Did you know that Nikon turned down the opportunity to market a little program later known as Adobe Photoshop? Or that a super rare Nikon QV-1000C was stolen in Milan, Italy and was never recovered?
The early days of Nikon's European digital imaging division is a must read story by former Nikon manager Alan Bartlett:
http://www.nikonweb.com/alanbartlett/
Enjoy!
Jarle
The early days of Nikon's European digital imaging division
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Re: The early days of Nikon's European digital imaging division
Hi,
It's the usual story of 'pioneering development'. Really cool products that no one ever buys. I later years, someone else essentially copies same, and -poof- it takes off!
Later!
Stan
It's the usual story of 'pioneering development'. Really cool products that no one ever buys. I later years, someone else essentially copies same, and -poof- it takes off!
Later!
Stan
Amateur Photographer
Professional Electronics Development Engineer
Professional Electronics Development Engineer