CIPA Data Shows That the Camera Industry Appears to Be Stabilizing
The camera industry may finally be stabilizing according to new data published by the Camera and Imaging Products Association (CIPA), as 2021 has is off to its best start since 2017.
Part of a Bigger Picture: Sony, Canon, and Nikon Led Production in 2020
While 2020 wasn't a particularly good year for camera manufacturers overall, by the late fall and into the winter the sales number had rebounded, returning to more typical numbers. Through the year, the big three -- Sony, Canon, and Nikon -- unsurprisingly led total production numbers.
Temper Expectations: Buying a Z9 in 2021 is Likely Going to Be Difficult
Earlier this week, Nikon rewarded their fans with the reveal that a flagship mirrorless camera that will surpass the D6 was coming to market this year. The Z9, as it is called, looks like it's going to be a killer camera -- but buying one is likely going to be a challenge.
Nikon to Stop Making Cameras in Japan: Report
Nikon has fallen on hard times as of late as its camera sales have cratered, and now there's a new indicator of how dire its financial situation is: the company is reportedly pulling the plug on making cameras in Japan after over 70 years of doing so.
Japan Allocates $2.2 Billion to Help Companies Move Production Out of China
As part of Japan's record $993 billion emergency COVID-19 stimulus package, the country has allocated a full $2.2 billion to help Japanese companies move their production out of China. The change could have a major influence on camera and lens makers.
This Latest Camera Sales Chart Shows the Compact Camera Near Death
Things aren't looking good for the standalone point-and-shoot camera. As smartphone cameras continue to improve, compact camera sales continue to nosedive. A new historical sales chart with 2016 figures shows just how quickly point-and-shoots are dying off.