awards
GOOD DESIGN AWARD
The Good Design Award is a comprehensive design commendation system that is operated by the Japan Institute of Design Promotion aiming to further enhance our everyday life, the industry, and society as a whole through selecting "good designs" out of a variety of unfolding phenomena while celebrating them.
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2026
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SPORTSTAR EX II 8x25 / SPORTSTAR EX II 10x25
GOOD DESIGN BEST 100
SPORTSTAR EX II 8x25 / SPORTSTAR EX II 10x25
2026
GOOD DESIGN BEST 100
SPORTSTAR EX II 8x25 / SPORTSTAR EX II 10x25
The SPORTSTAR EX II* series is available in two models: 8x25 and 10x25. Featuring a waterproof, compact fold-up design, these binoculars are easy to carry without adding bulk to your luggage — ideal for outdoor activities, travel, and everyday outings. Both models offer a wide field of view. The exterior has been completely renewed to combine an advanced design with the excellent operability. The easy-to-grip, ergonomic design ensures reliable performance and comfortable ease of use, even in active situations.
- *Sold as “TRAILBLAZER II” in the U.S.
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ZR
GOOD DESIGN BEST 100
ZR
2026
GOOD DESIGN BEST 100
ZR
The ZR, equipped with a full-frame sensor, features R3D NE*1, a new video recording file format based on RED's R3D RAW video recording codec and developed exclusively for Nikon cameras. It uses color science and exposure standards of RED cameras to ensure accurate color matching. Despite its highly visible large 4.0-inch monitor, it is the lightest model in this Z CINEMA series at approximately 540 g*2 , enabling high-quality film production, even with a minimal system. What's more, the short flange focal distance of 16 mm, the shortest among full-frame cameras*3 and a feature of the Nikon Z mount, enables the use of a wide variety of lenses*4.
- *1A dedicated codec developed for Nikon cameras to record video in R3D format. The file extension is ".R3D".
- *2Camera body only: approx. 630 g including battery and recording media.
- *3Among full-frame digital cameras with interchangeable lenses available as of September 10, 2025. Based on Nikon research.
- *4Certain features may be unavailable when other brands lens adapters are used.
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NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S II / NIKKOR Z 70-200mm f/2.8 VR S II
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APDIS MV5X
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2025
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COOLSHOT PROIII STABILIZED / COOLSHOT 50i GII
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STABILIZED 10x25 S / 12x25 S
GOOD DESIGN GOLD AWARD / GOOD DESIGN BEST 100
STABILIZED 10x25 S / 12x25 S
2025
GOOD DESIGN GOLD AWARD / GOOD DESIGN BEST 100
STABILIZED 10x25 S / 12x25 S
These models realise a compact design while incorporating the STABILIZED function. They have a long battery life of about 12 hours with two AA-size batteries, so can be used for extended periods. -
NIKKOR Z 28-135mm f/4 PZ
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The Z50II APS-C size mirrorless camera
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NSP-150-1 / NSP-250-1 / NSP-500-1
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NEXIV VMF-K Series
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2024
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Mirrorless camera Z6III
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NIKKOR Z 135mm f/1.8 S Plena
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NIKKOR Z 600mm f/6.3 VR S
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ECLIPSE Ti2-I
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2023
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Digital Imaging Microscope
GOOD DESIGN BEST 100
Digital Imaging Microscope
2023
GOOD DESIGN BEST 100
Digital Imaging Microscope
This is the microscope for medical use, targeting pathologists who spend hours for pathological observation. We take care of the physical and mental burden as much as possible and support you so that you can concentrate on long-term observation. Various solutions unique to digital observation can be realized, such as sharing data and linking macro images with XY stage movement. -
Mirrorless camera Z 8
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Z f + NIKKOR Z SE (Special Edition) lenses
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MC-N10 Remote Grip
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NIKKOR Z 85mm f/1.2 S
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NIKKOR Z 26mm f/2.8
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Lasermeister 1000S
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ECLIPSE Ji
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2022
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Mirrorless camera Z 9
GOOD DESIGN BEST 100
Mirrorless camera Z 9
2022
GOOD DESIGN BEST 100
Mirrorless camera Z 9
The Z 9 is the first flagship camera in the Nikon Z mount system. Adoption of many cutting-edge Nikon technologies ensures the best still and video performance in Nikon history. It embodies ultimate usability as a tool, offering professional photographers and video creators active on the front lines an unprecedented imaging experience exceeding that of previous digital-SLR and mirrorless cameras. -
APS-C size/DX-format mirrorless camera Nikon Z 30
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Interchangeable lens for mirrorless cameras NIKKOR Z MC 105mm f/2.8 VR S
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NIKKOR Z super-telephoto prime lens series for mirrorless cameras (Winning products are NIKKOR Z 800mm f/6.3 VR S and NIKKOR Z 400mm f/2.8 TC VR S)
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Golfer's laser rangefinder (COOLSHOT PROII STABILIZED / COOLSHOT 50i)
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Binoculars MONARCH M7
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Binoculars PROSTAFF P7
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Ultra-compact machine vision camera LuFact
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2021
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Nikon DX-format mirrorless camera Nikon Z fc and Premium Exterior customizable color options
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10x25 STABILIZED Binoculars
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Upright Microscope ECLIPSE Si
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2020
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Educational microscope ECLIPSE Ei
GOOD DESIGN BEST 100
Educational microscope ECLIPSE Ei
2020
GOOD DESIGN BEST 100
Educational microscope ECLIPSE Ei
The ECLIPSE Ei is a practical educational microscope. Practical lab education places a heavy burden on instructors who are teaching beginners how to use a microscope. Students have to set up and put away their microscopes before and after each lesson. These issues have been resolved with intuitive shapes and displays for controls, a lightweight and portable body, and beautifully designed accessory storage. -
D6
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Z 50 + NIKKOR Z 16-50mm VR Kit
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Z 5 + NIKKOR Z 24-50mm f/4-6.3
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NIKKOR Z f/2.8 zoom lenses series
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Intelligent Actuator Unit C3 eMotion
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2019
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Z Mount System
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Lasermeister 100A
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2018
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COOLPIX P1000
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COOLSHOT PRO STABILIZED
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MONARCH HG 8×30/10×30
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Spectacle Lenses Nikon PAL LOHAS 10
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2017
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Action Cameras "KeyMission 360" "KeyMission 170" "KeyMission 80" and the accessories
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D850
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D7500
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WX 7x50 IF / WX 10x50 IF
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Inverted Research Microscope "ECLIPSE Ti2" and the application for smartphones and tablets "Ti2 Control"
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"Auto MeasureEyes" imaging software for CNC Video Measuring Systems "iNEXIV VMA" series
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2016
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Inverted Microscope ECLIPSE Ts2 / Ts2R
GOOD DESIGN BEST 100
Inverted Microscope ECLIPSE Ts2 / Ts2R
2016
GOOD DESIGN BEST 100
Inverted Microscope ECLIPSE Ts2 / Ts2R
The ECLIPSE Ts2R is an inverted microscope for cell culture observations in biological and medical research. The compact, sophisticated body provides intuitively positioned control buttons, LED-based diascopic and epi-fluorescence illumination as well as enabling the Emboss Contrast technique that realizes pseudo-three-dimensional images of thick samples. -
Fieldmicroscopes EZ-Micro
GOOD DESIGN LONG LIFE DESIGN AWARD
Fieldmicroscopes EZ-Micro
2016
GOOD DESIGN LONG LIFE DESIGN AWARD
Fieldmicroscopes EZ-Micro
The "EZ-Micro" is a portable fieldmicroscope that enables observation of such subjects as insects, plants and minerals in outdoor situations. You can easily carry it with you and enjoy 20x magnification observation. Attaching a compatible Nikon COOLPIX digital camera allows the user to observe objects and capture images at the same time. Since its release in 2006, it has been highly acclaimed as a unique observing tool. -
D5
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D500
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MONARCH Fieldscopes
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Digital Imaging Solution Nivo-i
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Application software for Microscope Camera Control Unit DS-L4
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MONARCH HG
GOOD DESIGN BEST 100
MONARCH HG
2016
GOOD DESIGN BEST 100
MONARCH HG
MONARCH HG binoculars are the most advanced models in the history of MONARCH binoculars, which are Nikon's representative binoculars. While providing a wide field of view, the Field Flattener Lens System also assures a sharp and clear view all the way to the lens periphery. A high-quality multilayer coating is applied to all lenses and prisms. Dielectric high-reflective multilayer coating is applied to the roof prism. All of this combines to achieve a bright view with light transmittance of up to 92% or higher, plus natural color fidelity.
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2015
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COOLPIX P900
GOOD DESIGN GOLD AWARD / GOOD DESIGN BEST 100
COOLPIX P900
2015
GOOD DESIGN GOLD AWARD / GOOD DESIGN BEST 100
COOLPIX P900
The COOLPIX P900 is a super-telephoto camera that realized an attractive size and price that D-SLR cameras have never achieved. It supports a range of shooting from macro photography of subjects as close as 1 cm to the lens, to astrophotography with a super-telephoto 2,000 mm angle of view (equivalent focal lengths in 35mm [135] format). -
F6
GOOD DESIGN LONG LIFE DESIGN AWARD
F6
2015
GOOD DESIGN LONG LIFE DESIGN AWARD
F6
The Nikon F6 is a 35mm-format film SLR camera developed for professional photographers working in diverse genres. It reigns as a top-quality film camera even ten years after its launch. The grip form was repeatedly refined to enable quick and secure operation, a must for a professional tool. This process yielded an ergonomic body with a firm grip and efficient layout of controls, allowing users to comfortably hold the camera while easily operating buttons and dials with their fingers. -
NIKKOR Lenses
GOOD DESIGN LONG LIFE DESIGN AWARD
NIKKOR Lenses
2015
GOOD DESIGN LONG LIFE DESIGN AWARD
NIKKOR Lenses
Since their introduction in 1932, NIKKOR lenses have been highly evaluated by a wide range of users all over the world. Their intricately fine but rugged design has consistently placed emphasis on operability and long-term reliability, employing features such as an easy-to-grip roulette and easy-to-read lens information. This highly praised NIKKOR lens lineup will continue to successfully advance into the future. -
Fieldscope ED50 / ED50-A
GOOD DESIGN LONG LIFE DESIGN AWARD
Fieldscope ED50 / ED50-A
2015
GOOD DESIGN LONG LIFE DESIGN AWARD
Fieldscope ED50 / ED50-A
Employs ED glass to compensate chromatic aberration. Multiple, exclusive eyepieces, including zoom eyepieces, can be attached for a variety of purposes, while super-telephoto shooting is available by attaching a digital camera to the Fieldscope via an attachment. The small, lightweight body can be operated with a single hand. These models have been highly appreciated by many people as entry-level equipment which has a practical, simple design while delivering genuine performance and that can be used over many years, and also as sub-equipment for professionals. -
D5500
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Nikon 1 J5 + 1 NIKKOR 18.5mm f/1.8
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COOLPIX S33
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PROSTAFF 7S 8x30 / 10x30
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COOLSHOT 40i / 40
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2014
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8x20HG L DCF / 10x25HG L DCF
GOOD DESIGN LONG LIFE DESIGN AWARD
8x20HG L DCF / 10x25HG L DCF
2014
GOOD DESIGN LONG LIFE DESIGN AWARD
8x20HG L DCF / 10x25HG L DCF
With their high resolving power and bright field of view, 8x20HG L DCF/10x25HG L DCF binoculars achieve a superior optical system with reduced flare and ghost. It has been over 10 years since their introduction and their enduring high-class image quality can be assured. In addition to durability, the lightweight magnesium body offers genuine waterproof performance. By folding both left and right lens tubes inside, they are compact to store. They can be used in any situation from dark interiors to tough outdoor conditions. -
Progressive Addition Lens [AI]
DESIGN FOR THE FUTURE AWARD
Progressive Addition Lens [AI]
2014
DESIGN FOR THE FUTURE AWARD
Progressive Addition Lens [AI]
The Progressive Addition Lens [AI] has drastically reduced uncomfortable vision problems such as distortion and blurring. This is thanks to Nikon's new Artificial Intelligence design program, which finetunes people's eyesight individually based on the precise condition of the wearer's eyes and lens power information. The [AI] lens, developed in the Cyclone design, is a bifocal lens that allows users to freely adjust their vision, overcoming conventional problems. -
Nikon 1 J4 + 1 NIKKOR VR 10-30mm f/3.5-5.6 PD-ZOOM
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Nikon 1 V3(Premium Kit)+1NIKKOR VR 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6
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D750
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PROSTAFF 5 8x42 / 10x42
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2013
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D7100
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D610
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Nikon 1 AW1
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MONARCH 7 8X42 / 10X42
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Research Stereo Microscope SMZ25 / SMZ18
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iF DESIGN AWARD
Since its founding in 1953, organized by iF International Forum Design GmbH based in Hannover, Germany, the iF DESIGN AWARD has been an internationally prestigious design competition that recognizes the best designs of industrial products in the world every year, comprising several award categories such as product, communication, and packaging designs.
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2026
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Z5II
Product Design
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Z50II
Product Design
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NIKKOR Z 28-135mm f/4 PZ
Product Design
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COOLSHOT PROIII STABILIZED / COOLSHOT 50i GII
Product Design
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Nikon Imaging Cloud
User Interface (UI)
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ZR
Product Design
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STABILIZED 10x25 S / STABILIZED 12x25 S
Product Design
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2025
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ECLIPSE Ti2-I
User Interface (UI)
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Mirrorless camera Z6III
Product Design
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2024
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Z 8
Product Design
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Z f + NIKKOR Z SE (Special Edition) lenses
Product Design
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NIKKOR Z 135mm f/1.8 S Plena
Product Design
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NIKKOR Z 26mm f/2.8
Product Design
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ECLIPSE Ji
Product Design
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Digital Imaging Microscope
Product Design
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2023
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APS-C size/DX-format mirrorless camera Nikon Z 30
Product Design
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NIKKOR Z super-telephoto prime lens series for mirrorless cameras (Winning products are NIKKOR Z 800mm f/6.3 VR S, NIKKOR Z 600mm f/4 TC VR S and NIKKOR Z 400mm f/2.8 TC VR S)
Product Design
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Remote Grip MC-N10
Product Design
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Ultra-compact machine vision camera LuFact series
Product Design
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2022
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Full-frame/FX-format mirrorless camera Nikon Z 9
Product Design
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APS-C size/DX-format mirrorless camera Nikon Z fc
Product Design
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NIKKOR Z MC 105mm f/2.8 VR S mid-telephoto micro lens
Product Design
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ECLIPSE Si upright microscope
Product Design
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2021
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D6
Product Design
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Z 7II, Nikon Z 6II and MB-N11 Power Battery Pack
Product Design
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Educational microscope ECLIPSE Ei
Product Design
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2020
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Fundus camera RetinaStation
Product Design
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2019
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Nikon Z mount system
Product Design
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COOLPIX P1000/DF-M1 Dot Sight
Product Design
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2018
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D850
Product Design
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D7500
Product Design
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COOLPIX W300
Product Design
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2017
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D5
Product Design
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D500
Product Design
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KeyMission 360
Product Design
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Inverted Microscope ECLIPSE Ti2
Product Design
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Digital Imaging Solution Nivo-i
Product Design
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2016
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Inverted Microscope ECLIPSE Ts2 / Ts2R
iF DESIGN AWARD Gold
Inverted Microscope ECLIPSE Ts2 / Ts2R
2016
iF DESIGN AWARD Gold
Inverted Microscope ECLIPSE Ts2 / Ts2R
The ECLIPSE Ts2R is an inverted microscope for cell culture observations in biological and medical research. The compact, sophisticated body provides intuitively positioned control buttons, LED-based diascopic and epi-fluorescence illumination as well as enabling the Emboss Contrast technique that realizes pseudo-three-dimensional images of thick samples. -
Nikon 1 J5
Product Design
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2015
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Df
Product Design
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D750
Product Design
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Nikon 1 V3
Product Design
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2014
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Nikon 1 AW1
Product Design
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COOLPIX A
Product Design
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2013
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D4
Product Design
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Nikon 1 system
Product Design
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Red Dot Award
The Red Dot Award: Products Design is one of the largest-class design awards in the world that selects products with excellent design within the previous two years, based on nine criteria including degree of innovation, functionality, ergonomics, ecology, and durability.
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2026
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COOLSHOT PROIII STABILIZED / COOLSHOT 50i GII
Red Dot: Best of the Best
COOLSHOT PROIII STABILIZED / COOLSHOT 50i GII
2026
Red Dot: Best of the Best
COOLSHOT PROIII STABILIZED / COOLSHOT 50i GII
The COOLSHOT PROIII STABILIZED is equipped with HYPER READ that displays the measurement results speedily regardless of distance, with a response speed of only 0.1 second compared to the 0.3 second of the previous model (the COOLSHOT PROII STABILIZED). This advance makes it easier than ever to use a Laser Rangefinder in any situation with less stress.
The COOLSHOT 50i GII has been completely redesigned from the previous COOLSHOT 50i model, to create a smart and advanced exterior design by evolving the sporty design of COOLSHOT series Laser Rangefinders. Also, by enhancing the comfort of holding, it enables more stable measurement. -
ZR
Red Dot Award: Product Design
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Z5II
Red Dot Award: Product Design
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NIKKOR Z 28-135mm f/4 PZ
Red Dot Award: Product Design
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2025
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Nikon Imaging Cloud
Red Dot Award: Brands & Communication Design
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STABILIZED 10x25 S / STABILIZED 12x25 S
Red Dot: Best of the Best
STABILIZED 10x25 S / STABILIZED 12x25 S
2025
Red Dot: Best of the Best
STABILIZED 10x25 S / STABILIZED 12x25 S
These models realise a compact design while incorporating the STABILIZED function. They have a long battery life of about 12 hours with two AA-size batteries, so can be used for extended periods. -
NEXIV VMF-K Series
Red Dot Award: Product Design
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Mirrorless camera Z6III
Red Dot Award: Product Design
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The Z50II APS-C size mirrorless camera
Red Dot Award: Product Design
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2024
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Z 8
Red Dot Award: Product Design
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Z f + NIKKOR Z SE (Special Edition) lenses
Red Dot Award: Product Design
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NIKKOR Z 135mm f/1.8 S Plena
Red Dot Award: Product Design
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NIKKOR Z 600mm f/6.3 VR S
Red Dot Award: Product Design
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ECLIPSE Ji
Red Dot Award: Product Design
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Digital Imaging Microscope
Red Dot Award: Product Design
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2023
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APS-C size/DX-format mirrorless camera Nikon Z 30
Red Dot Award: Product Design
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Remote Grip MC-N10
Red Dot Award: Product Design
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Golfer's Laser Rangefinders COOLSHOT PROII STABILIZED and COOLSHOT 50i
Red Dot Award: Product Design
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2022
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Full-frame/FX-format mirrorless camera Nikon Z 9
Red Dot: Best of the Best
Full-frame/FX-format mirrorless camera Nikon Z 9
2022
Red Dot: Best of the Best
Full-frame/FX-format mirrorless camera Nikon Z 9
The Z 9 is the first flagship model of the Z series mirrorless cameras bringing together Nikon's leading-edge technologies to deliver the best still and video features and performance in Nikon history. Thanks to the newly developed stacked CMOS sensor and the EXPEED 7 image-processing engine, the most powerful AF performance among Nikon cameras is realized. This advanced AF system detects the world's largest range* of nine subject types for both stills and video: people, dogs, cats, birds, bicycles, motorcycles, cars, trains, and airplanes. With this system, decisive moments can be reliably captured for diverse subjects.
- *Among mirrorless cameras available as of October 28, 2021, based on Nikon research.
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APS-C size/DX-format mirrorless camera Nikon Z fc
Red Dot Award: Product Design
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NIKKOR Z MC 105mm f/2.8 VR S mid-telephoto micro lens
Red Dot Award: Product Design
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NIKKOR Z 400mm f/2.8 TC VR S super-telephoto prime lens
Red Dot Award: Product Design
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ECLIPSE Si upright microscope
Red Dot Award: Product Design
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2021
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Software NX Studio
Red Dot Award: Brands & Communication Design
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D6
Red Dot Award: Product Design
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Z 7II, Nikon Z 6II and MB-N11 Power Battery Pack
Red Dot Award: Product Design
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NIKKOR Z f/2.8 Zoom Lens Series
Red Dot Award: Product Design
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10x25 STABILIZED Binoculars
Red Dot Award: Product Design
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Educational microscope ECLIPSE Ei
Red Dot Award: Product Design
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2020
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Z 50
Red Dot Award: Product Design
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NIKKOR Z 58mm f/0.95 S Noct
Red Dot Award: Product Design
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Fundus camera RetinaStation
Red Dot Award: Product Design
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2019
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Nikon Z mount system
Red Dot Award: Product Design
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COOLPIX P1000/DF-M1 Dot Sight
Red Dot Award: Product Design
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2018
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SnapBridge
Red Dot Award: Brands & Communication Design
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D850
Red Dot Award: Product Design
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D7500
Red Dot Award: Product Design
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2017
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KeyMission 360
Red Dot: Best of the Best
KeyMission 360
2017
Red Dot: Best of the Best
KeyMission 360
The KeyMission 360 is a genuine action camera that records seamless 360° video in 4K UHD format while realizing a compact body. Delivering superior waterproof, shockproof, freezeproof and dustproof performance, it is ideal for a wide range of outdoor and leisure activities such as skiing, skydiving and mountain climbing. Diverse experiences can be recorded in 360°. By using a supported head-mount display you can also enjoy a virtual reality world of action. -
KeyMission 80
Red Dot Award: Product Design
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MONARCH HG
Red Dot Award: Product Design
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PROSTAFF 3S
Red Dot Award: Product Design
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COOLSHOT 80i VR/COOLSHOT 80 VR
Red Dot Award: Product Design
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Digital Imaging Solution Nivo-i
Red Dot Award: Product Design
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2016
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D5
Red Dot Award: Product Design
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D500
Red Dot Award: Product Design
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2015
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Nikon 1 J4
Red Dot Award: Product Design
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Nikon 1 S2
Red Dot Award: Product Design
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COOLPIX S6900
Red Dot Award: Product Design
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2014
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Df
Red Dot Award: Product Design
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D5300
Red Dot Award: Product Design
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ACULON T51
Red Dot Award: Product Design
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2013
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D4
Red Dot Award: Product Design
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Nikon 1 V2
Red Dot Award: Product Design
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Nikon 1 J3
Red Dot Award: Product Design
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Nikon 1 S1
Red Dot Award: Product Design
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COOLPIX S01
Red Dot Award: Product Design
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D5200
Red Dot Award: Brands & Communication Design
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DFA Design for Asia Awards
The DFA Awards started in 2003 as a flagship program of the Hong Kong Design Centre aiming for the evaluation of excellent designs and discovery of talented designers. Judged by a panel of acclaimed design experts in Hong Kong and around the world, winners for Gold, Silver, Bronze and Merit prizes are selected in each of 18 categories.
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2015
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Nikon 1 J5
Bronze Award
Nikon 1 J5
2015
Bronze Award
Nikon 1 J5
Nikon 1 J5 features 20.8 effective megapixels, a backside-illumination CMOS image sensor, and EXPEED 5A image-processing engine in a simple and modern body delivering a high-quality impression. High-speed continuous shooting at up to approximately 20 fps is achieved with AF. Also, with 4K movie recording function and a tilting LCD monitor that enables the capture of self-portraits, it is a model that pursues genuine specifications and superior operation.
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2014
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Nikon 1 V3
Silver Award（Product & Industrial Design / Professional & Commercial Product）
Nikon 1 V3
2014
Silver Award（Product & Industrial Design / Professional & Commercial Product）
Nikon 1 V3
Nikon 1 V3 is an advanced camera with interchangeable lenses that realizes superb agility with its lightweight, compact body. It offers superior subject acquisition performance with high-speed continuous shooting at approx. 20 fps with AF and at up to approx. 60 fps with fixed AF, as well as a short shooting time lag. Other features include controls and buttons that are designed to allow digital- SLR users to operate them in a familiar manner, and a vari-angle LCD monitor with touch-screen control for simple and intuitive operation.
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KIDS DESIGN AWARD
The Kids Design Award is a commendation program for realizing a sustainable and bright future for children, aimed toward various stakeholders. The candidates are products, spaces, services, activities, and academic programs that are designed to meet our missions such as "Contributing to the safety and security of children's lives", "Supporting children so that they can grow up rich in sensitivity and creativity" and "Creating a society for comfortably having and raising children." This award recognizes the outstanding works that address social issues related to children and child rearing.
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2024
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The children's program, dedicated to their future.
Awarded : Designs to develop the creativity and create the future of children
The children's program, dedicated to their future.
2024
Awarded : Designs to develop the creativity and create the future of children
The children's program, dedicated to their future.
Nikon has developed various programs for children, who will create the world of the future, in order to provide them with the joy of learning.
A behind-the-scenes view of world championships that most people don’t usually get a chance to experience, and a micro and macro world that most people don’t usually have the opportunity to touch. Also, children creating their own unique works while learning about optics and design.
Through these valuable experiences, we have offered a lot of valuable opportunities to grow.
More than 300 people have been participating in this program, and the parents involved have made such comments as "By touching microscopes and cameras when kids are young, it helps them to develop their various imaginations. I believe this experience can lead them to achieve their dreams." Children’s comments included, "The microscope workshop stimulated my inquisitive spirit. It was a good inspiration for thinking about themes for independent research."
Through various unique programs that Nikon can offer, we believe that we can expand opportunities to provide exciting new experiences and challenges for the children who will create the future.
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2013
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COOLPIX S31
Kid Friendly Design Award
COOLPIX S31
2013
Kid Friendly Design Award
COOLPIX S31
The COOLPIX S31 is a compact digital camera developed based on the idea of families enjoying taking and viewing images together. It offers five colorful variations to choose from, providing waterproof performance to a depth of 5 m, shockproof performance up to approx. 1.2 m, and is freezeproof to approx. -10ºC, making it safe enough for children to use. It also offers special effects and image retouch features so the entire family can fully enjoy the camera. -
Fieldmicroscope series
Design for developing children's sensitivity and creativity Special TEPIA Award
Fieldmicroscope series
2013
Design for developing children's sensitivity and creativity Special TEPIA Award
Fieldmicroscope series
Portable, stereoscopic microscopes let you observe subjects with both eyes and three-dimensionally. Easy portability enables you to take the instrument outside and enjoy observing in the field. Lineups include the Fieldmicroscope Mini, which is waterproof, lightweight and compact, a standard-type Fieldmicroscope, and the EZ-Micro with which the user can observe and simultaneously take super-telephoto images by connection with a digital camera.
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JIDA Design Museum Selection
The JIDA Design Museum Selection Award acknowledges and honors high-quality products in the field of industrial design that make valuable contributions to society based on the theme of "aiming to create a beautiful and enriched daily life". In addition, it seeks to preserve such products to pass down to future generations, thereby making cultural contributions to education, industry, and daily life.
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2025
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Inverted Routine Microscope ECLIPSE Ts2
JIDA Design Museum Selection Vol.27
Inverted Routine Microscope ECLIPSE Ts2
2025
JIDA Design Museum Selection Vol.27
Inverted Routine Microscope ECLIPSE Ts2
ECLIPSE Ts2 Inverted Routine Microscope is the successor of the ECLIPSE TS100 as an entry-level inverted microscope with improved functionality, enabling efficient microscopy while inheriting the highly reliable optical performance of ECLIPSE TS100. Emboss Contrast, Nikon's newly developed contrast observation method is easy to operate, making for more efficient cell observation, enhancing use for basic research in medical and biological fields.
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2023
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Digital Imaging Microscope
JIDA Design Museum Selection Vol.25
Digital Imaging Microscope
2023
JIDA Design Museum Selection Vol.25
Digital Imaging Microscope
This is the microscope for medical use, targeting pathologists who spend hours for pathological observation. We take care of the physical and mental burden as much as possible and support you so that you can concentrate on long-term observation. Various solutions unique to digital observation can be realized, such as sharing data and linking macro images with XY stage movement.
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National Commendation for Invention
The National Commendation for Invention was established in 1919 with the aim of encouraging and fostering the advancement of scientific technologies and industrial development in Japan. This Commendation recognizes inventions, designs, or ideas, and persons who have made significant contributions, as well as those anticipated to achieve great success in the future, for their excellence.
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2024
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Mirrorless Camera Exemplifying Advanced Performance" (Design Registration No. 1705265)
Invention Prize
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