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Nikon has steadily developed and implemented a system for managing environment-friendly product designs while reinforcing the Nikon Environmental Action Plan and Nikon Product Assessments.
Under this system, Nikon and its Group Company are developing more environmentally conscious products with a commitment to aggressive increasing energy efficiency, major advances in the conservation of global resources, the minimal use of hazardous substances, and the maximum application of Eco-glass, lead-free solders, and technologies for hexavalent-chrome-free plating.
By March 2006, we completed preparations to meet the standards of the EU RoHS Directive* that were to take effect four months later, in July of the same year.
NSR-SF155 IC stepper
This scan field stepper represents the cutting edge in i-line technology,with ultrahigh throughput achieved by the new Skyhook technology,increased wafer stage speed, and improved chamber temperature stability.
Nikon has taken every care to make this product environmentally friendly,designing the optical systems with Eco-glass as far as is possible, and adopting circuit boards fabricated with lead-free solder.
<Energy efficiency>
52% higher than the NSR SF140 in exposure of a 300mm wafer (according to Nikon calculation criteria)
<Ozone layer protection>
New HFC refrigerant with zero ODP (Ozone Depletion Potential) used for temperature control and air conditioning chillers
<Lead-free solder>
97.8% of newly designed circuit boards use lead-free solder
<Elimination of hexavalent chromium>
Use of hexavalent chromium has been eliminated in surface treatment process of the components specified in drawings
<Eco-glass usage>
87%
D3 digital SLR camera
Nikon's flagship digital SLR answers a wide range of sophisticated professional requirements. It offers a wealth of advanced features, including Nikon's first FX-format sensor with 12.1-megapixel resolution, ISO 200 to 6400 sensitivity for normalsetting photography, rapid-burst 9~11fps continuous shooting, Scene Recognition System, high-density 51-point AF system, and new Picture Control functions. The D3's performance and concept have both been highly praised: as well as being named Camera Grand Prix 2008 Camera of the Year by Japan's Camera Press Club, it came top in the Best Professional D-SLR category at the TIPA* Awards 2008.
<Energy efficiency>
24% better than the D2Xs, despite offering greatly improved performance (takes up to 4,700 pictures on a single charge compared to 3,800 for the D2Xs, using the same Nikon battery, at room temperature, as tested under Nikon lab conditions)
<Extended product life>
100% better than the D2Xs (shutter release certified for 300,000 operations, compared to 150,000 for the D2Xs)
<Lead-free solder>
All electronic circuit boards use lead-free solder
<Reduction of hazardous substances>
Clears the RoHS Directive's baseline
<Eco-glass usage>
100%
D300 digital SLR camera
The D300 is the flagship model for the DX format, which offers considerable improvements in picture quality, high-speed performance, and operating ease. Despite being an affordable intermediate-level camera, it offers such advanced features as a 12.3-megapixel image sensor, rapid-burst 6~8fps continuous shooting, 51-point AF system, Scene Recognition System, new Picture Control settings, self-cleaning sensor unit, and 100% frame coverage. It garnered the Camera of the Year 2007 award from the US magazine Popular Photography.
<Energy efficiency>
D67% better than the D200, despite offering greatly improved performance (takes up to 3,000 pictures on a single charge compared to 1,800 for the D200, using the same Nikon battery, at room temperature, as tested under Nikon lab conditions)
<Extended product life>
50% better than the D200 (shutter release certified for 150,000 operations, compared to 100,000 for the D200)
<Lead-free solder>
All electronic circuit boards use lead-free solder
<Reduction of hazardous substances>
Clears the RoHS Directive's baseline
<Eco-glass usage>
100%
COOLPIX S600 digital camera
This compact digital still camera boasts the world's smallest dimensions and fastest start-up time in its class. It also features a 28mm wide-angle capability, 4x optical zoom, 10-megapixel CCD, large 2.7-inch LCD monitor, and stainless steel body.
Despite being attractively priced, the S600 is equipped with numerous convenient functions, such as face-detection AF 2.0, ISO 3200 maximum sensitivity, and Active Child mode for automatic tracking and focusing on a moving subject.
<Energy efficiency>
40% better than the COOLPIX P4, even with higher performance
<Lead-free solder>
All electronic circuit boards use lead-free solder
<Reduction of hazardous substances>
Clears the RoHS Directive's baseline
<Eco-glass usage>
100%
COOLPIX S550 digital camera
With a 5x optical zoom, 10-megapixel CCD, large 2.5-inch LCD monitor, and aluminum alloy body, this compact digital still camera is the world's smallest in its class. The functions in this attractively priced device include e-VR electronic image stabilization, face-detection AF 2.0, ISO 2000 maximum sensitivity, and Smile mode for automatically releasing the shutter when the subject smiles.
<Energy efficiency>
60% better than the COOLPIX P4, even with higher per-formance
<Lead-free solder>
All electronic circuit boards use lead-free solder
<Reduction of hazardous substances>
Clears the RoHS Directive's baseline
<Eco-glass usage>
100%
AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 16-85mm f/3.5-5.6G
ED VR interchangeable lens
Featuring a wide-angle focal length of 16mm for excellent performance, this standard zoom lens is suited for expert wide-angle photography. Compact and lightweight, it is easy to carry. It also features a VR function and ultrasonic motor to realize industry-leading image stabilization (enabling shooting at shutter speeds up to 4 stops slower) and autofocus operation that is both swift and silent. An ideal choice for carefree shooting.
<Reduced mass>
16% mass reduction (575g → 485g) compared with the AF-S Zoom-Nikkor 24-120mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR (IF)
<Product assessment>
High (77 points)
<Lead-free solder>
All electronic circuit boards use lead-free solder
<Reduction of hazardous substances>
Clears the RoHS Directive's baseline
<Eco-glass usage>
100%
C-LEDS LED stands for Stereoscopic Microscopes
This focus stand for use with Nikon's SMZ1000, SMZ800, and SMZ645 Stereoscopic Microscopes features its own light source to allow observation of specimens via transillumination or with reflected light.
Because it is equipped with an LED light source, this stand offers bright illumination that is perfectly uniform right up to the edges of the visual field, and yet it consumes very little power. And since it generates very little heat, it can be used for observing temperature-sensitive microorganisms and crystalline materials.
Despite its built-in light source, the base is just 26mm thick. Robust and compact, this stand is also lightweight and almost maintenance free as lamp replacement is virtually never necessary.
<Energy efficiency>
375% better (19W 4W) for transillumination, 885% better (13.8W 1.4W) for reflected illumination
<Extended product life>
Light source life extended by 100 times for transillumina-tion, 50 times for reflected illumination
<Reduced mass>
47% mass reduction (transillumination: 6570g; reflected illumination: 1740g; total 8310g → 4400g)*
<Lead-free solder>
All electronic circuit boards use lead free solder
<Reduction of hazardous substances>
Large reduction in hexavalent chromium used in surface treatment; no PBB, PBDE or PVC
Laser 350G laser rangefinder
The affordable laser rangefinder is small, lightweight, and easy to use. It can be used equally by golfers and by those engaged in forestry or fishing applications.
In addition to its proprietary First Target Priority algorithm, the 350G makes use of a continuous measurement mode to enable easy targeting even with slight hand movement.
<Reduced mass>
14% mass reduction (210g 180g) compared with Laser 500G
<Extended product life>
Filled with nitrogen gas for dependable waterproofing, bearing in mind that intrusion of rainwater would lower the product value
<Common use of components>
Sharing92%
<xLead-free solder>
All electronic circuit boards use lead-free solder
<Reduction of hazardous substances>
Clears Nikon Green Procurement Standards & the RoHS Directive's baseline
<Eco-glass usage>
100%