As the holiday season approaches, shoppers are gearing up for the much-anticipated Black Friday deals on a wide range of products, including camera deals. It’s the perfect opportunity to purchase cutting-edge digital, DSLR, and SLR cameras at discounted prices. Moreover, professionals and hobbyists can upgrade their gear and accessories at a fraction of the price. So, based on last year’s trends, here are the top camera deals expected for this year’s Black Friday.

DSLRs
Whether professional or amateur, DSLRs offer unmatched performance with high-speed shooting and exceptional image quality. These were available at substantial discounts last year.

1. Big retailers such as Amazon, B&H, Adorama, and Walmart were spotted offering price cuts ranging from $80 to a massive $500 on top-selling DSLRs. This year, too, shoppers can watch for such great camera deals.

2. Buying extra lenses or upgrading an existing set can burn a hole in the pocket. So, the best time to grab these is during the holiday sale period. Many brands and retailers roll out offers that bundle together the camera and the lenses. In the previous year’s sale, shoppers snagged some great discounts that lowered the prices by as low as $100 to as high as $3900.

Mirrorless cameras
These are more compact versions of DSLRs without the internal mirror. Mirrorless cameras are not only great for photography but also for shooting videos. These have been gaining popularity, especially among social media content creators. For shoppers looking to purchase these cameras, Black Friday presents the perfect opportunity to do so without breaking the bank. Last year saw deals offered on new and refurbished mirrorless cameras. Similar deals can be anticipated for Black Friday 2023, too.

3. Shoppers grabbed deals that significantly reduced the prices of mirrorless cameras by $300 to $600 off the original prices.

4. Discounted prices on refurbished cameras: Several top camera brands refurbished the frames of mirrorless cameras and offered them for sale with price cuts of $300 and more.

Compact cameras
5. Compact cameras are an excellent option for those who want to travel light on vacation. Moreover, those keen on casual photography can also find these cameras resourceful. This is because compact cameras perfectly blend portability with good image quality. Last year’s holiday sale saw shoppers significantly save on compact cameras with 4K video capability. Huge discounts of up to $300 were spotted on top-selling compact cameras. This year, too similar deals can be expected.

Drone cameras
6. With many consumers showing interest in drone photography recently, the sales of cameras with aerial photography features have also increased. But drone cameras do not come cheap. Professional drone cameras can cost $3000 and upwards. With such high prices, a discount can be a real money saver. Last year, several drone discounts started from around 10% off the retail price. Some brands also cut the price significantly by a massive 37%, which saved several dollars for many shoppers purchasing these flying cameras.

Polaroid and film cameras
Over the last few years, these cameras have made a comeback. For many, shooting on film is not just trendy but also nostalgic. However, getting hold of a Polaroid, film camera, or even films can be quite costly. So, the best time to stock up on these is during Black Friday sales. Last year’s sale had several fantastic deals, which included these popular ones. Those interested in purchasing film, instant, or Polaroid cameras can also look out for similar deals this year.

7. The prices of new and vintage Polaroid and film cameras were brought down by 10% to 20% off the original price.

8. Many leading camera brands offered films bundled with cameras for their Black Friday sale.

Camera accessories
9. Besides cameras, the previous year’s sale had many discounts on various accessories. These included tripods, camera bags, memory cards, lens filters, and more. This year, top retailers such as Amazon, Walmart, Best Buy, Target, B&H, and Adorama are expected to lower their prices by 10% to 20%.

Bundled photography courses and editing apps and software
10. Last year’s holiday season sale also saw prices dip on online photography courses. There were several options for every skill level, from learning the basics to mastering professional skills. Shoppers keen to take up photography or excited about gifting something meaningful to a budding photographer can also look out for similar deals this year. In addition, editing software and app subscriptions with $150 to massive $500 off are also expected for Black Friday 2023.