Category Archives: Other Nikon stuff

Nikon Peru promotes “Natural Intelligence” instead of AI

  Nikon Peru recently started a new “Natural Intelligence” ad campaign. Here are the details:

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New StockCam gun-style setup for Nikon cameras coming soon to Indiegogo

A new gun-style camera setup from StockCam is coming soon on Indiegogo and promises to “add excitement and ritual to every shot“: “Introducing StockCam, the revolutionary gun-style camera cage designed specifically for photographers who demand stability, comfort, and an enjoyable shooting experience. Perfect for outdoor shooting, military photography, and long-duration sessions, STOCKCAM is compatible with […]

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April 2023 CIPA numbers are out

CIPA (Camera & Imaging Products Association in Japan) published their latest camera production data (orange: 2023, black: 2022, blue: 2021):

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What’s new on Kickstarter?

Micro Clutch from Peak Design raised $1,077,801 of a $50,000 goal by 9,046 backers with 5 days to go (check also the official Peak Design website). Here is the compatibility with Nikon cameras: The Micro Clutch is a low-profile hand strap alternative that strips away unnecessary bulk without sacrificing a secure, comfortable grip for mirrorless […]

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Nikon Nikkor Z DX 24mm f/1.7 lens pre-order links

Nikon Nikkor Z DX 24mm f/1.7 lens pre-order links: US: Adorama | Amazon | B&H | Paul’s | Service DE: Erhardt | Calumet | Koch UK: WEX | Park CA: Camera Canada Shipping starts on June 15th.

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If that was Nikon’s exit…what an entrance!

Here is a follow-up on the “Maybe Nikon won’t leave the market?” post from 2021 by RC Jenkins: It’s time. 2 years ago, I blew the entire industry away by confidently and decisively declaring: “Maybe Nikon won’t exit the camera market?” 🤷🏽‍♂️ Maybe Nikon won’t exit the camera market? Clueless Youtubers looked puzzled as they […]

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The latest Kickstarter projects from Wandrd, Spinn Design, Peak Design, and Thronmax

One of my favorite camera bag companies WANDRD (the other one is Gura Gear ) started a fundraising campaign on Kickstarter for a new TRANSIT Travel Line by WANDRD. The TRANSIT Travel Line includes four main products – the TRANSIT Travel Backpack, which comes in two sizes; the TRANSIT Carry-On Roller, the WANDRD Tote Backpack, […]

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Nikon financial results for the year ended March 31, 2023: revenue up 28%, operating profit up 122%

Nikon’s financial results for the year are out (by RC Jenkins). For Imaging, Revenue was up 28%; and Operating Profit was up 122%. Average revenue from any Nikon product (ILC+lens+compact, Nikon’s FYs, ending in March): 2022 = $615 2023 = $861 (+40%) 2024 = $969 (+13%, forecasted) Remember that these are average revenues, not average prices. […]

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