Nikon NPU vs NPS
Have just come a cropper of something regarding Nikon Professional scheme which is partially my fault but I think could be made clearer. Thought I’d highlight it to avoid others doing the same.
I’ve been a member of a/the Nikon UK professional scheme for several years. I’ve never really used it other than getting the Nikon Professional publication which I’ve enjoyed. However sending my camera in for a Warranty repair recently I’ve tried to use one of these services only to find out it didn’t apply in my case.
I knew that for Nikon worldwide the requirements were different from that of the UK scheme – but I’ve come to realise that they are actually different schemes and have different names.
Nikon Professional Services (UK + Worldwide)
http://www.nikon.co.uk/sites/npsapplication/benefits.aspx
In essence to be a member you need to be “anyone engaged as a full-time professional photographer” and have a number of equipment – “you need to own at least 6 pieces of professional equipment from the list below, 2 of which should be professional camera bodies.”
I knew that this last part was different – but didn’t realise the schemes were different.
Nikon Professional User (UK)
http://www.europe-nikon.com/en_GB/pro/Pro_NPU.page
Having the requirements of: “you need to own at least two pieces of equipment form the Nikon Professional body and lens range, one of which should be a camera body.”
So a lot less. I own six pieces from the list – but the D200 has now been downgraded (was included originally) and so only my D800 counts as a professional body.
Different benefits of both schemes:
| NPU | NPS |
|---|---|
Core:
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Core:
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You can see there is a fair difference – and it was these two highlighted items (pro-track express service & loan equipment) that I had hoped
The lists of professional Products
UK : http://www.nikon.co.uk/sites/npsapplication/productlist.aspx
US: http://nikonpro.com/Renewal-NPS-Equipment-List.pdf
They seem to differ slightly – not sure if the UK list is just slightly out of date – I would have expected the D600 to be on UK list. Maybe the DF on both.
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