Amazon’s October 2024 Prime Day is the perfect time to buy a holiday gift for the photographer on your gift list or pull the trigger on that camera or accessory you’ve always wanted. This year, there are some particularly great offers from many major brands, including Sony, Canon, DJI, GoPro, and Fujifilm.
Many models cost less than $500, and there are deep discounts on some premium models like Canon’s EOS R5, GoPro Hero 12, and Sony ZV-1F. We have summarized them here. If you don’t know your model, see our 2024 camera guide for recommendations.
Prime Day Camera Sale: Engadget Recommendations
GoPro Hero 12 Black for $299 ($50 off)
Canon EOS R100 with 18-45mm lens, $389 ($216 off) at Walmart
Fujifilm GFX50S for $2,999 ($1,000 off)
DJI Osmo Mobile SE Gimbal for $69 ($20 off)
Sony ZV-1F compact vlogging camera $398 ($102 off)
Sony ZV-E10 mirrorless vlog camera with 16-50mm lens, $698 ($102 off)
Panasonic G95 mirrorless camera with 12-60mm lens, $650 ($350 off)
Nikon Z8 full-frame mirrorless camera body for $3,497 ($503 off)
OM System OM-5 with 12-45mm f/4 lens, $1,300 ($300 off)
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Canon EOS R100 with 18-45mm lens, $389 ($216 off) at Walmart: Canon’s EOS R100 is the only modern mirrorless camera available with a kit lens for under $500. It has a 24-megapixel APS-C sensor that delivers great image quality with Canon’s pleasing skin tones.
Panasonic G95 Mirrorless Camera with 12-60mm Lens for $650 ($350 off): The G95 was launched in 2019, but with video-friendly features like a flip-out display, 5-axis in-body image stabilization, and more Years ahead of its time, it delivers 4K 30p video, all in a lightweight 1.2-pound body.
Sony ZV-E10 Mirrorless Vlog Camera with 16-50mm Lens, $698 ($102 off): With the ZV-E10 II coming early this year, you can pick up the original with lens and enjoy your tunes. Masu. It offers crisp 4K video at up to 30 fps and vlogging features like product showcase and background blur.
Canon EOS R7 mirrorless camera for $1,274 ($225 off): The R7 features extremely fast shooting speeds of up to 30 fps with an electronic shutter, high-resolution images that complement skin tones, excellent autofocus, and sharpness. 4K video.
OM System OM-5 with 12-45mm f/4 Lens for $1,300 ($300 off): Need a compact camera that can double as a tourism, wildlife, or even sports camera for both video or stills. OM-5 is perfect for you. invoice.
Panasonic G9 II mirrorless camera body on sale for $1,710 ($190 off): This is Panasonic’s first Micro Four Thirds camera with phase detection autofocus, and currently the company’s best in the sensor category at this price point. It is a video blog camera.
Panasonic S5 II mirrorless camera body on sale for $1,800 ($200 off): The S5 II was Panasonic’s first full-frame mirrorless camera with phase detection autofocus. It also offers robust vlogging features such as 5-axis stabilization and 10-bit log capture up to 6K.
Buy Canon EOS R6 Mark II for $1,999 ($500 off): The 24-megapixel EOS R6 Mark II is a great hybrid camera with fast 40fps shooting speed and 4K 60p video.
OM System OM-1 Mark II mirrorless camera body for $2,000 ($400 off): The OM-1 Mark II was just released this year, so $400 off is a great deal. It offers up to 50fps shooting speed, 4K 60p video, 8.5 stops of in-body image stabilization, and more.
Buy the Sony A7 IV Body for $2,298 ($102 off): Although launched over two years ago, the 33-megapixel Sony A7 IV offers one of the best combinations of picture quality, performance, and video output available today. But we are prepared.
Fujifilm GFX50S Body for $2,999 ($1,000 off): Even though it’s over seven years old, Fujifilm’s GFX50S is the cheapest way to get a medium format camera, especially at this sale. For less than half the original price, you get a lightweight, large-sensor camera with 50.1 million pixel resolution.
Buy the Canon EOS R5 for $2,999 ($900 off): Canon’s R5 is near its lowest price ever, delivering 8K video and 20fps shooting speeds at significant savings over the original.
Nikon Z8 full-frame mirrorless camera body for $3,497 ($503 off): We said the Nikon Z8 was an amazing camera for its $4,000 price, and it’s almost a buy at this price. Equipped with a stacked 45-megapixel sensor, it can shoot RAW photos at 20fps and capture 8K RAW video.
Sony A7R V full-frame mirrorless camera for $3,498 ($402 off): Featuring a 61-megapixel sensor, the A7R V shoots lightning-fast, crisp, beautiful images and delivers up to 8K 10-bit video. I will.
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DJI Osmo Mobile SE Gimbal $69 ($20 off): This gimbal keeps smartphone video as smooth as DJI’s ActiveTrack 6.0 and features a magnetic snap mechanism so you can attach your mobile device in seconds. Masu.
Buy DJI Avata for $519 ($110 off): DJI’s original first-person cinehoop-style drone features 4K 60p stable video and built-in propeller guards, making it safe around people.
DJI Air 3 Combo (RC 2) for $1,239 ($310 off): Although the camera isn’t pro-level, the DJI Air 3 offers the additional features of the Mavic 3 Pro at half the price. Key features include 360-degree obstacle detection, focus tracking, 4K 120p video, and more.
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