Category Archives: Other Nikon stuff

August 2025 CIPA numbers: shipments are mostly down (except for compacts)

By [NR] admin | Published: October 6, 2025

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

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Nikon’s stock price is up after Essilor Luxottica became Nikon’s top shareholder (they can now buy as much as 20%)

By [NR] admin | Published: October 6, 2025

Nikon’s stock price went up after Essilor Luxottica raised its ownership in Nikon to more than 10%. The French eyewear group (parent company of Ray-Ban) now owns a 10.75% stake in Nikon, up from a 9.6% before (it used to be 5.1% last year), and they could buy as much as  20% under Japan’s Foreign […]

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DxO FilmPack 8 released with a new Time Warp mode and full Photoshop integration

By [NR] admin | Published: September 30, 2025

DxO FilmPack version 8 film emulation software is now officially released (buy here) with a new Time Warp mode and full Photoshop integration for analog style and historical immersion. Here is what’s new in DxO FilmPack 8:

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The Art of Color… Science?

By [NR] admin | Published: September 30, 2025

The Art of Color…Science? by RC Jenkins (see previous guest posts) Intro Color science is an art. And we’ve been getting a lot of crayons lately.  And not the stupid ones in the 4-pack from some kid’s party that are basically just plastic and break.  The good ones that just smear colors onto the page. […]

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Who produces the sensors for Nikon’s mirrorless cameras?

By [NR] admin | Published: September 28, 2025

Here is an updated list of Nikon cameras and their sensor manufacturers (the list for DSLR cameras can be found here) – it appears that in 2024, Nikon started predominantly using Tower Semiconductor sensors: Model Year Sensor Sensor Manufacturer Nikon Z5 2020 Full-frame CMOS 24.3MP Sony Nikon Z6II 2020 Full-frame BSI CMOS 24.5MP Sony Nikon […]

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New: Viltrox Spark Z3 TTL flash + Godox X3Pro radio trigger for Nikon cameras

By [NR] admin | Published: September 25, 2025

The previously reported Viltrox Spark Z3 TTL on-camera flash for Nikon cameras is now officially announced and available for order on Amazon and the official Viltrox store (not yet listed on B&H Photo). Additional information is available here. Godox released a new X3Pro radio trigger for Nikon cameras. Pre-orders are now open at B&H Photo. Additional information is available […]

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The 2025 Nikon Tour comes to Paul’s Photo this week (Friday 9/26 – Saturday 9/27)

By [NR] admin | Published: September 24, 2025

This week, the 2025 Nikon Tour is coming to Paul’s Photo in Torrance, California. The registration is free: Friday, September 26 (AM session) Friday, September 26 (PM session) Saturday, September 27 The next Nikon Lunch and Learn session at Paul’s Photo is on October 30th at noon (also free). Check out the upcoming photo tours […]

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