Category Archives: Other Nikon stuff

Nikon D6 buffer test: CFExpress and XQD comparison (video)

By [NR] admin | Published: June 3, 2020

Nikon D6 buffer test video – CFExpress and XQD comparison: Another related D6 video by the same user: Update – more D6 buffer tests are available here.

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April CIPA numbers are out: red across the board

By [NR] admin | Published: June 2, 2020

CIPA (Camera & Imaging Products Association in Japan) published their camera production data for April, 2020 (orange: 2020, black: 2019, blue: 2018, click for larger view):

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“The White Horses of the Camargue” by Tony Bonanno

By [NR] admin | Published: May 31, 2020

“The White Horses of the Camargue” by Tony Bonanno ( website | Facebook): I’ve photographed horses for many years, both for my own fine art portfolio and for clients.  I’ve photographed quarter horses on western ranches, grand prix jumpers, rodeo horses, and wild roaming Spanish Mustangs.  Equine photography has been one of my specialties.   The […]

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Nikon laid off 700 workers in Thailand and Laos

By [NR] admin | Published: May 28, 2020

Nikkei reports that Nikon has laid off 700 workers due to the declining camera business – 500 in Thailand and 200 in Laos. Nikon said: “We are going to aim for the best system to our production”, meaning they may reduce their stuff again (thanks for the translation Nakayamahanzaemon):

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Nikon financial results for the year ended March 2020

By [NR] admin | Published: May 28, 2020

Nikon published their financial results for the year ending March 2020 – as you can expect everything is down with some major changes from the previous forecast:

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Nikon’s new medium-term management plan

By [NR] admin | Published: May 28, 2020

Today Nikon made several company announcements, including a new Medium-Term Management Plan (FY2019 to FY2021). Here are some of the points related to Nikon camera business: The Z-series’ true appeal and full potential will require time to be fully realized Nikon has only just started establishing a lens lineup that will maximize the appeal of the […]

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Ending this week: “I’m Back” digital back for Nikon film cameras raised $400k on Kickstarter

By [NR] admin | Published: May 26, 2020

The improved I’m Back project that adds a digital back to old film cameras has raised almost $400,000 on Kickstarter (out of the $10,306 goal) and is ending in 4 days. The digital back is compatible with many Nikon F models – here are the details (more information is available here):

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