Nikon’s telescopes to be installed on Axelspace’s next-generation Earth observation satellites GRUS-3

By [NR] admin | Published: May 19, 2026


Nikon’s custom telescopes will equip all seven of Axelspace’s next-generation GRUS-3 Earth observation microsatellites, scheduled for launch in 2026 on the Transporter-17 rideshare mission.

Building on Nikon’s prior supply of telescopes for the original GRUS-1 satellites (launched 2018 and 2021), the new optics leverage the company’s Applied Optics and Precision Technologies expertise to create a compact telescope paired with Axelspace’s image sensor unit. The seven-satellite constellation will enable daily revisits over latitudes north of 25°, significantly boosting wide-area, high-frequency imaging capacity for AxelGlobe services in agriculture, disaster response, forestry, and infrastructure monitoring.

Nikon also has a close strategic partnership with Unistellar, which manufactures advanced, computer-connected smart telescopes.

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Nikon Japan announced a price increase for the Z50II camera and a few other products

By [NR] admin | Published: May 19, 2026


Nikon Japan announced a new price increase for the Z50 II camera and a few other products effective June 1, 2026. It is unclear whether the latest price increase will also affect the rest of the world. Here’s the list of impacted products:

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Nikon reduces compensation for directors and officers and proposes revisions to its stock compensation system

By [NR] admin | Published: May 18, 2026


Nikon announced a reduction of compensation for directors and officers by up to 10%, depending on their positions, in order to “further advance the Company’s initiatives toward a recovery in business performance”:

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Weekly Nikon news flash #886

By [NR] admin | Published: May 17, 2026


→ The new Zeiss Otus ML 35mm f/1.4 lens for Nikon Z-mount is now in stock at B&H Photo and Foto Erhardt (additional information).


→ Nextorage memory card special deals at B&H Photo.

 
→ Think Tank Photo released a new PhotoCross Sling V2 camera bag.

    
→ See the shortlisted artists for the Photo London x Nikon Emerging Photographer Award 2026.

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New Brightin Star 10mm f/5.6Ⅱ APS-C fisheye lens for Nikon Z-mount launched with an intro price of $66

By [NR] admin | Published: May 17, 2026



Brightin Star announced a new and improved 10mm f/5.6II APS-C fisheye lens for Nikon Z-mount. Pre-orders are now open at the official online store (coming soon to B&H Photo).

The key upgrades are:

  • Pre-orders are now open at the official online store (coming soon to B&H Photo)
  • Refined Exterior Design: Updated appearance with a uniquely designed aperture ring and added hyperfocal distance markings.
  • Upgraded Optical Design: Minimum focusing distance improved from 0.2m to 0.12m, and the field of view expanded from 172° to 173°.
  • Enhanced Coating Technology: IMC special coating effectively reduces flare and ghosting for clearer image quality.
  • Introductory price: $65.99, regular price: $74.99 (introductory period: May 15 – May 25)
  • Lens design, MTF chart, and additional information:

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All new lenses from the 2026 China P&E Imaging Show

By [NR] admin | Published: May 16, 2026


All new lenses that were on display at the 2026 China P&E Imaging Show in Beijing can be found here – most of them will be available for Nikon Z-mount (very long post to republish here):

All new lenses from the 2026 China P&E Imaging Show (update #3)

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The former Nikon company Mark Roberts Motion Control Limited (MRMC) is not in bankruptcy/administration

By [NR] admin | Published: May 16, 2026


Last month, Nikon announced that it is selling Mark Roberts Motion Control Limited (MRMC) to an investment company in the UK.

Nikon to sell MRMC to an investment company

There are rumors floating around that MRMC is now in bankruptcy/administration. I spoke with several sources, but I cannot confirm that as of today. The company remains active as of today. It is possible that MRMC had some layoffs, which is normal after a change of ownership, but I could not find any reliable information about bankruptcy. This, of course, could change in the coming weeks and months.

MRMC employs over 100 people in the UK and is currently owned by Blandford Capital LLP, a UK-based investment firm based in Poole, Dorset.

Nikon acquired the UK robotics specialist MRMC in October 2016 and integrated MRMC’s award-winning precision camera motion-control systems with its own imaging technologies for high-end film, broadcast, live sports, and virtual production applications (previous coverage of MRMC can be found here and here):

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