Monthly Archives: October 2011

The new Nikon rebates (US)

By [NR] admin | Published: October 14, 2011

The current Nikon instant rebates on the D7000, 5100 and 3100 will probably be extended till November 19th. The rebate program after November 19th will depend on the situation in Thailand. Here are the details on the new Nikon instant rebates that will start on October 16th and will end on November 19th, 2011. Keep […]

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The new Nikon US pricing policy explained

By [NR] admin | Published: October 14, 2011

I just received this internal email from a major US retailer about the new Nikon pricing policy (few sentences were removed in order to protect my source): New Nikon Pricing Policy Nikon has announced a new Unilateral Pricing Policy on many cameras and lenses for the entire retail market. This should clean up the marketplace from discounting and non-authorized sellers. […]

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More rumors on the two upcoming Nikon lenses

By [NR] admin | Published: October 14, 2011

More info regarding the new Nikon lenses that might be announced with the D800: The new DX lens will be replacing one of the current superzooms (not a pro-level lens). The FX lens will be an update to one of the current AF-D prime lenses and probably will not be wide angle. If this is correct, […]

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You can already see the new Nikon pricing policy in action at B&H

By [NR] admin | Published: October 12, 2011

Since B&H will be closed till the weekend, it seems that they already updated their prices according to the new Nikon policy. You can get a feeling of the new prices on their website. Here are few examples: Nikon 70-200mm f/2.8 is $2,399.95 at B&H, currently $2,159.96 at Amazon. Nikon 24-70mm f/2.8 is $1,889.95 at B&H, currently $1,700.96 […]

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New Canon full frame camera on October 18th

By [NR] admin | Published: October 12, 2011

There are rumors that the new 1D full frame camera announced on October 18th. In the past, Canon and Nikon always announced new products few weeks (sometimes days) apart and it seems this time Canon will have one week advantage. We are looking really good for a potential Nikon D800 announcement on October 26th.

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Nikon’s financial results may be impacted by the flooding in Thailand

By [NR] admin | Published: October 12, 2011

Nikon stock price dropped 3.5% as a result of the flooding in Thailand. Nikon may experience some serious financial losses if their Thailand plant stays closed for over a month: “Nikon’s inventory of SLR cameras will probably last for about a month and the effect on earnings would be negligible should the company resume the plant’s operation within a month, […]

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New: Sigma 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 II DC OS HSM for Nikon mount

By [NR] admin | Published: October 12, 2011

  Last week Sigma announced a new lens for Nikon cameras: 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 II DC OS HSM that will replace the previous version that was announced back in 2007. MSRP is expected to be $720. Press release:

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