Nikon will cease production of film cameras

12 01 2006

As you’ve heard predicted in this space before, Nikon finally came right out and said it yesterday: after over fifty years, they will cease production of film cameras “one by one”. According to today’s New York Times piece, spokesperson Akira Abe cited the “dramatic” shrinkage of the market for film cameras.

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Date : 12 January 2006
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