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Nikon shuts down production of film cameras

28.05.2006

The Japanese corporation Nikon plans to abandon the production of film cameras and lenses for them.

According to a press release from Nikon UK, the company's division operating in the UK, today 95% of products sold are digital devices. And this share continues to grow. Obviously, there is no point in releasing film cameras and accessories to them.

Nikon will soon curtail their production and focus its resources on digital developments that are in demand by the market. So far, it has been decided to continue the production of only two film cameras - the top model among SLR film cameras Nikon F6 and inexpensive mechanical non-autofocus model Nikon FM10. True, the M10 will not be available in Europe.

Previously released film cameras and their accessories are planned to be sold before the summer of 2006. Warranty and post-warranty service for all "film" products will be carried out as usual, in accordance with the declared obligations.

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