Nikon has issued a warning that scammers are impersonating Nikon Public Relations to YouTube and Facebook channel owners. Nikon says that these emails have no relation to Nikon or its affiliates.
Fraudlent Emails
Nikon UK and Nikon’s global site have both released public statements warning of a scam, Nikon Rumors reports.
“It has come to our attention that people pretending to be…
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Nikon issues warning regarding scam emails from people pretending to be Nikon Press Relations
February 7, 2022
Nikon has issued a warning to consumers and creators regarding a scam going around wherein people pretending to be Nikon representatives are contacting YouTube and Facebook channel owners and ‘requesting that the recipient produce a video using a Nikon camera or offer sponsorship opportunities.’
Nikon suggests not all of these scams are done using only Nikon’s name, but notes the…
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Ep. 362: Yet Another Hint That the DSLR Might Be Dead – and more
February 6, 2022
Episode 362 of the PetaPixel Photography Podcast. Download MP3 – Subscribe via iTunes, Google Play, email or RSS!
Featured: Photographer, Grant Palmer
In This Episode
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It’s no secret that Nikon has been having a tough time financially — a result of an over-reliance on its Imaging Division — and has been implementing a medium-term strategy to help balance the books and foster long-term growth. Results from its Imaging Division suggest it is struggling and possibly caught in a perfect storm.
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GoPro Wants to Expand its Product Line, Build a Camera for Pros
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GoPro wants to expand its camera line to more than just its current Hero and Max cameras. According to CEO Nick Woodman, the company will add two more models in the next year.
New Cameras for Specialized Uses
In a company earning’s call, Woodman says that GoPro…
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The technical name for the process…
The James Webb Space Telescope’s Cameras Are All Online
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The camera system on the James Webb Space Telescope is fully online and operational, and NASA has begun the process of aligning the mirrors so that it can begin to capture its first photos.
James Webb Telescope Reaches its Orbital Destination
The James Webb Space Telescope reached its orbital Destination on January 24 and has since been working to power on all of its image capture…
