Category Archives: Other Nikon stuff

Another soap opera: speculation (not rumors) about Nikon being acquired by EssilorLuxottica

Some of you have probably already seen clickbait titles like “Nikon Stock Skyrockets Amid Rumors of a Sale” by websites that swore to never report rumors. The whole fiasco started yesterday when Yahoo Finance Japan reported a stock surge in Nikon shares driven by speculation from FACTA Online that Nikon is “close to selling itself” […]

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SPINN.DESIGN ProWrapp Impact+ gear wrapper with max shock resistance crowdfunding campaign is ending soon

The latest crowdfunding project by SPINN.DESIGN for a new ProWrapp Impact+ gear wrapper with max shock resistance will end in less than 36 hours. SPINN.DESIGN is a Germany-based company in Offenbach specializing in innovative, high-quality camera accessories for protecting photography gear. Rooted in German engineering and design heritage, the company positions itself as a long-time […]

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Nikon Q&A on financial results for FY2026

Nikon published a Q&A on the latest financial results for FY2026. Here is a recap:

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March CIPA numbers

CIPA (Camera & Imaging Products Association in Japan) published their latest camera production data (orange: 2026, black: 2025, blue: 2024):

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Nikon FY2026 financial results: profits down, targets recovery in FY2027

Today, Nikon announced their financial results for the fiscal year ending on March 31, 2026. Here is a recap of the Nikon Imaging Division results by ZoetMB:

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Nikon renewed its yellow Land Cruiser cross-country tour for a second year – here are the new locations

Nikon renewed its yellow Land Cruiser cross-country tour for a second year – here are the new locations for 2026:

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Do not buy Nikon gear from Best Buy unless you plan to keep it – they have a 15% restocking fee

Do not buy Nikon gear from Best Buy unless you are really planning to keep it – a reader recently reminded me that Best Buy has a 15% restocking fee for drones, digital cameras, camera lenses, camcorders, action cameras, and many other products:

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