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Nikon

American  
[nee-kawn, nyee-kuhn] / ˈni kɔn, ˈnji kən /

noun

  1. 1605–81, patriarch of Russian Orthodox Church 1652–66.


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According to Nasa, the astronauts are using standard 10-year-old cameras, including the Nikon D5, as well as GoPros and smartphones.

From BBC Apr. 5, 2026

Divergent previously had a joint venture with manufacturer Nikon SLM Solutions to develop the printers but is now designing and manufacturing the machines itself using a predominantly U.S. supply chain.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 23, 2025

Ali Watkins spent years shooting on a Nikon FE and a medium-format Zeiss Ikon Nettar.

From New York Times Jun. 6, 2024

After surviving the shooting during the Lunar New Year dance party, Nikon Lou, the first person to call 911, returned to the dance floor just days later in an act of defiance and healing.

From Los Angeles Times Jan. 21, 2024

Wherever she went, Marti carried a Nikon camera.

From "Spies: The Secret Showdown Between America and Russia" by Marc Favreau

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