National Commendation for Invention

The National Commendation for Invention was established in 1919 with the aim of encouraging and fostering the advancement of scientific technologies and industrial development in Japan. This Commendation recognizes inventions, designs, or ideas, and persons who have made significant contributions, as well as those anticipated to achieve great success in the future, for their excellence.

2024

Invention Prize

At the 2024 National Commendation for Invention organized by the Japan Institute of Invention and Innovation (JIII), Nikon received the Invention Prize for the design of a "Mirrorless Camera Exemplifying Advanced Performance" (Design Registration No. 1705265).

Makoto Imamizu
Masayoshi Ueno

This design of a mirrorless camera for professional users embodies the high expectations and confidence of those in various fields such as sports, journalism, and fashion who are seeking new ways to express themselves. The design possesses two main features. Firstly, it has a seamless side profile from the large-diameter lens mount to the viewfinder, effectively exhibiting an impression of high optical performance and anticipation. The second is a simple but robust front profile that projects the camera’s reliability. This design significantly contributes to the advancement of imaging culture by enhancing the overall brand value of the entire series, and the models with this design are widely employed by professional users.