Could these camera deals get any better before the Amazon Prime Big Deal Days?

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We've searched through all the best camera deals at our trusted retailers and price-checked them against one another to bring you the cheapest deals here in one place, so you know what deals are worth buying during the Amazon Big Prime Day Deals on October 8-9.

We've thoroughly inspected each deal to ensure it's the best price on the market and that there's not been any sneaky price-hiking going on to make deals look better than they actually are, and many of the camera deals we've included come with a few extras, too.

If you're looking for the best astrophotography camera or the best camera for wildlife photography, keep reading, as we've highlighted below which cameras we think are suited to the job.

Best camera deals today

Best camera deals

Canon EOS R5: Was: $3,899 now $2,899 at Amazon

Canon EOS R5: Was: $3,899 now $2,899 at Amazon

Save $1,000 on one of the best cameras on the market — the Canon EOS R5 is now at its lowest price of $2,899 at various retailers. Although, with its successor, the Canon EOS R5 Mark II having just been released, we don't think that's a coincidence.

Most places are selling it for the same price, although this Adorama deal throws in a 128GB card and a card reader for free.

Read our full Canon EOS R5 review

Canon EOS R6 Mark II: was $2,499 now $1,999 at Adorama

Canon EOS R6 Mark II: was $2,499 now $1,999 at Adorama

Save $500 on the 24.2MP Canon EOS R6 Mark II in this Adorama deal, including a 128GB Lexar card, carry case, 2 batteries, a card reader and cleaning kit. It can shoot up to 40 FPS (electronic shutter) and would be a fantastic option as an entry-level full-frame camera to improve your skills.

Canon EOS R8 with 24-50mm f/4.5-5.6 lens bundle: was $1,699 now $1,499 at Adorama

Canon EOS R8 with 24-50mm f/4.5-5.6 lens bundle: was $1,699 now $1,499 at Adorama

Save $200 on the Canon EOS R8 with the 24-50mm f/4.5-5.6 kit lens in this Prime Day camera deal at Adorama, and they've even thrown in some extras! In this deal, you'll get a carry case, 64GB card, three filters (UV, polarizer and neutral density) and a cleaning kit. It's great for beginners who don't have the budget to invest in separate lenses just yet.

Read our full Canon EOS R8 review

Nikon D850: was $2,996.95now $2,196.95 at Adorama

Nikon D850: was $2,996.95 now $2,196.95 at Adorama

Save $800 on the best DSLR ever made for Prime Day. It handles noise fantastically for astro, has excellent autofocus for portraits and wildlife photography and can capture beautiful uncropped 4K video — it can do just about anything you throw at it.

It's the same price across most retailers, however, this Adorama deal includes a carry case, a 64GB memory card and a bunch of other accessories.

Read our full Nikon D850 review

OM SYSTEM OM-1was $2,799.99 now $2,019.99 at Amazon

OM SYSTEM OM-1: was $2,799.99 now $2,019.99 at Amazon

Save $780 on one of the best Micro Four-Thirds cameras on the market, the OM-1 can shoot a ridiculous 120FPS and sports a 20MP stacked BSI sensor — it also comes with the 12-40mm F2.8 PRO II Lens.

Read our full OM System OM-1 review

Nikon Z6 III

Nikon Z6 II: was $1,996.95 now $1,496.95 at Adorama

Save $500 on the 24.5MP resolution, full-frame Nikon Z6 II, with 4K video, 14FPS burst rate, eye detection for humans and animals and impressive low light performance. This bundle also comes with a carry case, a 64BG card and other accessories.

Sony A7R V

Sony A7R V: was $3,899.99 now $3,398 at Amazon

Save over $500 on the incredible Sony A7R V. With a whopping 61MP to play with and impeccably accurate AI-powered autofocus, it's one of our favorite cameras on the market. This is the lowest price we've seen, so you'll need to be quick.

This Sony A7R V deal from Adorama is also worth checking out as it includes a bag, extra battery and 128GB card.

Sony A7 II with 28-70mm f/3.5-5.6 lens: Was $1,598 now $998 at B&H

Sony A7 II with 28-70mm f/3.5-5.6 lens: Was $1,598 now $998 at B&H

Save $600 on the Sony A7 II with the 28-70mm kit lens in this B&H Photo deal. It's a fairly old model (almost 10 years old now) but it's still worth considering for beginners taking the leap into the full-frame system. Sony's famously accurate autofocus and 24.3MP sensor produce beautifully sharp and detailed images for just under $1,000.


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Kimberley Lane
E-commerce writer

Kimberley Lane, E-commerce writer for Live Science, has tested hundreds of optics equipment reviewing cameras, lenses and tripods, and getting hands-on observations with binoculars and more. Also a landscape & seascape photographer living in South England she originally used photography as a way to cope with health issues, aiming to portray a feeling of calm and peace through her images. Her work has also been featured in a number of national photography magazines and regularly contributes to our sister site Space.com.