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Christmas is just a glance away. Outside the winter sky is hoary, and the chilled fingers of an icy wind blasts through the coats and scarves, but everywhere there is anticipation, excitement, expectancy. Shop windows are adorned with holly and mistletoe, festive colour and lights, ribbons of bright pigment, dark green, crimson, scarlet, burnished silk, glittering silver and gold. The entrances to each store echo with Christmas carols and song.

Last-minute shoppers bustle in and out of shops with renewed energy, swathed in thick coats and brightly-coloured scarves, carrier bags filled with shiny gifts. Children skip beside them, faces alight with wonder, tightly clutching hold of their parents with tiny gloved hands. A child looks up to the sky and, illuminated by the street lights, a few flakes of snow, like tiny pieces of opaque crystal, fall slowly, silently to the ground. Soon there is a crisp layer of snow on the streets and the sky above is filled with a strange other-worldly light.

Inside every home, beside each hearth, the presents are packed, stacked and ribboned, knotted and named, covered with iridescent paper and velvet bows, piled high beside each Christmas tree. A fragrant mix of cloves, cinnamon and pine needles fills the room, and the ambient flames from the coal fire casts a shimmer of ever-changing shapes against the walls. A time for family, a time to celebrate friendships old and friendships newly-formed.

2009 plays its passing chords and a new decade will soon begin.

May all of us from both Grays of Westminster and Nikon Owner wish you a very Merry Christmas and a very Happy New Year.

Warmest wishes

Gillian (Greenwood)
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Nikon UK is launching the new AF-S TELECONVERTER TC-20E III, the world’s first teleconverter with an aspherical lens element. With a completely new optical design, the compact new teleconverter offers class leading image quality for wildlife and sports photography.

Zurab Kiknadze, Product Manager for Lenses, Accessories and Software, Nikon Europe says: “The ground breaking optics in the new AF-S TELECONVERTER TC-20E III allow photographers to extend the reach of their NIKKOR telephoto lens with the confidence that there will be no comprises on image quality.”

World’s first teleconverter with aspherical lens element

The AF-S TELECONVERTER TC-20E III is the world’s first teleconverter with an aspherical lens element, which delivers brilliant image quality in a compact package. Completely compatible with the latest VR, autofocus and metering coupling systems, the AF-S TELECONVERTER TC-20E III is a ‘must have’ addition to any sports or wildlife photographer’s kit.

Built for professional demands

The new AF-S TELECONVERTER TC-20E III is designed to provide a seamless fit with the NIKKOR range of compatible telephoto lenses, and features rubber seals for body mount, tough release mechanism for intensive use and an oversized button for fast removal with gloved hands. It comes with newly designed caps and a practical storage pouch to protect it when not in use.

About teleconverters

Teleconverters are attached between the camera body and telephoto lens to multiply focal length without affecting closest focusing distance. This magnification factor comes at the cost of reduced light transmission which reduces the effective minimum aperture of the lens in use. The AF-S TELECONVERTER TC-20E III reduces aperture by two stops. So when attached to an f/2 aperture lens (such as the AF-S VR 200mm f/2G) the minimum aperture becomes f/4.

Specifications


For more information, please contact Grays of Westmister on:

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Nikon UK today announces a new super telephoto lens, the AF-S NIKKOR 300MM F/2.8G ED VR II. The new telephoto lens features the new generation of Vibration Reduction technology (VR II) and a new A/M focus mode, making it an ideal choice for serious sports, action and wildlife photographers.

Zurab Kiknadze, Product Manager Lenses, Accessories and Software, Nikon Europe says: "The new lens's comparatively light weight and compact dimensions make it a perfect choice for hand held super telephoto photography, particularly when used with a teleconverter. The new VRII system allows photographers to shoot pin sharp images at shutter speeds up to four stops slower than normally required, making this a practical solution for the news and wildlife photographer".

The evolution of the AF-S NIKKOR 300MM F/2.8G ED VR II NIKKOR lens reflects a commitment to developing a range of products tailored to photographers' needs, and strengthens the line-up of high-performance NIKKOR lenses.

Sharper action images

The AF-S NIKKOR 300MM F/2.8G ED VR II features second generation built-in Vibration Reduction (VRII), providing the ability to shoot at shutter speeds up to four stops slower so sharper images can be achieved when using the camera for hand-held shooting. In addition, the new A/M mode added to existing M/A and M modes enables autofocus priority even if the focus ring is being handled during shooting. Weighing in at 2,900g this is a lens that ticks every box for those who are serious about action photography.

Built for any environment

This super telephoto lens is designed with the photographer in mind and has the same excellent optical system as its predecessor. Those who need extreme speed and quiet to capture wildlife, can rely on the autofocus with a built-in silent wave motor to ensure you won't disrupt the action. To top off the extensive features, this lens is also sealed to withstand the affects of dust and moisture, allowing photographers to keep shooting whatever the conditions. Finally, the lens construction features eleven elements in eight groups, including three ED glass elements and Nano Crystal Coat.

Specifications:


For more information, visit http://www.graysofwestminster.co.uk/products/ or contact Grays of Westminster on +44 (0)20-7828 4925 or info@graysofwestminster.co.uk
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The New 85mm f/3.5 VR II micro Nikkor has arrived into stock. This is a new compact and lightweight DX format Macro lens with high quality optics. It's the perfect choice for exploring the world of close-up photography.

Ideal for those new to macro photography, the AF-S DX MICRO NIKKOR 85MM F/3.5G VR boasts a 1:1 reproduction ratio, allowing photographers to get lifelike close-ups of more intricate textures and details, even down to the fine texture on flower petals or insect wings. On top of this, the VR II system provides both a steady viewfinder image for composition and sharper results at slow shutter speeds or when shooting movie clips.

Beautifully balanced to take anywhere, the Nikon DX format provides a compact and light form factor that balances well with Nikon's range of DSLRs like the D90 and D5000. With a picture angle equivalent to a focal length of 127.5mm in FX/35mm format, it extends options beyond those offered by standard kit lenses, ideal for portraits or candid photography.


Both the D3s and 70-200mm f/2.8 VR II lens are now available in stock. If you have not been reached from our waiting list, please call to place your order and we should be able to supply you now (while stocks last).

Please note, there is a VAT increase on the 1st of January 2010 and prices are set to increase.



If you are puzzled as to what to get for the Nikon devotee this Christmas, why not take out a subscription to the Nikon Owner magazine. The cost is £59.00 for a year and here are some of the benefits of subscribing:

Three-year warranty

A three-year warranty is available to Nikon Owner subscribers only for any new Nikon purchases made at Grays of Westminster. An eighteen-month warranty has just now also been made available for Nikon Owner subscribers purchasing second-hand kit from Grays of Westminster’s superb second-hand department.

Technical Helpline

Full use of our Technical Helpline, which is run expertly by Simon Stafford. There is an encyclopaedic list of Q&A’s on the Nikon Owner website, or subscribers can email him directly with any photographic queries, no matter how small or large.

Interactive website

Interactive subscribers' only website: subscribers' message board, subscribers' gallery (post your own images), press releases, technical equipment reviews, subscriber events, etc, etc.

Discounts off courses

Subscription to Nikon Owner also provides discounts off a range of other photographic courses, including the annual Heather Angel Wildlife and Natural History Workshop, and 10% off all courses at Nikon UK.

Discounts off Think Tank photographic bags

Nikon Owner subscribers also receive a 10% discount off Think Tank photographic bags if purchased at Grays of Westminster.

Events

Special events are regularly organized for Nikon Owner subscribers.

Also for a short amount of time we have very nice leather Nikon diaries to give away to brand new subscribers. In the back of the diary is a history of Nikon cameras starting back to the establishment of Nippon Kogaku in 1917.

Please contact us at the shop to order a subscription for yourself or as a present and we can activate the online web access just before Christmas (or whenever you wish).

We look forward to hearing from you!

Kindest regards,

Tabitha Hardy

Grays of Westminster - Exclusively... Nikon
40 Churton Street
Pimlico
London SW1V 2LP
Tel: +44 020 7828 4925
Fax: +44 020 7976 5783
E-mail: info@graysofwestminster.co.uk
Website: http://www.graysofwestminster.co.uk
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For a number of years, Grays of Westminster has presented and hosted a number of comprehensive photographic seminars, workshops, tutorials and events covering a wide variety of subject matter including wildlife and natural history, flash, general photographic technique, portrait, macro and many more.

We are delighted to announce a very special flash seminar to be held in central London, at Fitzroy House, 37 Fitzroy Street, London W1T 6DX on Saturday 16th January, 2010.


The seminar will be presented by Simon Stafford, technical director of Nikon Owner magazine and respected author of many Nikon books, and will take place on Saturday January 16th from 2.00 p.m. until 5.30 p.m. It will be limited to 15 delegates in order that each attendee will be able to benefit more fully from the tuition. The cost of the session will be £135 with a special price of £95 if you are a current Nikon Owner subscriber.

To book, please call between 2.00 p.m. and 5.30 p.m. Monday to Friday on 020 7828 4925 or for International calls telephone + 44 (0)20 7828 4925, and ask to speak to me, Gillian Greenwood; alternatively send an email with your full name, daytime landline and mobile telephone number to:info@graysofwestminster.co.uk

Agenda for the session:

Part One: Flash basics

• Introduction to Nikon Speedlights and the Nikon Creative Lighting System
  

• Understanding light, sync speeds, flash modes, and flash sync modes
  

• Shooting with one Speedlight on your camera
  

• Modifying light, its colour, quality, and direction
  

• Taking the flash off camera, using a cable
  

• The Advanced Wireless Lighting system
  

Part Two: Digging deeper

• Advanced Creative Lighting System features: FV Lock and Auto High-speed Sync

• Shooting with multiple Speedlights using wireless control

• Controlling light: get creative with filters and light modifiers
  

• Practical considerations for location shooting
  

Part Three: Shooting with one light

• A practical demonstration of setting up and shooting a portrait photograph, using a single Nikon Speedlight and the few simple lighting accessories
  

Please note: there will be ample opportunity to ask questions throughout the event.

About Simon Stafford

Simon Stafford is considered by many to be one of the foremost technical Nikon experts in the UK. With over twenty-five years of experience using the Nikon system, he brings his considerable expertise to bear both as technical editor for Nikon Owner, and as author of a number of comprehensive books on the Nikon system, including his best-seller series of Magic Lantern Guides on the Nikon D70s/D70, the Nikon D80, the Nikon D40, D40X, D50, D60, D200, D300, D700, D90, D3. The series includes a Magic Lantern Guide on the Nikon AF Speedlights & Creative Lighting System, and he is currently working on a fully updated, second edition to include the latest Nikon SB-900.

Special Nikon Owner discount off the price of the course:

Enrolling on this course as a current Nikon Owner subscriber will allow you the benefit of a discount of £40 off the normal price of £135 for the session.

About Nikon Owner

Nikon Owner is a worldwide users’ group initially founded with the purpose of assisting Nikon owners to make full use of the Nikon equipment they own, to give advice on a wide spectrum of photographic queries and problems, and at the same time to offer ideas to bring about an increase in photographic skills. As a subscriber to this group, you will receive an array of offers and assistance, which includes:

• Nikon Owner Magazine
  

• Three-year warranty
  

A three-year warranty is available to Nikon Owner subscribers only for any new Nikon purchases made at Grays of Westminster. An eighteen-month warranty has just now also been made available for Nikon Owner subscribers purchasing second-hand kit from Grays of Westminster’s superb second-hand department.

• Technical Helpline
  

Full use of our Technical Helpline, which is run expertly by Simon Stafford. There is an encyclopaedic list of Q&A’s on the Nikon Owner website, or subscribers can email him directly with any photographic queries, no matter how small or large.

• Interactive website
  

Interactive subscribers' only website: subscribers' message board, subscribers' gallery (post your own images), press releases, technical equipment reviews, subscriber events, etc, etc.

• Discounts off courses
  

Subscription to Nikon Owner also provides discounts off a range of other photographic courses, including the annual Heather Angel Wildlife and Natural History Workshop, and 10% off all courses at Nikon UK.

• Discounts off Think Tank photographic bags
  

Nikon Owner subscribers also receive a 10% discount off Think Tank photographic bags if purchased at Grays of Westminster.

• Events
  

Special events are regularly organized for Nikon Owner subscribers.

Please email info@graysofwestminster.co.uk with your name, daytime landline and mobile telephone number if you are interested in enrolling in Nikon Owner or call me after 2.00 p.m. Monday to Friday on 020 7828 4925 or for International calls, telephone + 44 (0)20 7828 4925. The cost of an annual subscription to Nikon Owner is £59.

With best wishes,
Gillian (Greenwood)
Features Editor, Events’ Coordinator

The Duke of Wellington is a wonderful historic pub and the same excellent venue that has been used before. It is a superb location for a celebratory dinner and Adrian and Andy would appreciate it if everyone possible could attend, in order that the landlord can justify our use of the room.

Places for the dinner are limited to 20, but please do feel free to bring family members and additional guests. The Christmas Menu and Booking Form can be accessed on the Nikon Owner Message Board forum

The cost is just £34.00 per head for a full three-course dinner with wine included. Kindly pay on the night. We look forward to seeing you Saturday 19th, December 2009. Please indicate your attendance by replying to the message on the Nikon Owner Message Board under the subject: South Coast Group Christmas Dinner

Kind regards,

Gray Levett
Editor, Nikon Owner magazine

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Nikon Owner magazine
40 Churton Street
Pimlico
London SW1V 2LP
Tel: +44 020 7828 8971
Fax: +44 020 7976 5783
Website: www.nikonownermagazine.com

THE HISTORY OF THE DUKE OF WELLINGTON PUB
Located in Southampton's historic Bugle Street, the Duke of Wellington Pub, a dark timbered medieval building, was originally built upon Norman vaults and cellars in 1220. In 1494 the building was for the first time converted into a public house after being bought by brewer Rowland Johnson who named it Bere House or Brew House, and subsequently set up Southampton's first brewery. In 1620 the pub would have been passed many times by the Pilgrim Fathers on their way to the Mayflower, which sailed its maiden voyage to The New World from the bottom of Bugle Street. Since that time, the pub has gone through a number of name changes. In the eighteenth century the pub was renamed the Shipwrights Arms serving the many local ship-builders. After the Battle of Waterloo in 1815, the owners of the pub celebrated by changing its name to that of the victorious Duke of Wellington who had become a national hero.
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From now until the end of December 2009, or while stocks last, we are delighted to offer you the gift of a signed copy of the hardback book Grays of Westminster Exclusively Nikon…In the Company of Legends by Gillian Greenwood (value £25.00) when you spend £1000 or more at Grays of Westminster.



Grays of Westminster is not simply a Nikon camera shop, it is for many photographers around the world an institution, the epitome of a quintessential English store with a formidable reputation for service; in many circles the Grays of Westminster name has become a byword for excellence.

Gillian Greenwood's superb illustrated account of the history of this legendary camera shop and its relationship with the Nikon brand is an unusual and striking portrait of a unique business.

Gillian Greenwood offers a fascinating view of Grays of Westminster as she vividly describes the building, the people who founded the company and run the shop and some of its famous visitors. She tells the compelling story of Grays of Westminster's development from its modest beginnings as a mail order company to its present incarnation. Her anecdotal style provides an in-depth understanding of just what makes Grays of Westminster tick. The introduction is by the acclaimed society photographer Richard Young, with contributions from film director Stanley Kubrick, Emmy-award winning actor David Suchet, celebrated wildlife photographer Heather Angel, Garry Coward-Williams (former Editor Amateur Photographer), William Cheung (former Editor Practical Photography), Peter Bargh (Publisher ePhotoZine), Michael Bond (creator of Paddington Bear), The Duchess of York and many others. This beautiful hard-cover book is available as a gift while stocks last when you spend £1000 or more at Grays of Westminster and will be signed for you by the author.

Have a Merry Christmas with Grays of Westminster!
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Mike Eleftheriades is pleased to invite you to the next Nikon Owner (London Group) meeting, "Nikon Owner Gadget Night", which will be held on Friday, November 20th, 2009 at the Hellenic Centre Boardroom.

We will demonstrate the latest, greatest and most useful gadgets, just in time for Xmas. These will include gadgets for white balance, colour profiling, panoramic heads, the latest ThinkTank bags and many others. We would also like to encourage everyone to bring their favourite photo gadgets and to share your experiences.

This will be our final meeting of the year, so let's make it a good one, please invite your friends and other members to participate!

Venue Details
Hellenic Centre Boardroom, situated on the first floor, from 6.30pm to 9.30pm, on Friday, November 20th, 2009.

Address:
The Hellenic Centre
16-18 Paddington Street
Marylebone
London W1U 5AS

Location Information:
Paddington Street runs from Baker Street to Marylebone High Street.

The nearest underground station to The Hellenic Centre is Baker Street (Bakerloo, Circle, Hammersmith and City, Jubilee and Metropolitan Lines).

The closest bus routes are: 2, 13, 30, 74, 82, 113, 139, 159 and 274.

Parking is available at Masterpark in Chiltern Street.

Parking restrictions are in effect until 6.30pm.

Note that the Centre is within the Congestion Zone (ends at 6.00pm).

The last word...
As on previous occasions, we would be grateful for a £5 contribution per person to cover the costs of the room.

Members are welcome to bring samples of their work for discussion, and for those wishing to socialise for longer, there's dinner afterwards at one of the local restaurants.

We look forward to seeing you on November 20th; please indicate your attendance by replying to the invitation on the Nikon Owner Message Board (via nikonownermagazine.com):


Kind regards,

Gray Levett
Editor Nikon owner magazine

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Nikon Owner magazine
40 Churton Street
Pimlico
London SW1V 2LP
Tel: +44 020 7828 8971
Fax: +44 020 7976 5783
Website: www.nikonownermagazine.com
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On behalf of Grays of Westminster and Nikon Owner magazine, we are delighted to announce our celebratory 2009 Christmas Event and Dinner, which will be held at the prestigious Institute of Directors (IoD) at 116 Pall Mall on Friday, December 11th, 2009. This grand Regency building with its sweeping marble staircase and vast walls covered in 18th and 19th Century canvases provides a spectacular backdrop for the evening, which will take place in the magnificent period restaurant, a most fitting venue for an elegant, traditional Christmas celebration.


The Grays of Westminster and Nikon Owner Christmas Event will be a unique occasion this year. During the evening, Mr. Scott Andrews, the legendary former head of Nikon Professional Services for Washington, will be flying in from the USA to give us an extraordinary illustrated talk on photographing a Rocket launch with Nikon using remote applications, entitled: “Shooting a NASA Space-Shuttle Launch.”


Over the years, Scott Andrews has worked with the Washington Press Corps and the US Government in introducing new products and helping Nikon R&D gather ideas. He has also worked very closely with NASA in documenting the Space Shuttle and the evolution of the International Space Station, both in the United States and in Russia. Throughout the period, he continued to develop ways of using remote photography; that is mounting cameras in or on hazardous areas (aircraft, boats, etc) or areas where detection or threat is possible (surveillance, rocket launch). He has also worked with such august bodies as the US Government, National Geographic, Smithsonian Air and Space, US Navy, US Marines, US Air Force, US Army and with prestigious media outlets such as Sports Illustrated, Newsweek, US News and World Report, Reuters, Associated Press, United Press International, European Press Agency, New York Times and Washington Post. He has in addition acted as a consultant to many events such as Presidential Inaugurations, political conventions, Senate hearings, as well as space launches and sporting events.


The Christmas dinner which is included in the event is a sumptuous 3-course meal, with wine, mineral water, coffee and chocolates.

Ticket price: £79.00 per head

Ticket price for current Nikon Owner subscribers: £59.000 per head (or the special price of £55.00 per person if you are bringing a guest or guests).

Please note, that if you are not currently a Nikon Owner subscriber, and would like to find out more, do send me an email with your name and daytime (mobile and landline) telephone numbers and I will be happy to call you and answer your questions.

To reserve your place(s) at the Christmas event and dinner, please email me with your name and contact details or call the Nikon Owner magazine office on 020 7828 8971 or Grays of Westminster on 020 7828 4925 (Monday to Friday between 10.00 a.m. and 5.30 p.m.). Please ask to speak to myself or Gray Levett. Do note that places are strictly limited so contact us as soon as you are able to in order to avoid disappointment. Your menu choices (please see the menu below) will be emailed to you to complete and return.

Venue: Institute of Directors, 116 Pall Mall, London SW1Y 5ED

Tel: 020 7839 1233

Website: www.iod.com

Time: From 6.30 pm to 11:30 pm on Friday, December 11th, 2009.

The bar will be open from 6.30 pm to 10.30 p.m., and dinner will be served at 7.30 p.m.

Dress Code: Suits/cocktail dresses. (Trainers, jeans or T-shirts are not permitted.)


We very much forward to welcoming you to our very special Christmas evening.

With best wishes,

Gillian Greenwood

(on behalf of Nikon Owner magazine and Grays of Westminster)
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The School of Photographic Imaging – in association with Nikon – is one of the largest and most vibrant photographic education communities in the world.

Their courses are informative and fun, guiding you through everything you need to know to take and process images of the highest quality.

No matter what level you are currently at, there are courses suitable for everyone.

They include full-colour photography manuals, free photographic kit and great discounts.

As these are home study courses, students are free to work at their own pace and in their free time. There are no classes to attend and you can enrol at any time.

Join one of their inspirational courses and let their faculty of professional photographers and tutors transform you into an accomplished photographer!

http://www.amateurphotographer.co.uk/spi/

Thank you for your time and please don't hesitate to call should you need any help with your Nikon equipment!

Kindest regards,

Tabitha Hardy
Grays of Westminster - Exclusively... Nikon
40 Churton Street
Pimlico
London SW1V 2LP
Tel: +44 020 7828 4925
Fax: +44 020 7976 5783
Website: http://www.graysofwestminster.co.uk/
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For those people eagerly awaiting the arrival of the new releases, here are the dates we have been given by Nikon UK:

• AF-S 70-200mm f2.8G VR II - due in stock on 27th November 2009
  

• Nikon D3s camera - 27th November 2009
  

• AF-S DX Micro-Nikkor on 85mm f/3.5G - 4th December 2009
  

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We are pleased to announce we have the following on special offer while stocks last:

• Nikon D3 body - £2,999.00

• Nikon D3 +14-24mm f/2.8G AF-S IF-ED kit - £4,199.00
  

• Nikon D3 + 24-70mm f/2.8G AF-S IF-ED kit - £4,175.00

• Nikon D3 + 17-35mm f/2.8D AF-S IF-ED kit - £4,649.00

• Nikon D3 + 14-24mm f/2.8G AF-S IF-ED + 24-70mm f/2.8G AF-S IF-ED kit - £5,425.00

• Nikon D300s body - £1,219.00

• Nikon D300s + 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G VR II kit - £1,865.00

Nikon UK Cash Back Offers

Nikon UK is celebrating 50 years of its pioneering F-Mount lens system by offering £50 cashback on D5000 and £30 cashback on D3000 during the 2009 Christmas period.

This promotion will run from the 5th November 2009 until the 10th January 2010 inclusive.

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http://news.dphotographer.co.uk/news/dslrs/nikon-special-offers-at-grays-of-westminster/

Latest Industry News
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Debbi Allen of @DPhotographer

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There are double vouchers available for a limited time period on specific lenses. These offers are available on all new digital camera bodies. Here are some examples:

If you buy a D300s, you will receive money back vouchers on the following:

• 10-24mm f/3.5-4.5G DX - £300.00 off

• 16-85mm f/3.5-5.6G VR DX - £150.00 off

• 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G VR (Mark I only) - £150.00 off

With the D90, the following vouchers are available:

• 10-24mm f/3.5-4.5G DX - £300.00 off

• 35mm f/1.8 DX - £60.00 off

And on the D700, these vouchers are available:

• 50mm f/1.4G AFS - £100.00 off

• SB 900 - £100.00 off

• 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G VR - £150.00 off

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The Nikon D3s is finally official. Nikon updated a few items in its flagship DSLR including the addition of a 720p video mode. Camera nerds are still curious where their 1080p mode is, but these demo videos show that the 720p video is at least YouTube (or rather VodPod) quality. One more after the jump.

Grays of Westminster are accepting pre-orders for this amazing new camera http://ow.ly/ulhv
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RRP: £4,199.99 inc. VAT
Sales start date: December 2009

Nikon today announces the introduction of the D3S, the camera that enables professionals to take control of the unpredictable and extends the possibilities for action photographers everywhere. Built upon the widely acclaimed Nikon D3, the D3S advances low light photography to another level and sets in motion new creative options for multi-media movie shooting.

Seeing in the dark

Simon Stafford highlights some features of the new D3s, a camera that pushes the boundaries of available low-light photography even further than is predecessor the D3, and incorporates a video recording feature to provide the professional news, sports, and wildlife photographer with a tool of unsurpassed qualities.

The Nikon Corporation has announced the replacement of the highly innovative, multi-award winning Nikon D3. The D3, introduced during late 2007, is credited with reversing the fortunes of the company in the professional D-SLR market virtually overnight thanks to its speed of operation, outstanding image quality, especially at high ISO settings, which, allied to its highly effective metering, autofocus, and white balance systems, won it wide acclaim. The impact of the D3 was such that it convinced many professional photographers to switch their allegiance to Nikon from other brands of camera.

Now, building up on these strengths, the D3S raises the bar in a number of areas, most notably the ISO sensitivity range, and the ability to record both still and video images, while other improvements enhance and expand operation of the new model.

In essence, the D3s combines everything that works so well on the D3 with some new innovations and refinements of its own.

A detailed preview of the D3S is given here:
http://www.graysofwestminster.co.uk/newsitem.php?id=267&pg=1&mem=&arc=0

Pre Orders

We are now accepting orders for the D3S. Please contact us to put your name on our waiting list and please also mention if you are a Nikon Owner Subscriber.

Grays of Westminster - Exclusively... Nikon
40 Churton Street
Pimlico
London SW1V 2LP
Tel: +44 020 7828 4925
Fax: +44 020 7976 5783
Website: http://www.graysofwestminster.co.uk
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The workshop, featuring Nikon and ThinkTank, was completely sold out so if you wanted to attend but couldn't, better luck next year.

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London: Grays of Westminster's recent year-end sales of Nikon - their highest ever since the company was established in 1985 - were so spectacular that they can now count the coveted Nikon 50th Anniversary Award among their trophies.

On 28th May 2009 at a special luncheon at the Petersham Hotel in Richmond, Surrey, a beautiful crystal glass trophy was presented to Founder, Gray Levett, and Sales Director, Uri Zakay, by Mr. Michio Miwa, Managing Director of Nikon U.K. Limited.


The trophy is inscribed:


Speaking of their award, Nikon UK's General Manager Simon Coleman said:

"Nikon UK would like to recognize the continued efforts of Grays of Westminster in respect of their 2008/9 achievement in new sales. Their approach to customer service and support continues to drive sales of the highest order, and we are pleased to acknowledge this result."

Gray Levett, the founder of Grays of Westminster commented:

"We are delighted to have Grays of Westminster's hard work acknowledged in this, the 50th Anniversary of the Nikon F (Nikon's legendary 35mm SLR) year. We pride ourselves on offering our customers the highest levels of personal service, as well as our vast range of Nikon (both new and second-hand) - thought to be the widest range in the world. We believe that our customers deserve the very best in staff and service; so it's wonderful to have our efforts recognised with this beautiful trophy."

The trophy is a welcome addition to Grays of Westminster's collection of industry awards such as "Unprecedented Sales Trophy" and "Outstanding Contributions to the Nikon Brand" from Nikon UK and Nikon Japan.

About Grays of Westminster
The legendary award-winning Grays of Westminster is a charming period shop, specialising exclusively in Nikon. It offers what is probably the widest range of new and second-hand Nikon in the world. It is situated in a quiet location in central London and offers a fast and reliable mail-order service on any Nikon item - available to all world-wide destinations. Tax free shopping to non-European Community residents is also available.

For more information, please contact:

Gray Levett
Grays of Westminster Exclusively…Nikon
40 Churton Street
Pimlico
London
SW1V 2LP

Main: 0207 828 4925
Fax: 0207 976 5783
E-mail: info@graysofwestminster.co.uk
Web: http://www.graysofwestminster.co.uk

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