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NPS lens request
Erik Markov, Photographer
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Kokomo | IN | | Posted: 10:12 AM on 09.10.09 |
->> I've never requested a lens from Nikon before so I don't know how it works exactly. I emailed them my information based on the form they had sent me. It's been a day or so, not real long, but I haven't heard anything.
Is that normal? Do they let you know whether the request has been approved or not? I want to try and make other plans if necessary. |
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Greg Francis, Photographer
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Rochester | NY | USA | Posted: 10:26 AM on 09.10.09 |
| ->> The last time I borrowed (in the '90's) I called. Much faster response. |
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Sean D. Elliot, Photographer, Photo Editor
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Norwich | CT | USA | Posted: 10:29 AM on 09.10.09 |
| ->> I've seen it take a day or so to get an e-mail response. The e-mail address goes to several mailboxes and I think sometimes everyone thinks someone else has responded. Calling works better if you've got time to wait on hold. I prefer the e-mail and will frequently re-send if I don't get a response in a day or so. |
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Dave Prelosky, Photographer
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Lower Burrell | Pa | US | Posted: 10:36 AM on 09.10.09 |
| ->> I believe that NPS is now an all-email system and doesn't accept phone requests for loaners. As with any bureaucracy, they'll either get back to you when they find time, or a FedEx truck will show up with the goods. |
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Erik Markov, Photographer
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Kokomo | IN | | Posted: 10:39 AM on 09.10.09 |
| ->> Thanks Dave, that was the conclusion I kinda figured was going to be the final answer. Not exactly what I was hoping for, but I guess when you're getting something basically for free....... |
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Eric Canha, Photographer
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Brockton | MA | United States | Posted: 10:47 AM on 09.10.09 |
| ->> Generally 24-72 hours to get a response. They've always told me whether or not the gear I was requesting was available. |
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Max Levine, Photographer, Assistant
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Philadelphia | PA | USA | Posted: 11:33 AM on 09.10.09 |
| ->> When I requested a body from NPS (within the past year) I did it initially over the phone and then followed up with an e-mail. In order to get the goods from Nikon you need to have a personal UPS account (or your paper needs one), after making the request they will bill your account and send the lens out. |
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David Manning, Photographer
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Athens | GA | | Posted: 11:46 AM on 09.10.09 |
| ->> I generally get a very fast response. Mainly because what i want to check out is not available. |
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Chuck Steenburgh, Photographer
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Lexington | VA | USA | Posted: 1:05 PM on 09.10.09 |
| ->> Took almost a week for a response to my last request last spring. Prior to that it had only been a day or two. |
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Nic Coury, Photographer
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Monterey | CA | | Posted: 1:30 PM on 09.10.09 |
->> I think it depends on how busy they are.
Usually it's only been a day for me, but they'll send a note saying they received it and will get back to me soon.
Unfort. they have NO long glass right now as it's a busy season. |
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Dan Dalstra, Photographer
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Clute | tx | USA | Posted: 11:44 PM on 09.12.09 |
| ->> They usually get back to me pretty quickly. I always email and it's a day or so before they get back to me. |
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Erik Markov, Photographer
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Kokomo | IN | | Posted: 12:14 AM on 09.13.09 |
| ->> Yea unfortunately, I got my answer Friday. A 45mm PC-E tilt shift lens is unavailable at this time. |
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Tom Weis, Photographer
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Forest Hills | NY | United States | Posted: 11:36 AM on 09.14.09 |
| ->> It's not totally free... you pay for shipping + insurance both ways. Yes, still less than a new PC lens, but not free. |
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