CIPA (Camera & Imaging Products Association in Japan) published their latest camera production data (orange: 2024, black: 2023, blue: 2022):
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CIPA July 2024 numbers
Free Nikon Z6III Touch & Try event in Essen, Germany with a bonus €100 voucher
Our sponsor, Foto Erhardt, will hold a special Nikon Z6III Touch & Try event in Essen, Germany, on September 11, where you can get a free €100 voucher. Here are the details:
The Nikon MB-N14 power battery pack for the Z6III is now in stock
The Nikon MB-N14 power battery pack for the Z6III is now in stock for the first time at B&H Photo, Paul’s Photo, and Service Photo.
- Accepts Two EN-EL15-Series Batteries
- Hot-Swappable Battery Slot
- Second Shutter Release, Dials, Fn Button
- USB-C Port for Charging or Tethering
The user manual for the MB-N14 can be found here. Additional information:
The one and only original Nikon Z6 III accessory announced today: the MB-N14 power battery pack
Nikon CEO on the Z9: “recorded the highest number of sales in the first year after release among all flagship models in the past 15 years”
Nikon published a message from the company’s Chairman, CEO, and Representative Director, Toshikazu Umatate. Here is the portion for the Nikon Imaging Products Business:
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The Nikon effect: RED slashes prices of Komodo cinema cameras by up to 30% (up to $3,000)
Today RED (a subsidiary of Nikon) reduced the prices of Komodo cinema cameras by up to 30% (up to $3,000) – see the details at Adorama and B&H Photo:
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New Nikon Gashapon (vending machine-dispensed capsule toys) now available for sale in Japan
New Nikon Gashapon (ガシャポン) vending machine-dispensed capsule toys are now available in Japan. From Wikipedia:
Massive Nikon F-mount savings: up to $4,400 off + new mirrorless rebates
You probably remember the huge upcoming F-mount rebates I reported back in July:
Here is the full list of Nikkor F-mount lenses that will be discounted next week (up to $4,800 off)
Nikon USA just released their September rebates, and sure enough – the massive F-mount savings are here:
- Nikkor F-mount lenses: up to $4,400 off
- Nikon DSLR cameras: up to $800 off
- Nikkor Z-mount lenses: up to $500 off
- Nikon mirrorless cameras: up to 1,000 off
The rebates should be now available at all retailers:
- Adorama | Amazon | B&H Photo | Paul’s Photo | Service Photo
Check also the ongoing discounts in Europe:
Here is the full list of the September Nikon rebates:
Nikkor F-mount lenses
| Lens | Price | Rebate | Final |
| Nikkor 120-300mm f/2.8E FL ED VR | $9,496.95 | $2,850 | $6,646.95 |
| Nikkor 180-400mm f/4E TC FL ED VR | $12,396.95 | $3,720 | $8,676.95 |
| Nikkor 24mm f/1.4 G-AFS ED | $1,996.95 | $600 | $1,396.95 |
| Nikkor 24mm f/3.5D PC-E ED | $2,196.95 | $600 | $1,596.95 |
| Nikkor 28mm f/1.4E ED | $1,996.95 | $600 | $1,396.95 |
| Nikkor 400mm f/2.8E FL ED VR | $11,196.95 | $3,300 | $7,896.95 |
| Nikkor 500mm f/4E AF-S ED VR | $10,296.95 | $3,000 | $7,296.95 |
| Nikkor 58mm f/1.4G | $1,596.95 | $440 | $1,156.95 |
| Nikkor 600mm f/4E AF-S ED VR | $12,296.95 | $3,600 | $8,696.95 |
| Nikkor 800mm f/5.6E FL ED VR | $16,296.95 | $4,800 | $11,496.95 |
| Nikkor 85mm f/1.4 G | $1,596.95 | $440 | $1,156.95 |
| Nikon MB-D16 battery grip | $336.95 | $200 | $136.95 |
Nikon DSLR cameras
| Camera | Price | Rebate | Final |
| Nikon D7500 body only | $996.95 | $100 | $896.95 |
| Nikon D7500 + 18-140 | $1,499.95 | $300 | $1,196.95 |
| Nikon D780 body only | $2,296.95 | $700 | $1,596.95 |
| Nikon D780 + 24-120mm | $2,796.95 | $700 | $2,096.95 |
| Nikon D850 body only | $2,996.95 | $800 | $2,196.95 |
Nikkor Z-mount lenses
| Lens | Price | Rebate | Final |
| Nikkor Z 28-75mm f/2.8 | $1,196.95 | $300 | $896.95 |
| Nikkor Z 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 VR S | $2,696.95 | $200 | $2,496.95 |
| Nikkor Z MC 105mm f/2.8 VR S | $1,046.95 | $200 | $846.95 |
| Nikkor Z 14-24mm f/2.8 S | $2,496.95 | $400 | $2,096.95 |
| Nikkor Z 14-30mm f/4 S | $1,346.95 | $200 | $1,146.95 |
| Nikkor Z 17-28mm f/2.8 | $1,196.95 | $200 | $996.95 |
| Nikkor Z 24-200mm f/4-6.3 | $896.95 | $100 | $796.95 |
| Nikkor Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S | $2,396.95 | $400 | $1,996.95 |
| Nikkor Z 26mm f/2.8 | $496.95 | $100 | $396.95 |
| Nikkor Z 28mm f/2.8 | $296.95 | $70 | $226.95 |
| Nikkor Z 35mm f/1.8 S | $846.95 | $150 | $696.95 |
| Nikkor Z 400mm f/4.5 VR S | $3,246.95 | $250 | $2,996.95 |
| Nikkor Z 40mm f/2 | $296.95 | $70 | $226.95 |
| Nikkor Z 50mm f/1.2 S | $2,096.95 | $200 | $1,896.95 |
| Nikkor Z 50mm f/1.8 S | $626.95 | $100 | $526.95 |
| Nikkor Z 600mm f/6.3 VR S | $4,796.95 | $500 | $4,296.95 |
| Nikkor Z 70-180mm f/2.8 | $1,246.95 | $200 | $1,046.95 |
| Nikkor Z 70-200mm f/2.8 S | $2,696.95 | $400 | $2,296.95 |
| Nikkor Z 800mm f/6.3 VR S | $6,496.95 | $500 | $5,996.95 |
| Nikkor Z 85mm f/1.8 S | $796.95 | $100 | $696.95 |
Nikon mirrorless cameras
| Camera | Price | Rebate | Final |
| Nikon Z30 body only | $706.95 | $100 | $606.95 |
| Nikon Z30 + 12-28mm | $946.95 | $100 | $846.95 |
| Nikon Z30 + 16-50mm | $846.95 | $150 | $696.95 |
| Nikon Z30 + 16-50mm+50-250mm | $1,196.95 | $250 | $946.95 |
| Nikon Z30 Creator Kit | $996.95 | $250 | $746.95 |
| Nikon Z5 body only | $1,396.95 | $400 | $996.95 |
| Nikon Z5 + 24-200mm | $2,196.95 | $500 | $1,696.95 |
| Nikon Z5 + 24-50mm | $1,696.95 | $400 | $1,296.95 |
| Nikon Z6 II body only | $1,996.95 | $500 | $1,496.95 |
| Nikon Z 6 II + 24-70mm | $2,596.95 | $500 | $2,096.95 |
| Nikon Z7 II body only | $2,996.95 | $1,000 | $1,996.95 |
| Nikon Z7 II + 24-70mm | $3,596.95 | $1,000 | $2,596.95 |
| Nikon Z8 body only | $3,996.95 | $300 | $3,696.95 |
| Nikon Z8 + 24-120mm | $5,096.95 | $500 | $4,596.95 |
