News 2018

December

• Dec. 26, 2018
  Nikon to Support “AFC Asian Cup UAE 2019”
• Dec. 21, 2018
  Investment in US Velodyne LiDAR, Inc., Leading Developer and Manufacturer of LiDAR (Light Detection and Ranging) Sensors, a Core Technology in Autonomous Driving
• Dec. 6, 2018
  The Full Panel of Judges for the Nikon Photo Contest 2018-2019 Has Been Determined
• Dec. 4, 2018
  Nikon to Support “14th FINA World Swimming Championships (25m)”

November

• Nov. 20, 2018
  Total Production of NIKKOR Lenses for Interchangeable Lens Cameras Reaches 110 Million
• Nov. 8, 2018
  Second Quarter of the Year ending March 2019 Financial Results/Financial and Business Data
• Nov. 8, 2018
  Notice regarding Interim Dividend and Revision of the Year-end Dividend Forecast for the Fiscal Year Ending March 31, 2019 (PDF:202KB)

October

• Oct. 29, 2018
  CFI S Plan Fluor LWD 20XC and CFI S Plan Fluor LWD ADM 20XC for biological microscopes
• Oct. 18, 2018
  Nikon Photo Contest 2018-2019: Call for Entries
• Oct. 3, 2018
  Nikon products receive the "Good Design Award"

September

• Sep. 20, 2018
  Newly Selected for Global ESG Index, Dow Jones Sustainability Indices “DJSI World” and “DJSI Asia Pacific”

August

• Aug. 30, 2018
  Nikon releases the D3500 digital SLR camera
• Aug. 30, 2018
  A1 HD25/A1R HD25 Confocal Microscope
• Aug. 23, 2018
  Nikon introduces the new Nikon Z mount system, and releases two full-frame mirrorless cameras: the Nikon Z 7 and Nikon Z 6
• Aug. 23, 2018
  Nikon releases the NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/4 S, NIKKOR Z 35mm f/1.8 S, NIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.8 S, and the Mount Adapter FTZ, and develops the NIKKOR Z 58mm f/0.95 S Noct
• Aug. 23, 2018
  Nikon releases the AF-S NIKKOR 500mm f/5.6E PF ED VR, a fixed focal length super-telephoto lens compatible with the Nikon FX format
• Aug. 21, 2018
  Nikon introduces the CNC Video Measuring System "NEXIV VMZ-H3030"
• Aug. 20, 2018
  SnapBridge, the Nikon app that connects a smart device to a Nikon digital camera, receives the Red Dot Award: Communication Design 2018
• Aug. 16, 2018
  Two Nikon Products Receive the EISA Awards: the Nikon D850 and AF-S NIKKOR 180-400mm f/4E TC1.4 FL ED VR
• Aug. 7, 2018
  First Quarter of the Year ending March 2019 Financial Results/Financial and Business Data
• Aug. 7, 2018
  Revision of the Dividend Forecast (PDF:136KB)

July

• Jul. 25, 2018
  Development of a next-generation full-frame mirrorless camera and NIKKOR lenses — featuring a new mount — that pursues a new dimension in optical performance
• Jul. 12, 2018
  Nikon to Support “The 147th Open Championship”
• Jul. 10, 2018
  Nikon releases the COOLPIX P1000 compact digital camera
• Jul. 9, 2018
  Subsidiarization of Chuo Sangio Co., and establishment of Nikon Healthcare Japan Inc.

June

• Jun. 28, 2018
  On the conclusion of the 154th Annual General Shareholders' Meeting
• Jun. 28, 2018
  Nikon Introduces MONARCH HG Binoculars
• Jun. 14, 2018
  Development of AF-S NIKKOR 500mm f/5.6E PF ED VR, a fixed focal length super-telephoto lens compatible with the Nikon FX format
• Jun. 8, 2018
  With great regret, we learn of the death of Mr. David Douglas Duncan

May

• May 21, 2018
  The Nikon D850 Digital SLR Camera Receives the Camera GP 2018 "Readers Award" and "Editors Award"
• May 18, 2018
  Nikon to dissolve a Consolidated Chinese Manufacturing Subsidiary of Imaging Business (PDF:221KB)
• May 18, 2018
  Notice Concerning Partial Amendments to the Articles of Incorporation (PDF:48KB)
• May 18, 2018
  New Appointment of Director (PDF:205KB)
• May 15, 2018
  Nikon Introduces the Golfer's Laser Rangefinder COOLSHOT PRO STABILIZED
• May 10, 2018
  The Year ended March 2018 Financial Results/Financial and Business Data
• May 10, 2018
  Announcement of Cash Dividends (PDF:63KB)
• May 8, 2018
  Statement Regarding Today's Media Article

April

• Apr. 26, 2018
  Four Nikon products receive the TIPA WORLD AWARDS 2018: the Nikon D850, Nikon D7500, COOLPIX W300, and AF-S NIKKOR 180-400mm f/4E TC1.4 FL ED VR
• Apr. 23, 2018
  Notice Concerning the Amount to be Paid for Offered Stock Acquisition Rights, etc. (Stock Compensation-type Stock Options) (PDF:7KB)
• Apr. 23, 2018
  The Announcement of Recognition of Extraordinary Loss in Separate Financial Statements (PDF:79KB)
• Apr. 9, 2018
  Two Nikon digital SLR cameras — the Nikon D850 and Nikon D7500 — receive the "Red Dot Award: Product Design 2018"
• Apr. 6, 2018
  Announcement of Allotment of Offered Stock Acquisition Rights (Stock Compensation-type Stock Options) (PDF:137KB)

March

• Mar. 28, 2018
  MRMC, a Nikon Group company, announces a new partnership with player-tracking specialists ChyronHego
• Mar. 28, 2018
  Nikon Corporation and Yumanity Therapeutics Enter Contract for the Commission Development of Drug Discovery Assay System in Neurodegenerative Diseases
• Mar. 19, 2018
  High-speed super resolution for live cell imaging N-SIM S Super Resolution Microscope
• Mar. 2, 2018
  New Appointment of Officer, and Change of Assignment of Directors and Officers (PDF:212KB)

February

• Feb. 28, 2018
  Nikon enters strategic business cooperation for cell-related fields with Berkeley Lights Inc of the United States
• Feb. 22, 2018
  Nikon Releases New FPD Lithography Systems FX-103S and FX-103SH
• Feb. 9, 2018
  Nikon products receive the iF Design Award 2018
• Feb. 8, 2018
  Third Quarter of the Year ending March 2018 Financial Results/Financial and Business Data
• Feb. 8, 2018
  Revision of the Dividend Forecast for the Fiscal Year Ending March 31, 2018 (PDF:99KB)
• Feb. 8, 2018
  Nikon enters agreement for business transfer of Coordinate Measuring Machines business

January

• Jan. 29, 2018
  Nikon enters into a business alliance to establish a clinical-use master cell bank, to be utilized for regenerative medicine products derived from dental pulp cells for the first time in Japan.
• Jan. 23, 2018
  Nikon Introduces the MONARCH 3000 STABILIZED Laser Rangefinder
• Jan. 9, 2018
  Nikon releases the AF-S NIKKOR 180-400mm f/4E TC1.4 FL ED VR

The information is current as of the date of publication. It is subject to change without notice.