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Nikon UK offers summer cashback on 1 system cameras

May 30, 2013 at 11:48:44 GMT

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Nikon UK has announced a summer cashback offer on its 1 system cameras. From 30th May to 4th September, buyers can claim back £50 on the S1 and J3 models, and £80 on the V2 (or €60 and €80 respectively for customers in Eire). The offer applies to both body-only purchases and single- and twin-lens kits, and all colours of camera; cashback has to be claimed by 4th October 2013. See below for full details.

Press release:

Nikon 1 Summer Cashback

London, UK, 30^th May 2013: Nikon UK today launches its summer cashback promotion offering up to £80 cashback. The cashback promotion includes the Nikon 1 S1, J3 and V2 from 30^th May 2013 – 4^th September 2013 (inclusive).

Details of the promotion and what customers are entitled to claim are below. The promotion will run from 30^th May 2013 – 4^th September 2013 and all claims must be received by the 4^th October 2013 (inclusive) in order to qualify.

Model	Value	Availability	Dates
S1	£50 / €60	Single and twin lens kits	Valid from: 30/5/13 Valid to: 4/9/13 (inclusive) Redeem by: 04/10/13
J3	£50 / €60	Single and twin lens kits
V2	£80 / €100	Body only, single and twin lens kits

Model

Value

Availability

Dates

£50 / €60

Single and twin lens kits

Valid from: 30/5/13

Valid to: 4/9/13 (inclusive)

Redeem by: 04/10/13

£50 / €60

Single and twin lens kits

£80 / €100

Body only, single and twin lens kits

Simon Iddon, Product Manager for Nikon 1 products says: “The Nikon 1 range offers the perfect travel companion and with this summer cashback offer; now is the perfect time to buy your holiday camera or treat a loved one.

The Nikon 1 S1, J3 and V2 models are all super lightweight, easy-to-use and stylish and will appeal to those stepping up from their point and shoot, but also anyone who wants something a bit more lightweight than their D-SLR”.

For more information on the promotion, and how to submit your claim, please visit: www.nikon.co.uk/cashback.

Terms and conditions apply. Offer is subject to availability.

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Total comments: 52

I got Nikon V1 and 3 lenses. I got V1 at the bargain price at the end of last year for about $300(with kits lens). Nikon still made some decent money from the lenses that I purchased after I got V1.

Overall, I am very happy with V1 performance for $300. If V2 price drops to this level, I will do the upgrade. Otherwise, I will buy a mirrorless with APS-C sensor for around $500-700. Now actually, Sony NEX-5R with kits lens is about $600. Its AF is not as fast as Nikon 1 system, but for the still pictures it's much better than 1 system in terms of picture quality.

I agree that Nikon didn't price its 1 system appropriately. For its S1/J3 its price should be around high end PS(some high end PS has much better lens than Nikon kits lens). . Its V2 should be priced to the mid-range M43 system, such as G5/G6 or E-PL5.

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Is the UK cashback also available for non-UK/Ireland citizens? For example I buy a V2 from Germany via amazon.co.uk? The terms and conditions are not really clear to me.

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Do they have an inventory glut that they need to solve?

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Many companies are offering summer promotions. The yen has weakened quite a bit this year, but they would rather offer rebates than permanently lower prices. Rebates give more flexibility to raise prices again later.

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Good thing for nikon to offer but one difference to Canon's Cashback which is done via Bacs to your bank via credit to your Card or cheque you get a pre-paid card to value of cashback you use for future purchases in the future.

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We all know its the price that people don't like.The cameras themselves are awesome.What happened when they dropped the V1 price,they were gobbled up
Same will happen with the V2,J3,S1.As far as a 1"sensor,i have yet to see any bad pictures so the winers about sensor size,get over it.If you need a large sensor to take a good pictures then you can't take a good picture period.

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Promotion? Looks more like last-ditch effort.

To be fair, the 1 system has its uses: fast continuous AF, a non-DSLR option for catching fast moving object in bright sunlight. Otherwise, the price-point is just too high. That's why the retailers are giving discount for the system even before this cash-back.

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Why is there so much HATE from consumers? Nikonians and others, alike?

The Nikon Marketing Department should also LEARN AND UNDERSTAND that the "1" Label isn't just flaunted and pasted on a mediocre hurriedly tossed salad of a camera.

The number "1" label deserves the number "1" badge it wears.

This camera doesn't deserve the "1" badge by a million miles...

To try to be that, but fizzle and fail short of smart consumer expectations, (and consumers are now intelligent, at least those who bag this gadget)... then Nikon will keep on LOOSING RESPECT.

Get that "1" label off the camera and start afresh.

People hate pretenders.

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I always thought the 1 stood for the 1-inch sensor.

I think Nikon's mirrorless efforts are good. Biggest annoyance is the accessory port (can't use normal flashguns) and focusing with poor light is worse than their DSLRs and the usual not-quite-as-good-at-night electronic viewfinders.

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This Nikon 1 is similar misunderstanding as Canon M. These juggernauts in their self-satisfaction do not listen to photographers. That is a chance for smaller braver pikes in the pond.

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Where's the hot shoe and interface for the EVF?

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The EVF is built in.
The hot shoe is on top.

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Hothoe really isn't. It's a multi-accessory port.

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The idea behind the cameras was good, they look alright on the outside, the image quality and focus speed leave something to be desired but that PRICE POINT?! OUCH!

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Nikon 1 = desperate times.
They were told it would be a fail back in October 2011

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Hey, Digital PRima donnas here. really? you are so worried about what your camera looks like? You don't have to buy a v1, so you are actually worried about how somebody else's camera looks. You know what it looks like to me? A camera. If you are any kind of photographer you can make some great photos with this camera, the image quality is way beyond the needs of how most people view images/video on the internet, even retina screens. You should be lucky to have this camera for many instances, even if you wouldn't strut down the runway with it.

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Nikon 1 is just a joke.

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No, you're the joke.

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They should join m43. Nikon 1 is just a PR hype.

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If it's the smaller sensor that bothers you, then it's clearly not the product for you.

But I think Nikon's offerings add richness to the mirrorless stable with some unique features and of course unique lenses, not to mention the ability to stick some Nikon lenses on it with (the overpriced) FT1 adapter.

I think it's not for everyone and still too expensive (especially if you already bought the first generation models on a discount), but just about every camera is too expensive soon after release.

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The fastest focusing EVIL/mirrorless camera just got cheaper. Good news for everyone that needs a small camera for all their action shots.

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I agree. Fast focus, fast frame rate, also let's not forget great video. People post negative comments about a camera that they have never even used or would buy (because it's a Nikon and they prefer other brands). Yes I own one! LOL!

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Fastest focus? I believe the OM-D STRONGLY disagrees with you there, its as fast as an entry level DSLR.

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@Anepo
I am aware of Olympus' claim of world's fastest AF. Every Olympus has been marketed with "world's fastest AF". In the real world Nikon 1 can be used in AF-C mode, can an E-M5 with acceptable result?

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As far as I know that E-M5 AF-C is not as good as Nikon 1 system.

Nkion 1 is has the fastest AF-C among mirrorless, and 2nd best video performance among all cameras(just right after GH3).

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awful camera, its a coolpix in all but name, I feel ashamed I wasted my hard earned on it thinking it might replace my holiday D40, unmitigated rubbish.

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No not really true. I own a P7000 (and a few older Nikon DSLRS)... not great, but can take some nice photos. I recently got a V2. Takes great pics. Could not be any happier. Small and fast. You know sometimes it'a not the camera!

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Assuming you're not some troll, it's obvious that you don't know how to use it otherwise you wouldn't have made such a stupid comment. Does your D40 do 60fps?

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Foolishness. It's no replacement for a dslr if you need dlr features. But they are very quick, accurate cameras that are nothing like Nikon's slower small cameras. They also are much better video cameras than their little brothers. And, obviously they offer interchangeable lenses. Contrary to common belief, there is a decent lens lineup and most are of very high quality. Nikon has a coherent lens strategy for Nikon 1 (unlike some competitor formats) and has been introducing new lenses regularly.

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They should give people ALL their money back...that is the most hideous camera ever made...the S1 a close second...what are they thinking...YUCH! Pentax is beating their stinky pants by MILES with the stuff they're putting out...

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Which Pentax are you comparing it to?
Pentax Q can't focus as well as this Nikon 1 series (first-hand experience). Pentax Q also came out with firmware that wasn't (and isn't) that stable; it requires battery pulls sometimes (to get the unit to turn on again).

Pentax K01, I'm told, is a bad focuser too. In my opinion, the design is one of the least-likeable in recent memory. As for Pentax DSLRs, I'm told their focus is not great either, though they are doing far better designs there.

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Eire??? Eire, no,no idea. Sorry I don't know where that is. Could it be close to Albion?

: )

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Ireland.....

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Which Pentax are you comparing to?
Pentax Q can't focus as well as this Nikon 1 series (first-hand experience). Pentax Q also came out with firmware that wasn't (and isn't) that stable; it requires battery pulls to get the unit to turn on.

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sorry, post above was meant to be a reply to another comment

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I look forward to DPR posting discount offers from Olympus, Fuji, Sony, and all the other camera manufacturers. Or is this just a Nikon/Canon thing?

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I think it is more like a damn slow week on news....

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By X mas time the final price will be $100 or best offer....

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LOL GSOH ! :)

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I wish this happened. Then we could all buy one and see for ourselves that Nikon hasn't made a bad decision with a 1-inch sensor.

Or at least understand some of the benefits of the 1 Series more, and welcome it as another unique choice in the mirrorless market.

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Nikon should kill it and start from scratch again.

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Cash back is news?

Oooww Phaaa Leeeeze!

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dprumors.com isn't just about news you know ...

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What's the difference between "cash back" and "price cut." The only distinctions I can imagine is that a lower price would also mean lower tax, and would benefit any buyer. The "cash back," on the other hand, presumably does not affect the tax on the gross price, and would not benefit those who fail or forget to apply for the rebate, nor those who return the camera.

Odd that so few manufacturers offer 1" sensor cameras, other than the Nikon 1 or the Sony RX100.

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For a compact point and shooter it makes a lot of sense, for a camera system, not so much sense.

I think we will see more people move up to 1inch sensors in the point and shoots. A lot of camera makes are loosing money by selling 1/2.3" sensored p&s.

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agree. 1/2.3" doesn't offer enough quality over phone cameras. 1" is good for new PnS.

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it means the Corporation collects your private data too

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So there's actually an upgrade of all camera's in the pipeline :-)

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I think if you want to release news such as this, it would be much better to research open cashbacks and combine more in one article. Otherwise one can claim that you are clearly just helping sales of your favourite brands.

On this note, there has been a Pentax summer cashback for some time. Since DPR did not report it, here is a link:

http://www.pentax.co.uk/en/cashback-info.html

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Canon too. At least in the NL.
https://ecback.canon.nl/

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Don't agree with "helping sales of your favorite brands"
I think it's clearing dead stock.

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Older models rarely get to play along. So you're wrong.

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Total comments: 52


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