Category Archives: Other Nikon stuff

Nikon Z Auto Capture and Pre-Capture Release

Flicker shot with Auto Capture

Nikon Z Auto Capture and Pre-Capture Release Michael Herbert (Instagram) is seeking to demystify some of the complications of  Nikon Z Auto Capture and Pre Capture Release Capture. These are great features that can help you capture wall-hanger images that were difficult just a few years ago.  Yet they are complicated in some respects, and […]

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2026 BCN awards announced

BCN Corporation, headquartered in Tokyo, announced the winners in the camera category for 2026. BCN collects POS sales data from most retail stores in Japan (January to December, 2025). Here is the latest ranking:

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Nikon begins construction of new buildings in Tochigi

Nikon started the construction of new buildings in Tochigi aimed at reinforcing the manufacturing system of lenses:

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November 2025 CIPA numbers: compact cameras are up 29% in units and 49% in shipped value

CIPA (Camera & Imaging Products Association in Japan) published their latest camera production data (orange: 2025, black: 2024, blue: 2023):

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Weekly Nikon news flash #868

→ SG-Image to announce a new AF 35mm f/2.2 full-frame pancake lens for Nikon Z-mount (SG-Image lenses are sold on Amazon, eBay, and AliExpress). → Brightin Star to announce two new Nikon Z-mount lenses this month: 50mm f/1.05 and 60mm f/2.8. → The Viltrox AF 50mm f/1.4 Pro lens for Nikon Z-mount will be announced on January 8th (previous report). […]

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Nikon will not take part in the 2026 CES show

This year Nikon will not take part in the 2026 CES show. Nikon has been a regular exhibitor at CES in recent years, with a strong presence focused on imaging products and expanding into broader technologies (e.g., robot vision, riblet processing, virtual production, and space-related technologies, such as the modified Z9 for NASA’s Artemis missions). […]

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Happy New Year!

Dear friends, readers, sources, fellow forum members, and everyone who’s contributed along the way – Happy New Year! From the bottom of my heart, thank you for being part of this little community we’ve built together. Whether you’ve been quietly reading, sharing tips, dropping sources, sparking discussions, or jumping in with your own ideas, you’ve […]

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