Some people take pictures to capture a happy memory for life. Others work as professional photographers, teach photography courses, or even take pictures for digital marketing campaigns. Irrespective of the purpose, the common denominator here is using a camera. With innovations in the latest technology, a number of simple and professional-grade cameras can be purchased in the upcoming shopping weekend. Check out some fantastic offers to save big!

1. Point-and-shoot digital cameras
Users don’t require formal or informal training to operate point-and-shoot cameras. This is one of the simplest devices for amateur photographers that takes decent pictures. It comes with autofocus options and adjusts the image colors with automatic white balance and color correction. Simply point and click at still or moving objects to capture the image. All pictures can be directly transferred to the computer using a USB cable. Last year’s sales indicate discounts from $50 to $100 on various point-to-shoot cameras across mainstream brands.

2. DSLR cameras
Digital single-lens reflex cameras are the premium category of digital cameras that offer many features for productive and creative photography. And though there is a gradual learning curve to understand the manual operations of the cameras, it’s a pretty cool device to use once consumers get the hang of it. Manual mode allows creative freedom, where everything can be adjusted from focus to foreground/background blur and even shutter speed to take creative pictures. DSLR cameras fall in the bestsellers category every Black Friday sale, with prices starting at $500 for branded devices.

3. Mirrorless DSLR cameras
Mirrorless DSLR cameras are a more upgraded version. It’s essentially a hybrid between a compact and DLSR camera that offers even better control for image clicking and processing with a wider sensor core and mirrorless action. The bigger the sensor in the camera, the better the final image’s resolution. Popular branded mirrorless cameras go on sale on Black Friday, with estimated discounts of $150 to $700 off the retail price.

4. Action cameras
Action cameras are a more compact version of point-and-shoot cameras with automatic video recording features. These cameras are a few inches in height and come with attachments connecting the camera to helmets and vehicles for capturing a wide range of shots. The cameras have video stabilizing features, automatically adjust focus, and shoot nonstop to save the video on an SD card. The Black Friday sale is the best time to buy action cameras sold by popular brands for discounts of $50 to $100 on single and bundle deals.

5. 360° multidirectional cameras
Vloggers and travel content creators often film cinematic shots with a 360° viewing angle camera that looks cool in these videos. These are similar to the point-and-shoot function, except the recording is done from all angles to process the video into one piece of footage, making it seem everything is covered in the shot. This upcoming sale, one can expect a decent $50 to $100 off on select 360° cameras.

6. Instant cameras
Instant cameras shoot, take a picture, and even print out a small copy with each click, making them a popular choice among kids and teenagers who love to take pictures. The printouts may not last long as the ink fades over time; however, it is still an excellent way to capture memories instantly. Also, instant cameras are the cheapest of the lot, starting at under $50 for the premium-branded variants on sale.

7. Rugged cameras
Rugged cameras are designed to endure the weather and outdoor elements, specifically to shoot in conditions where normal cameras wouldn’t last long. These are a more upgraded version of a point-and-shoot camera made with durable materials and capable of shooting underwater, making them a perfect choice for adventure photography. Expect $20 to $50 off on the retail price of these affordable digital cameras.

8. Drone cameras
Drone cameras offer cinematic shots and cover a wide area within a single frame. Learning and operating a drone camera wirelessly using a smartphone is a slightly challenging learning curve. But it does record stunning footage that would not have been previously possible without boarding an aerial vehicle. There are a number of camera configurations for these drones that even support a wider field of view (FOV) and 4K recording for premium resolution. Previous sale estimates indicate savings of up to $400 on these drone cameras.

9. Bridge cameras
Bridge cameras are a workaround device for people who want the convenience of a point-and-shoot camera combined with the functionality of DSLR cameras. So, these devices come with several interchangeable lenses that can be swapped easily to capture various pictures and videos. The cameras fetch the highest discounts, up to 80% off on select models and bundles. The price and offer will vary depending on the brand.

10. Film cameras
Motion picture cameras are costly since they shoot in a format that supports a wide frame resolution and deep color saturation. However, many brands offer these professional-grade crew cameras for a discounted price, making them suitable for short film and documentary productions. Checkout offers $2,299 to $4,599 for the best mirrorless motion picture cameras in this upcoming sale. Prices are a reflection of last year’s deals.