Category Archives: Other Nikon stuff

CIPA’s October report is out

By [NR] admin | Published: December 6, 2019

CIPA (Camera & Imaging Products Association in Japan) published their October report (orange: 2019, black: 2018, blue: 2017, click for larger view):

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The latest BCN Ranking report

By [NR] admin | Published: December 3, 2019

While I was offline last week, multiple websites reported that Sony surpassed Canon and Nikon in the full-frame market. Some websites even went further and declared Sony as the winner in the camera wars. The original report came from BCNRanking and claimed that Sony’s full-frame market share went from 31% to 38%, while Canon dropped to 36% […]

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Another website confirms that Nikon is exiting the rifle scope business

By [NR] admin | Published: November 25, 2019

Here is another report confirming that Nikon is exiting the riflescope business but they will continue to produce their spotting scopes, rangefinders and binoculars (see my previous post here):

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Make your own alternative FTZ adapter for Nikon Z to use astro filters

By [NR] admin | Published: November 23, 2019

This video shows you go to make your own alternative FTZ adapter to use astro filters: The needed parts come from Baader and Geoptik and their resellers – there are some details at the end of the video:

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Nikon registered a new camera under the code name N1823

By [NR] admin | Published: November 20, 2019

Nikon registered a new camera in Russia under the code name N1823 (equipped with Wi-Fi and Bluetooth obviously). It is not clear yet if the N1823 will be mirrorless, DSLR or compact camera. Update: N1834 has been registered also with Taiwan NCC. The battery is EN-EL20a (for Nikon V3), the AC adapter is EH-73P (for Coolpix […]

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Rumor: Nikon is supposedly killing some of their sport optics product lines

By [NR] admin | Published: November 20, 2019

This rumor is coming from vendors: Nikon is supposedly slashing production of some of their sport optics product lines. Apparently they’re being told that all scopes and red dots are discontinued. I cannot confirm this rumor. Let’s see if Nikon will release an official press release.

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Nikon at Salon de la Photo

By [NR] admin | Published: November 9, 2019

Nikon booth at the 2019 Salon de la Photo show in Paris (thanks Juan):

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