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2026
Nikon launches NIKKOR Z 120-300mm f/2.8 TC VR S lens in India
Nikon India launched the NIKKOR Z 120-300mm f/2.8 TC VR S professional telephoto zoom lens for Nikon Z mirrorless cameras. The lens is planned to be available across India from mid-November 2026.
2026
Nikon announces NIKKOR Z 120-300mm f/2.8 TC VR S lens
Nikon announced the NIKKOR Z 120-300mm f/2.8 TC VR S telephoto zoom lens and listed November 12, 2026 as its sales start date.
2026
Nikon disqualifies Small World in Motion first-place video over generative AI rule violation
Nikon said the video that originally won first place in its Small World in Motion contest did not comply with the competition rules regarding generative AI and has disqualified it, and the video appears to have been removed from Nikon's website. The first-place video by Dr. Ning Xu claimed to show cilia moving in the airway of a child with the respiratory condition PCD; Nikon had been reviewing the video after online skepticism about its authenticity, and Dr. Xu admitted in a LinkedIn comment to using AI-assisted post-processing. A video from Nguyen Nam Nhat now holds first place in the contest's updated rankings. Nikon says it plans to revisit rules and evaluation procedures for future competition entries and noted that the disqualification should not be interpreted as a judgment of the entrant's professional reputation, scientific contributions, or intent.
2022
Nikon partners with Black Women Photographers on grants
Nikon partnered with the Black Women Photographers collective and donated $50,000 in grant funds, including $10,000 toward cameras.
2022
Capture One discontinues brand-specific software versions
Capture One discontinued its Fujifilm-, Nikon- and Sony-specific software versions, while Capture One Express remained available.
2021
Nikon Z 9 wins two DPReview awards
DPReview named the Nikon Z 9 its 2021 Product of the Year and Best High-End Camera. The article also reports separate awards for other Nikon products, but this event covers the Z 9 recognition.
2020
Nikon announces its first flagship store in China
Nikon announced that it plans to open its first branded flagship store in China in Shanghai in 2021.
2020
Nikon releases second-quarter fiscal 2020 results
Nikon released its fiscal 2020 second-quarter results for July 1 through September 30. The report said the company’s sales revenue forecast was raised by 10 billion yen compared with the previous quarter’s forecast.
2020
Nikon launches Nikkor Z 50mm F1.2 S lens
Nikon announced the Nikkor Z 50mm F1.2 S large-aperture prime lens for full-frame mirrorless cameras.
2020
Nikon releases Webcam Utility software
Nikon officially released the Webcam Utility software, which enables compatible Nikon mirrorless and DSLR cameras to be used as webcams with Windows computers.
2020
Nikon releases Webcam Utility preview
Nikon released a preview version of Webcam Utility, software that lets its DSLR and Z-series mirrorless cameras be used as webcams.
2020
Nikon announces planned Webcam Utility beta release
Nikon announced that it planned to release a beta version of Webcam Utility in early August 2020. The software is intended to let users use compatible Nikon mirrorless or DSLR cameras as webcams with Windows computers.
2020
Nikon partners with Photo London and its online Academy
Nikon announced that it would be an official partner of the Photo London 2020 photography fair and Photo London’s online Academy for the next 12 months, showcasing products at the event and providing year-round content and talks for the Academy.
2020
Nikon products win 2020 Red Dot Product Design Awards
Nikon's Z 50 mirrorless camera and NIKKOR Z 58mm f/0.95 S Noct lens won the 2020 Red Dot Product Design Award.
2020
Nikon reportedly places Z 50mm f/1.2 S on lens roadmap
A report says Nikon plans to release more f/1.2 Z-mount lenses and that the Nikkor Z 50mm f/1.2 S has appeared on a new lens roadmap; its release timing and focusing system were not known.
2020
Nikon releases firmware updates for Z7, Z6 and Z50 cameras
Nikon released firmware version 3.00 for the Z7 and Z6 cameras and version 1.10 for the Z50, adding or improving autofocus functions and other features.
2020
LumiThera closes second tranche of Series C financing
LumiThera announced that it had closed the second tranche of its Series C financing. The proceeds were being used to support further clinical testing and commercialization of its Valeda Light Delivery System.
2020
Nikon launches Z 70-200mm f/2.8 VR S lens
Nikon formally announced the Z 70-200mm f/2.8 VR S lens in China. The article says it is scheduled to go on sale in March 2020.
2020
Nikon launches D780 camera in India
Nikon launched its FX-format D780 camera in India on Tuesday, at a starting price of Rs 1,98,995.
2019
Nikon introduces Z50 mirrorless camera
Nikon debuted the Z50, a compact, lightweight mirrorless camera with an APS-C sensor, and listed body and kit prices.