Nikon International Photo Contest 2016/2017 for Photographers around the World.! Submission Deadline: January,27, 2017,1:00 PM Japan Standard Time
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.
Eligibility Requirements
The 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.
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 D5AF-S NIKKOR 24-70mm f/2.8E ED VR
Grand Prize(No. of Awards : 1)
Award for the most popular entry(No. of Awards : 1)
1st Prize(No. of Awards : 1 per category/format, total 7)
2nd Prize(No. of Awards : 3 per category/format, total 21)
3rd Prize(No. of Awards : 5 per category/format, total 35)
Rewards
Nikon Photo Contest Web Gallery Nikon Photo Contest official FacebookNikon Photo Contest official Instagram Exhibition at venues managed by Nikon
Submission Guidelines
Photo Entries
Image data files created with any digital device including smartphones, digital still cameras (including medium and large-format cameras).Images that have been retouched using software or by other means will be accepted. Retouched photography using a camera app or photo editing app is also accepted.Both color and monochrome images will be accepted.File size: up to 20 MB of image data per work File format: JPEG/150 dpi recommended The standard color space for the judging process is sRGB.
Note:
Winners may be requested to provide higher resolution images for publication or display purposes related to the contest.
Video Entries
A video work comprising video footage and/or still images with a length of 6 to 180 seconds.Any video-recording device may be used.360° videos are restricted to edited works that do not rely upon a 360° video playback device or application for viewing.File size: up to 400 MB of video data at the time of submission per work. File format: MOV or MP4. Any music used must either be copyright-free and performed and recorded by the entrant or a person designated by the entrant or be works for which the entrant holds the copyright and for which the copyright has not been transferred to a copyright collective or other body.
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