The dispute between Nikon and Viltrox in China touches a concrete question for Nikon Z users: how open can a system be when an important part of its lenses comes from third parties?Available sources report that CNIPA invalidated all claims of Nikon’s Chinese patent 202010127062.4. That patent was tied to the conflict w...
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The rumor of a professional Nikon DX camera should no longer be read only as a possible successor to the D500. That angle matters, but it is not enough. If the 45 MP figure in APS-C were real, the central question would be different. Nikon would have to show what it can build around that sensor.A 45 MP APS-C sensor is...
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The latest strong rumor around Nikon points to a high-end DX camera built for speed. There is no confirmed name. There are no settled specifications either. What does appear consistently is the idea of a fast professional APS-C body positioned in a way that recalls what the D500 once was inside the Nikon system.That al...
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When the NASA confirmed that the main camera of the Artemis II mission would be a Nikon D5 —released in 2016, when iPods still existed—, the reaction in the photography community was one of genuine perplexity. How is it possible that the most advanced space agency in the world sends its astronauts to the Moon with an a...
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Nikon has published a official service advisory For some units of the Z5II, Z6III and ZR, and the most important thing for those who already work with one of these cameras is not the initial shock but the response of the brand. According to Nikon USA, certain units were manufactured with parts that do not meet their qu...
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Nikon Corporation announced the partial termination of its pension benefit trust fund, returning approximately 15.4 billion yen due to the fund holding assets that exceed its projected obligations.This is not a defensive measure or a sign of financial difficulties. It is a capital management decision resulting from an...
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Is Nikon really a conservative brand?For decades, Nikon was associated with stability, continuity and optical tradition. Its fidelity to the F-mount and its incremental evolution cemented a solid reputation within the DSLR world.However, when we look at certain specific releases, a different narrative emerges: Nikon wa...
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Starting April 1, 2026, Nikon will implement a new management structure that marks the beginning of a different stage in its corporate history. The appointment of Yasuhiro Ohmura as President & CEO, along with Muneaki Tokunari as Chairman, is not simply an administrative change. It is a strategic signal.And when Ni...
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The Nikon DL24-85 was an advanced compact camera announced in 2016 by Nikon as part of the DL series. It was aimed at enthusiast photographers looking for near-SLR quality in a small, portable body.Despite its official presentation and the expectation generated, the entire DL series was canceled before mass marketing d...
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Does it make sense to buy one Nikon D500 in 2026? With so many new mirrorless on the market, this 2016 DSLR seems like a bad idea. But if you're looking for sports or wildlife photography at a good price, it's still a solid option.What is theNikon D500?Launched in 2016 and discontinued in 2022, the Nikon D500 was desig...
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