You can snap up a lot of great camera deals and fortunately, we've rounded up the very best so you can pick the right one for you.
Your budget and experience levels are two big things you should always consider before purchasing a new camera so fortunately, we've included something to suit every photographer below. Choosing the right camera for you can be a big deal (pun intended) so if you don't find what you're looking for below, you can always check out the best cameras and best cameras for astrophotography.
A highlight of the camera deals below is $500 off the Panasonic Lumix S5 with 20-60mm lens. We keep this page updated year-round so when fresh camera deals worth getting become available, you'll find them in the round-up below. The best camera deals will always offer good value, but you can also find good value in the best beginner cameras, best budget cameras and best lenses for astrophotography.
Away from cameras, we've got guides for the best drone deals, telescope deals and binoculars deals where you can get top discounts. However, for the best camera deals on the market, read on below.
Today's best deals
- Amazon camera deals: Nikon, Sony, & Fujifilm, and more
- Cameras and lenses at B&H Photo
- Save up to $200 on cameras at Walmart
- Huge savings on cameras at Adorama
Buying advice
When it comes to choosing the best camera deal, a lot will depend on your budget and the amount of astro imaging you'll be doing. Some will get enough of a night sky photography experience by leaving the shutter open on an off-the-shelf camera with a fast lens attached for about 30 seconds. This will give you a view of the night sky that doesn't necessarily look anything like what you saw with the naked eye. If you're a have more patience though, then taking multiple monochrome images of deep space objects through colored filters, tracking it through the night sky and putting the images back together with specialist software can produce stunning images.
If you're looking for cameras for astrophotography, you might ask what are the best models out there? The debate between DSLR vs mirrorless cameras is a fierce one with some people preferring the lighter, more portable cameras whereas others prefer the ever-reliable DSLR models. While there are some that have been modified specifically for astro use, having the IR filter removed. You can even get a dedicated Astro camera to connect to your telescope, but it wont do you much good anywhere else.
In the section below, we've decided to show you some of our favorite models on the market, that may not be on sale right now. Despite this, we've shown them next to their best available price. As above, there's something to suit every level of photographer and every budget, so there's a camera deal here for everyone - this section is always worth checking out.
Canon cameras
Canon EOS RP
This is a top, top choice for both photo and video shooting as the camera comes with a 26.3MP full frame sensor as well as the ability to record video in 4K full HD. You also get access to Canon's RF lens range - which is fantastic - with this mirrorless camera, making it perfect for those without much experience due to its size, ease of use and overall quality.
It’s a smaller camera than many, but its size and weight (or lack of it) don’t stop it being well thought-out and very usable. Whether you’re looking for something to carry in your pocket with a small zoom attached, or something to mount on a tripod with a fast prime, the RP is a fine all-round choice. If you want a modified astro camera, a version of the RP’s older brother, the Ra, was discontinued in September 2021, so should still be available.
Canon EOS 850D/T8i
One of Canon’s smaller DSLRs, the T8i offers 24 megapixels in an APS-C sensor, 4K video, and has a tilting LCD touchscreen on the back. While it’s true that DSLRs are being nudged out of their traditional hunting grounds by mirrorless interlopers, they still have strengths such as optical viewfinders and longer battery life. The T8i has an excellent 45-point autofocus system and can bang away at 7fps for 170 fine JPEG images with tracking AF - easily enough to bag an action shot.
Yes, this camera is compact and small in size, but that doesn't mean it sacrifices quality for that. The T8i is compatible with the complete range of Canon's EF and EF-S lenses, which are very well made and include high-quality glass.
Nikon cameras
Nikon Z6 II
The Nikon Z6 II is a 24.5MP full-frame mirrorless camera and is popular among photographers for a few reasons, nzot least because of its photo and image shooting capabilities. 273 AF-points mean images are always in focus and high-ISO handling means low-light shooting is effective too. the Z6 II also has the ability to shoot continuously at 12FPS and take 4K videos, so it's an excellent all-rounder.
Nikon’s Z mount is new to their mirrorless line, and while the Z-mount glass can set you back some money it’s also possible to use any of Nikon’s F-mount lenses via an FTZ adapter. Nikon’s Z cameras exhibit all the benefits mirrorless cameras have over DSLRs, including being light enough to attach to a telescope or star tracker easily. If you want to save a little money, the original Nikon Z6 is still available for a bargain price.
Nikon D3500
This is a DSLR that very much excels at ease-of-use and beginner-friendliness. The Nikon D3500 offers 24MP via the APS-C sensor and continuous shooting in 5FPS. While it can only manage 1080p video, it does offer an enormous battery life and access to all the F-mount lenses.
What the D3500 excels in is user-friendliness. It's ideal for beginners who want to get a firm grounding in the PASM modes without having to comb for days through the menus to find a particular setting. Being APS-C, you’re able to use the smaller, lighter lenses designed specifically for the format, as well as their full-frame brothers and sisters.
Nikon Z6
It may have been replaced by the Z6ii, but there's no need to feel down about the original Nikon Z6. It was hugely popular for a reason. You get in-body stabilization, an excellent 12FPS burst rate, and enough resolution for making large prints. Video features are excellent too, with 4K oversampled from the 6K produced by the sensor, and touchscreen controls.
On the expanded setting, the ISO dial goes up to 204,800 and it can produce a usable image from 12,800. It's right at the forefront of high-ISO noise reduction and in truth, the results you can achieve are remarkable.
Nikon D850
High speed cameras tend, at least before mirrorless wonders like the EOS R5 came along, to be slower. So this 45MP monster from Nikon busted the trend, allowing you to blaze away at 9FPS and at full resolution, dropping to 8MP and an electronic shutter for 30FPS capture. There are a few caveats though: you'll need the optional battery grip to hit the highest speed, and the buffer fills after just 51 shots, placing a lot of importance on fast memory cards to clear it quickly.
The sensor lacks an anti-aliasing filter for optimum sharpness, meaning you'll want only the best lenses too. However, if you can meet its demands, the Nikon D850 is one of the most capable DSLRs on the market today.
Sony cameras
Sony A7R IV a
The A7 models are a little self-contained family of cameras, and the Sony A7R IVa is its king. A whopping 60MP full frame sensor and an AF system that sticks to its target like glue means that, with the right lens (and the right person behind it) the camera is capable of some highly impressive images. The high megapixel count also means you can crop into your images tightly without losing too much quality.
It has its drawbacks - you can’t shoot at anything other than 60MP, for example, so processing can take some time - but with 10FPS shooting, 4K video, and five-stop integrated image stabilisation, this is a mighty photographic tool.
The ‘a’ designation here doesn’t mean it’s a dedicated astro camera like Canon’s EOS Ra, but refers to a slightly updated body with a better LCD screen resolution and USB 3.2 connectivity instead of the slower 3.1. The older version is still available from some dealers, as are the rest of the family: A7 IV (34MP), A7 Compact (26MP), A7S III (12MP), and the older A7R III (42.4MP).
Sony A6100
Compact yet packed with features, the A6100’s APS-C sensor means the body and lenses can be smaller and lighter, making for a camera it’s easy to carry with you. It may be Sony’s entry-level mirrorless camera, but it doesn’t feel like it. You get 24.2 megapixels, 4K video, a 3.5mm microphone input, and Sony’s excellent tracking autofocus with 425 points.
What you don’t get is sensor-shift image stabilisation, but the decent burst speed of 11FPS and the tilting touchscreen, plus full wireless connectivity, make up for this single omission, especially given the price.
Sony A7 III
An older model, having been released in early 2018, but a dependable all-rounder, the Sony A7 III has enough sensor resolution for most people, and a fast enough burst rate too. One of its major selling points is its excellent autofocus system, which remains unbeaten by subsequent releases.
Unfortunately for Sony, there are plenty of rivals breathing down the A7 III's neck. Some of these come from Sony itself, in the form of other A7 family cameras, while others, such as the Canon EOS R6 and Nikon Z6II, come from names steeped in photographic history. Any deals on the A7 III should be looked into with keen interest, however, as the E-mount lens range is becoming formidable, and the image quality it produces is hard to beat.
