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Of course, on point is that they may adjust time based upon other factors. First ship dates are very flexible. Nikon xxx could have a ton on lenses read to ship but until Nikon HQ says ship, they will remain in the warehouse (perhaps they are in a warehouse somewhere in Japan or asia - don't know)
What is the definition of "professional"? If they are NPS members then they meet Nikon's definition. Your or my definition isn't really relevant in this context. It's the same deal with photographer permits for national parks in the USA. I know several people who don't make a living with photography(my definition of professional) but they qualify for professional photographer permits according to the National Park Service. And lying on the application is a crime under federal law
Sideline passes at sporting events? Same deal. And the list goes on....
What is the definition of "professional"? If they are NPS members then they meet Nikon's definition. Your or my definition isn't really relevant in this context. It's the same deal with photographer permits for national parks in the USA. I know several people who don't make a living with photography(my definition of professional) but they qualify for professional photographer permits according to the National Park Service. And lying on the application is a crime under federal law
I'm not so sure that offsets the negative spin up that happens when the 1/1000(or 10,000) problems get posted on social media.
The problem is, a lot of us aren't on social media and don't care about it.
This is social media.
You forgot, what also included.“We would like to inform you that the release date of "NIKKOR Z 180-600mm f/5.6-6.3 VR" has been decided, which was scheduled to be released in August 2023.
Release date: August 31, 2023 (Thursday)”
「NIKKOR Z 180-600mm f/5.6-6.3 VR」発売日決定のお知らせ | ニコンイメージング
2023年8月に発売予定と案内させていただいておりました、「NIKKOR Z 180-600mm f/5.6-6.3 VR」の発売日が決定しましたのでお知らせいたします。www.nikon-image.com
No, for real they are going to ship this lens with a ShamWow instead of a case? It’s not as though Nikon can’t figure out how to make great cases. The one that my 800 PF came in is a great example.
I wish it were as high quality as a moneybag from a movie. My Tammykon 70-180 shipped with a ShamWow which I thought was a microfiber cloth to clean the glass so I didn’t even bother taking it out of the package. A neoprene case is inexpensive and they sell for around $15-20 on Amazon, though I haven’t seen one large enough for the 180-600. Frequently, I travel with a non-camera backpack so I like the option of throwing the individual lenses in cases though finding an old wetsuit and repurposing a leg is always a possibility.
I bought the CL-1434 semi soft case which comes with the 200-500. It’s probably a bit short but I’m hoping it’ll provide some protection when I store the lens at at home and when packed in my car en route to a shoot.
It will likely be short as the case is a bit less than 11" long and the 180-600 runs about 12.5" according to Nikon specs. Sure, there are cases which will fit like the large ape case, though I was looking for something a little more compact like a thick neoprene sleeve.
typo? 08-30?I got a notice from B-H today that (copied from B-H) : Will begin shipping 2023-09-30.
I looked that date up, Saturday - a day they are closed!
B&H has posted a ship date of Saturday, Sept 30 on their website. I’m not sure if that’s meant for preorders placed now or for all the preorders they have.
I'm not sure they know.
