value vlogging camera? You can't do better than this deal on the G100. This travel-friendly camera shoots 4K/30p video and combines that five-axis stabilization and an impressive built-in microphone system. The wide-angle 12-32mm kit lens is also ideal for solo filmmakers looking to shoot content for their YouTube channels.

Nikon Z5 (body only): was $1,296

Nikon Z5 (body only): was $1,296 now $997 at Amazon
Save $299 - It usually isn't possible to get a modern full-frame mirrorless camera for under $1,000, but you can right now in this excellent Nikon Z5 deal. We think the Z5 is the best camera of its kind, thanks to its great image quality, reliable autofocus and weather-sealed body. And its range of lenses is only getting better. 

Canon EOS RP with RF 24-105mm lens: was $1,399

Canon EOS RP with RF 24-105mm lens: was $1,399 now $1,199 at Amazon
Save $200 - This full-frame camera and zoom lens combo has just dropped to its lowest price this year. The EOS RP is a full-frame body that continues to offer great value for photographers, while the RF24-105mm f/4-7.1 lens is a compact and super-versatile lens for everyday shooting. Together they offer excellent value, particularly in this 14% off deal that's also available at Best Buy.

Sony ZV-1: was $748

Sony ZV-1: was $748 now $648 at Amazon
Our number one vlogging camera has just equalled its lowest-ever price, making the ZV-1 a great buy for the YouTuber in your life. It's a compact camera, but packs in a 1-inch sensor and, most importantly, excellent tracking autofocus. That means the focus stays glued to your eyes or the product you're presenting to viewers.

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Sony A7R III: was $2,499 now $1,998 at Amazon
This third installment in Sony's high-resolution full-frame camera series has only been down to this price twice before and has never been cheaper. It's no longer the latest model in the series, but this deal makes it half the price of the new A7R V, an impressive saving considering the A7R III still has a 42.4MP sensor, real-time tracking AF and 10fps continuous shooting.

Sony A7R IV: was $3,499

Sony A7R IV: was $3,499 now $2,998 at Amazon
The arrival of the new A7R V is good news for anyone who's been eyeing up this more-than-capable predecessor – it's now matched its lowest-ever price in this deal. The A7R IV remains a modern powerhouse, thanks to its 61MP full-frame sensor (the same as the A7R V), a glorious 5.76-million dot EVF and 10fps continuous shooting. 

Sony A7C: was $1,798

Sony A7C: was $1,798 now $1,598 at Amazon
Looking for a full-frame travel camera? You won't find a better one than the A7C in this deal, which equals its lowest-ever price. The A7C is like a compact version of the A7 III and blends excellent image quality with class-leading autofocus and in-body image stabilization. Oh, and it's compatible with Sony's brilliant range of full-frame lenses, too.

Sony A7C with 28-60mm lens: was $2,098

Sony A7C with 28-60mm lens: was $2,098 now $1,898 at Amazon
Just like the body-only version of this excellent little full-frame, this kit lens bundle has just matched its lowest-ever price. It's a combo that makes the A7C a brilliant travel camera, with the lens neatly retracting to make it a smaller companion than its rivals. Despite this size, you can expect excellent image quality and a huge range of lenses to choose from. 

Sony FE 24-70mm f/4 OSS: was $898

Sony FE 24-70mm f/4 OSS: was $898 now $698 at Amazon
This fine zoom lens has just equalled its lowest-ever price in this deal, making it a great-value option for your full-frame Sony camera. It's very well-built and makes a great partner for your A7, A7R or A7S camera, if you're can stretch to G Master prices.

Sony E PZ 10-20mm f/4 G: was $749

Sony E PZ 10-20mm f/4 G: was $749 now $648 at Amazon
Need a wide-angle zoom for vlogging or travel photography on your Sony APS-C camera? This 10-20mm is a great option and has just equalled its lowest-ever price in this deal. It weighs only 200g and is a super-versatile option, particularly if you have a camera with in-body image stabilization.

Sony E 15mm f/1.4 G: was $749

Sony E 15mm f/1.4 G: was $749 now $648 at Amazon
If you're a fan of the 24mm focal length, then this 15mm G-series lens deserves a place in your camera bag – particularly now it's equalled its lowest-ever price in this deal. With a bright f/1.4 aperture, it can handle most lighting conditions and is seriously sharp.

Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 G Master: was $2,174

Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 G Master: was $2,174 now $1,498 at Amazon
This cracking full-frame zoom lens now offers serious value in this deal, which takes it down to its lowest-ever price. Its new 'Mark II' successor costs about $700 more, so if you need an all-purpose zoom lens with G Master image quality, this is a deal that all serious Sony shooters should consider.

Sony FE 20mm f/1.8 G: was $899

Sony FE 20mm f/1.8 G: was $899 now $798 at Amazon
Looking for a versatile prime lens for your full-frame Sony camera that can handle astrophotography, landscapes and vlogging? This excellent optic should be high on your shopping list, particularly now it's equalled its lowest-ever price. It's a lens that's hard to fault for both performance or value for money, thanks to this deal.

Sony FE 35mm f/1.4 GM: was $1,398

Sony FE 35mm f/1.4 GM: was $1,398 now $1,298 at Amazon
Widely regarded as one of the best lenses you can buy for full-frame Sony cameras, the FE 35mm f/1.4 GM has just matched its lowest-ever price in this deal. It's a compact, well-built lens that offers near-faultless performance when it comes to sharpness and bokeh. At this price, it's a fine investment that'll become a mainstay in your camera bag.

Black Friday camera deals in the UK

The best Black Friday camera deals in the UK

Canon EOS 2000D with EF-S 18-55mm and EF 75-300mm: £629

Canon EOS 2000D with EF-S 18-55mm and EF 75-300mm: £629 £499 at Currys
Save £130 - Looking for a bargain beginner DSLR? You'll be hard-pressed to beat the value offered by this bundle during Black Friday. The EOS 2000D's 24.1MP APS-C sensor performed very well in our tests, and it comes with two lenses that cover pretty much every focal length you could possible need in your photography.

Sony ZV-E10 with 16-50mm lens: was £769

Sony ZV-E10 with 16-50mm lens: was £769 now £659 at Amazon
The ZV-E10 is one of our top picks for YouTubers and vloggers and it's only dropped below this price once before this year. If offers great value in this deal, considering you the image quality you get from its 24.2MP APS-C sensor alongside Sony's class-leading autofocus.

Nikon Z fc with 16-50mm kit lens: £1,089

Nikon Z fc with 16-50mm kit lens: £1,089 £859 at Amazon
Save £122 - This cracking deal takes the Nikon Z fc's kit lens bundle down to its lowest-ever price. One of the most stylish cameras around, the Z fc is perfect for street shooting or travel photography, thanks to its excellent 20.9MP APS-C sensor, useful vari-angle touchscreen and compact design. 

Fujifilm X-S10 with 15-45mm lens: £1,035

Fujifilm X-S10 with 15-45mm lens: £1,035 £999 at Argos
Save £36 - Looking to shoot a mix of photos and video with a camera that doesn't break the bank? You'll struggle to find a better one than the X-S10 at this price. It has a 26.1MP APS-C sensor, in-body image stabilization and shoots lovely 4K/30p video. For under a grand, it offers incredible value.

Nikon Z6 II: £2,099

Nikon Z6 II: £2,099 £1,769 at Amazon
Save £170 - The Z6 II is one of the best full-frame cameras we've tested and it's never been cheaper than this. Nikon's all-rounder has the lot, including excellent image quality, impressive image stabilization and best-in-class build quality. Nikon's line of Z-mount lenses has also matured nicely since it launched.

Canon EOS R6 (body only): £2,599

Canon EOS R6 (body only): £2,599 £2,119 at Wex
Save £380 - This combination of a price cut and a Canon cashback offer takes the brilliant EOS R6 down to its lowest-ever price. It may have just been succeeded by a Mark II version, but the original R6 remains a brilliant camera, with 20.1MP full-frame CMOS sensor, speedy 20fps burst shooting and one of the best autofocus systems around.

Nikon Z5: £1,349

Nikon Z5: £1,349 £999 at Jessops
Save £270 - If you're looking for a full-frame camera, you won't find better value than this. The Nikon Z5 has a 24MP full-frame sensor at its heart, which produces lovely images. And this is ably backed up by in-body image stabilization, a very capable autofocus system and, as usual with Nikon, some of the best handling around.

Should you wait for Black Friday camera deals?

Amazon does typically save most of its best discounts on cameras, lenses and photographic gear for week leading up to Black Friday itself. That's why the Black Friday drone deals and Black Friday GoPro deals tend to be very popular during the sales event. 

The only downside to waiting for Black Friday is that your preferred camera could sell out, a risk that's particularly high this year when we've seen supply chain issues limit the stock levels of new releases. If you do see a camera or lens hit its record-low price, and it's a relatively recent product, we'd suggest picking it up in order to beat the rush later this month when 'out of stock' labels will be more common.

We'll be keeping our eyes peeled for deals and will be updating this page regularly, so make sure to check this Black Friday camera deals guide frequently for the latest sales. There's great value to be found in mirrorless cameras that are 2-3 years old, so we're expecting there to be some real zingers in this year's deals for all kinds of photographer and videographer.

Black Friday camera deals: our predictions

When did the best Black Friday camera deals start in 2022?

This year, the official Black Friday date was Friday, November 25, so the official camera deals were available on this day. That said, some of the Black Friday camera deals have lived on beyond the official sale, and we've rounded up the best ones above. Alternatively, you can check out our guide to the best cameras for photography for our recommendations and all of the latest prices.

The Amazon tradition of a one-day sales extravaganza has now become a longer event in recent years. On the plus side, this takes away the panic of bagging the best deals on the day itself. 

Last year we saw deals appearing in early November, with more bargains becoming available in the weeks leading up to Black Friday itself.

Where are the best places to find Black Friday camera deals?

We’ll be tracking all the best Black Friday camera deals here in the run-up to the event, so make sure to bookmark this page and keep checking back. If you'd rather search the sales yourself or do some research beforehand, though, there are some retailers we'd recommend over others.

Amazon is a great source for cameras on Black Friday itself, and if you have Amazon Prime you can often get next-day delivery. In the US, the likes of Adorama, Best Buy, B&H Photo Video and and Walmart can also undercut Amazon's prices, particularly if you're looking for a bundle with lots of accessories. For UK shoppers, the best Amazon alternatives are usually Park Cameras, Wex Photo Video and Jessops.

Top US retailers:

Amazon
Adorama
Apple
B&H Photo Video
GoPro
Walmart

Top UK retailers: 

Amazon
Apple
John Lewis
Jessops
Park Cameras
Wex Photo Video

Is Black Friday the best time to buy a camera?

As a general rule, Black Friday is a great time to buy a new camera, but not every deal is as good as it may initially seem – which is where we come in.

In some cases, retailers do mark up the prices of cameras in the run-up to Black Friday, in order to offer a seemingly bigger discount during the run of the actual sales event. This doesn't necessarily make them a bad buy – on many occasions, their prices still drop to record-lows. But in the grand scheme, the percentage saving may not be quite as large as advertised.

In these situations, we'll only highlight the actual saving of any Black Friday deal based on the camera's recent price history, and we will make sure it's a genuinely good buy by looking further back. This isn't necessarily the norm, though, and many cameras do simply drop to their lowest-ever price for a brief period over Black Friday, particularly in Amazon's Lightning deals. These are often among the best camera deals of the year.

Last year's best Black Friday camera deals

US: Last year's Black Friday Camera deals

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Mirrorless and DSLR cameras - save up to 65%
Mirrorless and DSLR cameras from the likes of Canon, Olympus, Sony, Nikon and many more were discounted in last year’s Black Friday camera deals. The biggest discount we saw was 65% off the Canon EOS 5DS but you could also get an impressive 38% off the Fujifilm X-T200 with 15-45mm lens, cutting the price by $300.

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Compact cameras - up to $300 off
In last year’s Black Friday camera deals we saw some serious discounts on some of the best compact cameras on the market at the time. From the cheapest prices we had seen on select GoPro cameras, to a 35% discount on the family friendly Fujifilm XP140, and a massive $300 off the Panasonic Lumix FZ1000, you could save big on some top brands.

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Drones - savings of 10%-36%
If you’re on the market for a device to record from the sky, you should be able to pick up a drone deal in the Black Friday camera deals. Last year most discounts on drones were around 10%, which saved you a decent amount of cash on the flying cameras. One of the best deals we saw was an impressive 37% off the DJI Mavic Air Fly More Combo, which fell to $729 at Amazon. For a more beginner-friendly option, the DJI Mavic Mini had a smaller but still decent discount of $70.

UK: Last year's Black Friday camera deals

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Mirrorless and DSLR cameras - savings of up to 40%
Like in the US, there were DSLR and mirrorless cameras from a range of brands including Fujifilm, Canon, Nikon and Sony available last year. The Sony A7 III fell to a record low price at the time, thanks to the combination of an impressive discount and £200 cashback. The classic full-frame camera would’ve cost you just £1,445. Another one of our top picks in this category was a £230 saving on the Fujifilm X-T20, which was a great option for anyone looking to get into photography.

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Instant and Action cameras - big savings on GoPros and Polaroids
You could bag a great deal on some of the more fun cameras on the market last Black Friday. The Fujifilm Instax Mini 11 and the Instax Square SQ6 had up to 20% for those polaroid lovers out there. For the action men and women amongst us, a huge range of GoPro Cameras were discounted by up to £150, including the latest action camera at the time, the GoPro Hero 9 Black.

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Drones - up to £170 off
Last year’s Black Friday camera deals bought us the lowest price anywhere in the UK at the time for the DJI Mavic 2 Pro, which had £170 off to lower the price to £1,179 at Maplin. At the other end of the spectrum, the Ruze Tello drone, which is great for beginners, had a 10% price drop at DJI.


Canon EOS R10 with RF-S 18-45mm lens: was $1,099

Canon EOS R10 with RF-S 18-45mm lens: was $1,099 now $999 at Best Buy
We rate the brand-new EOS R10 as the best camera for beginners and it's already been given an early Black Friday discount. This deal sees its 18-45mm kit lens bundle drop below $1,000 for the first time, making it great value. The R10 combines advanced autofocus with speedy 15fps burst shooting to create an excellent all-rounder.

Mark Wilson
Senior news editor

Mark is TechRadar's Senior news editor. Having worked in tech journalism for a ludicrous 17 years, Mark is now attempting to break the world record for the number of camera bags hoarded by one person. He was previously Cameras Editor at Trusted Reviews, Acting editor on Stuff.tv, as well as Features editor and Reviews editor on Stuff magazine. As a freelancer, he's contributed to titles including The Sunday Times, FourFourTwo and Arena. And in a former life, he also won The Daily Telegraph's Young Sportswriter of the Year. But that was before he discovered the strange joys of getting up at 4am for a photo shoot in London's Square Mile. 

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