Nikon trademarked a new logo in Japan: Some of the linked classification documents (16.3.1) are labeled as “Photographic or cinematographic apparatus, projection apparatus and lanterns including video cameras and photographic lenses“. The detailed description is very broad:
There is a new Zitay CFexpress Type B to NVME M.2 2230 SSD converter that is compatible with Nikon Z6/Z6II/Z7/Z7II/Z9 cameras (different versions for other cameras are also available). This is basically a DIY CFexpress memory card solution that can be purchased for less than any of the branded solutions. Additional information:
The latest Kickstarter/Indiegogo updates: 39 hours left: Camera sling bag by Clever Supply Co.: $93,724 pledged of $15,000 goal (additional information). 44 hours left: SPINN CP camera strap 2023 edition: $91,099 pledged of $13,237 goal. Many previously crowdfunded projects are still available for purchase: KUVRD camera protection SPINN CW.01 protective wrap for camera gear TREXO […]
Here are some pictures from the Nikon booth at the 2023 CP+ show in Japan:
After Nikon closed two lens factories in Japan back in 2021, there is a new report from Japan that Nikon is building a new lens factory worth 30 billion yen in Tochigi (more info on Tochigi Nikon is available here and here). The new facility will produce lenses for microscopes, cameras, and semiconductor equipment and […]
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CIPA (Camera & Imaging Products Association in Japan) published their latest camera production data (orange: 2022, black: 2021, blue: 2020):
Nikon released financial results for the third quarter of the year ending March 2023 and reported a significant increase in revenue and operating profit YoY: “Nikon Corporation NINOY reported a net profit of ¥20.6 billion for the third quarter (ended Dec 31, 2022) compared with the year-ago profit of ¥12.6 billion. For the third quarter, […]
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