This Prime Day, save nearly $700 on 'a camera of epic proportions'

This Prime Day, save nearly $700 on 'a camera of epic proportions' A powerhouse of a mirrorless camera, the Canon EOS R5 has never been cheaper but with Prime Day half-over, you'll have to be fast. Canon is rightly regarded as one of the premier manufacturers of cameras and optical equipment, and the Canon EOS R5 is a reminder of why. Labelled 'a camera of epic proportions' by our reviewer Jacob Little, it's an astonishing $699 off for Prime Day. Buy this Canon EOS R5 body from Amazon for $2599. Couple this 45 megapixel Canon EOS R5 body with one of the best lenses for astrophotography and you'll be stunned by its image quality, as our expert was in their Canon EOS R5 review, where they awarded it 4.5/5 stars. It's ideal for astrophotography, but its super-accurate tracking (including eye, face and head detection) means it's also excellent for nature watching and weddings. It's overkill for newcomers but if you're a pro or semi-pro photography you won't regret purchasing this powerhouse of a camera. Think of all the memory cards, spare batteries and transport you could buy with the savings! Take yourself away to a dark sky reserve and shoot the stars knowing you saved. - Check out our Amazon Prime Day hub, where we bring you the best deals of Prime Day 2026, including early Prime Day deals. - We've also got you covered with reviews and rankings of the best telescopes, binoculars, star projectors, cameras, drones, Lego, streaming and more. Jacob Little is a photographer, writer and communications professional based in the UK. His main inspirations come from outdoor adventure, travel, rural living and wild ways and crafts. For Space, he's used his expert knowledge to review cameras, put together buying guides, advise readers on camera care and beyond. The Canon EOS R5 may have been superseded by the Mark II but it's still a superb camera. Looking to level up your photography to the point where you can profit from it? Then the Canon EOS R5 is for you, especially now it's reduced for Prime Day. It may have been superseded by the R5 Mark II but this is still a top-tier camera, suitable for pros or would-be pros. In our review of the Canon EOS R5, our expert remarked that "It might be the most complete camera Canon has ever produced". Not only is it excellent for astrophotography, bringing out the detail in low light conditions, its autofocus and image stabilization is particularly impressive, making it a gift for nature-watchers or event photographers. It captures images at up to 45 megapixels, and can also save them in RAW format. It likewise captures video in 8K, saving both to or CFexpress or SD. We'd recommend you use RAW when shooting astrophotography to maximize your editing abilities and take advantage of this camera's "superlative resolution and image quality". Key features: 45MP sensor, 8K video, 100 to 51,200 (expanded 50 to 102,400) ISO range, 5-axis stabilization, excellent tracking. Product launched: July 2020 Price history: We've seen the Canon EOS R5 drop to this price briefly in February, but it's never been cheaper. Walmart and Best Buy have matched this price if Amazon runs out of stock. Price comparison: Amazon: $2599 | Walmart: $2599 | Best Buy: $2599 Reviews consensus: In our Canon EOS R5 camera review, our expert called it "A very impressive piece of kit," praising its autofocus and stabilization, leading to some superb quality images. They were also impressed with how well it handled. The camera's Amazon reviews are just as positive, the only real criticism being its price, which this Prime Day deal addresses. Space: ★★★★½ | LiveScience: ★★★★½ ✅ Buy it if: You want the performance of a once pro-level camera but without the price tag. ❌ Don't buy it if: You have little astrophotography experience; for newcomers, this is overkill. Breaking space news, the latest updates on rocket launches, skywatching events and more! You must confirm your public display name before commenting Please logout and then login again, you will then be prompted to enter your display name. Chris is a freelance journalist who, aside from covering games and gaming-related tech, has a taste for horror, sci-fi and the post-apocalyptic. As well as Space.com, you can find his work at The Escapist, GameSpew (where he’s the morning news writer) and more. You can follow him on Twitter @MarmaladeBus. [Image text:] O 50 SPACE O PRIME DAY O DEALS Canon 24-70 A