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Do not buy Nikon gear from Best Buy unless you plan to keep it – they have a 15% restocking fee

By [NR] admin | Published: May 2, 2026

Do not buy Nikon gear from Best Buy unless you are really planning to keep it – a reader recently reminded me that Best Buy has a 15% restocking fee for drones, digital cameras, camera lenses, camcorders, action cameras, and many other products:

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What’s new on Kickstarter?

By [NR] admin | Published: April 30, 2026

Here are the latest photography-related Kickstarter crowdfunding projects: New: Viperpod full-size tripod that doesn’t rely on the ground: $45,076 raised of $10,000 goal with 133 backers and 32 days to go. NEW: ProWrapp Impact+ gear wrapper with max shock resistance: $34,926 raised of $6,416 goal by 329 backers with 14 days to go. New: Reeflex 300–600mm […]

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The new Kase 150mm f/5.6 AF reflex mirror lens for Nikon Z-mount is now available for pre-order

By [NR] admin | Published: April 30, 2026

The new Kase 150mm f/5.6 AF reflex mirror lens for Nikon Z-mount, displayed at the 2026 CP+ show, is now available for pre-order at B&H Photo for $649. Here are the details:

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New Nikon rebates started in Europe: up to € 1,000 off

By [NR] admin | Published: April 30, 2026

Nikon started new rebates in Europe for the month of May, where you can get up to € 1,000 off (the current Nikon USA rebates can be found here; check also the Nikon savings in Canada): Foto Erhardt WEX Photo Nikon Europe recently announced an extended, free five-year warranty on all Nikkor Z lenses:

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First rumors about a new Nikon compact full-frame fixed lens camera

By [NR] admin | Published: April 29, 2026

I have been reporting for a while rumors about a new small Nikon full-frame mirrorless camera without a viewfinder, designed for photography: Rumors about a third small Nikon full-frame mirrorless camera without a viewfinder, designed for photography, expected in 2026 There is a new twist to this rumor: it could be a new Nikon compact […]

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Nikon Day at B&H Photo on May 7

By [NR] admin | Published: April 28, 2026

Nikon Day at B&H Photo will take place on May 7 (register here):

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Nikon Hong Kong is implementing a hefty administration fee for Nikon grey market repairs

By [NR] admin | Published: April 27, 2026

Nikon Hong Kong announced that they will begin charging a substantial “administration fee” for the repair and maintenance of grey market (parallel import) products. According to their official notice, this fee can be up to HK$5,000 (approximately £500/$640 USD). It is important to note that this is strictly an administrative charge in addition to the […]

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