Nikon to end camera production in Japan
Dec 20, 2020 14:23:39 #
Dec 20, 2020 14:28:06 #
CHG_CANON wrote:
And so it begins, the beginning of the end ...
A man who thrives on schadenfreude, apparently.
Dec 20, 2020 14:30:54 #
Dec 20, 2020 14:31:33 #
CHG_CANON wrote:
And so it begins, the beginning of the end ...
Just a restructuring, not dead yet.
Dec 20, 2020 14:33:00 #
Dec 20, 2020 14:44:56 #
CHG_CANON wrote:
And so it begins, the beginning of the end ...
Evidently...
Can't shoot Nikon.
(Probably going to be made in China.)
Dec 20, 2020 14:51:28 #
Beowulf
Loc: Aquidneck Island, RI
All seven Nikon lenses that I have for my two FF cameras are AF-D's made in Japan. Maybe not as glitzy or fast as the newer ones made in China, but they just don't quit or disappoint.
Dec 20, 2020 14:57:19 #
CHG_CANON wrote:
And so it begins, the beginning of the end ...
I hate Canon cameras but if I need a new one I would have to buy a Canon. Canon is the only one that still makes large number of their cameras in Japan.
Dec 20, 2020 15:00:54 #
wdross
Loc: Castle Rock, Colorado
CHG_CANON wrote:
And so it begins, the beginning of the end ...
We can only wish Olympus and Nikon, 4th and 5th in mirrorless sales, the best of luck in restructuring. No company or person is guaranteed tomorrow, not even Sony.
Dec 20, 2020 15:04:33 #
Dec 20, 2020 15:05:32 #
Be patient, EVERYTHING will eventually be made in China.
It's ALL based on the almighty dollar.
Price drives all sales.
Revenue drives all expenses.
It's ALL based on the almighty dollar.
Price drives all sales.
Revenue drives all expenses.
Dec 20, 2020 15:07:29 #
It is a great piece of photography skill to know when to change camera brands.
Dec 20, 2020 15:08:41 #
CHG_CANON wrote:
It is a great piece of photography skill to know when to change camera brands.
I think I'll go back to a Polarock....
Dec 20, 2020 15:47:37 #
CHG_CANON wrote:
And so it begins, the beginning of the end ...
Nikon's been making bodies in Thailand for years. I have a 15 yr old D70S that was made there. They may be stopping body production in Japan, but the Thailand thing has been around awhile.
When Leica started partnering with Minolta, there were purists that screamed bloody murder over the decision. You would have thought the end was near. Same thing when Zeiss/Contax did the same with Kyocera and Yashica. All parties are alive and well.
Though, admittedly this is a little different - they aren't partnering with anyone. They are just expanding production in one locale while stopping production in another.
Now, for the reasons - the cost of living in Japan is 300% higher than the US - so in an effort to deliver the quality goods they have always done, and now that Thailand has gotten it's act together - they are confident that there will be no negative impact - other than from the occasional Canon shooter that sees this as a bad omen -
Dec 20, 2020 17:03:48 #
Maybe kiev will make knockoff Nikons that will sell for 1/4 the price as they did with Hasselblads . 1/100 the quality though .
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