This camera took the best wildlife photo of 2025, and it just hit a record-low price for Black Friday

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Nikon D850's is the best DSLR ever made, now available for less

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I concede that DSLRs aren't exactly cutting edge cameras anymore – that's a better descriptor for the best mirrorless cameras – however, don't write them off. After all, it was only last month that I reported on how the Nikon D850 was the camera used to take the winning image at the prestigious Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2025 contest, beating a host of younger and fresher cameras.

Clearly, the 45MP full-frame D850 is still a powerful tool today (and in my opinion it's the greatest DSLR ever made). And there's a tempting Black Friday deal currently available for the body only – the Nikon D850 for $1,996.95 at Adorama (was $2,596.95) / Nikon D850 for £1,699 at Park Cameras (was £2,399).

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That same photo contest delivered another surprise – the most popular camera overall among the contest's entrants was the Canon EOS R5 – a full-frame mirrorless camera released in 2020. That 45MP camera also sinks to a new low price too – since it has been upgraded with the EOS R5 Mark II – now available for just $2,599 at Adorama (was $3,299).

Find out more details about these deals below, and feel free to check out TechRadar’s live Black Friday coverage for more tech deals.

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Today's best Nikon D850 Black Friday deals

Nikon D850
Save 23% ($600)
Nikon D850: was $2,596.95 now $1,996.95 at Adorama

Falling below $2,000 for the first time, the D850 is a versatile full-frame DSLR with stellar 45MP sensor and 4K video skills, wrapped in one of the toughest weather-sealed bodies you'll find. This camera-only deal includes a 256BG SD card and Capture One Pro subscription at no extra cost.

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Nikon D850
Nikon D850: was £2,399 now £1,594.55 at Amazon

Now available for just £1,699 at Park Cameras, WEX and Nikon's own online store, the D850 is a versatile full-frame DSLR with stellar 45MP sensor and 4K video skills, wrapped in one of the toughest weather-sealed bodies you'll find with tilting 3.2-inch touchscreen. There are lower price deals at Amazon, and I've included a link to the lowest price.

Price check: £1,699 at Park Cameras / £1,699 at Nikon

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More contest-winning camera deals

Canon EOS R5 (Mark I)
Record-low price
Canon EOS R5 (Mark I): was $3,299 now $2,599 at Adorama

Now much cheaper than the EOS R5 Mark II (my Camera of the Year 2024), the original EOS R5 falls to just $2,599 – that's a record-low. Sure, you're missing out on the latest computational and cutting-edge autofocus features in the newer model, but there's a reason the original is such a popular camera with pros; it has that great 45MP full-frame sensor, 8k video, and excellent in-body image stabilization. I've added the link for a bundle which also includes a CFExpress Type B card, card reader and control ring adapter, all included at no extra cost.

B&H Photo: was $3299 now $2,599

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Timothy Coleman
Timothy Coleman
Cameras Editor

Tim joined the TechRadar team as Cameras Editor in 2023 and has enjoyed more than 15 years as a tech journalist specializing in camera gear. He's previously worked at Amateur Photographer, for a photo accessory manufacturer and as a freelance photographer and video producer, with clients including Studio 44 and Canon. He also started a media team in Nairobi, Kenya, where he lived for a few years volunteering for a faith-based organisation. Tim is married, father of three children, and loves being active, primarily running since hanging up his football boots.

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