Category Archives: Other Nikon stuff

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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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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February CIPA numbers

By [NR] admin | Published: April 26, 2026

CIPA (Camera & Imaging Products Association in Japan) published their latest camera production data (orange: 2026, black: 2025, blue: 2024):

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Nikon to raise the base salary of its employees in Japan for the fourth consecutive year

By [NR] admin | Published: April 23, 2026

Nikon Corporation has decided to raise the base salary of its employees by 10,000 yen, around $62 (approximately 2.5% of the average base salary), starting in July of this year. Including salary increases based on individual performance, the total base salary increase per person is expected to be approximately 18,000 yen, around $112 (approximately 4.5% […]

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Nikon received three TIPA photo and imaging awards this year

By [NR] admin | Published: April 18, 2026

  Nikon products received three TIPA photo and imaging awards this year: Best Advanced Compact Cinema Camera: Nikon ZR Best Full-Frame Advanced Camera: Nikon Z5II Best Full-Frame Standard Zoom Lens: Nikkor Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S II The full list of the 2026 TIPA photo and imaging gear awards can be found here: Here are the 2026 […]

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