Nikon Black Friday 2017

MattinNJ81

I noticed that this website had Nikon's leaked Black Friday flier on November 5 last year. Is that normal and should we expect to see the deals early again this year?

Does anyone have any guesses as to what Nikon will be doing this year? Last year for the D810 and D500 for example, they dropped the price and included the free battery pack. But the D500 is already selling for close to last year's sale price, so only including the battery pack wouldn't be quite as much of a deal as last year. I'm hoping there is a price drop in addition to the free battery pack, but maybe I'm being too optimistic.

starralazn

It's always good to keep your optimism, but...

I doubt the D850 will go on sale anytime soon since it's on backorder at B&H, Adorama, and Amazon.

MattinNJ81

Agreed, but all of the "older" bodies should see some level of discount. I am personally interested in getting the D500 with the 16-80 lens, so I am hoping for a good deal come Black Friday.

MattinNJ81

I see Target released their Black Friday ad today, but unfortunately there wasn't much camera gear included outside of a Canon kit. Hopefully B&H, Best Buy, etc. release theirs soon as well.

BVS

MattinNJ81 said:

I see Target released their Black Friday ad today, but unfortunately there wasn't much camera gear included outside of a Canon kit. Hopefully B&H, Best Buy, etc. release theirs soon as well.

I'm sure there will be more deals. Nikon probably just hasn't told the retailers what they are yet.

MattinNJ81

BVS said:

MattinNJ81 said:

I see Target released their Black Friday ad today, but unfortunately there wasn't much camera gear included outside of a Canon kit. Hopefully B&H, Best Buy, etc. release theirs soon as well.

I'm sure there will be more deals. Nikon probably just hasn't told the retailers what they are yet.

The retailers themselves almost certainly know the holiday pricing for the major brands already, but releasing those prices to the public is another matter.

Hiker

MattinNJ81 said:

BVS said:

MattinNJ81 said:

I see Target released their Black Friday ad today, but unfortunately there wasn't much camera gear included outside of a Canon kit. Hopefully B&H, Best Buy, etc. release theirs soon as well.

I'm sure there will be more deals. Nikon probably just hasn't told the retailers what they are yet.

The retailers themselves almost certainly know the holiday pricing for the major brands already, but releasing those prices to the public is another matter.

Like the D7500 debacle?!

tc88

My guess is the same sale as last year, free grip on D810/D500.

Last year this time, Nikon didn't have any significant new cameras, so it had to find some way to dredge up some revenue to make the numbers.

This quarter with D850, Nikon just increased its forecast and is in no hurry for more revenue. So it will likely just put out some superficial ads for the appearance of sales. Anyway, if you have waited this long for sales, might as well wait another 20 days.

MattinNJ81

Hiker said:

MattinNJ81 said:

BVS said:

MattinNJ81 said:

I see Target released their Black Friday ad today, but unfortunately there wasn't much camera gear included outside of a Canon kit. Hopefully B&H, Best Buy, etc. release theirs soon as well.

I'm sure there will be more deals. Nikon probably just hasn't told the retailers what they are yet.

The retailers themselves almost certainly know the holiday pricing for the major brands already, but releasing those prices to the public is another matter.

Like the D7500 debacle?!

What happened with the D7500?

MattinNJ81

tc88 said:

My guess is the same sale as last year, free grip on D810/D500.

Last year this time, Nikon didn't have any significant new cameras, so it had to find some way to dredge up some revenue to make the numbers.

This quarter with D850, Nikon just increased its forecast and is in no hurry for more revenue. So it will likely just put out some superficial ads for the appearance of sales. Anyway, if you have waited this long for sales, might as well wait another 20 days.

I'm hoping at the very least the D500 drops $100-$200 along with the free grip. That would at least match last year's sale price.

juanmrojas

Any guess on D750? I'm about to purchase one but I'm hoping maybe there's at least a free grip option on black friday?

MattinNJ81

juanmrojas said:

Any guess on D750? I'm about to purchase one but I'm hoping maybe there's at least a free grip option on black friday?

Last year's deals had the D750 at $1800 with no grip, but that is the current sale price. I don't know about the free grip but you should at least get some kind of discount on the body or perhaps a lens discount if purchased together.

Nikon needs to leak their deals already dammit.

Capt_Spaulding

I dunno guys. At present I'm happy with my D7200 and D610. I have a slight case of NAS, but it relates to two specific pieces of kit - a 70-200 f4 and a 200-500 f5.6. At present the NAS pains aren't particularly acute, but it would be nice to pick one or the other up on sale. As to more general GAS trouble, I am tempted by the siren song of a 24-105 Art. I have a Nikkor 24-85 which while a good lens lacks a bit in sharpness and vignettes pretty badly (fixable). If neither of the Nikkors goes on sale and it does, I may move that direction.

spraynpray

Capt_Spaulding said:

I dunno guys. At present I'm happy with my D7200 and D610. I have a slight case of NAS, but it relates to two specific pieces of kit - a 70-200 f4 and a 200-500 f5.6. At present the NAS pains aren't particularly acute, but it would be nice to pick one or the other up on sale. As to more general GAS trouble, I am tempted by the siren song of a 24-105 Art. I have a Nikkor 24-85 which while a good lens lacks a bit in sharpness and vignettes pretty badly (fixable). If neither of the Nikkors goes on sale and it does, I may move that direction.

I used the 200-500 on my D750 the other day - WOW - what a beast. Pretty sharp wide open too. I have GAS for that lens even though I know it wouldn't get much use with me.

webmastadj

The 200-500 was the first FX lens I purchased. I love it! I also got the TC14 for that little more reach. Comes in second on my favorite lens I own below the 70-200 f/2.8.

MattinNJ81

Capt_Spaulding said:

I dunno guys. At present I'm happy with my D7200 and D610. I have a slight case of NAS, but it relates to two specific pieces of kit - a 70-200 f4 and a 200-500 f5.6. At present the NAS pains aren't particularly acute, but it would be nice to pick one or the other up on sale. As to more general GAS trouble, I am tempted by the siren song of a 24-105 Art. I have a Nikkor 24-85 which while a good lens lacks a bit in sharpness and vignettes pretty badly (fixable). If neither of the Nikkors goes on sale and it does, I may move that direction.

What is NAS and GAS?

MattinNJ81

I used the 200-500 on my D750 the other day - WOW - what a beast. Pretty sharp wide open too. I have GAS for that lens even though I know it wouldn't get much use with me.

Good to hear. I am piking up the 200-500mm soon.

MattinNJ81

webmastadj said:

The 200-500 was the first FX lens I purchased. I love it! I also got the TC14 for that little more reach. Comes in second on my favorite lens I own below the 70-200 f/2.8.

Glad to hear you like the 200-500, I'm getting one soon along with the D500.

Vipmediastar_JZ

What is NAS and GAS?

Nikon Acquisition Syndrome and Gear Acquisition Syndrome.
Once you start you cant stop buying

MattinNJ81

Vipmediastar_JZ said:

What is NAS and GAS?

Nikon Acquisition Syndrome and Gear Acquisition Syndrome.
Once you start you cant stop buying

Haha, I see. I have a touch of that myself.

juanmrojas

Well BestBuy just released its Black Friday ad... no news on Full Frames. Yet.

https://bestblackfriday.com/ads/best-buy-black-friday

Hiker

Capt_Spaulding said:

I dunno guys. At present I'm happy with my D7200 and D610. I have a slight case of NAS, but it relates to two specific pieces of kit - a 70-200 f4 and a 200-500 f5.6. At present the NAS pains aren't particularly acute, but it would be nice to pick one or the other up on sale. As to more general GAS trouble, I am tempted by the siren song of a 24-105 Art. I have a Nikkor 24-85 which while a good lens lacks a bit in sharpness and vignettes pretty badly (fixable). If neither of the Nikkors goes on sale and it does, I may move that direction.

I posted about a 70-200 f4 to use with my 7200, and to replace the 70-300 I now have. Thinking of NOT spending $1,400 to the 70-200, buy the highly rated 24-105 Art which usually goes on sale during the holidays for $799, $100. off. That lens will do me great with the Grand Canyon or any other landscapes i need more zoom than my Sigma 17-50mm f2.8. GAS, NAS, SAS, and TAS...sigh..

retread

I can hear the Sigma 120-300 beckoning very loudly but not enough in the savings yet.

MattinNJ81

juanmrojas said:

Well BestBuy just released its Black Friday ad... no news on Full Frames. Yet.

https://bestblackfriday.com/ads/best-buy-black-friday

Yeah, I clicked through all 50 pages only to be disappointed. I suppose it makes sense that only the "consumer" stuff would be in the actual ad as that's what they are going to sell the most units of. Nikon just needs to leak their Black Friday ad already so we can see everything. Last year it was out on Nov. 5 so hopefully we see it soon.

juanmrojas

MattinNJ81 said:

juanmrojas said:

Well BestBuy just released its Black Friday ad... no news on Full Frames. Yet.

https://bestblackfriday.com/ads/best-buy-black-friday

Yeah, I clicked through all 50 pages only to be disappointed. I suppose it makes sense that only the "consumer" stuff would be in the actual ad as that's what they are going to sell the most units of. Nikon just needs to leak their Black Friday ad already so we can see everything. Last year it was out on Nov. 5 so hopefully we see it soon.

Really waiting for that leak! I live in Argentina and an american friend is traveling here one week after Black Friday, really hoping some discount on the D750 (it costs U$S2800 here for the body only so it's a pretty good saving anyway). We'll just have to wait and see.

MattinNJ81

juanmrojas said:

MattinNJ81 said:

juanmrojas said:

Well BestBuy just released its Black Friday ad... no news on Full Frames. Yet.

https://bestblackfriday.com/ads/best-buy-black-friday

Yeah, I clicked through all 50 pages only to be disappointed. I suppose it makes sense that only the "consumer" stuff would be in the actual ad as that's what they are going to sell the most units of. Nikon just needs to leak their Black Friday ad already so we can see everything. Last year it was out on Nov. 5 so hopefully we see it soon.

Really waiting for that leak! I live in Argentina and an american friend is traveling here one week after Black Friday, really hoping some discount on the D750 (it costs U$S2800 here for the body only so it's a pretty good saving anyway). We'll just have to wait and see.

Yeah the D750 is already about $1000 cheaper here in the U.S., so that should work out well for you. Let's hope that leak comes soon.