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The best camera deals on Amazon right now: Save over $200 on a Canon mirrorless camera

Amazon's Prime Early Access Sale has landed. ZDNET has rounded up the best early camera deals so you can save time and money on photography equipment.

Written by Charlie Osborne, Contributing Writer on Oct. 11, 2022

Reviewed by Emery Wright

Canon EOS M6 Mark II mirrorless camera

Save $219

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GoPro HERO8 Black bundle

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Sony Alpha a7 mirrorless camera

Save $674

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With the holiday season quickly approaching, sales season is in full swing. Now, Amazon's Prime Early Access Sale, which has been deemed "October Amazon Prime Day," features incredible deals to help you save before Black Friday. Whether you're buying Christmas gifts or updating your home and office, you can take advantage of everything Amazon has on sale.

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If you're a photography enthusiast, the Prime Early Access Sale is an excellent opportunity to pick up a new camera. Whether you're on the hunt for an action cam, DSLR, or your first mirrorless camera, there are plenty of entry-level and high-end ticket items on sale.

Also: What is Amazon Prime Early Access Sale and when is it in October?

ZDNET has compiled a list of the best early Prime Early Access camera sales available, so you won't miss out on these enticing discounts. We'll be updating this roundup as more deals emerge, too.

Canon EOS M6 Mark II mirrorless camera

Save $219

Current price: $879
Original price: $1099

Our top camera pick in this Amazon sale, so far, is the Canon EOS M6 Mark II mirrorless camera. If you're interested in the emerging world of mirrorless photography, you should take advantage of a $200 discount, which is only available during the Early Prime event. This camera offers a resolution of 32.5 MP and has Canon's usual range of intelligent scenes (and auto), as well as a built-in flash. Furthermore, the Canon camera comes with an EF-M 15 - 45mm lens + EVF.

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GoPro HERO8 Black bundle

Save $50

Current price: $279
Original price: $329

This isn't the biggest discount we've ever seen on GoPro products, but we couldn't ignore the GoPro HERO8 Black bundle on Amazon. You receive the Hero 8 Black action cam, alongside a carry case, two rechargeable batteries, and protective camera housing -- everything you need to start recording your adventures.

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Sony Alpha a7 mirrorless camera

Save $674

Current price: $998
Original price: $1672

While not strictly limited to Prime members, this deal on the Sony Alpha a7 is too good not to mention. The Sony Alpha a7 is a robust mirrorless camera offering a full-frame sensor at 24.3MP resolution, image stabilization, and weather resistance. This bundle comes with a 28-70mm lens, although plenty of different configurations are on offer.

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More October Prime Day 2022 camera deals

Here are the latest Amazon Prime Early Access Sale deals we could find on cameras:

Best camera deals not at Amazon

Target, Walmart, and other retailers are running competing sales at the same time as Amazon Prime Early Access Sale. ZDNET is keeping an eye on those sales and plans to include the top deals on cameras from them.

GoPro HERO10 action camera deal for $399 (save $50)

$399 at Target

Canon EOS 4000D bundle deal for $379 (save $45)

$379 at Walmart

Minolta 16.0-megapixel camera deal for $399 (save $100)

$399 at Target

Sony a7 II mirrorless camera with 28-70mm lens and accessories kit deal for $998 (save $600)

$998 at B&H

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300 deal for $397 (save $100)

$397 at B&H

Canon EOS Rebel T100 with lens kit deal for $299 (save $80)

$299 at Walmart

Fujifilm instax mini 11 Instant Film camera deal for $59 (save $20)

$59 at Best Buy

How did we choose these Amazon Prime Early Access Sale deals?

ZDNET only writes about deals for products we, ourselves, would want to buy -- devices and products we enjoy, need, or would recommend to our family and friends. Our experts looked for deals on products that are either rarely on sale or available for a noteworthy discount. We use established price comparison tools and trackers to determine whether or not a deal was worth your time and money.

We also use customer reviews to get the inside scoop on products from people who've actually used them. In addition, we also often test devices ourselves so we can bring you accurate advice.

What is Amazon's Prime Early Access Sale ('October Prime Day')?

Amazon announced a new sales event in 2022: a Prime Day-like sale in October called Prime Early Access Sale. It's designed to give shoppers early access to thousands of deals ahead of the holiday season. Although it's not officially branded a "Prime Day" sale, it's similar: It lasts a couple of days and is limited to Prime subscribers.

If you're not a Prime member, you can still sign up for a free 30-day trial, or instead see what sales other US retailers launch in response.

Also: Prime Day 2: What is Amazon's Prime Early Access Sale?

When is Amazon Prime Early Access Sale ('October Prime Day')?

The Prime Early Access Sale will span 48 hours, launched over two days in October 2022. The sales event will start on October 11 (Tuesday) and last until October 12 (Wednesday).

Also: Amazon Prime Day 2 sale will take place Oct. 11 and 12