I waited until August 25 to place my order for an F6 with B&H, hoping to secure one of the four units they've received roughly twice each year for quite a few years. Given this thread, I was waiting for a B&H email message advising my order had been cancelled. I was uncharacteristically optimistic, thinking there was a possibility an F6 from the last batch Nikon ships to dealers with open orders that were placed before the discontinuation would become available.
Within the last hour B&H wrote saying my F6 was shipped! Now thse Sigma Art lenses (35mm and 50mm) from my D810 kit will be put to good use with ACROS II on an F6 too.
Right on time with ordering. CongratulationsI waited until August 25 to place my order for an F6 with B&H, hoping to secure one of the four units they've received roughly twice each year for quite a few years. Given this thread, I was waiting for a B&H email message advising my order had been cancelled. I was uncharacteristically optimistic, thinking there was a possibility an F6 from the last batch Nikon ships to dealers with open orders that were placed before the discontinuation would become available.
Within the last hour B&H wrote saying my F6 was shipped! Now thse Sigma Art lenses (35mm and 50mm) from my D810 kit will be put to good use with ACROS II on an F6 too.
I waited until August 25 to place my order for an F6 with B&H, hoping to secure one of the four units they've received roughly twice each year for quite a few years. Given this thread, I was waiting for a B&H email message advising my order had been cancelled. I was uncharacteristically optimistic, thinking there was a possibility an F6 from the last batch Nikon ships to dealers with open orders that were placed before the discontinuation would become available.
Within the last hour B&H wrote saying my F6 was shipped! Now thse Sigma Art lenses (35mm and 50mm) from my D810 kit will be put to good use with ACROS II on an F6 too.
So maybe not discontinued? How else can it be back ordered.Yesterday B&H indicated "More on the Way" and today it indicates "Backordered."
Just because it is discontinued at the manufacturer doesn't meant there isn't stock in a distributors warehouse. It all depends on how the supply chain is set up.So maybe not discontinued? How else can it be back ordered.
See post 169. English works quite well.Couldn't an APUG menber who speaks Japanese get in touch with Nikon Japan directly by email? That'd be of great help to put us out of our misery
See post 169. English works quite well.
The f6 is DISCONTINUED. End of the story.I’m a little confused by this. I’ve been on everyone’s waiting list including B&H, Nikon USA, Nikon Canada etc. and have not been able to get an F6. B&H has been sending me notes for at least 6 months (“...remains unavailable...”).
Although the F6 is still current on Nikon USA’s website (albeit always out of stock), in early October it was wiped from Nikon Canada and Nikon UK (I spoke with Grays at the time and they were apparently advised by Nikon UK that the F6 was done).
I’ve sent multiple emails to B&H, Adorama etc etc and haven’t had any luck getting one. I don’t understand what’s going on here. Nikon Global still lists it in their product lineup. Conflicting stories.
The f6 is DISCONTINUED. End of the story.
The sooner this will be accepted, the better it will be.
Hi MIchael. I wasn't on a waiting list. B&H kept flipping the F6 from "Add to Cart" to "Notify When Available." August 25 was one of those days when it was available to place in my cart. After confirming with Henry Posner that in such backorder situations they would place a hold on, but not charge, my credit card, I actually placed an order. An order confirmation email was received within seconds, showing status as "More on the Way" and "Delivery Estimate Pending." Note that Henry's inquiry reply said they do charge credit cards right away when someone outside the U.S. places an order for a backordered item.I’m a little confused by this. I’ve been on everyone’s waiting list including B&H, Nikon USA, Nikon Canada etc. and have not been able to get an F6. B&H has been sending me notes for at least 6 months (“...remains unavailable...”).
Although the F6 is still current on Nikon USA’s website (albeit always out of stock), in early October it was wiped from Nikon Canada and Nikon UK (I spoke with Grays at the time and they were apparently advised by Nikon UK that the F6 was done).
I’ve sent multiple emails to B&H, Adorama etc etc and haven’t had any luck getting one. I don’t understand what’s going on here. Nikon Global still lists it in their product lineup. Conflicting stories.
Thanks for pointing that out. Please can you show me where Nikon Japan said that.
I’m probably out of luck.
Who is the authorized importer of Nikon Equipment into the USA ?
Nikon Incorporated USA is the sole authorized importer of Nikon Corporation of Japan for photographic devices.
Nikon Inc. USA cannot provide service, support or downloads for products that have not been imported by Nikon Inc. USA.
What does owning a "Gray Market" Nikon product mean to you?
Nikon Inc. USA cannot provide any technical support or warranty service on Gray Market items.
If someone wants a new camera, most likely they want one that benefits from a warranty that will be supported by the local distributor.What's the relevance of Nikon USA's policy to supply of a new F6?
I'm just too late on an F6. It sucks, but I simply procrastinated for too long.
On the bright side I did just acquire a brand new, never opened F4.
I'm beginning to doubt of the usefulness of this forum...It is pretty clear the world will have never been the same without Nikon F6 as some are apparently holding onto their dear lives hoping for proof of fake news.
It pays to ask the manufacturer directly. I've sent an email directly to Nikon Japan last Friday, Today I got a reply saying the F6 has been discontinued.
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