Nikon is currently offering a “Buy Both and Save” rebate for customers who purchase one DSLR and one Coolpix camera. When bundled together, customers can receive up to $50 back on select Coolpix point-and-shoot models.

The mail-in rebate offer is valid from May 1 to June 30. Qualifying Nikon customers will receive $50 cash back on Coolpix P-series and S-series purchases or $25 back on L-series cameras. Nikon DSLRs that qualify for the rebate

• D2Xs Body
• D2Hs Body
• D200 Body or Kit
• D80 Body or Kit
• D50 Body or Kit
• D40x Body or Kit
• D40 Body or Kit

Nikon Coolpix cameras that qualify for rebate

• P1, P2, P3, P4, P5000 - $50 rebate
• S1, S2, S3, S4, S5, S6, S7c, S9, S10, S50c, S200, S500 - $50 rebate
• L1, L2, L3, L4, L6, L10, L11, L12 - $25 rebate

Download : “Buy Both and Save” rebate form

Nikon has released firmware updates for three of their Digital SLR cameras. This firmware update (version 2.0.0) adds WT-3 wireless transmitter support and optional image authentitication via the menu for the Nikon D200 and extensive improvements for the D2X and D2Hs models including auto-focus performance enhancements, new Trim function, additional ISO settings, new image processing features, and support for an upgraded number of maximum shots (60).

Nikon D200 Firmware Update 2.0.0

• Image authentication item has been added to the setup menu. The optional Image Authentication software is required to authenticate images.
• A Wireless transmitter item has been added to the setup menu. This item is available only when the optional Wireless Transmitter WT-3 is connected to the camera.

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Nikon Corporation is pleased to announce the introduction of the new D2Xs professional digital SLR camera. It also offers Nikon’s acclaimed DX-format CMOS image sensor capturing 12.4 million effective pixels per image, producing 4,288 x 2,848-pixel images with the high resolution and sharp detail needed for demanding professional assignments. Here’re some of the key features:

• Image sensor with 12.4 effective megapixels
  Extremely high resolution achieved by 12.4 effective megapixels.
• Continuous shooting at 5fps at 12.4 megapixels, 8fps at 6.8 megapixels
  Within all of its high performance is picture taking speed up to 5 frames per second at 12.4 megapixel resolution, and an astounding 8 frames per second at 6.8 megapixels.
• High-Speed Crop function
  Continuous shooting rate up to 8 frames per second is possible when using of Nikon’s exclusive High-Speed Crop function that records the central portion of the frame at 6.8 megapixel resolution.
• 11-area AF system with 9 cross-type AF sensors
  Of these 11 widely spread AF sensors, 9 are cross-type sensors positioned in the logical rule-of-thirds array. All 9 cross-type sensors remain active when using High-speed Crop mode.
• Advanced 3D-Color Matrix Metering II
  Nikon’s acclaimed 1,005-pixel RGB Exposure/Color Matrix Metering Sensor instantly achieves optimum exposure, even in complex lighting situations.
• 2.5-inch LCD monitor with a wide-viewing angle; large enough to display various settings and information for easy recognition
• Excellent response with the same quick power up and world’s fastest 37ms shutter release time lag as the D2X
• GPS support for the recording of location information with shooting data
  With the optionally available GPS Adapter Cord MC-35, location information such as latitude, longitude, altitude and heading (direction) can be transferred from a GPS device and recorded with the shooting data for each image.
• Wireless support with the Wireless Transmitter WT-2/2A for direct image transfer to the D2Xs via wireless LAN
  The D2Xs supports the new high-speed, IEEE802.11b/g compatible Wireless Transmitter WT-2/2A with enhanced image transfer protocols and increased security. The WT-2/2A additionally supports the new PTP/IP protocol. And when used with Camera Control Pro software, wireless camera control from a computer is also possible.
• Image Authentication to protect the integrity of valuable data
  Available separately, Nikon’s new Image Authentication function offers image authentication for digital image files. Indication whether the actual image has been tampered with is provided as well as if any changes have been made to date and GPS information.

Website : Nikon announce the new D2Xs pro DSLR camera with 12.4 MP

Website : D2Xs pro DSLR camera Brochure (in PDF)

Website : Detail comparison between the new D2Xs and the old D2X (in PDF)