Category Archives: Other Nikon stuff

The consensus from multiple sources: almost everything coming from Nikon is delayed

The consensus from multiple sources is that almost everything coming from Nikon is delayed. I do not have exact timeframes, but rumored cameras, lenses, and firmware updates will likely be delayed further.  The latest announcement time frames I published in my last post could be further delayed, with some products being pushed into 2027: What […]

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Nikon Q1 financial results: revenue & profit down for Imaging Business, forecasts revised downward

Nikon released its first quarter financial results for the Year Ending March 2027. Revenue and profit were down for the Imaging Business. Forecasts were revised downward. I am not surprised; so far, Nikon has announced only 2 lenses this year. Here are the overall financial results:

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Nikon’s headquarters received an award from the Japan Association of Architectural Contractors

Nikon’s new headquarters/innovation center receives the 67th BCS Award from the Japan Association of Architectural Contractors:

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June CIPA numbers

CIPA (Camera & Imaging Products Association in Japan) published the latest camera production data (orange: 2026, black: 2025, blue: 2024):

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Tomorrow at B&H Photo: “The landscape of the human face with Joe McNally” hosted by Nikon

Tomorrow, July 30th (Thursday), B&H Photo will hold the event “The landscape of the human face with Joe McNally” hosted by Nikon: Thu July 30, 2026, 3:30 pm – 5:30 pm ET Speakers: Joe McNally – Nikon Location: B&H SuperStore – the new event space on the first floor of B&H NYC SuperStore at 420 […]

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Is the Z in Nikon Z just the letter N rotated at 90 degrees?

Ever noticed something a little too perfect about the Nikon Z logo? The brand name Nikon contains two N letters. Is the Z in Nikon Z just the capital letter N rotated at 90 degrees clockwise (or counterclockwise)? Z with 2 lines for the double NN? Nikon’s official explanation never mentions this. In the original […]

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Today Nikon celebrates its 109th anniversary!

Today, Nikon celebrates its 109th anniversary! On July 25, 1917, Nippon Kōgaku Kōgyō Kabushikigaisha (Japan Optical Industries Co., Ltd.) was established in Tokyo through the merger of the optical instruments division of the Tokyo Keiki company and the mirror division of Iwaki Glass with Fujii Lens Manufacturing. This merger gave rise to Nippon Kogaku K.K. […]

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