Why is the Nikon Coolscan V impossible to find?

[nicoy3k]

This thing is sold out EVERYWHERE. Pretty much every single online retailer (except buy.com) is sold out of this thing?

Is this a common trend with nikon scanners? When do you think they will become more widely available?

Very frustrating that its so hard to find...

 

[jja]

I have heard they make their scanners in small batches. Same is true for the Coolscan 5000, which I own. Go to B&H, request for notification when they become available, then you'll have a chance to get one. I was on the notification list for about 2 months before I got my scanner.

 

[furcafe]

I've heard similar stories. It also appears to apply to the more expensive scanner accessories, like the roll-film adapter.

I have heard they make their scanners in small batches. Same is true for the Coolscan 5000, which I own. Go to B&H, request for notification when they become available, then you'll have a chance to get one. I was on the notification list for about 2 months before I got my scanner.

 

[pellothed1]

It's in stock at Norman Camera according to their website.

 

[venchka]

About 2-3 weeks ago Houston Camera Co-op had a V-ED and the 5000 sitting on a shelf, boxed & ready to go. Call them. They might ship to you.

 

[kipkeston]

I got my V a few weeks ago. I was surprised when bh was out of it. Adorama had it, was 10 cheaper than b&h, but they're out now. It's a great scanner, worth the pennies.

 

[PATB]

Try San jose camera and video. I bought mine from them over a year ago. It looks like they have it in stock.

http://www1.sanjosecamera.com/mall/showprod.cfm?&DID=56&User_ID=1117908&st=5573&st2=81109134&st3=-56398327&CATID=143&ObjectGroup_ID=431

 

[wgerrard]

Amazon has them for $899 shipping from a place called "Toyzz". I bought mine a few months ago directly from Amazon for about a hunder less.

 

[rogue_designer]

Helix Camera shows them in stock.