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The 16 best camera deals during Amazon Prime Day in October
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.
Also: Live blog: The 140+ best 'Amazon Prime Early Access Sale' deals
The best camera deals on Amazon for October Prime Day
The top three deals are below, but we've listed additional Amazon deals worth checking out further down the page, and we've highlighted other great finds at non-Amazon retailers, such as Target and Best Buy, too.
THERE ARE SEVERAL MORE CAMERA DEALS BELOW.
- 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.
- Current price: $279
- Original price: $355 (yesterday, $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. It's worth noting that on day 2 of the sale, the listing says there is a discount of $76 based on an original price of $355, however, the bundle was on sale yesterday with an original price tag of $329.
- 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.
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.
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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
What are the best Amazon Prime Early Access ('October Prime Day') deals?
ZDNET has been scouring the sale to find the best deals by category:
- Best Amazon Prime Early Access Sale deals on robot vacuums
- Best Amazon Prime Early Access Sale deals on monitors
- Best Amazon Prime Early Access Sale deals on Apple devices
- Best Amazon Prime Early Access Sale deals on security cameras
- Best Amazon Prime Early Access Sale deals on Echo devices
- Best Amazon Prime Early Access Sale deals on Fire TVs (include Sticks)
- Best Amazon Prime Early Access Sale deals on tablets
- Best Amazon Prime Early Access Sale deals on Ring and Blink devices
- Best Amazon Prime Early Access Sale deals on Fitbit and fitness trackers
- Best Amazon Prime Early Access Sale deals on Samsung devices
- Best Amazon Prime Early Access Sale deals on TVs
- Best Amazon Prime Early Access Sale deals on headphones
- Best Amazon Prime Early Access Sale deals on Kindles
- Best Amazon Prime Early Access Sale deals on laptops
- Best Amazon Prime Early Access Sale deals for gamers
What are the best Amazon Prime Early Access Sale ('October Prime Day') deals under $20?
ZDNET is actually rounding up the best deals under $20 on Amazon right here:
What are the latest Amazon Prime Early Access Sale ('October Prime Day') deals?
Check out ZDNET's live-blog coverage of the latest October Prime Day deals below. We're covering the 48-hour sale in real time, delivering you the highlights as we find them.
Amazon Prime Day October
- Live blog: The 140+ best 'Amazon Prime Early Access Sale' deals
- What is Amazon Prime Early Access Sale and when is it in October?
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- Drone deal: Save $105 on Holy Stone's foldable drone
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- Samsung's 49-inch curved gaming monitor is $400 off
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