Nikon Ohi Factory
| Nikon Ohi Factory | |
|---|---|
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| Built | 1918 |
| Location |
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| Coordinates | 35°36′09″N 139°43′32.34″E / 35.60250°N 139.7256500°E |
| Industry | Optical/Photographic |
| Products | Cameras |
Nikon's Ohi plant in the Ōi district of Shinagawa, Tokyo was first built in 1918 after the formation of Nippon Kogaku K.K. in 1917.[1] Nikon's first camera, the Nikon (1946) was made in this plant. Early cameras like the Nikon I (1948), Nikon M (1949), Nikon S rangefinders and Nikon F and Nikon F2 were also made in this plant.[2] The development of specialized cameras for NASA's space program was also carried out at the Ohi plant.[3]
References
- ↑ "Nikon Corporate Info, Products History". Archived from the original on 2008-07-01. Retrieved 2009-04-04.
- ↑ Nikon, History of Products, Rangefinders
- ↑ Nikon cameras and NASA