Founded in 1917 as one of Japan’s leading optics companies, Nikon is a leading manufacturer of the highest quality cameras and lenses. Made famous by photojournalists in the 1950’s and 1960’s, Nikon cameras and lenses were prized for their sharpness and strong contrast – creating some of the most iconic images of the 20th century. The Nikon F single lens reflex camera was the definitive SLR from its launch in 1959, becoming the most widely-used small-format camera by professional photographers across the globe. Nikon F-Series cameras were even launched into space by NASA.
Nikon launched its first Digital SLR (the Nikon NASA F4) in 1991 for use with the Space Shuttle. The first mass-market DSLR came out in 1999 – the Nikon D1, featuring an APS-C image sensor which was only 2/3 the size of a 35mm frame. On later DSLR models, Nikon renamed this sensor the DX.
Nikon continuously expanded and improved its line of DSLR’s throughout the 2000’s, launching its first full-frame digital camera (the D3 in late 2007). Today, Nikon offers digital cameras range from the entry-level models to the flagship D5 DSLR. All current Nikon DSLR’s offer HD video capture capabilities – making them powerful tools for surf, water, and action sports photographers to create top quality photo and video content.
From seasoned pros to aspiring amateurs, Nikon has a camera system suitable for almost every style and budget. And with more than a decade of experience working with top photographers and film makers around the world, Liquid Eye Water Housing systems has a housing that can be configured to be compatible with nearly every camera / lens combination Nikon offers.