Yasuhiro Ohmura became Nikon Corporation’s new Representative Director, President, and CEO on April 1, 2026, as the company transitioned to a fresh management structure to launch its next five-year Medium-Term Management Plan. Born on July 25, 1968, in Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan, he graduated from Rikkyo University’s Department of Physics in 1992 and joined Nikon that […]
On March 26, 2026 (not an April 1st news), Nikon announced it had entered into a share purchase agreement to transfer its wholly owned subsidiary, Mark Roberts Motion Control Limited (MRMC), to MRMC Bidco Limited – an entity established by UK-based investment firm Blandford Capital LLP. Nikon acquired the UK robotics specialist MRMC in October […]
Nikon quietly rolled out an extended warranty program for Nikkor Z gear in some European countries. For example: New 6-year warranty on Nikon Z gear in Italy (via the Nital distributor in Italy). Coolpix and DSLR gear get 4 year warranty. Nikon UK and Nikon Belgium: free five-year extended warranty on new Nikkor Z lenses. […]
This just-released custom Casio M-Edition N168 watch by PPP Cameras is inspired by the iconic Nikon cameras. The watch features: A striking yellow display, echoing Nikon’s signature branding Completing the look is a canvas watch strap with yellow stitching accents, inspired by the iconic camera straps supplied with Nikon cameras N168 available in three variations […]
Nikon introduces a huge price increase in China – up to 42% for some lenses. Leica is also raising its prices in the US, and I have the feeling that other brands will follow. The main reasons are tariffs, rising component/material costs, exchange rates (weak dollar), and the overall shrinking camera market. Here are the […]
CIPA (Camera & Imaging Products Association in Japan) published their latest camera production data (orange: 2026, black: 2025, blue: 2024):
Field Made released new labels for the Viltrox Z-mount lenses – now available for purchase on their website: You can use the discount code rumors for 10% off. Previous coverage of Field Made indicator labels for Nikon lenses, cameras, and batteries can be found here:
