Don't wait until Black Friday! My 5 favorite Kodak, Fujifilm Instax and DJI cameras are already on sale

(Image credit: Tom's Guide) Who says you have to wait until Black Friday to score killer deals on the best cameras? We're only a month away from the day that introduces the year's biggest discounts of our favorite tech, but now is also a great time to pick up an instant or digital camera.As someone who tests these nifty snappers for a living, I've been keeping my eye on Amazon's pre-Black Friday deals, and I've found five that are actually worth your time. If you're after an easy-to-use compact camera with a flip-up screen for selfies, the Kodak PIXPRO C1 is down to $99 right now.But if you're a content creator after a pocket gimbal camera, the DJI Osmo Pocket 3 is available for $439. Maybe you like physical prints instead, and want to preserve memories for years to come? Then the Fujifilm Instax Wide 400 is perfect for you, and the bundle with 20-exposure film is down to $149!And there's more where that came from. Here are the five best pre-Black Friday deals I've found on compact and instant cameras.Quick linksKodak PIXPRO C1: was $119 now $99Kodak PIXPRO FZ45: was $129 now $109DJI Osmo Pocket 3: was $499 now $439Fujifilm Instax Wide 400 and 20-exposure film: was $172 now $149Fujifilm Instax mini 12: was $93 now $82Best pre-Black Friday compact and instant camera deals Follow Tom's Guide on Google News and add us as a preferred source to get our up-to-date news, analysis, and reviews in your feeds. More from Tom's GuideI’ve tested a ton of cameras and drones in 2026 — and these are my 5 favorites (so far) from DJI, Canon, Leica and moreThe best cameras in 2026Tom's Guide Awards 2026: Our favorite action cameras, film cameras, drones and more Get instant access to breaking news, the hottest reviews, great deals and helpful tips. Nikita is a Senior Writer on the Reviews team at Tom's Guide. She's a lifelong gaming and photography enthusiast, always on the lookout for the latest tech. Having worked as a Sub Editor and Writer for Canon EMEA, she has interviewed photographers from all over the world and working in different genres.When she’s not working, Nikita can usually be found sinking hours into RPGs on her PS5, flying a drone (she's a licensed drone pilot), at a concert, or watching F1. Her work has appeared in several publications including Motor Sport Magazine, NME, Marriott Bonvoy, The Independent, and Metro. You can follow her photography account on Instagram here.