Thx for sharing your impressions. My personal Nikon story started 15 years old in 1982 with an EM, inspired by my uncle and his FE. Later continued with D7100, D750, D850 I preliminary ended with a Z6ii. Thx for all your work and videos, greetings from Germany.
How fantastic ist this?! After so many years sticking with Nikon and bringing us the insights und news about their new technology you get to visit the headquarters. Celebrating with you Matt!
What a fantastic experience. Glad to see my FM rewarded with its rightful place in the panoply of Nikon artistic and technical excellence. I'd love to get there one day. In the meantime, thanks for the tour, Matt.
I got to check out the Nikon Musuem before the HQ move back in Feb and I loved it and found it amazing. Even my fiance who isnt into cameras enjoyed it
Wonderful fun Matt. THANK YOU. I believe the camera shown at 2:10 and labeled "Nikomat FTn" is actually a Nikon F with a pentaprism (non-metering) head. The Nikomat and Nikkormat cameras of that era had a shutter speed adjustment around the F mount. On this camera you can see the shutter speed adjustment with its linking pin on the top plate of the camera to the right (viewed from behind) of the pentaprism. :)
My grandfather's Nikomat is how I learned to take photos! I'm not sure if was a good camera, but it sparked an interest that I'm still enjoying many decades later. Great video. I would think you'd have loved doing videos at night in Tokyo, with all the amazing lights and people!
Visit to Nikon's new HQ must be followed with a vist to Map Camera for used gear, which Intent to do next year. Kitamura and Fujiya oulets are also on my bucket list
I still have two Nikkormats. Nikkormat FTn serial 3602549 made about 1968. It doesn't have a hot shoe. And Nikkormat FT2 serial 5467456 made between 1975 and 1976, I think. This one has a hot shoe. Both need a service as the shutters have become sluggish.
Thanks Matt. D70 - my first digital Nikon too. However, my first digital camera was the first one available in Australia - the Sony Mavica (utilising a floppy disk for storage!).
My first camera was a Nikonis 1 while I was in high school. I became a Scuba instructor and bought a Nikonis V. They are great cameras but I no longer shoot film. I’m picking up a Z6III next week to replace my Z6.
The USA version of Nikomat was called the Nikkormat. I bought mine in 1969 (December). My older brother already had one so that is why I bought mine. I had trouble with the light meter and had it repaired. The repair didn’t last long. I still have it.
7:50 "How is the sensor information interpreted along with Carlos Sainz" Didn't know Nikon was in Formula 1. ;) But anyway, Nikon is one of two companies in the world leading the way in lithography systems. The other one being the Dutch ASML. Both companies play such an important role, that given the current political climate, restrictions have been imposed for exporting their machines to China. But to answer your question: I'm pretty sure that Sony uses Nikon steppers to make image sensors. So yes, Nikon machines are used to produce the sensors found in Nikon cameras. And in Sony cameras too. As for how Expeed 7 is manufactured, first of all I'm actually pretty sure that "Expeed 7" is a marketing term. And secondly, I'm not sure how much it matters how it's produced. It's probably less of a core business aspect to Nikon.
Thanks Matt, for a great video, but I’m confused.. is that the new building? I’ve seen other videos and it looks a lot different than that larger building in the video.
Fabulous! I'm going to be in Tokyo in a couple of weeks and will have to add this to my itinerary. I have 50+ years of experience working in R&D including with verious fabs. My first camera was a Voightlander Vito. I also still have a Vitomatic II and spent some time on the "dark side" with a Canon A1 before going digital with a Nikon D80. I'm expecting to hear shortly about the Z7 III which is on my bucket list....
@@MattIrwinPhotography I was at Bell Northern Research and Mitel when they were developing chips for telecommunications and other commercial products. They both had many patents. My background includes silicon chip design, automated analysis and manufacturing (with IBM.). I was involved with software application development. I was also working on government, military and professional projects that required secret clearances. My experience is now dated. However much of the fab process remains similar today.
Thanks for taking us along on your journey to Nikon HQ and museum Matt. Some wonderful history there that really highlights the longevity and legacy of this iconic brand. Is that '?' at 1:43 a teaser for anything you've got a sneak peak at while on your trip? ;)
You make it seem that Nikon is a leading company for semi conductor machines. But they are (at least currently) lost the battle to ASML. Note that Canon is also in lithographic machines. Also Nikon makes sony make their sensors. This means that it could very well be possible that an ASML machine is used for those sensors.
Sensors don’t require 3nm or 5nm, sensors are large in comparison to say a current Apple chip M4. I am quoting from the research. We have had 45 mp sensors since 2017. ASML are a big supplier of TSMC. We don’t know what process is being used for EXPEED 7.
Thx for sharing your impressions. My personal Nikon story started 15 years old in 1982 with an EM, inspired by my uncle and his FE. Later continued with D7100, D750, D850 I preliminary ended with a Z6ii. Thx for all your work and videos, greetings from Germany.
How fantastic ist this?! After so many years sticking with Nikon and bringing us the insights und news about their new technology you get to visit the headquarters. Celebrating with you Matt!
Thanks so much Peter.
Nice! Something is cooking! All a sudden we have all these Nikon Museum visits… 🤔
Or they are just very proud of their new building...
This is the previous museum, I do hope to make it to the new one sometime soon, I would go in a flash.
Alrighty then, Matt. Looking forward to the big news drop on Monday regarding the new bodies to be released! 😉
You are such a dedicated Nikon shooter and so am I! 😊❤
What a fantastic experience. Glad to see my FM rewarded with its rightful place in the panoply of Nikon artistic and technical excellence. I'd love to get there one day. In the meantime, thanks for the tour, Matt.
I got to check out the Nikon Musuem before the HQ move back in Feb and I loved it and found it amazing. Even my fiance who isnt into cameras enjoyed it
Wonderful fun Matt. THANK YOU. I believe the camera shown at 2:10 and labeled "Nikomat FTn" is actually a Nikon F with a pentaprism (non-metering) head. The Nikomat and Nikkormat cameras of that era had a shutter speed adjustment around the F mount. On this camera you can see the shutter speed adjustment with its linking pin on the top plate of the camera to the right (viewed from behind) of the pentaprism. :)
Wonderful and awe inspiring!
So much history. I still love my Nikon FA.
Really Interesting video Matt, when are you coming to the UK… a visit to Grays and maybe an interview with the man himself….
Asap to London, Europe and the northern hemisphere is in order. Would love to spend time with The Greys.
Very cool tour. Thank you for taking us through the facility and providing some detailed observations. 👍
Love photo history; love Nikon! Great episode; thank you!
Excellent Matt, looking forward to your visit to the new HQ/Museum !
I love Japan! But then I'm from The Netherlands and that relationship goes way back. Awesome video.
I would love to visit there! Well done Matt.
Matt, those people with you in the first photo seem very young. Maybe that bodes well for the future of Nikon.
D70 was my first DSLR. At the time, it seemed a fantastic camera, not replaced until the D300 but somehow the D70 still held up.
For sure David, for the time it seemed like a marvel. Considering the prices prior.
Thats on the bucket list
Congratulations, awesome experiance!!
I had to pause and stare at that black & gold Df 😳😍 Thanks for the tour Matt, really fun & informative! 👏🏻📷
Yeah what a beauty !! 📷
Great to see Matt ! and even though I don't like to travel much, as a Nikon enthusiast I'd love visit there too ,hopefully one of these days .
Glad you got to go!
Very special, thank you!
My grandfather's Nikomat is how I learned to take photos! I'm not sure if was a good camera, but it sparked an interest that I'm still enjoying many decades later. Great video. I would think you'd have loved doing videos at night in Tokyo, with all the amazing lights and people!
Fantastic Duncan. Here is a vid I made ruclips.net/video/LuLbALX5cSo/видео.html
Great video, thank you very much for your job.
You're welcome!
Well done!!
Visit to Nikon's new HQ must be followed with a vist to Map Camera for used gear, which Intent to do next year. Kitamura and Fujiya oulets are also on my bucket list
Yes I made it to Map Camera, wonderful place, it took me a while to get this video out, maybe I can make a piece about my Map camera visit too :)
I still have two Nikkormats. Nikkormat FTn serial 3602549 made about 1968. It doesn't have a hot shoe. And Nikkormat FT2 serial 5467456 made between 1975 and 1976, I think. This one has a hot shoe. Both need a service as the shutters have become sluggish.
Thanks for sharing Brian, I must find one for my collection. Seem just the natural thing to do :)
Thanks Matt. D70 - my first digital Nikon too. However, my first digital camera was the first one available in Australia - the Sony Mavica (utilising a floppy disk for storage!).
OMG yes, cameras with floppy drives and optical drives, what amazing tech that was.
My first camera was a Nikonis 1 while I was in high school. I became a Scuba instructor and bought a Nikonis V. They are great cameras but I no longer shoot film. I’m picking up a Z6III next week to replace my Z6.
The USA version of Nikomat was called the Nikkormat. I bought mine in 1969 (December). My older brother already had one so that is why I bought mine. I had trouble with the light meter and had it repaired. The repair didn’t last long. I still have it.
Wow. that 1969 piece is priceless bro
7:50 "How is the sensor information interpreted along with Carlos Sainz"
Didn't know Nikon was in Formula 1. ;)
But anyway, Nikon is one of two companies in the world leading the way in lithography systems. The other one being the Dutch ASML. Both companies play such an important role, that given the current political climate, restrictions have been imposed for exporting their machines to China.
But to answer your question: I'm pretty sure that Sony uses Nikon steppers to make image sensors. So yes, Nikon machines are used to produce the sensors found in Nikon cameras. And in Sony cameras too. As for how Expeed 7 is manufactured, first of all I'm actually pretty sure that "Expeed 7" is a marketing term. And secondly, I'm not sure how much it matters how it's produced. It's probably less of a core business aspect to Nikon.
Thanks Matt, for a great video, but I’m confused.. is that the new building? I’ve seen other videos and it looks a lot different than that larger building in the video.
Thanks, as I mention in the video this is the previous museum. 😀
Hi, If you come to Shizuoka City, I'll show you around.
I would love that Marcus, hopefully I will return to Japan sometime soon, and see the new museum. Thank you.
Fabulous! I'm going to be in Tokyo in a couple of weeks and will have to add this to my itinerary. I have 50+ years of experience working in R&D including with verious fabs. My first camera was a Voightlander Vito. I also still have a Vitomatic II and spent some time on the "dark side" with a Canon A1 before going digital with a Nikon D80. I'm expecting to hear shortly about the Z7 III which is on my bucket list....
Cheers Mark, can you share more about the FABS you worked with??
@@MattIrwinPhotography I was at Bell Northern Research and Mitel when they were developing chips for telecommunications and other commercial products. They both had many patents. My background includes silicon chip design, automated analysis and manufacturing (with IBM.). I was involved with software application development. I was also working on government, military and professional projects that required secret clearances. My experience is now dated. However much of the fab process remains similar today.
Thanks for taking us along on your journey to Nikon HQ and museum Matt. Some wonderful history there that really highlights the longevity and legacy of this iconic brand. Is that '?' at 1:43 a teaser for anything you've got a sneak peak at while on your trip? ;)
There is always something coming next. ZED RED, new lens, new camera. New something :) The nature of business and progress.
I remembe3r when 20 nm was a big break through.
By the way, did you ask them when the pre-capture RAW firmware upgrade is happening for the Z9 et al?
Alas I did not :)
You make it seem that Nikon is a leading company for semi conductor machines. But they are (at least currently) lost the battle to ASML. Note that Canon is also in lithographic machines. Also Nikon makes sony make their sensors. This means that it could very well be possible that an ASML machine is used for those sensors.
Sensors don’t require 3nm or 5nm, sensors are large in comparison to say a current Apple chip M4. I am quoting from the research. We have had 45 mp sensors since 2017. ASML are a big supplier of TSMC. We don’t know what process is being used for EXPEED 7.
Looking at question mark at 1:43 its clear that something is coming :) Z7iii? ZfR or (fingers crossed) Nikon rangefinder reborn? :-)
There is always something in the pipeline. May it be a Zed RED, new lenses, new bodies. Can't wait to see what comes from the Nikon Red fusion.
Something is on the way ?
Love the Nikon Museum - strange some camera/lenses are miss-matched ..🦘
I think they were just having fun, with the old and the new, and how even across decades, the gear is compatible