Black Friday 2018 is nearly here, and we've got your guide to some of the best photography deals of the year.
Whether you're in the market for hardware or software, a prime lens or a zoom, or something in between, we've scoured the internet for awesome deals to pass along to you.
Camera Bits Photo Mechanic - $30 Off
Photo Mechanic by Camera Bits is a fast media browser that allows you to view, organize, manage and export your digital images quickly and easily.
With Photo Mechanic, you can:
- Speed up your workflow
- Copy files from multiple memory cards at once
- Import images as you shoot tethered
If you're already a Photo Mechanic user, you can get $15 off on an upgraded license during this Black Friday sale, too.
HiiGuy Camera Strap - 25% Off and Extra Goodies
The HiiGuy Camera Strap is the nexus of form, function, and price.
Not many budget-friendly camera straps can boast such excellent performance, comfort, and intuitive design!
This Black Friday, get an extra 25% off at HiiGuy.com as well as an extra lens cloth and an extra stylus pen.
It's a complete swag bag that any photographer will love!
Exire Lightroom Plugin - Massive Discounts on "Search" and "Search Pro"
The worst thing about Lightroom is the process of manually tagging all your photos. If you don't tag, it just becomes an overwhelming mess of photos that's impossible to organize and search.
Excire changes all that though by using artificial intelligence that automatically tags your images for you.
This Black Friday, get Excire Search - which offers 125 keywords for organizing and searching your images for just $33 (normally $69).
Excire Search Pro, which offers 500 keywords and the ability to transfer those keywords to your existing image library, is just $55 (normally $119).
MrStarGuy - Huge Discounts on Many Popular Items
MrStarGuy is a go-to destination for astrophotographers of all sorts, from newbies to seasoned pros.
That's because MrStarGuy has a collection of gear that's second-to-none, with excellent prices to match.
Their Black Friday sale started November 11th, so you can snag great deals now through November 25th. Some of the best deals include:
- $100 off a replica of Newton's telescope
- $50 off the Vixen Polarie Star Tracker mount
- $90 off the Space Eye 70mm Complete Telescope
- $150 off Vixen Image Stabilized Binoculars
MPB - 10% Off All Lenses
MPB is one of the world's largest used photography gear retailers, so no matter what kind of gear you need, chances are you can find it at MPB.
I should know - I've bought (and sold) my fair share of gear with MPB over the years!
Their already well-priced pre-owned gear is even less expensive this Black Friday, with 10% off any lens purchase.
Elegant Album - Buy 1 Get One 50% Off
Elegant Album is your go-to printing and binding solution for beautiful, high-quality photo albums.
Not only that, but Elegant Album has built a reputation as a team of creative, friendly, dedicated professionals that value each and every customer.
This Black Friday, you can double your pleasure by getting 50% off an album with the purchase of a flush mount album at regular price.
Just mention code BFS2018 to get the discount between November 21st and November 24th.
Sigma Lenses - Up to $150 Off
Ask any photographer what the best lens on the market is, and a good portion of them will say some variation of Sigma's impeccable Art line of lenses.
This Black Friday, you can save from $50 to $150 off on various Sigma lenses, including:
- $100 off 14mm f/1.8 DG HSM Art
- $50 off 30mm f/1.4 DC HSM Art
- $100 off 85mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art
- $100 off 135mm f/1.8 DG HSM Art
There's also tons of deals on zoom lenses, contemporary lenses, and accessories!
Paul's Photo - Huge Discounts on Cameras, Lenses, & Accessories
Paul's Photo always has good prices and a great selection, and that's no different this Black Friday.
In fact, Paul's Photo is blowing the doors off many items, with up to hundreds of dollars off on select items.
Here's just a quick overview of some of their best deals:
- Up to $200 off on select lenses
- A free battery grip with the purchase of a Nikon D750
- Canon lens rebates up to $300
- FujiFilm lense rebates up to $200
- Panasonic G9 - $999
- Olympus EM-1 II - $1,599
Mike's Camera - Blowout Deals on Camera Kits
With 10 superstores throughout Colorado and Northern California, Mike's Camera is a go-to destination for amateur and professional photographers alike.
With a huge inventory and knowledgeable staff, you can find what you need quickly and easily at Mike's.
For Black Friday, Mike's Camera has excellent deals on camera kits, including:
- Nikon D5600 with an 18-55mm lens and a 70-300mm lens - $699.99
- Sony a6000 with a 16-50mm lens and a 55-210mm lens - $599.99
- Panasonic Lumix GX85 with a 12-32mm lens and a 45-150mm lens - $599.99
- Save $600 on a Sony a7II Full Frame Mirrorless Camera - Now $999.99
iMovR - 10% Off the Entire Store
iMovR makes beautiful, functional desks that allow you to sit, stand, and exercise while you work.
Their ergonomically-sound products are durable and come loaded with features that help you live and work in a more healthy manner.
For Black Friday, iMovR is offering 10% off storewide. That includes:
And a whole lot more!
FRDM Photography Gloves - 30% Off
If you want some comfortable, warm, and highly functional gloves for your next photography outing, look no further than FRDM.
Through November 26th, you can add some of these beautiful gloves to your collection for 30% off.
I happen to have a pair of FRDM gloves, and I can tell you first hand that they are a great asset to have when I'm out shooting on chilly mornings!
Between the water-repellent and windproof fabric, the fold-back flaps on the thumbs and index fingers, and the grippy silicone pattern on the palms, these gloves are perfect for photography.