Here's what else I do know. Nikon Tokyo (the mother ship) doesn't talk to Nikon_USA, at least regarding shipping plans, destinations, supply chain problems, technical problems, etc. NOBODY talks to major distributors like B and H ... except their customers, who talk incessantly (and I am one) wanting to know "where's my camera?"
One other thing I do know, after many years practicing and consulting in organizational development and communications, is that failure to communicate openly up and down creates havoc and makes enemies.
So what's with the battery recall problem just announced by Nikon? The ones that overheat and can start fires? Is that why cameras that use them are in short supply?
Again, I don't know.
But here's Pandora, and Nikon (USA and Tokyo) are just opening the box! Could that be an EN-EL 15 making all that smoke? Look out, trouble's coming!
Here is what I (Canon owner)understood:
ReplyDeleteHere's what else I do know. *%@# (the mother ship) doesn't talk to &%$!, at least regarding shipping plans, destinations, supply chain problems, technical problems, etc.
In the end the photo works. :)
Not sure why this is a surprise to you, Eric. You've been around long enough to know Nikon has their head squarely up their backside when it comes to marketing and customer contact. Personally, I can't believe they haven't fallen in line with Canon and their way of thinking when it comes to reaching out to the people. Just look at what difficulty the club has had getting any response from Nikon, versus, three visits from the Canon rep and four visits from Explorers of Light, just to our club. That's Canon 7 and Nikon 0. As you know, I am a Nikon user. That is only because I always have been and had compatible items when the digital world hit. I like my Nikon's, both full frame and crop, but I don't like Nikon, Inc. They kinda suck. JM.02
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Rick, you're on it -- Nikon's corporate image sucks because they don't communicate or respond to their customers. I did some consulting for Sony a number of years ago, and it was the same deal ... management is afraid of looking "imperfect", so they'd rather stay silent than risk honesty. Idiots!
DeleteHahaha. Oh man.. Good stuff. Thanks for the laugh buddy. Awaiting my D800 as well. Pre-ordered within the first hour and a half the day it opened.
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