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Nikons can refer to Nikon-branded products or to the Nikon Corporation and its affiliates. Nikon is a Japanese multinational company known for imaging and optical products, including cameras, lenses, and precision equipment.

Background and history: Nikon traces its roots to Nippon Kōgaku K.K., founded in 1917 in Tokyo through

Products and technology: Nikon’s product line includes digital SLRs, mirrorless cameras, and a wide range of

Market position and operations: Nikon competes with Canon and Sony in the imaging market. It has a

the
merger
of
several
optical
manufacturers.
The
Nikon
brand
name
was
established
early
in
the
company's
operations
for
its
cameras
and
lenses.
In
1988,
the
company
reorganized
as
Nikon
Corporation.
It
has
since
expanded
from
film
cameras
to
digital
imaging
and
other
fields.
Nikkor
lenses.
The
Nikon
F-mount,
introduced
in
1959,
became
a
standard
for
many
decades
of
SLR
systems.
In
addition
to
consumer
and
professional
photography
gear,
Nikon
produces
scientific
imaging
instruments,
microscopes,
measurement
devices,
and
semiconductor
lithography
systems.
global
sales
and
service
network
and
has
been
influential
in
professional
photography
and
imaging
research.
The
company
is
listed
on
the
Tokyo
Stock
Exchange
and
operates
through
multiple
subsidiaries
and
regional
divisions.