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Nikon Pro Service

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benk
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To anyone who is a Nikon Pro Service member could I get a recommendation? 

I have a friend who is part of Canon's but that wont work.  I guess its pretty easy to do; i have stuff published on Skibowl's website as well as newschoolers updates. I guess that makes me qualified.

So if anyone is a member and would like to recommend me that would be greatly appreciated.

Cheers

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May 29 2009 9:18PM
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averyshyra
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Hey man, i think your photography is great!
i just bought a D90 few months ago and love it!
GO out there and get it boss!
Good luck

May 29 2009 9:57PM
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*Fujative*
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What is it? For Canon.. I'm interested...
May 29 2009 10:17PM
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benk
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Both Nikon and Canon have pretty much the same program. From what I understand, if something breaks and you need a replacement lens they'll send you one until they need it back. and other advantages like that.

Its essentially like being sponsored by the company
May 29 2009 11:12PM
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*Fujative*
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You said your friend is in with Canon, right. Think he could hook me up?
May 29 2009 11:21PM
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*Fujative*
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So I looked into Canons, and the only thing is you need to be a full time photographer. 51%< of your income needs to be from. I guess I could lie...
May 29 2009 11:31PM
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Jordan
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Haha, not to be a dick but you don't just say hey I want a membership.

You have to be a full time pro using their gear.

It's cool to have stuff published on NS and such but that doesn't warrant a Nikon Pro Membership.


We're talking like national geographic photographers and such, full time pros.
May 30 2009 2:21AM
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benk
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not everyone has to be national geographic status. there are plenty of people who are wedding photographers, residential, medical, etc that need access to the service.

I know I'm not pro, but as a college student with no money this would get me a step closer by providing me with better gear. I'm shooting on a D90. Its not easy having people take you seriously when you're trying to get your stuff out there.
May 30 2009 12:10PM
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Snowcase
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I would say more than 50% of my income is from photography but it is all under the table so I can't really take advantage of it.
May 30 2009 1:23PM
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freezed
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being a canon CPS member you get cheaper prices on their expensive stuff. $2300 lenses for $2000 and stuff like that. But most stuff that's not really expensive doesn't even have a CPS price.
May 30 2009 1:29PM
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Pippin
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To be a canon member note that you have to have at least 2 1-d bodies (or 50d) and 3 L series lenses...so that $15,000-$40,000 depending on what glass and bodies you get.
May 30 2009 1:38PM
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*Fujative*
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EF USM lenses work too.
May 30 2009 2:28PM
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LC.
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Read: http://www.nikonpro.com/AboutNPS.aspx

Same deal as CPS. 2 pro bodies and 3 pro lenses. You can't just ask for free servicing, it's a professional scheme.
May 30 2009 5:52PM
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Jordan
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Very true and i understand but you have to have at least three Nikkor lenses and two pro bodies...

We're talking D2xs and D3's


I understand what you're trying to go for but you have to be a full time photographer & NPS sponsor to prove it.

You don't just say hey, I'd love discounts on all my nikon gear, hit me up.

Things don't work like that.
May 30 2009 5:54PM
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benk
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fuck me.. I didnt see they needed to be PRO bodies.
May 30 2009 7:28PM
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1080ski
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either way, that first shot is pretty dope
May 31 2009 1:12AM
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