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Nikon discontinues international warranty for lenses, accessories

January 9, 2021January 10, 2021 GaryPageau Nikon

Nikon Inc. announced it will no longer offer an international warranty for its interchangeable lenses, including both F-mount and Z-mount lenses, and accessories, including mount adapters, speedlights, and other Nikon accessories. Here is the text of Nikon’s statement: Notice regarding transition from international warranties for interchangeable lenses and accessories Thank you for choosing Nikon for your photographic needs. Nikon will... Read More

Marketing

Lensrentals shares gear rental trends

January 5, 2021January 10, 2021 GaryPageau Canon, Fujifilm, Lensrentals, Nikon, Sigma, Sony, Tamron

LensRentals published its annual review of camera body and lens rentals for the year. Despite the global pandemic that brought much of the industry to a halt, the company was still able to rent thousands of pieces of gear. As customary, Canon dominated the new release chart in 2020, with RF mounts being rented 8 times that of rentals of Nikon... Read More

News

Nikon makes Nikon School online classes free through year-end

November 23, 2020November 23, 2020 GaryPageau Nikon, Nikon School

Nikon announced its popular Nikon School Online classes will be available free of charge starting today through the end of the year. A wide range of classes are available, including an all-new class for creating memorable holiday photos and videos, helping users step up their creativity just in time for the most festive time of the year. “Nikon School Online classes... Read More

News SDKs and APIs Updates

Fujfiilm, Hasselblad, Nikon, Panasonic release software and firmware updates

November 2, 2020November 5, 2020 GaryPageau Fujifilm, Hasselblad, Nikon

Fujifilm North America debuted firmware updates for the X-T3 and the X-H1. The X-T3 update will improve the autofocusing performance of the X-T3 to the same level as the FUJIFILM X-T4, the company said, while the X-H1 update is a bug fix. In other Fujfiilm news, for a limited time, registered owners of FUJIFILM X Series or GFX System digital cameras and... Read More

New Products Promotions

Nikon launches $49.95 week-long Nikon Z 5 test-drive program

October 27, 2020 GaryPageau mirrorless, Nikon, Nikon Z 5

Nikon USA is trying to put its full-frame Nikon Z 5 mirrorless camera in the hands of more people with a new weeklong trial/rental program. The Z 5 Test Drive rental program is available at approximately 140 retail locations. Through the program, customers can rent a Nikon Z 5 and NIKKOR Z 24-50mm lens kit from a participating retailer for... Read More

New Products

Nikon debuts Z 7II and Z 6II cameras

October 14, 2020October 20, 2020 GaryPageau Nikon, Z-series

Nikon Inc. unveiled two Z-series bodies, the Z 7II for professionals and advanced hobbyists, and the Z6Ii for multimedia creators. Features in common with both cameras: Dual EXPEED 6 Processors for Twice the Power: At the heart of the new Z 7II and Z 6II is the implementation of two EXPEED 6 image processors. Built for Confidence: The cameras retain... Read More

Events Photo contests

Zebrafish pic wins 46th annual Nikon Small World Photo Microscopy Competition

October 13, 2020October 18, 2020 GaryPageau Nikon, Small World Competition

Nikon Instruments Inc. announced the winners of the forty-sixth annual Nikon Small World Photomicrography Competition. Daniel Castranova, assisted by Bakary Samasa while working in the lab of Dr. Brant Weinstein at the National Institutes of Health, took the top prize for his artfully rendered and technically immaculate photo of a juvenile zebrafish. The image is a dorsal view of the head of a fish... Read More

Promotions

Nikon launches 30-day free trial for Nikon Z 5

October 8, 2020October 10, 2020 GaryPageau Nikon, Nikon Z 5

Nikon is letting users test-drive the new Z 5 full-frame mirrorless camera for 30 days. Now until Nov. 30, enrollees in the “Yellow” promotion (available through the Nikon store) receive expedited shipping on a variety of kit configurations, including bundles with the NIKKOR Z 24-50mm lens as well as the NIKKOR Z 24-200mm telephoto lens. For those looking to use any... Read More

Updates

Imaging app update roundup: iOS 14, Pixelmator and more.

September 26, 2020September 27, 2020 GaryPageau Apple, camera, iOS, Nikon, Pixelmator, VSCO

Popular imaging applications and OSs were updated this week, just in time for the fall. Here’s a short round-up: Apple iOS 14 Apple released iOS 14, including performance improvements to the Camera and Photos apps. Camera Performance – Photos can be shot up to 90% faster,at up to 4 frames per second. Faster shooting – There’s a new “Prioritize faster... Read More

Photo contests

Nikon calls for entries for 38th Nikon Photo Contest

September 24, 2020September 27, 2020 GaryPageau Nikon, Nikon Photo Contest

Nikon Inc. announced submissions for the 38th Nikon Photo Contest will open Oct.22, 2020 at 12:00 a.m. EDT. Started in 1969, the Nikon Photo Contest is currently the world’s largest international photo contest and provides an opportunity for creators to connect through visual storytelling and to enrich imaging culture. Entries for the 2020-2021 Nikon Photo Contest will be evaluated by... Read More

New Products

Nikon introduces ultra-wide NIKKOR Z 14-24mm f/2.8 S and powerful NIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.2 S lenses

September 16, 2020September 17, 2020 GaryPageau Nikkor, Nikon, Z-series

Nikon Inc. unveiled two additions to the NIKKOR Z lens lineup: the ultra-wide-angle NIKKOR Z 14-24mm f/2.8 S and the NIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.2 S fast-aperture prime lens. “This is an exciting time for Nikon lens technology as we lead the way in providing the most incredible optics available today,” said Jay Vannatter, Executive Vice President, Nikon Inc. “The highly anticipated NIKKOR Z... Read More

Promotions

Nikon offers $100 to trade up to Nikon Z 5

August 3, 2020August 3, 2020 GaryPageau Nikon, Nikon Z 5

Nikon Inc. announced an introductory trade-in offer for the new Nikon Z 5. The Nikon Z 5, scheduled to go on sale Aug. 27, will be available for $100-off through Sunday, Sept.27, 2020, to consumers who trade any working camera from any brand, in addition to the camera’s trade-in value. This introductory offer is retroactively valid for customers who have already... Read More

News Opinion

Camera hardware is still in crisis

July 27, 2020August 10, 2020 GaryPageau action cameras, Canon, digital cameras, Nikon, Pentax, Sony1 Comment

One of the most popular opinion articles on this site is from January 2018, where we discussed “Hardware in Crisis: Can Cameras Companies Compete.” We also followed up with “Six ways digital cameras should be competing with smartphones“, which mentioned ways digital cameras are superior to smartphones, including battery life, but added digital cameras still trail smartphones in key customer-loving... Read More

New Products

Nikon debuts Z 5, an FX format camera, a lens and two teleconverters

July 23, 2020July 25, 2020 GaryPageau mirrorless, Nikon

Nikon Inc. announced the Z 5, a full-frame (FX-format) entry-level Z-series mirrorless camera. The company says the Nikon Z 5 combines features inherited from the Z 7 and Z 6 with the benefits of Nikon’s Z mount. The camera, whose body will have a $1,399.95 MSRP, is intended t be an entry-level entry For those new to mirrorless or creators... Read More

News

Nikon adds Audrey Woulard and Jide Alakija to Ambassador program

July 1, 2020July 3, 2020 GaryPageau Nikon, Nikon Ambassadors

Nikon Inc. announced the additions of Jide Alakija and Audrey Woulard to its Ambassador Program. The Nikon Ambassador Program unites some of the most versatile and influential voices in the photography community, joined by a commitment to educate and inspire, while making significant contributions to modern photography and filmmaking, the company said. Audrey Woulard is a Chicago-based photographer and educator,... Read More