It looks like the end of film cameras is coming soon. Nikon has announced this week that production of most of its film cameras will cease, as the digital format has been very successful for them, accounting for 95% of their business. Thankfully, Nikon will still continue making its flagship film model, the Nikon F6. Similarly, the Nikon FM10 will also continue outside Europe, together with a number of interchangeable manual lenses listed below.
- Nikkor 20mm f/2.8
- Nikkor 24mm f/2.8
- Nikkor 28mm f/2.8
- Nikkor 35mm f/1.4
- Nikkor 50mm f/1.2
- Nikkor 50mm f/1.4
- Micro-Nikkor 55mm f/2.8
- Micro-Nikkor 105mm f/2.8
- PC Micro-Nikkor 85mm f/2.8D
So for those looking for a Nikon film camera, you’d better act fast. For once they get sold out in retail stores, they’re gone for good. And for the Nikon film camera owners, fret not, as after-sales service will continue as per Nikon’s policy.
January 15th, 2006 at 7:14 am
It’s about time! Digital cameras are awesome!