Drone Deals/Drones Ranked - Savings on DJI Drones for Black Friday 2019

DJI Has announced savings of up to $350 off select drones!! This is a huge savings on some of the best drones currently on the market. Below you will find my favorite drones of 2019 at various price points.

#1 Dji Mavic Pro 2

Mavic 2 Pro - Save $350 during the holiday

The BEST drone on the market - The DJI Mavic 2 Pro w/ 1” sensor - Providing awesome photos, great video paired with 360-degree obstacle avoidance, long flight times and easily customizable cinematic movements. I have traveled the world with this drone and I am impressed EVERY time I fly. It is a pro-level drone but is still easily one of the best drones to start with. Occusync connection between drone and controller provides a rock-stable connection with crystal clear video even when the drone is MILES away! I have over 200 flights with the Mavic 2 Pro and it continues to perform flawlessly.

My Original Review | SALE!!! $350 OFF at B&H PHOTO | Save on Amazon

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Captured with the Mavic 2 Pro - Awesome for sunsets

The Mavic 2 Zoom is not currently discounted - at $1429 it is not a drone that I typically recommend over the Pro version. Having the zoom is nice but the larger sensor in the Pro model makes it much better for photos. If you plan to ONLY do video you may find the zoom capabilities more useful but not enough that I would recommend it over something like the Autel Evo.

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#2 Autel Robotics EVO Quadcopter

4k at 60fps with a smart controller makes this $999 price even more attractive.

I tested the Autel Evo earlier this year and was impressed! This drone is capable of 4k at 60fps. DJI’s Mavic series max out at 4k at 30fps. 60fps is nice to capture more crisp action or playback at 1/2 speed which can often make the footage look just that much more epic. It’s not a big deal but it does give you, as a content creator, additional flexibility. For photographers, the quality is on par with the original Mavic Pro or the current Mavic Zoom. But this drone does have a few advantages beyond the 4k at 60fps.

Screen built into the remote - No smartphone required and setup is faster!

The remote includes a screen! You also get great build quality, and FREE VR hookup all makes this a compelling alternative to DJI’s dominance. The Drone is $999 but I recommend the Autel Robotics EVO Quadcopter with On-The-Go Bundle This kit brings you the EVO quadcopter with all its standard accessories plus a shoulder bag for easy travel, two additional batteries, and one additional pair of propellers.

Buy the Evo from B&H Photo | Watch my short review of the Autel Evo

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#3 DJI Mavic Pro (Fly More Combo)

Yes, this older drone released in2016 is on my list in 2019! I still own this drone and it still provides excellent results. The Fly More package provides everything you need - including a total of THREE batteries for just $929! This is only slightly more than the Mavic Air and unlike the Mavic Air this drone uses Occusync technology which provides a crystal clear video feed to your smartphone/controller - letting you see exactly what you are filming with no issues - it also means you easily maintain control of the drone at ridiculously long distances - miles!! The Mavic Air Fly More Combo is about the same price and does provide it all in a smaller package - but its reliance on WIFI connection means shorter range and more interference depending on where you fly. I really like the Mavic Air but at this price, the original Mavic Pro is my pick.

Buy the Mavic Pro (Fly More Combo) for $929

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#4 DJI Mavic Mini

The Tiny and Lightweight Mavic Mini is easy to fly

The brand new, under 250g, drone from DJI is just $399! I have been flying mine for almost two weeks now and I am very impressed. Despite its tiny size and weight, this drone can perform. The interface is simple and the flight is easy. Image quality is similar to the original Mavic Pro and the Mavic Air and video quality is good but does not offer 4k. 2.7k is the highest resolution. The weight means you do not need to register with the FAA and because it is so lightweight I predict you will throw this in your bag on most trips - it weighs only slightly more than a large smartphone! Did I mention it is easy to fly - No other drone at this price point provides this easy to use interface with GPS for precision flight and one-touch landing.

Buy the Mavic Mini $399 - Fly More Combo $499

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#5 - Just for Fun - the DJI Tello Iron Man

Currently on sale for $89. This colorful drone is more than a fun toy- it teaches the beginnings of drone flight and while it doesn’t have GPS it does provide a vision positioning system to ensure stable hovering. The small size and prop guards make this easy to fly inside - It does include a camera capable of 720p and 5mp photos. Paired with an app that provides missions, you ( I mean your kids ;) can feel like a superhero!

Buy from B&H Photo

Which drone is on your holiday wish list?

DJI also has discounts on the Osmo Action, Pocket Osmo and the Ronin S.

Canon DSLR Black Friday Sales

Black Friday 2017 Deal List Live - Photorec.tv/BF2017

Canon has dropped prices for the next week (ends Nov 28th) on several popular cameras! These are the lowest prices seen for these cameras and they will very likely not cheaper before the holidays.Your use of my links for all your holiday shopping supports this site and the work we do here.  Shop Amazon | B&H | see all the link you can use

CANON 7D Mark II SALE

Phenomenal powerhouse of a camera with blazing fast focus and ridiculous fps that lets you capture the action/wildlife you are looking to photograph.Canon EOS 7D Mark II DSLR Camera (Body Only)The most powerful camera in its class- Just $1299!  (I paid $1799 for mine!)BODY $1299 + 2% rewards & Free EXTRA battery and bag (on B&H) Amazon also offers free accessories, click on through both links for a complete list of included freebies. Shop B&H | Shop AmazonCanon EOS 7D Mark II DSLR Camera with 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 STM Lens $1649 + 2% rewards BODY $1649 + 2% rewards & Amazon is offering free accessories, click on through both links for a complete list of included freebies.Shop B&H | Shop Amazon

CANON 70D SALE

Best value for pickup and go photography and videography with room to grow as a serious photographer. (all include freebies include spare battery, SD card and DSLR Shoulder bag from B&H Photo Canon EOS 70D DSLR Camera (Body Only) - Just $899  Shop B&H | Shop AmazonCanon EOS 70D DSLR Camera with 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 STM Lens - Just $999.00  Shop B&H | Shop AmazonCanon EOS 70D DSLR Camera with 18-135mm Lens Video Creator Kit - Just $1249.00  Shop B&H | Shop Amazon  Bonus Deal from B&H - Tamrac Jazz 76 Photo Sling Pack (Black/Multi) - just $29.95- shop B&H  

Cyber Monday Camera & DSLR Deals - 2013

Black Friday 2017 Deal List Live - Photorec.tv/BF2017

Cyber Monday 2013 & Holiday Camera & DSLR Deals

Support this site and my work.  Use any of the links below or use these general Amazon, B&H or eBay links. Anything purchased via these links supports my work.The T5i with 18-135 STM $100 PRICE DROP now $899 - best price we will see before the holidays are over! Still includes freebies.70D Price Drop with 18-135 STM now only $1099! I did not expect another drop before the holidays!

BIG B&H Savings

Canon 600RT Flash $449- these are their Pro level flash with radio transmitters built in - excellent and a joy to use.Zoom H4n - incredible audio quality $169 - I paid $299 for this last year!!!Tascam recorder for $112 comes with Plural Eyes Audio Synch a $180 value Adorama deal for best pocketable P&S camera- Canon S110Adorama has Canon PowerShot S110 12.1MP 5x Wide Angle Optical Digital Camera w/ 1080p Video + 16GB SanDisk Extreme Memory Card + Lowepro Dublin 20 Camera Pouch + Pixma Pro-100 Printer + 50-pack Semi-Gloss 13"x19" Photo Paper (automatically added to cart) for $578 - $400 rebate = $178.  FREE SHIPPING. You do have to deal with rebates but could sell printer for additional savings.  

1. Add the Canon PowerShot S110 (Black or White) to cart for $219 - this price is $30 lower than best black friday prices.
   • Note, be sure to also click on the 'Save up to $30 with bundle' link and add the free 16GB SanDisk Extreme Memory Card + Lowepro Dublin 20 Camera Pouch
2. Click here and add the Pixma-Pro 100 Printer to cart and checkout.
3. Total should be $578 - $400 rebate = $178 with free shipping

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To see these prices on B&H you need to add lens to cart and start checkout process. Rebate form. Remember that lens prices fluctuate occasionally and deals this good are rare but we do not see general decline of prices like we do with camera bodies.  My favorite example? I paid $75 for the 50 f/1.8 in 2005.  It occasionally has been under $100 since then but not often. These L class lenses hold their value very well. - Amazon is also matching some of these great lens prices.Canon EF 70-200 f/4L IS $999 after mail-in rebate (Reg $1349)- This is a seriously good value!Canon EF 24-70 f/2.8L II $1699 after mail-in rebate ( I paid $2299 last year :/) This lens is like a swiss army knife - Sharp, versatile and if you don't want to go the route of several primes it is hard to find anything sharper.  Am I sorry I paid so much more last year?  After taking ten thousand images I have to say NO but it sure would have been nice to save that much!Canon EOS 6D Body With $145 in Accessories $1507 (Reg $1899) $1500 for a FF camera - What more needs to be said.Canon EF 85 f/1.2L II $1799 after mail-in rebate (Reg $2299) - ON a full frame camera this lens is an AH-MAH-ZING portrait lens.   Ask Christina - most weddings it does not leave her camera, it is in a class all on its own.  Just don't try to shoot moving objects- focus is slow! Amazon has dropped the price of Lightroom boxed versions to $69 - Fantastic Deal! This is cheaper than the usual upgrade price!FOR THREE HOURS ONLY 1pm EST to 4pm EST!! B&H has Lightroom for $89 Boxed or $84 Download - Lightroom 5 is my choice (and most professional photographers choice) for managing and editing their photos - RAW, JPEG it gives you the tools to easily work with your files and then share them out to the site of your choice. Or make a book, or print or map. . the list goes on.B&H Cyber Monday Computer DealsI will add anything new to this section- best deals will also be posted on my Facebook page, Like to be notified.Lighting Photo Deals on Amazon (Dec 1st - Dec 7th)B&H now has ALL their Black Friday/Cyber Monday Deals in one placeB&H Nikon Deals- Serious rebates on most Nikon DSLRS and Lenses | Nikon rebates and savings now on AmazonCanon Lens rebates on Amazon - up to $300 savings on some lenses.  Lowest prices I have seen on some lenses in 18 months.  100mm f/2.8 L macro for just $725 and that doesn't include the 4% savings.Canon 50mm f/1.4 for $279!!Lightroom 5  - Full version for Windows or OSX on sale $99Ebay has a few good CyberMonday DealsAdorama Black Friday Deals - A few printer bundles with 70D worth looking at if you want a printer with camera Otherwise I think hassle of reselling printer isn't worth it.Save 50% on a Zenfolio subscription- Zenfolio is my image hosting choice- easy to setup and customize- Enter code cybersale at checkout to save 50% on your new account!!!The fine folks at ThinkTank have a November special order any one of their rolling camera bags and receive a $50 rebate.  And, if you order for a roller plus an Urban Disguise shoulder bag you receive a $100 rebate!  I own multiple ThankTank bags and find them all fantastic!  Very well made and designed intelligently for photographers.  The rebates are automatic - start here for your savings - ThinkTank Bag Rebates.  Watch my review of the ThinkTank Urban Disguise.Keep your eye on the Amazon offerings and follow me on Facebook- I will be posting any deals worth passing along and I will update this page.Found a deal you think should be included here? Please send it along- email, post on Facebook or just leave a comment below.  

Black Friday Camera & DSLR Deals - 2013

Black Friday 2017 Deal List Live - Photorec.tv/BF2017

Black Friday 2013 & Holiday Camera & DSLR Deals

Support this site and my work.  Use any of the links below or use these general Amazon, B&H or eBay links. Anything purchased via these links supports my work.Leading up to Black Friday I will keep my general DSLR + Hot Deals page updatedI have scoured the Internet for the best Black Friday / Holiday deals on P&S cameras and DSLRS. Similar to last year there are no deals(YET) on the most recent models - The Canon T5i and 70D, along with the Nikon D5200/D5300 and D7100 are all absent from the flyers.  This doesn’t mean that Amazon and B&H won’t offering some savings on these cameras it just means that the big box retailers won’t and any savings we do see from Amazon and  B&H will likely be small.   If you are willing to go with a slightly older model can net you some pretty significant savings. Spending less money on a body leaves money for a prime lens (or two) and I feel strongly that everyone should use a prime lens for at least a little while. (why prime lenses)I have listed a few deals below and in some cases Amazon is already beating the price. For the rest I predict Amazon will be matching those prices on Black Friday.B&H has some solid Holiday Savings - several items in addition to being heavily discounted are offered with 4% rewards.  Not an insignificant savings.

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I will add anything new to this section- best deals will also be posted on my facebook page, Like to be notified.Lighting Photo Deals on AmazonB&H now has ALL their Black Friday Deals in one place *NEW*B&H Nikon Deals just went live- Serious rebates on most Nikon DSLRS and Lenses | Nikon rebates and savings now on AmazonLightroom 5  - Full version for Windows or OSX on sale $99Ebay has a few good deals <- click to see all ebay photo deals or links to the best deals (in my opinion)

• 5D Mark III price is the lowest I have seen at $2,879 (Amazon $2929)
• Canon 6D $1599 (Amazon $1799)
• Canon 6D for $1400 (Seller 98.8% Positive feedback)
• Rokinon 85mm T1.5 Cine Lens for $275 (Manual focus only but excellent quality for the money)
• Rokinon 35mm F/1.4 Lens for $369 (Manual focus only but excellent quality for the money)
• New Canon 24-105mm f/4L IS USM Lens 1-Year Canon US Warranty with Pouch and Hood for $699

Canon 24-70 f/2.8 Mark II for $1799. I paid $2299 for this lens last fall! We will not see this price again for many months. Does require Mail-in-Rebate.Canon 70-200 f/2.8L IS USM for $1899. Again - I don't feel like sharing how much I paid for this lens THIS SUMMER. Let's just say it is enough to buy a nice prime lens. MIR required.  Incredibly good price that we won't see until next holiday season.Canon 50 f/1.4 for $319 on Amazon

 Adorama Black Friday Deals - A few printer bundles with 70D worth looking at if you want Save 20% on a Zenfolio subscription- Zenfolio is my image hosting choice- easy to setup and customize- use code Fall20

P&S Black Friday Deals

Best Buy will be offering the SX280 for $199. Amazon is currently selling it for $215- Quick review - one of the most affordable pocket-able zoom cameras out there. A good value and I wouldn't be surprised if Amazon drops this price further.  The SX line has seen some serious discounts at Amazon in previous Black Fridays. $30 more at BB gets you a spare battery, 8GB SD Card and small camera case.

Walmart will have the White Edition of the GoPro Hero 3 for $199 and throw in a $30 gift card which could be used to pick up the GoPro Grab bag. Amazon is currently selling the White Edition for $199(same as Walmart minus the giftcard).  How does the White compare to the Black?  Fewer frame rates and limited to 1080P. Black can record all the way up to 4K. The GoPro family of cameras is now the number one selling camcorder in the world.  The video quality out of these tiny cameras is amazing, and they stay small even after sticking them inside the waterproof housing.  They do photos, time lapses and video - preview the image from your phone or tablet and start and stop recording - it is all pretty slick.  Downsides - battery life isn't great and that is being generous.  I have more thoughts on the GoPro Black Edition I picked up last month.     I need to put together a little list of stuff to buy goPro owners - the list of nifty accessories is quite long.

Costco will be offering the NIkon P520 for $299 - This includes 16GB SD card and carrying case.  Amazon is currently selling the P520 for $370 no extras included but honestly I would skip both and if you want a super zoom pick up the Canon SX50IS - Better quality in low light and Canon reliability.  Nikon makes excellent DSLRs but often struggles with P&S cameras and the P520 isn't very exciting.   Buy the Canon SX150IS from Amazon

Another Costco Deal - this on the more pocket friendly Lumix ZS25. Fits in the pocket but gives you 20x zoom.  Will be selling for $179 and includes some no-name SD card.  Amazons current price is $224.    Personally I would watch the SX280 Price - I don't seem the Lumix offering much over the SX280HS.

DSLR Black Friday Deals

UPDATE: As far as I can tell this was a bait and switch or incorrent pricing. Rakuten is NOT offeirng the T3i at this price, only the T3.  Amazon has now dropped the price of the T3i with 18-55 and SD card + Bag for $449Rakuten (formerly Buy.com) will have the T3i with 18-55 IS II lens for $389.00 - If you are on a tight budget this really is a solid deal. Remember this is the same sensor that is in the T5i - and you sacrifice touchscreen, easy autofocus during video but the quality output will be the same and that leaves you some room to add a nice prime lens. See my list of Recommended Canon Prime lenses.  Amazon is currently selling the T3i for $449- that does include free SD card and bag.  There are a few cheaper Canon T3 options floating around out there - in general I think the few extra $ for the T3i is worth it - you get an articulated screen, a better sensor and more focus points plus burst a faster burst rate.UPDATE - Amazon is matching the BestBuy Price. D3200 with 18-55 and 55-200 + SD card and Bag for $496Bestbuy(ugh) will have the Nikon D3200 with TWO lenses for $499.  This same D3200 bundle costs $684 on Amazon. The D3200 sensor is excellent and although I do miss the articulated screen of the D5200/D5300 the camera is beginner friendly and offers the absolute best quality at that price point.  I still strongly recommend you consider a prime lens like the Nikon 35 f/1.8 - adding this lens to your collection lets you go light and simple when you want and will let you MUCH better low light photos and those photos where the background is super blurred? SO much easier with the 35 f/1.8 because of that very large maximum aperture.SOLD OUTAnother pairing from BestBuy the potentially offers a great deal - the older but still excellent D7000 paired with the brand new 18-140 from Nikon for $799 - Currently this combo sells for $1400!!  Most places aren't even offering it as a combo - Scratch that - I can only find one other place in Canada selling these two together - quite strange. The D7000 has now been replaced by the D7100 but still offers competitive image quality in a higher performing body.  If you are trying to decide D5200 vs D7000? If any higher speed action photography will be in your future the speed and responsiveness of the D7000 will be very helpful.    I will have loads more to say about the 18-140 in the next few weeks - my review unit arrives soon. It is just a kit lens but Nikon badly needed an upgraded kit lens and the 18-140 seems to do a nice job on all these Nikons- providing the resolution the sensors need.  It is a convenient lens too - great for the travel photographer that doesn't want to carry a ton of lenses.   However if you are going to be serious about photography - maybe trying to make a few bucks - you will want to consider other options. See my recommended list of lenses for Nikon DX cameras. Ebay will have a retailer (my guess is Buydig) selling the 5D Mark III body for $2445 - This is a $400 discount over the current price of $2800 and it only recently hit that low. I expect stock to be low and go VERY quick.  If this is interesting to you you better sit on the http://deals.ebay.com/. 

Other Deals

The fine folks at ThinkTank have a November special order any one of their rolling camera bags and receive a $50 rebate.  And, if you order for a roller plus an Urban Disguise shoulder bag you receive a $100 rebate!  I own multiple ThankTank bags and find them all fantastic!  Very well made and designed intelligently for photographers.  The rebates are automatic - start here for your savings - ThinkTank Bag Rebates.  Watch my review of the ThinkTank Urban Disguise.Wait - you made it to the bottom of the list and wonder where the T5i, 70D, D7100, D5300 are? You skipped that part at the top where I said "so far no signs" and that has been true for past Black Friday/Holiday shopping seasons - The current models, the ones released in the last year often see little to no discounts over the holidays. We may see some nicer bundles but no crazy deals.  Both Canon and Nikon enforce, like Apple, minimum price laws and if the company isn't offering a big discount the stores definitely won't. What we will likely see are some great deals on accessories- this does not include lenses. Keep your eye on the Amazon offerings each day this month and follow me on Facebook- I will be posting any deals worth passing along and I will update this page.Found a deal you think should be included here? Please send it along- email, post on Facebook or just leave a comment below.  

Panasonic Lumix G-Series - Super Sale

Today's Amazon Deal includes four models from Panasonic A quick note about Micro 4/3 cameras - think of these like Mini-DSLRS or think of them like powerful Points & Shoot cameras with interchangeable lenses.  They have sensors larger than P&S but not quite the size of an entry level DSLR and thus their image quality is excellent in day to day shoot and a bit below DSLR quality in low light performance.  This "almost as good as a DSLR" description carries over to focusing too, still shot auto focus and the shutter lag you will experience are almost as good.  Video focus is actually better in some cases.  Three models (despite four being listed, two are the same camera offered in black or red). along with my quick thoughts are listed below.  In general these prices are excellent and if you are looking for a versatile and fairly compact general travel camera I really see no need to tote around a DSLR. If shooting video will be your primary use and you want camcorder like focusing take a look at either the GH2 or the GF5 - both shoot excellent video. The Panasonic GF3 12MP with 14-42 Lens ($279)An older model but at $279 you get a versatile lens and a good touchscreen.   Additional lenses are a good bit cheaper than DSLR lenses so total dollars spent will be pretty significant too and the lens selection is excellent.  Unlike on the T4i the touchscreen on the GF3 does replace many of the physical buttons - the upside is a clean and uncluttered back and a variety of manual controls that are easily accessible via the touchscreen.  Downside is you need to use the touchscreen to change most settings.    Bottom line - if you want better performance than your P&S is providing and you are on a tight budget there really is no better option than the GF3.

 The Panasonic GH2 16MP with 14-42 Lens ($499)This is quite a different beast from the camera above and at almost twice the price you would hope it offers more and it does.  This is much more DSLR like in its styling and includes a hotshoe for flash or mic attachment as well as an articulating touchscreen.  Unlike the GF3 above the GH2 does include physical controls giving you a user interface similar to the canon T4i.  Focus is fast and this camera has really been optimized to shoot video, it does a fine job with stills too but it is important to note that lots of thought went into the video aspects of this camera making it a much better choice over the DSLRS at the same price point.

 The Panasonic GF5 12MP with 14-42 Power Zoom Lens ($529)The newest of the three cameras listed here - think of it like a blend of the previous two.  Styling is very similar to the GF3 but it shares more of the internals with the GH2 in that focus and video options are top notch.  There really isn't anything else at this size and price point that will give you the results.  The power zoom lens is smaller than the 14-42 that is paired with the two models above.  And I really can't stress enough if focus during video is important to you these cameras, especially the last two really beat the Nikon and Canon DSLRS.See all the options on the Panasonic Gold Box Deal page.Amazon is also offering deals on the SanDisk Extreme Cards - My tests found these cards to offer the best performance for the money.I am happy to answer specific questions about either of these cameras.  The prices listed above are good for today NOV 18th only