Nikon deal in Germany

14 Comments

1. Sebastian
   Posted November 11, 2008 at 3:27 pm | Permalink

   As far as I understand it, the kit contains only the D700 and the MD-D10, but no EN-EL4 battery pack (let alone the corresponding charger) that would be needed to really get the 8fps. So I think the name “Speed Kit” is a little misleading.

2. R.
   Posted November 11, 2008 at 4:05 pm | Permalink

   Just do be precise: That “news” is a week old…

   • [NR] admin
     Posted November 11, 2008 at 5:00 pm | Permalink

     correct – I updated the post… the date format in Europe is different…

3. Philipp
   Posted November 11, 2008 at 4:09 pm | Permalink

   free translation:
   Now D700 inclusive MB-10 without surcharge, for extra speed!
   *suitable Powersupply provided

4. Anonymous
   Posted November 11, 2008 at 5:12 pm | Permalink

   It comes with the AA holder, so you just have to add batteries and you get the full speed, same as on the D300.

5. Pablov
   Posted November 11, 2008 at 6:52 pm | Permalink

   very cool indeed, that grip is about $250-$300 (USD) or so (but full, with the 2 adapters)

   Maybe a try to sell more D700 and D3 lately?
   or it’s just my impression…

6. Juergen
   Posted November 11, 2008 at 7:56 pm | Permalink

   The text reads:
   Now D700 with multi-function handgrip MB-D10 without extra charge, for even more speed!*
   *assumed an appropriate power supply is used

   That means just the MB-D10 and means no EN-EL4a, no MH-21charger and no BL-3 cap supplied, which together with the MB-D10 are part of the PDK-1 package.

7. Lars
   Posted November 11, 2008 at 8:25 pm | Permalink

   By giving the hand grip w/o the necessary accessories to make it work has you hooked into buying the camera and you also have to buy the missing parts on top of that. The missing parts bought separetely probably cost more than the whole complete package bought from B&H Photo. Desperation!

8. Matt
   Posted November 11, 2008 at 8:43 pm | Permalink

   Nothing incomplete about it: use AA bats.

9. dj
   Posted November 11, 2008 at 11:37 pm | Permalink

   who cares if Europeans get this how about offering this in the US?

   • Anonymous
     Posted November 12, 2008 at 2:36 am | Permalink

     the dollar is weak enough as it is. The US market will rather see a ricing price than special deals.

   • zee German
     Posted November 12, 2008 at 9:54 am | Permalink

     Basically about your comment: what a terribly stupid thing to say, in more than one way.

     But maybe you’re right, most of the 700 million Europeans most probably won’t care. Oh, wait, some of the 85 million Germans might actually care.

     Guess this kind of stuff (meaning stuff produced outside the US) will get more expensive in the near future anyway, in USA.
     You US-Americans might need to get used to the fact that the prices will be made in Euro, and than be adjusted for the US-Market.

     zee German

10. Arie
    Posted November 12, 2008 at 9:50 am | Permalink

    Is this free grip on top of the recent cash discount we got in the US, or the same discount but in kind. Seems they are preparing the battleground for the Canon 5d2.

11. java.de
    Posted November 15, 2008 at 2:55 pm | Permalink

    The “free grip” comes with the high list price. Most shops with a lower price don’t offer the “free” grip”. So, its more a list price adjustment.