Tag: Nikon

Top 10 Dead Pixels Society photo industry stories of 2017

December 26, 2017 Gary Pageau Agfa, Canon, Costco, DxO, Fujifilm, Glossy Finish, Kodak, Kodak Alaris, Lifetouch, Minolta, NeoModern, Nikon, Polaroid, RPI, Shutterfly, Sony

It’s been a busy year for the Dead Pixels Society, with the launching of the full blog and a weekly newsletter. Here are the top 10 stories from the website, based on hits and shares: 10) Costco gets into business printing Costco has added business printing to its online Photo Center. The company notified customers of the addition of business... Read More

New Products Press releases Updates

Nikon Announces Updated Version of SnapBridge Camera Connectivity App for Seamless Image Transfer and Sharing

December 3, 2017 Gary Pageau Android, iOS, Nikon, Snapbridge

Easier to Use, More Intuitive and Simpler Connection with SnapBridge Version 2.0* MELVILLE, NY – Today, Nikon is pleased to announce the release of version 2.0 of Nikon SnapBridge, which offers enhanced functionality, stability and ease of use. SnapBridge is the Nikon app that enables users to easily and seamlessly share images and control select Nikon digital camera via Bluetooth... Read More

Events Press releases

Ready for the Close-Up: New Jersey Camera Show Shines a Spotlight on the Industry’s Best December 8 – December 10

November 28, 2017 Gary Pageau Camera show, Canon, Fujifilm, Nikon, Olympus, Sigma, Tamron, Unique Photo

N.J.’s Largest Consumer Camera Show Offers Exciting Photo Shoots, Free Classes, Entertainment, and Demo and Purchase of Latest Camera Equipment FAIRFIELD, N.J. (PRWEB) NOVEMBER 28, 2017 – For six years, Unique Photo’s New Jersey Camera Show has brought together photography enthusiasts, leading experts, top brands and acclaimed photographers for a three-day photography extravaganza. From December 8 to 10, the largest... Read More

Press releases Promotions

Michigan Named The Top Spot For Fall Foliage In The U.S. In Third Annual Nikon Campaign

November 17, 2017 Gary Pageau Michigan, Nikon

For the Second Time, Nikon Names Michigan America’s Best Destination for Fall Foliage MELVILLE, NY – Today, Nikon announced Michigan (#NikonFallMI) as the top spot for capturing stunning images of beautiful fall foliage through the brand’s annual campaign. Now in its third year, the Top Spots for Fall Foliage campaign encourages and inspires participants to share their vibrant, colorful and... Read More

People on the Move Press releases

Bo Kajiwara Appointed to President and Chief Executive Officer, Nikon Inc. to Guide Imaging Leader’s Growth and Focus on Innovation

November 14, 2017 Gary Pageau Nikon

MELVILLE, NY – Nikon Inc. has formally announced the appointment of Bo Kajiwara as the new President of Nikon Inc, the subsidiary of Nikon Corporation for the Americas. Kajiwara transitions from his role as the Senior General Manager, Sales and Marketing for Nikon Europe.During his 29-year tenure with Nikon, Kajiwara has overseen many major product and marketing efforts including the... Read More

Events Press releases

Nikon School Expands Curriculum With New Online Classes, Local Seminars And Ambassador Workshops

November 14, 2017 Gary Pageau Nikon, Nikon School

Nikon School Aims to Inspire Photographers Nationwide with Diverse Class Offerings MELVILLE, N.Y., Nov. 13, 2017 /PRNewswire/ — Nikon Inc. has kicked off its 2017-2018 curriculum by unveiling their latest Nikon School program schedule, which offers a variety of courses and interactive workshops that will appeal to photographers of all levels. Whether a beginner looking to step up to a DSLR... Read More

News

Nikon bails on Brazil direct-sales market

November 7, 2017November 21, 2017 Gary Pageau Brazil, Nikon

Nikkei Asia Review reports Nikon is exiting the Brazil direct-sales market, after opening an office in Sao Paulo in 2011. “The Japanese manufacturer expects to sell only 4.8 million digital cameras in the year to March 2018, down roughly a quarter from the previous year,” the article said. “Nikon set up a sales company in the Brazilian city of Sao... Read More

New Products Press releases

Vivid-Pix announces DNG/RAW support for LAND & SEA SCUBA software, Cathy Church video tutorials

November 2, 2017November 2, 2017 Gary Pageau Canon, Nikon, Olympus, Sealife, Vivid-Pix

Acclaimed photographer/instructor Cathy Church to provide video instruction of new capabilities Alpharetta, GA (November 1, 2017) – Vivid-Pix, the inventor of easy-to-use image-improvement software, announced Vivid-Pix LAND & SEA SCUBA Picture-Fix software for Windows now supports Canon, Nikon, Olympus, and Sealife RAW, DNG, TIFF and JPEG images. “Photographers, photo instructors, retailers, and many pros within the scuba and photo industries... Read More

Marketing Opinion

Kodak missed the point of the PR moment

September 21, 2017September 21, 2017 Gary Pageau Agfa, Canon, Fujifilm, kiosks, Kodak, Kodak Alaris, Minolta, Nikon, Polaroid, Sony

Kodak Alaris recently posted a press release about its new Kodak Moments marketing scheme. There was a time when Kodak “got” the point of the press release was to convey useful information, not dwell in a marketing-speak rathole. Kodak PR pros were literally the gold standard of the business; with this release, there wasn’t even a press contact person. As... Read More

New Products Press releases

FULL-FRAME, EXTREME SPEED & EPIC RESOLUTION: THE NEW NIKON D850 DSLR DEFINES PROFESSIONAL VERSATILITY

August 24, 2017 Gary Pageau DSLR, full-frame, Nikon

New Nikon DSLR Offers Incredible Combination of Performance, Image Quality and Thoughtful Features MELVILLE, NY (Thursday, August 24, 2017) – Today, Nikon announced the new Nikon D850, a powerful full-frame DSLR camera that provides professional photographers and multimedia creators with an impressive combination of resolution and high-speed performance. The 45.7-megapixel D850 is Nikon’s first DSLR with an FX-format, back-side Illuminated... Read More

News Press releases

How to Photograph the Eclipse: Nikon’s Top 10 Tips and Instructional Videos

August 17, 2017August 17, 2017 Gary Pageau Eclipse, Nikon

MELVILLE, N.Y., Aug. 17, 2017 /PRNewswire/ — The Great American Eclipse arrives August 21st, and Nikon wants to help everyone capture the best image of what’s likely to be the most photographed event of the year. Nikon has prepared a list of tips and videos which apply to all of America, not just those in the line of totality. Nikon has... Read More

Press releases

Lensrentals adds Drone and Virtual Reality / 360 equipment to nationwide rental program

August 13, 2017 Gary Pageau DJI, drone, Lensrentals, Nikon, Orah, Rentals, VR

DJI Mavic Pro, DJI Phantom 4 Pro and DJI Inspire 2 Drones, Orah 4i and Nikon VR Gear Added to Inventory Memphis, TN – August 10, 2017 – Lensrentals, the largest online provider of photography and video equipment for rental throughout the US, today announced a trial of drone and virtual reality (VR) equipment for rental nationwide. From today the Mavic... Read More

Press releases Promotions

Nikon Inc. Celebrates 100TH Anniversary With Scholarship Program For Future Visual Creators And Plans To Recognize Up-And-Coming Photographers To New #Nikon100 List

July 27, 2017 Gary Pageau Nikon, Scholarship

Imaging Leader Allocates $100,000 in Scholarship Funds to invest in Next Generation of Students Pursuing Photography, Film, Journalism, Visual and Fine Arts Degrees NEW YORK, July 27, 2017 /PRNewswire/ — Today, Nikon Inc. announced two new programs to recognize and support the next generation of visual creators. “The Nikon Storytellers Scholarship” will award ten college students with academic scholarships of... Read More

New Products Press releases

Nikon announces development of digital SLR Nikon D850

July 25, 2017July 25, 2017 Gary Pageau DSLR, Nikon

MELVILLE, NY (July 25, 2017) –– Nikon Inc. is pleased to announce the development of the next generation full-frame, high-resolution, high-speed digital SLR cameras with the upcoming release of the highly anticipated Nikon D850. This announcement coincides with Nikon’s 100th anniversary of its establishment, which is celebrated today. The D850 will be a formidable tool for creators who will not... Read More

New Products Press releases

Nikon introduces new full-frame telephoto zoom lens

July 13, 2017 Gary Pageau full-frame, lens, Nikkor, Nikon

MELVILLE, NY (July 11, 2017) – Today, Nikon announced the new AF-P NIKKOR 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6E ED VR, modernizing this popular zoom lens with a myriad of the latest Nikon technologies. The new lens features enhanced Vibration Reduction (VR) image stabilization capability and integrates a stepping motor for fast and quiet AF performance, making it Nikon’s first full-frame AF-P lens. This... Read More