Re: [Paddlewise] Waterproof [Non]Digital Cameras

From: cholst <cholst_at_bitstream.net>
Date: Wed, 12 Dec 2001 19:26:53 GMT
Ari Saarto writes:

> OHMYGOD! 
> 
>>I was shocked to read on www.wetpixel.com that Nikon is 
>>discontinuing the 
>>Nikonos V underwater camera. 
> 
> Letīs have all a minutes silence for the late glorious
> Nikonos. I have never seen better & almost shockproof
> camera body. With a good lens. 
> 
> Cheers,
> Ari - Finland 
> 

Here is the official announcement:
http://www.nikon-image.com/eng/news_release/2001/nikonos-v.htm 

Quoting from the press release: 

"In light of relatively low sales volumes for this niche product in an age 
of growing operating cost-consciousness...Nikon determined that it could not 
continue to justify the cost and effort of specialized production required 
to manufacture it in small quantities.... 

"Although the company has no current plans to introduce new underwater 
photography products, we will continue to stay abreast of the market for 
next-generation underwater cameras." 

Chuck Holst 

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