Nikon related news/links

• 15 years ago
• Categories: Weekly Nikon News Flash

• Tamron SP 70-300mm F/4-5.6 Di VC USD (Model A005) lens with Nikon mount announced.

• New discount for employees who work for Nikon camera dealers: Nikon D700 for $1,999. This offer is valid till April 30th, 2010.

• Nikon EDG fieldscope offer – in the latest issue of Audubon magazine, there is an ad for the Nikon EDG scopes stating that beginning April 1, 2010 they would be offering a Nikon D3000 with the purchase of a new EDG scope. For more info on Nikon EDG fieldscopes: the latest EDG models from Nikon & Nikon fieldscope DSLR attachemnt. Reminder: the current ongoing instant Nikon rebate program will end in 2 weeks.

• Nikon FA GOLD limited edition on eBay for US$ 9,000.00.

• Nikon’s UP headset sports built-in browser.

• Nikon @ the CP+ Camera and Imaging Show 2010 in Japan: reports from DC Watch and Akihabaranews.

• Nikon D3s will be in stock @ Amazon on March 14th. Currently only OneCall.com has the D3s in stock.

• Nikon press photographer makes history with first ever photographic workshop held inside the House of Lords.

• Nikon Japan is introducing universal repair prices for its products starting March 1, 2010. Some examples: Coolpix S8000 will have a flat repair fee of 9,800 yen; Coolpix L series: 7,900 yen; Coolpix P series: 12,000 yen; D40 and D40X: 11,500 yen; D50, D60 and D3000: 13,500 yen; AF-S DX 18-55 F3.5-5.6G lens: 7,900 yen; AF-S DX 18-55 F3.5-5.6G VR lens: 8,300 yen, etc. It is not clear if this plan will be introduced in other countries.

• Video: Lee filters for Nikon 14-24mm f/2.8 lens (Lee filters website):

• Nikon introduces new Binoculars.

• Nikon makes charitable donation to Chile.

• Two official press release from Nikon about the Austin festival and George LaCroix Memorial Award.