Japanese company Nikon was founded July 25, 1917, and specializes mainly in the photographic equipment, optics and equipment for the manufacture of semiconductors. In the market of digital SLR cameras it takes the second place after Canon with a share of about 30%. Nikon lenses are among the best on the market, the camera combines ease of use, high reliability and excellent image quality. About 23 thousand employees company has Headquarters in Tokyo.