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Nikon D-500 $200 price drop
Nov 5, 2016 11:21:15 #
Usually, when Nikon does a price drop it means an upgraded camera is coming out. Has anyone heard anything about an upgraded D-500 in the offing?
Nov 5, 2016 15:47:28 #
The D500 was announced in January and released sometime after that. Seems kind of early for a model upgrade. This small price change may just be a business decision in this allegedly soft market.
Nov 5, 2016 16:12:12 #
rjaywallace wrote:
The D500 was announced in January and released sometime after that. Seems kind of early for a model upgrade. This small price change may just be a business decision in this allegedly soft market.
Good point, rjay.
Nov 5, 2016 22:06:29 #
Nov 6, 2016 05:46:34 #
Nikon has instant rebates from time to time. There's supposed to be another discount period starting on black Friday, November 25. You get a free battery grip with the purchase of a D500 or D810.
Nov 6, 2016 07:17:18 #
bparr1 wrote:
Usually, when Nikon does a price drop it means an upgraded camera is coming out. Has anyone heard anything about an upgraded D-500 in the offing?
Nope. The D750 had a $300 price drop not long after it was introduced, and it's dropped since then.
Nov 6, 2016 07:25:47 #
billnikon
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bparr1 wrote:
Usually, when Nikon does a price drop it means an upgraded camera is coming out. Has anyone heard anything about an upgraded D-500 in the offing?
As an old Nikon sales rep I can tell you that this is typical Nikon marketing. The camera was introduced months ago, those that were going to buy it no matter what have done so, those on the fence will now jump with the price drop. Nikon has done this for as long as I can remember. It is Marketing and nothing more. Nikon usually keeps models for about two years, depending on model, price point, and sales. Then, a new one will come out, and several months later, there will be a price reduction, why November?, cause that's when consumers are primed to purchase. Marketing, that's all it is.
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Nov 6, 2016 07:27:03 #
CO wrote:
Nikon has instant rebates from time to time. There's supposed to be another discount period starting on black Friday, November 25. You get a free battery grip with the purchase of a D500 or D810.
That's not a bad deal, the grip for the 810 ,is over $350 for a Nikon grip.
Nov 6, 2016 07:37:05 #
I bought my D500 last month their was a $500 instant rebate with the kit lens. From Nikon
Nov 6, 2016 08:35:02 #
Nov 6, 2016 08:38:28 #
This is holiday season. Nikon is merely getting a jump on the season in a competitive market. Makes sense to me.
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Nov 6, 2016 08:44:53 #
billnikon wrote:
As an old Nikon sales rep I can tell you that this... (show quote)
Yes. And they may be having resistance compared to the D7200 with price and some design choices such as no flash and pricey card slot. They probably got all the pro sports photographers right off.
I was turned off by the weight so a price drop doesn't entice me. Still waiting their mirrorless APS-C. I see Canon has a nice M3 and new M5 coming soon. Don't know why Nikon got stuck on their small sensor lines.
Nov 6, 2016 08:46:08 #
rjaywallace wrote:
The D500 was announced in January and released sometime after that. Seems kind of early for a model upgrade. This small price change may just be a business decision in this allegedly soft market.
It got delayed till like June.
Nov 6, 2016 09:00:39 #
With the buying season upon us and new offerings from Sony, Apple and others being released soon smart move to drop prices. As soon as one buys anything electronic, as soon as you get it home a new model is announced or so it seems. Point is see something you always wanted at a reasonable price grab it.
Nov 6, 2016 09:44:39 #
CO wrote:
Nikon has instant rebates from time to time. There's supposed to be another discount period starting on black Friday, November 25. You get a free battery grip with the purchase of a D500 or D810.
Thanks for the tip, CO. That might be worth waiting for since the battery grips are around $450.
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