Oldest known Nikon fetches over $400K at WestLicht auction, breaking records
The oldest known surviving Nikon camera fetched more than $400,000 at auction, along with historic gear used by Herbert List and two iconic WWII images.
Nikon to focus on high-end cameras as low profits prompt restructuring
Today, Nikon released a statement with plans for a companywide restructure. So what does the financial struggles mean for photographers?
Eyeing a Nikon D500? Now there’s a kit option for sports, wildlife photographers
The Nikon D500 just got even more enticing for wildlife and sports photographers. Today, the camera giant announced a new kit option.
Here's how Nikon makes the glass inside your camera lens
The smallest imperfections can make a significant difference in image quality -- which is why Nikon glass is inspected multiple times.
These 10 extreme microphotographs offer an artistic look at a small world
The photography competition that features details too tiny to see with the naked eye has announced its 2016 winners.
Nikon’s new PC 19mm is its widest angle lens while the 70-200mm is rugged
Nikon announced a new PC 19mm tilt-shift lens designed to give creative focus, while an updated 70-200mm is a weather-sealed telephoto.
Modified camera creates clear pictures of the sky thanks to cooling mechanism
Long exposures heat up a sensor and introduce more noise -- this modified Nikon D5500 solves the issue with a cooling back.
Nikon gets into action cam market with the KeyMission series
Nikon is entering the action cam market with the new KeyMission series. The lineup includes an already unveiled 360-degree camera, plus two new models.
Canon reaches milestone, produces 120 millionth EF lens
Canon produces its 120 millionth Electro-Focus lens, which debuted in 1987 and introduced several features that helped revolutionize photo technology.
Cooke brings miniS4/i cinema lenses to Canon, Nikon, Sony, and mirrorless cameras
Cooke Optics just announced it will make its line of miniS4/i cinema lenses to shooters of Canon and Nikon DSLRs and Sony and M4/3 mirrorless cameras.
Back to school: Nikon launches online photography courses
Nikon is taking its workshop program to the web. The new Nikon School Online was launched today with three initial classes for photographers.
Nikon’s global photo contest grows with new options for young photographers
Nikon's 2016-17 photo contest will pay homage to both young photographers and the company's upcoming 100th anniversary with two new categories.
Nikon adds wireless to D3400 entry-level DSLR, plus 4 kit lenses with quiet autofocus
Nikon has announced its latest entry-level DSLR alongside new lenses designed for Nikon's DX-series cameras.
Japan’s Kumamoto quakes likely had a major effect on camera production
Imaging sensors are finally starting to role out of Sony's Kumamoto plant, but it may still be some time before the camera industry fully recovers.
New Olympic record: Getty publishes photos shortly after they’ve been taken
Planning helps Getty's team of photographers and editors at the Summer Olympics in Rio to shoot, upload, edit, and share images in as little as two minutes.
Manfrotto Digital Director DSLR-controller now supports the iPad Pro
Manfrotto’s Digital Director received both hardware and software updates, bringing support to the 12.9-inch iPad Pro and adding a time-lapse mode.
Nikon’s new portrait lens combines features that make it a first of its kind
Combining the flattering compression of the 105mm focal length with a shallow f/1.4 depth of field, Nikon's new portrait lens is a world's first.
Case Remote Air puts big-time camera control in a small package
The Case Remote Air claims to be the world’s most compact and powerful wireless camera controller, at just 2.4 inches long and a weight of only 50 grams.
Pro photographer uses $20 camera to prove it’s not the gear that makes a photo great
Photographer Matt Usher was given an old Nikon CoolPix 995 and asked to capture the best possible images he can. The results are astounding.
Two months after attackers tossed his camera into a lake, journalist reunited with photos
When two attackers threw David Pardo's camera in the water in May for taking a stranger's photo, he probably didn't think he'd ever see those images again.
One of Fujifilm’s top-of-the line cameras can’t do top of-the-line features, company admits
While the X-Pro2 will receive the X-T2's improved AF performance thanks to a firmware update, X-Pro2 users hoping for 4K are sadly out of luck.
Add wireless tethering to your DSLR for a cool $40 — here’s how it’s done
This $40 DIY "hack" adds wireless tethering to Canon or Nikon DSLRs, with full control from Android or iOS devices.
Video shows off the Fujifilm X-T2’s impressive autofocus compared to a DSLR
Two photographers set out to see just how Fujifilm's new AF system works by pitting it against Nikon’s full-frame D810 at a horse race.
Nikon, Canon cameras prove to be no match for a hydraulic press
For their latest video, the guys behind the Hydraulic Press Channel put a Nikon FA up against a Canon AE-1 in the most brutal clash yet.
This new AT-X 24-70mm f/2.8 lens shines bright, outperforms pricier competition
Tokina's AT-X 24-70mm f/2.8 lens just made it through the gauntlet of DXOMark testing with flying colors — at less than half the cost of first-party lenses.
Want to see what 53-billion pixels looks like? Bentley constructs image as big as a football field
Sure, you could use the tech developed by NASA to take photographs of Mars for scienfic things, but wouldn't it be more fun to shoot a luxury car with it?
Nikon releases a so-so solution for the D5's paltry 4K recording times
A firmware update from Nikon will give users longer 4K videos -- if they're willing to use software to stitch them back together again.
Go long: Nikon 1,200mm f/11 lens from 1974 shows up on eBay
Nikon makes some pretty great lenses today, but nothing that compares to this 1,200mm f/11 telephoto behemoth from 1974 that recently popped up on eBay.
This add-on device for DSLRs can be used as a shutter release and for theft prevention
One little device is adding quite a few features to Nikon DSLRs with theft prevention, voice-activated shutter, and more.
Soviet-era Jupiter 21M lens yields sharp telephoto results on the cheap
A Russian-made lens from the Soviet-era, the 200mm Jupiter 21M was built for a different age but remains remarkably capable on modern digital cameras.
Did Nikon falsely advertise the D500's Wi-Fi Capabilities?
A German D500 owner, after trying other avenues, has presented Nikon with a Cease and Desist over the D500 and its WiFi capabilities.
EOS 80D posts highest image-quality scores of any APS-C Canon
Canon's latest enthusiast-focused DSLR outranks every other APS-C DSLR from the company, including the higher-end 7D Mark II.
Nikon and Disney team up to help guests improve their vacation photos
Disney and Nikon, the official camera of its U.S. parks, have teamed up on Unforgettable Memories, photography tips for getting better vacation photos.
Nikon announces ‘Game of Thrones’ photographer as its latest ambassador
Nikon has announced its latest ambassador program additions. Headlining the list is principal Game of Thrones photographer, Helen Sloan.