I’ve checked hundred of camera deals and this Canon Prime Day bargain is the one that stands out

I’ve been hunting the best camera deals for Prime Day and the one that really stands out is for a beginner mirrorless camera – the Canon EOS R100 with 15-45 and 55-210mm lenses for $499 at Amazon. That’s everything a beginner photographer needs to get started. The full price for the EOS R100 twin lens kit is $829.99 – meaning this deal is a whopping 40% off.

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This Amazon Prime Day deal is one of the best camera deals I’ve ever seen in the two years I’ve been covering Prime Day deals. Canon cameras tend to be pricier than rivals, but it’s an entry-level mirrorless camera with two lenses for under $500? That’s unbeatable value, and the lowest price for this camera and twin lens combo yet.

Today’s best Canon EOS R100 deal

I’ll be honest, I didn’t see the appeal of the EOS R100 when it was launched in May 2023. I even labeled it “all out-of-touch with beginners“. However, with this deal, it is the cheapest mirrorless camera for beginners with an APS-C sensor, and it’s starting to make a lot of sense.

The EOS R100 packs the same 24.2MP sensor and lovely color profiles as pricier models like the Canon EOS R10, and is equipped with Canon’s excellent dual-pixel autofocus system. While I still don’t think it’s one of the best beginner mirrorless cameras, particularly because it has a fixed screen that isn’t touch-sensitive, it would make an excellent starting point for aspiring photographers, especially at this new low price.

With its DSLR-style form factor, the EOS R100 is an altogether different experience to taking pictures with your phone – you might just catch the photography bug. It could be an excellent first camera for students and a way into the Canon ecosystem.