Nikon has issued a call for entries to the 2012-2013 Nikon Photo
Contest. Held since 1969, the Nikon Photo Contest (NPC), formally known
as the Nikon Photo Contest International (NPCI), was created with the
goal of “contributing to the development of photographic culture by
providing a venue of communication among photographers from around the
world, be they professionals or amateurs.” For this year’s contest,
Nikon is seeking entries in four categories including single photo,
composite photo, video and Motion Snapshot. The entry period begins on 1
December 2012 and runs until 28 February 2013. To submit your work,
visit the Nikon Photo Contest 2012-2013 website, complete the entry form
and submit your work.
Website: Nikon Photo Contest Entry period begins on 1 December 2012
Nikon Press Release
The Nikon Photo Contest 2012-2013: A Call for Entries
This Year’s 2012-2013 Nikon Photo Contest Seeks to Join Amateur
and Professional Photographers from Around the World in a Celebration of
Creativity and Photographic Vision
TOKYO, JAPAN – Nikon Corporation is pleased to announce a call for
entries to the 2012-2013 Nikon Photo Contest, one of the largest
international photo contests in the world. Nikon hopes to provide an
opportunity for photographers of all types to express themselves and
showcase their creative work. For the 34th installment of the contest,
Nikon has added categories for video, “Motion Snapshots” taken with
Nikon 1 system cameras, and a Participants’ Award for the most popular
entry, chosen by contest entrants. Entries can be submitted from
December 1, 2012 through February 28, 2013.
Held since 1969, the Nikon Photo Contest (NPC), formally known as the
Nikon Photo Contest International (NPCI), was created with the goal of
“contributing to the development of photographic culture by providing a
venue of communication among photographers from around the world, be
they professionals or amateurs.”
For this year’s contest, Nikon is seeking entries in four categories:
Category A: Single photo
Category B: Composite photo – composed of a series of two to five photographs
Category C: Photographic videos – featuring videos up to 45 seconds in length
Category D: Motion Snapshot – combination of still images/movies available with the Nikon 1 system line of cameras
The judges include active and well-known international photographers who
will select a total of 54 works to be given first, second and third
prizes in each category, in addition to a Grand Prize for the most
outstanding overall entry. A new addition this year is a “Participants’
Award” given to the most popular entry chosen by the contest entrants.
Winning entries will be announced in the summer of 2013 and will be
included in a public exhibition (location and date to be announced).
Guidelines for the Nikon Photo Contest 2012-2013
Eligibility
The contest is open to all professional and amateur photographers, regardless of age, sex or nationality.
Theme
No theme is specified for any of the four categories.
Entry Period
December 1, 2012 to February 28, 2013
How to Enter
Entries must be submitted online. Visit the Nikon Photo Contest 2012-2013 website (
http://www.nikon-photocontest.com), complete the entry form and submit your work.
Submissions
Each entry is limited to a total of ten works in categories A and B: for
example, two entries of one photograph each in the single photo
category and one entry of four photographs in the composite category
would total six works.
The same works or portions of the same works cannot be submitted in both Category A and B.
Each entrant can submit one work in each of categories C and D. These
works can be in addition to works submitted in categories A and B.
Entry is restricted to original works that have not been published and to which the entrant holds the rights.
Works that have been submitted to other previous or ongoing contests
will not be accepted. This includes those that are submitted to another
contest after being entered in the Nikon Photo Contest.
Eligible Works
Categories A and B
Image data files created with digital cameras (including medium and large format cameras)
Images that have been retouched using software or by other means will be accepted
Both color and monochrome images will be accepted (Scans of photographs taken with film cameras are not eligible)
File Size: Up to 20MB
File Format: JPEG/150 dpi recommended
The standard color space for the judging process is sRGB
Entrants may be requested to provide higher resolution images for publication or display purposes related to the contest
Category C
Movie files containing videos created from footage shot using the movie
recording function on digital still cameras (including medium and large
format cameras)
Length: 45 seconds
Each movie entered must be in MOV format, with a file size 200MB or less
Any music used must be either copyright-free and performed and recorded
by the entrant or a person designated by the entrant (commercial
recordings of copyright-free music may not be used) or be works for
which the entrant holds the rights and for which the rights have not
been transferred to a copyright collective.
Category D
Motion Snapshot files created with the Motion Snapshot feature on Nikon 1 cameras
Entries must be in MOV format
Judging/Announcement of Results
Entries will be published to the Nikon Photo Contest website after the
first round of judging following the completion of the entry period.
Current plans call for entries to be published at the end of April,
2013. The final winners will be determined after the second and final
rounds of judging in April and June, respectively, with the final
results announced on the Nikon Photo Contest Website in the summer of
2013. All entrants will be eligible to vote for the “Participants’
Award” for most popular entry. To learn more about Nikon’s judges from
around the world, please visit
http://www.nikon-photocontest.com/en/#/judge.
Awards and Prizes
All winners will receive trophies and prizes of Nikon products with
values determined by the type of prize. The most outstanding entry in
categories A, B and C will receive the Grand Prize, while 48 additional
prizes will be awarded in categories A, B and C for first, second and
third place winners. The top three entries in category D will receive
prizes as well.
The “Participants’ Award” winner and “NIKKOR Award” winner (best work
shot with a NIKKOR lens) will be awarded prize money and a trophy. An
exhibition of the prize-winning works will be held in 2013 at a date and
time to be determined. The Grand Prize winner and first-place finishers
in each category will be given the right to post other works to a photo
gallery on the Nikon Photo Contest 2012-2013 website.
Notes
The Grand Prize will not be awarded if no eligible entry is submitted.
All winners will receive a trophy.
Non-cash prizes may not be exchanged, transferred, or redeemed for cash.
About Nikon
Nikon, At the Heart of the Image™. Nikon Inc. is the world leader in
digital imaging, precision optics and photo imaging technology and is
globally recognized for setting new standards in product design and
performance for its award-winning consumer and professional photographic
equipment. Nikon Inc. distributes consumer and professional digital SLR
cameras, NIKKOR® optics, Speedlights and system accessories; Nikon
COOLPIX® compact digital cameras; 35mm film SLR cameras; Nikon software
products and Nikon sports and recreational optics as well as the new
Nikon 1 advanced camera with interchangeable lens system. In 2012,
production of NIKKOR lenses surpassed 70 million, creating a new
milestone in Nikon’s heritage of superior optics. For more information,
dial (800) NIKON-US or visit
http://www.nikonusa.com,
which links all levels of photographers to the Web’s most comprehensive
photo learning and sharing communities. Connect with Nikon and other
photographers on Facebook at
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