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By Iain Todd\n \t\t<\/p>

Published: Tuesday, 23 November 2021 at 12:00 am<\/p>

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Late November marks the onset of winter, the anticipation that Christmas is its way and, for many people, the approach of Black Friday, when high street and online retailers offer discounts on products to entice early festive shoppers or those who simply want to grab a bargain before the season begins.<\/p>\n

A large proportion of the UK shops that embrace Black Friday are electronic and camera retailers, which means there are often very good discounts on DSLR and other astrophotography cameras to be had, provided you know where to look.<\/p>\n

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As Black Friday has historically been a big event in North America, many here in the UK perhaps haven\u2019t yet fully embraced the concept, but each year we see great offers on DSLR cameras, and more recently CCD and CMOS camera suppliers have started to get in on the action.<\/p>\n

This makes it a great opportunity for those on the lookout for their first astrophotography camera, or perhaps seasoned astrophotographers looking for an upgrade.<\/p>\n

But remember: don\u2019t be dazzled by the offers on show this Black Friday. It pays to do your research before parting with your hard-earned money.<\/p>\n

For advice on buying a camera, read our guide to the best astrophotography cameras<\/a>, or how to use a DSLR camera<\/a>.<\/p>\n

And if you need some general tips on using your camera to image the night sky, read our beginners\u2019 guide to astrophotography<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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When is Black Friday 2021?<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Black Friday normally falls on the last Friday of November, which is the Friday after Thanksgiving in the US.<\/p>\n

In 2021, Black Friday is on 26 November, but sales will most likely begin a week or more before.<\/p>\n

If you\u2019re on the lookout for a Black Friday camera deal, there are usually a good number of bargains to be found at the start of the week.<\/p>\n

Best Black Friday camera offers 2021<\/strong><\/h2>\n

While the main Black Friday camera offers haven\u2019t properly launched yet, a few early deals are starting to filter through. Here\u2019s what we\u2019ve found.<\/p>\n

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The Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III boasts a 20.4-megapixel Live MOS imaging sensor with dust-repellant coating, image stabilisation and 60fps recording.<\/p>\n

Perhaps most interesting for astrophotographers is the \u2018Starry Sky\u2019 autofocus, specifically designed for imaging the night sky.<\/p>\n

The camera is currently available as part of a few Black Friday offers, most of which offer a free M.Zuiko Digital ED 17mm f1.2 PRO Lens with your purchase.<\/p>\n

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