Nikon’s 100th anniversary logo, new website and promo video

By [NR] admin | Published: January 10, 2017

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JzO6acfMzm0

Nikon released a new logo, dedicated website and a promo video for their 100th anniversary celebration. Here is the full press release:

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Weekly Nikon news flash #400

By [NR] admin | Published: January 8, 2017

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→ The new Zhongyi Mitakon 20mm f/2.0 4.5X high magnification ratio macro lens is now is now listed at B&H (was also in stock, but it is sold out now).


→ Nikon loaned D3400, D500 and KeyMission 360 cameras in Germany in exchange for online/social media reviews posts, including reviews on Amazon Germany (see all entries here). It seems that a total of 195 people took advantage of this offer – all registered users of the website trnd.com.


→ Nikon announced line-up of masterclasses for aspiring photojournalists in Europe.

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Nikon at CES: no sign of the DL cameras

By [NR] admin | Published: January 6, 2017




Several readers visited the Nikon booth at the 2017 CES in Las Vegas and reported back that there were no DL cameras on display and the official word on availability is “TBD” or “coming soon“:

I’m here at CES and stopped by their booth after reading your call for DL delivery date. Unfortunately I spoke with three separate people and they are all playing stupid or not providing anything. They wouldn’t even offer a guess… sorry I can’t be more helpful but that is their official line.

Here are a few more pictures of the Nikon booth and the official Nikon@CES presentations schedule:
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Nikon DL cameras shipment date is still unknown

By [NR] admin | Published: January 4, 2017


B&H no longer has the Nikon DL cameras shipping date listed as January 2017 on their product pages – it was changed a few days ago to “coming soon” – reportedly based on direct input from Nikon USA:

If anyone is visiting CES, please stop by the Nikon booth (#14117, Central Hall, Las Vegas Convention Center) and ask the reps about the DL release date. I am also curious if they will have working DL cameras on the floor. You can contact me here if you have any info or pictures to share. Thanks!

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Nikon D5600, Coolpix A300 and W100 pre-orders now open

By [NR] admin | Published: January 4, 2017


Nikon D5600:

  • Nikon D5600 body only: Adorama | B&H (Amazon still lists the grey market version only)
  • Nikon D5600 + AF-S DX 18-140mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR lens: Adorama | B&H
  • Nikon D5600 + AF-P DX 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR lens: Adorama | B&H
  • Nikon D5600 + AF-P DX 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR and AF-P DX 70-300mm f/4.5-6.3G ED lenses: Adorama | B&H


Nikon Coolpix A300: Adorama | B&H


Nikon Coolpix W100:

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CES 2017: Nikon introduces thhe D5600 and two Coolpix cameras to the US market

By [NR] admin | Published: January 4, 2017


The lack or pre-CES rumors was very simple: just as I reported a few weeks ago, Nikon only introduced the D5600 DSLR camera (and two Coolpix models: A300 and W100) to the US market. Detailed coverage on the D5600 camera can be found here. The US shipping date is February. The prices are (pre-orders are listed here):

  • Nikon D5600 + AF-S DX 18-140mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR lens: $1,199.95
  • Nikon D5600 + AF-P DX 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR lens: $799.95
  • Nikon D5600 + AF-P DX 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR and AF-P DX 70-300mm f/4.5-6.3G ED lenses: $1,149.95 SRP
  • Nikon D5600 body only: $699.95

The full US press release can be found here – note that Nikon already mentioned their 100 year anniversary without providing any additional information:

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Most of Nikon rebates are now gone

By [NR] admin | Published: January 3, 2017


The Nikon lens-only rebates and the free battery grip offer for the D500/D750/D810 are all gone now (they have been available since Black Friday). Here are the Nikon deals that are still going on:

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