Nikon announces credit-crunch price plan

Nikon is the latest camera manufacturer to feel the impact of the credit crunch, yesterday announcing a range of price increases on camera bodies, optics and accessories.

The manufacturer blames ‘volatile exchange rate conditions’ for the price hike, and adds that ‘pricing will ‘continue to be reviewed on a regular basis’.

All of the brand's ranges are affected, with cameras such as the D700 seeing some £100 added to its RRP. Check out the full list of revised RRP's to see if the increase will affect your spending.