Nikon released the repair manual for the new Z50 II camera as a part of their Self Service Repair program.
1683 different Nikon parts can be purchased directly from this page.
The complete list of repair manuals can be found on this dedicated page:
Nikon released the repair manual for the new Z50 II camera as a part of their Self Service Repair program.
1683 different Nikon parts can be purchased directly from this page.
The complete list of repair manuals can be found on this dedicated page:
Here are some pictures from the Nikon booth at the 2025 CES show courtesy of Leon Ostrom (randorn.com):
The garbage truck of the future with the new Nikon in-vehicle camera system
Two weeks ago Nikon released a press release about a new in-vehicle camera system co-created with Mitsubishi Fuso:
The new camera technology combines a telephoto and wide-angle lens system into a single compact device, enabling users to see far away and also check their periphery at the same time. This technology allows drivers to simultaneously monitor distant objects and the immediate surroundings, reducing the number of cameras needed for a comprehensive 360-degree view. By utilizing a shared optical axis for both focal lengths, the system eliminates parallax errors, which is crucial for vehicle AI to detect and track distant objects accurately.
In collaboration with Mitsubishi Fuso Truck and Bus Corporation (MFTBC), Nikon showcased this camera system at the 2025 CES in Las Vegas. The partnership, ongoing since 2020, focuses on equipping future trucks and buses with advanced camera technology. The integration of Nikon’s camera system into such vehicles represents a significant advancement in autonomous driving technology, potentially improving operational efficiency and safety in waste collection and other industries.
Here are two related videos in Japanese where you can see an autonomous garbage truck of the future following a worker at a close distance while emptying bins and avoiding obstacles and pedestrians without manual intervention:
Demystifying Log ISO, Exposure, and Noise by Horshack (I briefly covered the video in my last weekly recap):
I updated my last CES post with the latest information from Nikon:
In addition to the robot vision, riblet processing, car cameras, virtual and mirrorless solutions, Nikon also listed the Artemis Mission + Nikon Z9 collaboration: “At CES 2025, Nikon will showcase its solutions that support this monumental project, including the thermal blankets designed to protect the camera and lenses from lunar dust and extreme temperature changes“.
CIPA (Camera & Imaging Products Association in Japan) published their latest camera production data (orange: 2024, black: 2023, blue: 2022):