Nikon Coolpix 5000, Arriving Shortly

There's been considerable concern lately over the availability of the Nikon Coolpix 5000. Needless to say there are a lot of them already on pre-order and Christmas is getting close. The official word from our Nikon USA representative this afternoon confirms that there has been some "delays" in getting the cameras. I was assured that Nikon USA was receiving a large air shipment of cameras and that these cameras would be sent out to the distributors and dealers next week. (This is pretty much the same as the December 13th availability just announced by Nikon Japan for their market.)

If you currently have a Coolpix 5000 on pre-order there should be no problems getting it before Christmas. If you are expecting to see them on the shelves in the stores before Christmas you will probably be disappointed. Nikon is going to do its best to get the cameras to the dealers to fill the pre-orders but it is unlikely there will be "shelf stock" until sometime in January.

We received our full production model Coolpix 5000 today and will be finishing up our review as soon as possible. Please hold off on the email, when the review is updated with the screenshots and menus and sample photos I will post that info here.

12/06/01 update: Nikon USA confirmed that they have begun shipping the Coolpix 5000 cameras to the dealers and stores as of today.