Nikon Photo Contest 2017

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History
The Nikon Photo Contest International has been held by Nikon Corporation since 1969 to provide an opportunity for photographers around the world to communicate and to enrich image-making culture for professionals and amateurs alike.

In the last 10 years, with the wide penetration of digital cameras with video capabilities, the environment surrounding image-making has dramatically changed. Adapting to this change, the 34th contest was reconceived, changing its name and its structure, and it continues to evolve to create new standards and provide new opportunities for discovery.

Vision
The Nikon Photo Contest nurtures an aspirational community that supports photographers and filmmakers who wish to share important stories and influence the way people think through images.

All categories in photography and video will accept entries from any digital device, including smartphones except for Nikon 100th Anniversary Award. Furthermore, we will broaden the accepted length of video from 6 to 180 seconds.

Entry Categories

1.Nikon 100th Anniversary Award

• Theme: "Celebration"
• Entry format: single photo
• Limited to Nikon equipment
• No age restriction

2.Next Generation Award

• Theme: "Future"
• Entry format: single photo, photo story (two to five images), video
• Any equipment can be used

*Entrants must be under the age of 30

3.THE OPEN Award

• Theme: "Future"
• Entry format: single photo, photo story (two to five images), video
• Any equipment can be used
• No age restriction

Awards and Prizes

Nikon 100th Anniversary Prize(No. of Awards : 1)

• 500,000 yen in cash
• Nikon D5
• AF-S NIKKOR 24-70mm f/2.8E ED VR

Grand Prize(No. of Awards : 1)

• Nikon D5
• AF-S NIKKOR 24-70mm f/2.8E ED VR

Award for the most popular entry(No. of Awards : 1)

• Nikon D810
• AF-S NIKKOR 24-70mm f/2.8E ED VR

1st Prize(No. of Awards : 1 per category/format, total 7)

• Nikon D810
• AF-S NIKKOR 24-70mm f/2.8E ED VR

2nd Prize(No. of Awards : 3 per category/format, total 21)

• Nikon D500
• AF-S DX NIKKOR 16-80mm f/2.8-4E ED VR

3rd Prize(No. of Awards : 5 per category/format, total 35)

• Nikon D5500
• AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR Ⅱ

Rewards

• Nikon Photo Contest Web Gallery
• Nikon Photo Contest official Facebook
• Nikon Photo Contest official Instagram
• Exhibition at venues managed by Nikon

Note: 
Prizes and rewards are subject to change without notice and cannot be exchanged, transferred or redeemed for cash. 

Note that in the event of a conflict with the laws and regulations of a country, such as those pertaining to exports, or in the event of restrictions on the sale or use of a winning work within the winner's country of residence, the prize may be undeliverable to the winner. 

In this case, a different prize shall be awarded at the discretion of the organizer. 

* Winners will be requested to submit official confirmation of their date of birth. In the event that such documentation is not provided, winning status will be revoked.
How to EnterEnter the contest by providing the required information in the entry form on this website. This form will become available on the first date entries are accepted (Monday, October 17, 2016).
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Entry PeriodEntry Period [Monday, October 17, 2016 (opens at 1:00 p.m. Japan standard time) - Monday, February 27, 2017 (closes at 1:00 p.m. Japan standard time)]
EligibilityThe contest is open to all, professional and amateur, regardless of age, gender or nationality.

• Entrants under 18 years of age require the permission of a parent or guardian. By entering the contest, entrants under 18 years of age indicate that they have obtained the permission of a parent or guardian.
• The contest is not open to employees of Nikon (the "organizer") or its subsidiaries or affiliates.