Feb 15

Nikon Holding Press Event In Thailand On 21st February

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Nikon Holding Press Event In Thailand On 21st FebruaryIt looks like come 21st of February, Nikon will be holding a press event in Thailand. The company has been sending out invites (via ThaiDPhoto) although they did not specify what exactly it is that they would be announcing. Nikon Rumors has suggested that Thursday seems like an odd day for Nikon to be announcing new products, but they have also speculated that it could be where Nikon announces the Nikon D7000’s replacement. For those who have been following photography-related news, you might recall that back in August of 2012, the D7000 had been listed as discontinued, and at the same time there have been rumors that said that the D7000’s successor could be seeing an announcement before April of 2013, making this event a pretty good candidate. Either way there’s not much to go on, but if you were a fan of the D7000 and want to see what its successor will bring to the table, check back with us on the 21st of February to see if there are any announcements to be had.

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Jul 11

Nikon recalls battery packs sold with D800 and D7000 DSLRs due to burn hazard

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Nikon recalls battery packs sold with D800 and D7000 DSLRs

Some important news for anyone who bought a Nikon D800 or D7000 DSLR earlier this year. The US Consumer Product Safety Commission and Health Canada announced today that the battery packs sold with the cameras are part of a voluntary recall due to a potential burn hazard. While there’s been no injuries reported, Nikon says it has received seven reports outside of North America of the battery packs overheating, which can cause them to melt and pose a risk to users. The recall encompasses 5,100 batteries in the US (sold in March and April) and 1,100 in Canada (sold in February and March), plus an additional 195,000 battery packs worldwide. Those with one of the battery packs in question are advised to remove it from their camera and contact Nikon directly for a free replacement. Complete details can be found at the source link below.

Update: As some have pointed out in comments, Nikon first initiated this recall itself in April, but it has just now risen to the level of the CPSC and Health Canada.

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