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What to expect next from Nikon

After the latest Nikon Z5 and Nikkor Z 24-50mm f/4-6.3 announcements, here is an updated list on what to expect next from Nikon (see previous recaps here): Cameras A new Nikon Z30 camera: an entry-level APS-C model that will be positioned under the current Nikon Z50. New Nikon Z6s and Nikon Z7s mirrorless cameras. Nikon […]

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Caracal rendezvous

Caracal looking out over her domains

Caracal Rendezvous by Johan Siggesson (Facebook | Instagram | website): Just in time before darkness, we reach the winding single-track road leading up the dunes to our camp. Our Land Cruiser is set to 4 wheel drive to cope with the soft sand. The strong Kalahari sun is quickly receding and the darkness is once again dominating the […]

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The Nikon Olympic embassy built in the heart of Soviet Russia

The Nikon Olympic embassy built in the heart of Soviet Russia by Stephen Dowling: In 1980, Nikon had a new SLR to unveil to the world, and the best possible arena to show it off in – the Olympic Games. The camera was the third F-mount SLR Nikon unleashed upon the world, following 1959’s Nikon […]

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2019 camera market share: Canon 45.4%, Sony 20.2%, Nikon 18.6%, Fuji 4.7%, Panasonic 4.7%

Nikkei released the 2019 camera market share – the top five digital camera companies combined had a 93.7% share in 2019 (sales units: 14,830,000 or -22.4%). The data includes only Japanese companies. Here is the breakdown:

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Nikon Q1 financial results are out

The Nikon Q1 financial results are out and as you can expect they are not good:

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June 2020 CIPA report is out

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

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Weekly Nikon news flash #584

→ Capture One released a new black & white and a film inspired “Beyond” styles packs. → The new LEE85 filter system is now available for pre-order. → New Wimberley tripod mount replacement plates (via DC. Watch): Wimberley AP-500 for the Nikkor 500mm f/5.6E PF ED VR lens: Adorama | B&H Wimberley AP-555 for the Nikkor […]

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