Missed Prime Day? These camera, telescope and binocular deals are still live — just in time for the Perseids and Sturgeon moon
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Kimberley Lane
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Don't panic, these deals on our favorite cameras, binoculars and telescopes are still going strong — and some are even cheaper than they were during Prime Day.
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Prime Day may be over, but we've searched the web for the last of the Prime Day deals so you can still save some money on your next camera, binoculars or telescope — and some are even cheaper than they were during Prime Day.
We've checked each deal to make sure it's genuine and the best price among all our trusted retailers to ensure you get the best price. Whether you're looking for one of the best astrophotography cameras to photograph the Perseids, one of the best telescopes to gaze at the upcoming full Sturgeon moon on August 9, or get closer to summer wildlife with the best binoculars, there will be something here to suit you.
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Camera deals
Live Science top pick
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<p><strong>Save $437 in this Nikon Z8 deal on <a href="https://www.livescience.com/technology/best-cameras-overall-reviewed-and-ranked-by-pros">our top-rated camera. We gave it <a href="https://www.livescience.com/technology/nikon-z8-review">4.5 stars in our review, praising it for pretty much everything.
Great for beginners
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<p><strong>Save $380 on one of the <a href="https://www.livescience.com/technology/best-beginner-cameras#section-best-for-growth">best beginner cameras complete with kit lens. <a href="https://www.livescience.com/technology/canon-eos-r8-review">We gave it 4.5 stars in our review, and loved its low-light capabilities and compact, lightweight frame.
Top-rated Canon
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<p>We've found the new Canon EOS R5 II <strong>$254 cheaper on Walmart than Amazon — we've been testing this camera out over the last 2 weeks and it's seriously impressive across multiple genres. A force to be reckoned with.
Excellent hybrid
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<p><strong>Save $554 on the Canon EOS R5 if you buy it from Walmart instead of Amazon — it's fantastic for hybrid shooting, and <a href="https://www.livescience.com/canon-eos-r5-review">we thought it was practically a cheat code for wildlife photography.
Great price
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<p><strong>Save $100 on this 24.2MP camera, perfect as a step-up from your beginner model if you're looking to advance your photography prowess.
Excellent APS-C
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<p><strong>Save $252 on this impressive crop-sensor camera with 32.5MP resolution and up to 30FPS speed — a beast for <a href="https://www.livescience.com/best-cameras-for-wildlife-photography#section-best-aps-c-camera-for-wildlife-photography">wildlife photography, and we gave it <a href="https://www.livescience.com/technology/canon-eos-r7-review">top marks in our review.
Camera + lens
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<p><strong>Save $400 when you buy the Canon EOS RP and the 24-105mm lens together in this deal — a great choice for beginner wildlife photographers.
Camera + lens
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<p><strong>Save $200 in this beginner DSLR camera deal — its 32.5MP APS-C sensor and 10fps burst rate are great for beginner wildlife photographers.
Our favorite Sony
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<p><strong>Cheaper than Amazon — Our favorite Sony camera is $600 cheaper when you buy from Walmart. We gave it <a href="https://www.livescience.com/technology/sony-a7r-v-review">4.5 stars in our review and love its 61MP resolution for <a href="https://www.livescience.com/best-cameras-for-wildlife-photography#section-best-resolution-for-wildlife-photography">wildlife photography.
Excellent for astro
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<p><strong>Save $680 on one of our favorite <a href="https://www.livescience.com/best-astrophotography-cameras">astrophotography cameras — we loved its high ISO performance and gave it <a href="https://www.livescience.com/sony-a7-iv-review">4.5 stars in our review.
Great price
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<p><strong>Save $619 on this incredible 24MP camera. While it's been superseded, it's still fantastic for astrophotography and we gave it <a href="https://www.livescience.com/sony-a7-iii-review">4.5 stars in our review.
For pros
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<p><strong>Save a huge $1,424 on the Sony A1 — a beast of a camera for serious pros or anyone with the cash to spend. We were seriously impressed <a href="https://www.livescience.com/technology/sony-a1-review">in our full review.
Ideal for travel
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<p><strong>Save $100 on this beginner-friendly, lightweight camera with 20MP resolution — ideal for traveling or content creation.
Cheaper than Amazon
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<p><strong>Save $400 on the 24MP Panasonic LUMIX S5II. Fantastic low-light performance and accurate, fast autofocus — a stellar choice if you're buying your first full-frame.
Telescope deals
Live Science's top rated
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<p><strong>Save $200 on the 'world's most beloved telescope'. <a href="https://www.livescience.com/celestron-nexstar-8se-computerized-telescope-review">We loved its exceptional clarity and were able to observe a world of nighttime wonders, such as planets, the Moon and deep space objects. We think it's the <a href="https://www.livescience.com/best-telescopes">best telescope out there and it's not every day we see it discounted.
Free backpack
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<p><strong>Grab a free backpack worth $365 when you buy the Unistellar eQuinox 2 at Sam's Club. This excellent <a href="https://www.livescience.com/space/best-smart-telescopes-the-latest-technology-for-exploring-the-universe#section-best-all-rounder">smart telescope is capable of viewing a wide variety of subjects, and <a href="https://www.livescience.com/unistellar-equinox-2-smart-telescope-review">we loved how detailed the views of galaxies and nebulas were.
Very portable
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<p><strong>Save $30 on this very portable smart telescope. It's great for anyone who wants to photograph the cosmos on a budget without spending a lot more on one of the <a href="https://www.livescience.com/space/best-smart-telescopes-the-latest-technology-for-exploring-the-universe">best smart telescopes.
Serious astronomy
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<p><strong>Save $375 on this seriously powerful 11-inch telescope for stunning, detailed views of galaxies and nebulas up close. The computerized mount is perfect for astrophotography, and it has a database of 40,000 celestial objects.
Great for beginners
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<p><strong>Save $134 on this easy-to-use 102mm refractor. It has a smartphone adapter and the integrated app curates a list of visible night sky targets to look for. It's great for views of the moon, planets and bright deep-sky objects.
Compact & portable
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<p><strong>Save $43 on this beginner-friendly refractor telescope. It's excellent for detailed views of the moon, and the EQ mount is great for tracking objects across the sky.
Kit savings
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<p><strong>Save $160 on the Celestron Advanced VX 8-inch EdgeHD telescope and get a free eyepiece and filter set, including five 1.25" Plossl Eyepieces, a 2x Barlow Lens and a comprehensive colored filter set. This powerful telescope is <a href="https://www.livescience.com/best-telescopes#section-best-telescope-for-astrophotography">fantastic for astrophotography.
Binocular deals
Live Science top pick
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<p><strong>Cheaper than Amazon — These waterproof <a href="https://www.livescience.com/technology/best-image-stabilized-binoculars">image-stabilized binoculars are $249 cheaper than Amazon, and we think they're <a href="https://www.livescience.com/canon-10x42l-is-wp-review">one of the best binoculars we've ever used, with bright, rock-steady views for any subject.
Great for generalist observing
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<p><strong>Save $50 on these Nikon 10x42's — perfect for beginners or enthusiasts wanting something fairly compact, they're ideal for generalist use and birdwatching on a budget.
Stargazing on a budget
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<p><strong>Save $50 on one of our favorite <a href="https://www.livescience.com/best-binoculars-for-stargazing#section-best-value-for-money">stargazing binoculars. They have surprisingly good optics for the price, and we could see all four of Jupiter's moons, the Pleiades and the Andromeda Galaxy <a href="https://www.livescience.com/technology/celestron-skymaster-15x70-binocular-review">in our review.
Image-stabilized
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<p><strong>Save $69 on these affordable <a href="https://www.livescience.com/technology/best-image-stabilized-binoculars">image-stabilized binoculars, which we praised for their lightweight and compact build <a href="https://www.livescience.com/canon-10x20-is-binocular-review">during our review. They're a good alternative to the 10x42L if you don't need a waterproof pair.
Great for beginner astronomy
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<p><strong>Save $13 on these <a href="https://www.livescience.com/best-binoculars-for-stargazing">astronomy binoculars — ideal for beginners or anyone on a budget who wants better views of the moon and night sky or get a closer look at wildlife.
Good for camping
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<p><strong>Save $45 on these budget-friendly waterproof and fogproof binoculars — great for slipping into your bag for camping trips. Make sure you apply the coupon at checkout.
Fantastic price
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<p><strong>Save $35 on this 10x42 binocular deal from Bushnell. Waterproof, fogproof and versatile, they're the ideal optic for birdwatching and wildlife observation, to stargazing and sports games without breaking the bank.
Pocketable
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<p><strong>Save 24% on these compact binoculars for kids. We think they're great portable binoculars, thanks to their compact form and light weight, ideal for taking on camping trips and throwing them into your backpack — we gave them 4/5 stars in our <a href="https://www.livescience.com/occer-12x25-binocular-review">Occer 12x25 review.
Excellent optics
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<p><strong>Save $60 on a pair of the <a href="https://www.livescience.com/best-binoculars-for-stargazing">best stargazing binoculars that are well suited to lunar viewing even without a tripod, all thanks to their powerful 15x magnification and 70mm objective lenses that drink in the low light from the moon's surface. Make sure you add the $20 coupon to checkout.
Very versatile
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<p><strong>Save $89 on a pair of the <a href="https://www.livescience.com/best-binoculars-for-stargazing">best binoculars for stargazing. Their impressive 12x magnification and large 56mm objective lenses are an ideal combination for stargazing and for <a href="https://www.livescience.com/animals/best-binoculars-for-bird-watching">spotting wildlife. We gave them <a href="https://www.livescience.com/celestron-nature-dx-12x56-binoculars-review">4.5 stars in our review.
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Kimberley Lane, E-commerce writer for Live Science, has tested a wide range of optical equipment, reviewing camera gear from Sony, Canon, OM System and more. With over 6 years of photography experience, her skills span across landscape and seascape photography, wildlife, astrophotography and portrait work. Her photos have been featured in a number of national magazines, including Digital Camera World and Cosmopolitan. She has also contributed to our sister site Space.com and Tech Radar, and she regularly uses binoculars and telescopes to stargaze in the dark skies of South Wales.
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