A quick update to my Europe price increase post from a few days ago: I received a confirmation from Germany that Nikon prices will go up on February 1st, 2017 – you can see a portion of the new price list above (you can compare it to the current prices on Amazon.de). I was told […]
I have received tips from at least two different European countries that a new price increase on Nikon equipment will be introduced on January 1st, 2017. I assume that this price increase will include most, if not all European countries. In some cases, the price increase can go up to 15% (you can check the current prices […]
Another Nikon price increase is coming to the UK on August 1st because of the falling value of the British Pound against the Japanese Yen: From what I understood the price increase will be across the board and will include all Nikon products. The last Nikon price increase in Europe was just few months ago. If […]
Tomorrow Nikon Europe will introduce a coordinated price increase for accessories in all European countries. Just few months ago there was already a big price increase on Nikon lenses in Europe. A new price increase is also rumored to start tomorrow in Canada.
After Europe and Japan, Canada is rumored to be next in line to get a price increase on certain Nikon products. The date I got is April 1st, 2016 (not a joke, this is the first day of the new financial year for Nikon). Check out the current Nikon pricing at Amazon Canada.
Nikon announced a new price increase in Japan for Nikkor lenses and Speedlight flashes. The full list of impacted products can be found here (PDF file). The new pricing will be active on March 1st, 2016. The reason for the new pricing is the increased cost of raw materials.
→ Amateurphotographer: there could be a shortage of Nikon D500 cameras (pre-order options): Although aimed at ‘advanced enthusiasts and professional photographers’, amateurs may have to wait to get hold of the 20.9-million-pixel camera when it goes on sale in March, priced £1,729.99 (body only). ‘Due to the anticipated high demand for this new flagship DX DSLR, […]
For all European readers – I have been reporting for months now that a big Nikon price increase is coming to Europe in early 2016 (up to 30% in Germany, 5-20% in the UK). Have you seen any price increases in your country? Please report in the comments section below.
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