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Rumors from Reddit: Nikon rep said US price increase coming in June

A reader sent me a link to a Reddit discussion, where a member claimed that a Nikon rep has confirmed a new price increase is coming to the US in June: “Went to a demo day and met a Nikon Rep. was told if there’s gear I want at the current price buy before June as […]

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Nikon, rebates, and tariffs

As of today, I have not heard any rumors about an upcoming Nikon price increase, resulting from the new tariffs proposed by President Trump (Leica, Fuji, Blackmagic have already announced price increases, Canon will follow soon, and I believe Sony will be next). Update: the first Sony price seems to be already here. Nikon was planning to introduce new […]

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The new Nikon Z5II camera is manufactured in Thailand (facing a 36% tariff)

Like all other Z cameras, the new Nikon Z5 II (now shipping) is manufactured in Thailand. From Reuters: “Thailand is facing a 36% tariff under U.S. President Donald Trump’s trade measures, and is hoping to use a 90-day pause on the levies to prepare a response.” Here is the latest/updated list of Nikon Z mirrorless […]

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How will the new Trump tariffs impact Nikon camera and lens imports to the US?

The Trump administration imposed new tariffs on goods imported to the US. I am obviously not an expert in trade or economics, and I am not interested in a political discussion here. To be neutral in my coverage, I asked AI, “How will the new Trump tariffs impact Nikon camera and lens imports to the […]

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