The Nikon archives are stored in a warehouse, where they are used to study the history of the company. In this series, we look through the archives to reveal some of Nikon's long-selling products, little-known historical products and technologies.
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The F2 and F3 Titanium Uemura Specials
Custom-built single-lens reflex cameras for renowned Japanese adventurer Naomi Uemura
1977
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Auto NIKKOR Telephoto-Zoom 8.5-25cm f/4-4.5
The world's first telephoto zoom lens for still cameras
1959
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Sightseeing Telescopes
Nikon sightseeing telescopes are a familiar sight at scenic spots and on observation decks.
1955
14
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Stereoscopic Microscope SMZ
Long-selling stereoscopic microscope launched over half a century ago
1961
10
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Ultra Micro-NIKKOR
An ultrahigh-resolution lens that led to the creation of IC steppers and scanners
1962
9
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Television Projection Devices
Laying the foundations for large-diameter aspherical lens production
1953
15
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EL-NIKKOR 50mm f/2.8
Long-selling enlargement lens that survives to this day as an industrial lens
1957
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Coronagraph—A Special Astronomical Telescope
Nikon was chosen to produce Japan's first coronagraph
1950
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The Development of a Large Telescope
The dreams and passions of young astronomers and engineers
1960
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