Images: Nikon, Viltrox and Peak Design The start of the holiday shopping season is upon us, with Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals kicking off. In years past, deals on photography-related equipment, especially cameras and lenses, were rather lackluster.
This year, however, actually brings some significant savings even on big-ticket items. We've combed discounts to highlight deals that we'd actually recommend.
This isn't an exhaustive list by any means. Feel free to share your favorite deals in our forum post as well so that others don't miss them!
Camera deals
Image: Nikon
This year, there are some surprisingly impressive deals on cameras. For US customers, there are even prices that dip well below pre-tariff pricing, offering truly excellent savings.
Nikon Z6 III $2097 (was $2700)
Nikon Z8 $3497 (was $4300)
Canon EOS R6 Mark II $1999 (was $2300)
Canon EOS R5 Mark II $3899 (was $4399)
Canon EOS R3 $4399 (was $5399)
Sony a7R V $3299 (was $4199)
OM System OM-1 II $1999 (was $2399)
For those looking for a camera that's more affordable than the above options, you're in luck. These devices can make excellent gifts or a fun option for yourself, too.
Camp Snap camera $59 (was $70)
Polaroid cameras and accessories Up to 50% off
Lens deals
Image: Viltrox
Lens deals (that are actually deals) are a bit more sparse, unfortunately.
Viltrox lenses 20% off all lenses
Accessory deals
Black Friday is generally a great time to stock up on accessories, and this year is no different.
Peak Design Up to 30% off everything
Think Tank Up to 70% off
Amaran lights up to 50% off
Datacolor LightColor Meter $299 (was $399)
Viltrox accessories 20% off
SanDisk 512GB Extreme PRO SDXC UHS-II V90 Memory Card $280 (was $330)
Software deals
Image: Topaz Labs
Software is one of those things that isn't very fun to spend money on, typically, but it's necessary. Luckily, there are some Black Friday deals on software this year, so you can save some money while picking up necessary editing tools.
Topaz Studio 43% off
DxO up to 50% off
Capture One 30% off the yearly All in One plan
2025-11-29 17:00