Nikon’s new medium-term management plan

By [NR] admin | Published: May 28, 2020


Today Nikon made several company announcements, including a new Medium-Term Management Plan (FY2019 to FY2021). Here are some of the points related to Nikon camera business:

  • The Z-series’ true appeal and full potential will require time to be fully realized
  • Nikon has only just started establishing a lens lineup that will maximize the appeal of the Z-series
  • Focus on products of full-frame systems to take hold of the mid and high-end model users
  • Complete the lineup of Z-mount system
  • Launch strategic mid and high-end D-SLR products
  • Enhance coordination with social media/imaging apps to offer a unique imaging experience that stretches beyond shooting

More slides related to the Imaging Business (click for larger view):

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Deal of the day: the latest Capture One Pro 20 is now $130 off (price: $170, reg: $300)

By [NR] admin | Published: May 27, 2020


For a limited time B&H is running a deal on the latest full version of Capture One Pro 20 – you can get it now for $130 off (price: $169.94, original: $299.94):


Capture One recently announced a new Nikon specific version (more info available here):


There is also a new Capture One Express version for Nikon that is available for free (more info available here):

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Ending this week: Nikon US lens-only rebates

By [NR] admin | Published: May 26, 2020


Nikon’s current rebates on 27 Nikkor lenses are set to expire on May 31 – see the details at Adorama and B&H:

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Ending this week: “I’m Back” digital back for Nikon film cameras raised $400k on Kickstarter

By [NR] admin | Published: May 26, 2020



The improved I’m Back project that adds a digital back to old film cameras has raised almost $400,000 on Kickstarter (out of the $10,306 goal) and is ending in 4 days. The digital back is compatible with many Nikon F models – here are the details (more information is available here):

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Announced: Samyang MF 14mm f/2.8 UMC II and MF 85mm f/1.4 UMC II lenses for Nikon F-mount

By [NR] admin | Published: May 25, 2020


Today Samyang officially announced the previously leaked MF 14mm f/2.8 UMC II and MF 85mm f/1.4 UMC II full-frame, manual focus lenses that are available also for Nikon F-mount (replacements for the older models). Here is some additional information (check price and availability at Adorama and B&H):
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Deal of the day: Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8 DG OS HSM Sports lens now $500 off

By [NR] admin | Published: May 25, 2020


As a part of their Deal Zone B&H has the Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8 DG OS HSM Sports lens for Nikon F-mount on sale for $999 – this is $500 off or 33% off:


This offer is available only today from B&H exclusively. Previous coverage of this lens can be found here.

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Weekly Nikon news flash #574

By [NR] admin | Published: May 24, 2020


→ Behind the scenes with wildlife photographer Roie Galitz (see his guest posts here).


→ FAQ: wide-angle lenses.


→ Classic camera review: Nikon N90.


→ Franzis released a new Photographer’s Projects Collection Volume II  (original price: $276, now on sale: $69). The updated version contains the most popular products of the FRANZIS projects software series. You can get 35% off all other Franzis products with the exclusive code NIKONRUMOR-35.


→ The shippong date of the Nikon NIKKOR Z 70-200mm f/2.8 VR S lens is now June 30.

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