I think it's useful to link to this Nikon website.
http://imaging.nikon.com/products/imaging/technology/index.htm
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Brand & Technology
For decades, Nikon has been developing world-leading imaging technology and delivering on the promise of reliable quality. As needs evolve ever more rapidly, Nikon is there with solutions—
At the heart of the image.
Our Brand
Reaffirming our commitment to our customers, Nikon introduces the brand statement for its worldwide imaging operations: "At the heart of the image".
Nikon Camera Design
We would like to introduce you to Nikon vision of camera design. Also, we interviewed a person who is active at the forefront of the design world about his feeling toward Nikon camera design.
Digital Archives on Camera Products
"Digital Archives on Camera Products" are archives of corporate history to be related to cameras of Nikon, and a data box of different products.
Legendary Nikons
Twelve enjoyable historical stories ranging from the Nikon F4 back to the legendary cameras at the dawn of Nikon creation.
NIKKOR — The Thousand and One Nights
A wide variety of essential, interesting articles about the Nikkor range of lenses.
Best of the Rest
A spotlight on the Nikon cameras that have played an important role around the Nikon legendary cameras.
Camera Chronicle
Archives of corporate history subjects related to Nikon cameras including rare materials, as well as product photos of cameras and lenses.
Behind the scenes
Learn the untold story of Nikon, as told by the people who create Nikon products.
Vibration Reduction (VR)
Learn about Nikon’s VR function that is built into lenses for powerful blur elimination benefits and clearer finder images.
NIKKOR Lenses
Featuring professional photographers from around the world who use NIKKOR lenses. Enjoy their photos, anecdotes and filmed interviews to understand their partnership with NIKKOR.
Nikon D Technology
Introducing the state-of-the-art technology of Nikon digital SLRs in both DX and FX formats. Understand the engineering that realizes photography never possible before.
The World of Nikon Speedlights
See how the Nikon Speedlight system helps you to take better and more creative pictures.