Monthly Archives: October 2011

A possible scenario for the “other three products” expected to be announced with the Nikon D800

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

Here is a possible scenario for the other three products that are expected to be announced alongside the D800, probably on October 26th. Nikon SB-910 speedlight, the replacement of the SB-900 (see this and this related posts) DX lens – probably a consumer lens. One tipster actually mentioned a new wide angle DX lens, which would be great for […]

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Another Nikon “The Event” in Australia on October 23-26

By [NR] admin | Published: October 11, 2011

This could be a coincidence, but I aways liked coincidences: “The Event” 2011 Nikon AIPP (Australian Institute of Professional Photography) will take place in Hilton Hotel Adelaide, Australia from October 23rd – 26th, 2011. I am starting to like those dates.

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Nikon product presentation in Marrakech on October 24-26, 2011

By [NR] admin | Published: October 11, 2011

The rumor is that Nikon will hold a product presentation in Marrakech on October 24-26, 2011. Some major European dealers were invited. October 26th was also the rumored announcement date for the Nikon D800. There will be at least three other products announced with the D800.

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Nikon’s official statement on the flooding in Thailand

By [NR] admin | Published: October 11, 2011

This is Nikon’s statement on the flooding in Thailand: Nikon (Thailand) Co., Ltd., a consolidated subsidiary of Nikon Corporation in the Rojana Industrial Park in Ayutthaya Province located in Central Thailand, is submerged by the flood caused by torrential rainfall since last July.

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Thailand flooding reaches Nikon’s factories

By [NR] admin | Published: October 10, 2011

I already mentioned about the flooding threat for Nikon factories in Thailand over the weekend. Today Bloomberg reported that Nikon’s factories are “swamped”:

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B&H discounted some grey market Nikon lenses

By [NR] admin | Published: October 10, 2011

Today B&H discounted several grey market Nikon lenses, probably as a result of the new Nikon price policy that will take effect on October 16th. The best deal seems to be the Nikkor 14-24mm f/2.8G lens for $1,689 ($310.95 discount, regular price of US version is $1,799.00). The rest of the discounted grey market Nikkor […]

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Nikon SB-900 speedlight listed as “deleted” at BestBuy

By [NR] admin | Published: October 10, 2011

More on the Nikon SB-900 speedlight being discontinued story: in BestBuy’s internal inventory system the Nikon SB-900 flash is already listed as “deleted” which usually means this product will no longer be available for sale: The Nikon SB-900 is still available for sale on BestBuy website.

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