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

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

Amazon price: $2,159.96

B&H price: $2,399.95

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:

Amazon and Adorama still have the old prices but this will all change on October 16th. If you have planned to buy a lens, now would be a good time to pull the trigger and save few $.

Just a reminder that there will be a new Nikon instant rebate program starting on the 16th (you will need to purchase a Nikon body in order to qualify and the D700 and D3s will probably be out of stock).

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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 factory in Thailand before the flooding

after the flooding

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, Hisashi Moriyama, a JPMorgan analyst in Tokyo, said in a report dated yesterday. Suspensions lasting two months could cut Nikon’s revenue by 30 billion yen and operating profit by 5 billion yen to 10 billion yen, he said.”

Via Businessweek, Image credits: Bangkokbiznews, Noppatjak

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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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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 all DX users. Another source mentioned just an update of an existing lens. The DX lens may be announced separately from the remaining products.
  • FX lens – no idea about the FX lens, most probably will be an update of an existing lens. My personal guess would be for a new 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6, 300mm f/4 or a 70-200mm f/4 (just my guess people, don’t quote me on that)

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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

Marrakech, Morocco (Google maps)

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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