One lens or two? Either way this AU Black Friday deal gets you a Canon mirrorless camera for under a grand

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One lens or two? Either way this AU Black Friday deal gets you a Canon mirrorless camera for under a grand Deals By Sharmishta Sarkar published 29 November 2025

The Canon EOS R100 is the perfect entry-level kit for a beginner

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Cameras are expensive investments – I suppose it's fair to say that you won't be buying a 'real' one unless you plan to put it to good use. But did you know that a 'real' camera will take better photos than your phone because of the larger pixels on the bigger sensor?

Also, a capable camera can actually end up being cheaper than buying one of the best camera phones. Case in point: the Canon EOS R100.

It's a very basic, entry-level mirrorless camera. Don't let that fool you, though, because it's one of the best entry-level cameras and even one of the overall best cheap cameras on the market.

Even at full price, the camera with a single lens is AU$999 in Australia. This single-lens kit is now on the receiving end of a rather generous 27% discount on Amazon, dropping it to its lowest price yet of just AU$727. Want to step it up? Even the twin-lens kit is under a grand now on Amazon via the same listing!

Add to that the additional savings that could be had thanks to Canon's current 2025 Summer Cashback program and you can save an additional AU$50 on the single-lens kit or AU$100 on the twin-lens bundle.

Save 27% (AU$272)Canon EOS R100 + RF-S 18-45mm f/4.5-6.3 lens: was AU$999 now AU$727 at Amazon

Considering the street price of the EOS R100 single-lens kit is AU$899, this may not seem like much of a discount but there's a ton of value here. You'll be hard pressed to find anything in this price bracket from other brands. For your money, you're getting a 24MP APS-C sensor, good autofocus performance and the ability to shoot 4K video at up to 24fps (cropped). It might lack a rear touchscreen, but it's very user-friendly.Need more? Get the twin-lens kit for just AU$928.36.

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The bundled lens isn't the only reason for my recommendation. I've used Canon cameras for 13 years and have tried several of the models in that time, but I was genuinely surprised at the value the EOS R100 offers.

If you don't want to take my word for it, TechRadar's camera editor also wasn't sure what to expect from it, but he too was impressed, as you can tell from his in-depth Canon EOS R100 review.

With a comfy grip and a simple menu system, Canon has made it very easy to begin your photography journey with the EOS R100. It might miss out on the fancy features of more high-end cameras, but it has everything an entry-level camera needs. And it performs really well too.

Its 24MP APS-C sensor is the same one used in the pricier EOS R50 and EOS R10, and boasts Canon's reliable dual-pixel autofocus system. With 3,975 autofocus points covering 143 zones, it's easy for anyone to get good, sharp shots. Its image quality is actually really good!

Take a look at some of the samples from the camera:

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It won't serve you too well if you want to take action shots like sports, as its maximum continuous shooting speed tops out at 6.5fps, but sometimes that's all you need... at least to get started on learning the ropes.

It can shoot 4K video, but it will be cropped with a maximum frame rate of 24fps, but Full HD (or 1080p) footage is captured using the full width of the sensor. Admittedly this isn't as good as more expensive cameras, but you won't do better at this price.

Its 3-inch rear LCD screen is fixed, which might deter some potential users as an articulating screen can help with framing a variety of shots, but I still don't think it's a deal breaker for a beginner. It more than makes up for that with a very comfortable grip, which can make a world of difference if you need to carry it around all day on your travels, plus it's lightweight too.

If you were contemplating what to get a young photographer-in-the-making, this is a great choice. Or if you're keen to learn the fine art of photography yourself? This camera will help you without burning a massive hole in your pocket.

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While she's happiest with a camera in her hand, Sharmishta's main priority is being TechRadar's APAC Managing Editor, looking after the day-to-day functioning of the Australian, New Zealand and Singapore editions of the site, steering everything from news and reviews to ecommerce content like deals and coupon codes. While she loves reviewing cameras and lenses when she can, she's also an avid reader and has become quite the expert on ereaders and E Ink writing tablets, having appeared on Singaporean radio to talk about these underrated devices. Other than her duties at TechRadar, she's also the Managing Editor of the Australian edition of Digital Camera World, and writes for Tom's Guide and T3.

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