Sad news for manufacturers, after Pentax posted 941 million Yen loss in first quarter of 2009. Nikon posted 4 times greater loss. This loss is enormous blows to Nikon because camera, lenses (imaging) division is Nikon core business.

Here are some Nikon related news and analysis

Market Watch – Nikon Corp. 1Q net loss 4 billion yen

Wall Street Journal -  Nikon Disappoints, Lowers Guidance

Reuters – Nikon writes down unsold gear, doubles loss outlook

Bloomberg – Nikon Projects Record Loss; Cites ‘Tough’ Environment

Analysis by Thom Hogan

OFFICIAL – Nikon financial report

Nikon will rely on selling high-end SLR cameras and lenses to make up for the loss.  Nikon is also hopeful for their new Nikon Coolpix digital compact camera line. One of the compact camera has dual-function as camera and projector.

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