The Blink Mini has features you'd find in a $100 smart security camera, but it's on sale right now for 50% off

At $19, Amazon's Blink Mini 2 offers solid value for anyone wanting to start or expand their home security setup. The weatherproof design and color night vision are features usually found in more expensive cameras, while the straightforward app experience makes it accessible for security camera newcomers.

The Blink Mini 2 is a perfectly adequate low-cost home security camera. The audio and video quality left a lot to be desired, but its timely notifications and low price make it a good purchase for anyone who only requires a cheap and cheerful camera to keep an eye on a fixed area.

Black Friday is a week away, and while I expect to see many more deals from the event through to Cyber Monday on the best mirrorless cameras, I have made a list of my top 5 Black Friday camera deals under $500 that you simply can't ignore now!