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Nikonos
V camera body discontinued
by
Colin Doeg
Reproduced
from in focus 72 (October
2001)
Nikon
Corporation will stop making the NIKONOS V camera body in
the near future. Regional Nikon distributors and importers
can be contacted for details as to when the product will be
discontinued.
A
customer base of divers and underwater photographers have
favoured this camera since it was introduced in 1984.
In
light of relatively low sales volumes for this niche product
in an age of growing operating cost-consciousness, however,
Nikon determined that it could not continue to justify the
cost and effort of specialized production required to manufacture
it in small quantities.
'We
are sorry for any problems that this may cause, and ask you
to understand our need to make this decision. Nonetheless,
Nikon remains proud and appreciative that the NIKONOS?V has
enjoyed a long, distinguished product life'.
Although
the company has no current plans to introduce new underwater
photography products, we will continue to stay abreast of
the market for next?generation underwater cameras.
About
NIKONOS V interchangeable lenses and accessories
Although
Nikon will discontinue manufacture of the NIKONOS V camera
body, it will continue to supply accessories for the NIKONOS
V, including interchangeable lenses, speedlight, close-up
outfit unit, etc., at least until the end of 2002. At a later
date, the company will decide whether or not to continue offering
these accessories in 2003 and beyond. |
