Nikon announced that due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) impact, the company is temporarily suspending repairs and will not be accepting equipment till further notice. This statement is followed by the announcement of the delay of the new Nikon’s flagship, the D6.  

Nikon’s COVID-19 impact

COVID-19 continues to wreak havoc the camera industry around the globe as Nikon is applying new restrictions caused by the impact of the coronavirus. After announcing that the forthcoming flagship (Nikon D6) will be delayed, Nikon says that its repair program will be shut down and it will not be accepting any gear. As stated by Nikon on its service page: “NOTICE: Nikon prioritizes the health and safety of our employees and customers. Due to the impact of COVID-19 and in accordance with mandates issued by the federal government and various state governments, we have temporarily suspended equipment repairs at our service facilities and are not currently accepting equipment. Please contact Nikon customer support at nikonusa.com/support for more information. We apologize for this inconvenience and thank you for your understanding.”

Due to the impact of COVID-19 and in accordance with mandates issued by the federal government and various state governments, we have temporarily suspended equipment repairs at our service facilities and are not currently accepting equipment

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Coronavirus and the camera industry

Most probably we’ll be expecting more announcements like this from other manufacturers. For instance, Canon has announced that it will be temporarily closing five of its factories due to supply shortages caused by the COVID-19 Coronavirus outbreak. That action would definitely cause a delay in production. Furthermore, the cancellation of the NAB Show 2020 forms as one of the major impacts on our industry. By the way, the NAB Show management team tries to find an online alternative to the event, called NAB Show Express. Stay tuned so we keep you posted in regard. Moreover, recently another most important industry event has declared on its postponement. This event is the Cannes Film Festival which sets new dates aiming for the summer. Read our article regarding the implications of the cancellation of this vital film festival for independent filmmakers. As for the next big event, the Cine Gear, for now, is proceeding as planned, June 4-7, 2020 at Paramount Pictures Studios, Hollywood, California, USA.

Final insights

We’ll continue to update you regarding COVID-19 affecting filmmakers all over the globe, as well as positive creative solutions like online educational platforms and special offers. We’ll get through this together and better!