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2careless · 4 February 2009, 07:33 PM

Dear me... Nikon raised price by nearly 25%!

Nikkor 70-200 F2.8 VR was A$2300 now $2810
Nikkor 14-24 F2.8 was $2209 now $2599
Nikkor 24-70 F2.8 was $2170 now $2509
Nikkor 105 F2.8 Micro VR was $1090 now $1359
Nikkor 200 F2 VR was $5400 now $6929

This is ridiculous!

swatty · 4 February 2009, 07:45 PM

Financial crisis ?

2careless · 4 February 2009, 07:48 PM

More like A$ not worth nothing...
I did grab the 14-24 and 105 but didn't expect the increase is so steep - kicking myself now...

swatty · 4 February 2009, 07:54 PM

I think many more items will go up in price as well. Our dollar doesn't seem to getting any better .

Letsgodiving · 4 February 2009, 11:51 PM

I read on another forum that the Canon prices had increased substantially in the UK probably due to the pound.

Gedanken · 4 February 2009, 11:55 PM

My camera guy warned me about increases back in October. Between October and January I grabbed everything I foresaw wanting over the next year, and I think I got out OK:

Sigma 10-20 4-5.6 $750
Canon 24-70 2.8L $1600
Canon 70-200 2.8L IS $2250
Canon 50D + grip + extra battery $1800

I don't expect the Australian dollar to bounce back for a while yet, but when it does I can go back to ordering everything from Hong Kong - at the moment the exchange rate makes it more expensive than buying locally, even with the price increase.

greenfan · 5 February 2009, 12:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 2careless

Dear me... Nikon raised price by nearly 25%!

Nikkor 70-200 F2.8 VR was A$2300 now $2810
Nikkor 14-24 F2.8 was $2209 now $2599
Nikkor 24-70 F2.8 was $2170 now $2509
Nikkor 105 F2.8 Micro VR was $1090 now $1359
Nikkor 200 F2 VR was $5400 now $6929

This is ridiculous!

even here in Greece we have better prices....

Nikkor 70-200 F2.8 VR 1,600.00 EUR = 2,059.28 USD
Nikkor 14-24 F2.8 1,450.00 EUR = 1,866.32 USD
Nikkor 24-70 F2.8 1,392.00 EUR = 1,791.90 USD
Nikkor 105 F2.8 Micro VR 715.00 EUR = 920.766 USD
Nikkor 200 F2 VR 3,900.00 EUR = 5,020.91 USD

2careless · 5 February 2009, 06:31 AM

Please note the numbers I put here were in Australian dollars - 1 A$ = 0.63 USD.
There are still a couple stores with pre-increase prices (holding prices until their existing stock has depleted) so there's still hope.

Omega_Precision · 5 February 2009, 07:38 AM

My beloved Leicas have raised prices.....

Leica M8 10mp Digital Camera $5995

Leica M8.2 10mp Digital Camera $6600

etp095 · 5 February 2009, 11:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Omega_Precision

My beloved Leicas have raised prices.....

Leica M8 10mp Digital Camera $5995

Leica M8.2 10mp Digital Camera $6600

i just checked with a few websites and the new price for a m8 is $4,000 usd.the rebate that ended last month on the m8 in the usa is now a permanent price reduction.this includes the digilux 4 as well($699).

Yume-sama · 5 February 2009, 11:09 AM

Prices of Japanese produced items will be going up due to the JPY being worth so much now. For example, in May 1 CAD was equal to 110 JPY, but now it is only 72 JPY. You may have read that Honda and Toyota have threatened the Japanese government with moving out of the Country if they don't control the JPY.

Omega_Precision · 5 February 2009, 12:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by etp095

i just checked with a few websites and the new price for a m8 is $4,000 usd.the rebate that ended last month on the m8 in the usa is now a permanent price reduction.this includes the digilux 4 as well($699).

Thank you for the info...I stand corrected.

Not a fan of Digilux.

2careless · 5 February 2009, 03:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Yume-sama

Prices of Japanese produced items will be going up due to the JPY being worth so much now. For example, in May 1 CAD was equal to 110 JPY, but now it is only 72 JPY. You may have read that Honda and Toyota have threatened the Japanese government with moving out of the Country if they don't control the JPY.

The Yen will continue to climb because most people are expecting USD to crash with the US treasury just printing money to ride out the GFC.

I'd buy/hold Yen if I had the money.

TheDude · 7 February 2009, 03:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Omega_Precision

My beloved Leicas have raised prices.....

Leica M8 10mp Digital Camera $5995

Leica M8.2 10mp Digital Camera $6600

Yeah, but that's an updated model relative to the original M8. Also, I see the prices on the M8.2 as $5995 from reputable outlets like B&H.

Omega_Precision · 7 February 2009, 08:10 AM

I have B&H catalog and I don't know if there was an update to it or not.

Still love the film 'M' models too....Leica lenses are second to none!

i2onnel · 7 February 2009, 04:17 PM

http://buydig.com

They have amazing deals on DSLRS /w free shipping.

vh_bu98 · 8 February 2009, 02:39 AM

The only good thing about the price increase is the resell value on pre-own lenses. I could probably sell my lenses for what I paid for them if I had too.

chenx15 · 8 February 2009, 02:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Yume-sama

Prices of Japanese produced items will be going up due to the JPY being worth so much now. For example, in May 1 CAD was equal to 110 JPY, but now it is only 72 JPY. You may have read that Honda and Toyota have threatened the Japanese government with moving out of the Country if they don't control the JPY.

so they won't be japanese cars anymore???

greenfan · 8 February 2009, 07:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 2careless

Please note the numbers I put here were in Australian dollars - 1 A$ = 0.63 USD.
There are still a couple stores with pre-increase prices (holding prices until their existing stock has depleted) so there's still hope.

In that case these lenses are much cheaper in your country....

4 February 2009, 07:33 PM	#1
2careless "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Melbourne, AU Watch: Pepsi Posts: 4,370	Cameras - price increase Dear me... Nikon raised price by nearly 25%! Nikkor 70-200 F2.8 VR was A$2300 now $2810 Nikkor 14-24 F2.8 was $2209 now $2599 Nikkor 24-70 F2.8 was $2170 now $2509 Nikkor 105 F2.8 Micro VR was $1090 now $1359 Nikkor 200 F2 VR was $5400 now $6929 This is ridiculous!

4 February 2009, 11:51 PM	#5
Letsgodiving "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Mike Location: Virginia, US Watch: SD 16600 Posts: 4,320	I read on another forum that the Canon prices had increased substantially in the UK probably due to the pound. __________________ The fool, with all his other faults, has this also - he is always getting ready to live. - Epicurus (341–270 BC)

4 February 2009, 11:55 PM	#6
Gedanken "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: Sir Location: Melbourne Watch: F-series SD Posts: 8,589	My camera guy warned me about increases back in October. Between October and January I grabbed everything I foresaw wanting over the next year, and I think I got out OK: Sigma 10-20 4-5.6 $750 Canon 24-70 2.8L $1600 Canon 70-200 2.8L IS $2250 Canon 50D + grip + extra battery $1800 I don't expect the Australian dollar to bounce back for a while yet, but when it does I can go back to ordering everything from Hong Kong - at the moment the exchange rate makes it more expensive than buying locally, even with the price increase. __________________ You buy a Casio to make sure you're on time; you wear a Rolex because you don't have to be on time.

7 February 2009, 04:17 PM	#16
i2onnel "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Ronn Location: Los Angeles, CA Watch: Numerous Posts: 422	http://buydig.com They have amazing deals on DSLRS /w free shipping. __________________ @slpapi

4 February 2009, 07:45 PM	#2
swatty 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Peter Location: Sydney Watch: The Game Posts: 17,415	Financial crisis ?

4 February 2009, 07:48 PM	#3
2careless "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Melbourne, AU Watch: Pepsi Posts: 4,370	More like A$ not worth nothing... I did grab the 14-24 and 105 but didn't expect the increase is so steep - kicking myself now...

4 February 2009, 07:54 PM	#4
swatty 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Peter Location: Sydney Watch: The Game Posts: 17,415	I think many more items will go up in price as well. Our dollar doesn't seem to getting any better .

5 February 2009, 06:31 AM	#8
2careless "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Melbourne, AU Watch: Pepsi Posts: 4,370	Please note the numbers I put here were in Australian dollars - 1 A$ = 0.63 USD. There are still a couple stores with pre-increase prices (holding prices until their existing stock has depleted) so there's still hope.

5 February 2009, 07:38 AM	#9
Omega_Precision Banned Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Henry Location: CA, US Watch: ing basketball Posts: 2,977	My beloved Leicas have raised prices..... Leica M8 10mp Digital Camera $5995 Leica M8.2 10mp Digital Camera $6600

5 February 2009, 11:09 AM	#11
Yume-sama "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: CAN / SIN Watch: Plat. Masterpiece Posts: 1,959	Prices of Japanese produced items will be going up due to the JPY being worth so much now. For example, in May 1 CAD was equal to 110 JPY, but now it is only 72 JPY. You may have read that Honda and Toyota have threatened the Japanese government with moving out of the Country if they don't control the JPY.

7 February 2009, 08:10 AM	#15
Omega_Precision Banned Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Henry Location: CA, US Watch: ing basketball Posts: 2,977	I have B&H catalog and I don't know if there was an update to it or not. Still love the film 'M' models too....Leica lenses are second to none!

8 February 2009, 02:39 AM	#17
vh_bu98 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Vu Location: Dallas area Watch: Platinum YM Posts: 2,646	The only good thing about the price increase is the resell value on pre-own lenses. I could probably sell my lenses for what I paid for them if I had too.

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