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Nikon Imaging Japan at CREATORS EDGE 2025

Nikon Imaging Japan, a subsidiary of Nikon Corporation, is set to take part in CREATORS EDGE 2025, an exhibition and seminar tailored for visual and photography creators, which will occur on October 9, 2025. This event, organized by Genkosha, VIDEO SALON, and COMMERCIAL PHOTO, aims to gather creative professionals from diverse fields including advertising, editorial, web (YouTube and social media), music, fashion, and film.

Attendees can visit Nikon's exhibition booth which will feature hands-on experience with their latest products, including the new Nikon ZR model set for release in October 2025, and various products from the Z Mount system. The event will also host workshops and seminars to engage attendees deeply.

Key Events

Workshops

During the workshops, participants will be able to engage with renowned photographer and videographer Koji Ueda, who will lead a session on the ZR camera. This hands-on experience includes the unique opportunity to try Nikon's inaugural cinema camera before its public release and to take home data captured during the session.

Seminars

Two seminar sessions will be conducted:
1. Editorial Seminar: This session features Ryuto Kurokawa, a photographer and videographer, who will discuss the expanded shooting capabilities and creative processes using the Nikon Z8, enhanced with firmware version 3.00's pixel shift capabilities.
2. Sponsor Seminar: Featuring Takahiro Bessho, a photographer, and Takuro Inoue, a DaVinci Resolve certified trainer. They will elaborate on the exciting aspects of creating fireworks visuals with the Z8 and N-RAW, highlighting Bessho's long-standing contributions to photography and his approach to visual expression enabled by N-RAW.

Event Details

Date and Time: October 9, 2025, from 10:30 AM to 6:00 PM (tentative)
Admission: Free (Pre-registration via Peatix required)
Venue: Tokyo Port City Takeshiba Office Tower, Tokyo, Japan
Detailed information: For pre-registration and details on online live streaming, visit CREATORS EDGE 2025.

Seminar Highlights

• - Editorial Seminar Title: "Expanding Photographic Expression with Nikon Z8! New Possibilities Realized with Firmware Ver 3.00’s Pixel Shift and Focus Shift"

- Time: 11:55 AM - 12:35 PM
- Presenter: Ryuto Kurokawa
- Live Stream: Available on the YouTube channel, with a two-week archive post-event.

• - Sponsor Seminar Title: "The Allure of Fireworks Visual Production with Nikon Z8 and N-RAW"

- Time: 10:45 AM - 11:25 AM
- Presenters: Takuro Inoue and Takahiro Bessho
- Live Stream: Available via Peatix, with a two-week archive post-event.

Workshop Details

• - Title: “Touch and Try Nikon ZR Before Its Release! Exploring Synergy with RED in Nikon's First Cinema Camera”

- Time: 1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
- Presenter: Koji Ueda
- Participation: Free, pre-registration required via Peatix (limited to 24 participants).

More about the Presenters

• - Takuro Inoue: A filmmaker and DaVinci Resolve certified trainer based in Matsumoto, Nagano Prefecture, known for creating visual content focused on nature and the people living within it.
• - Koji Ueda: A photographer and filmmaker who studied in the U.S. and produces dramatic street photography alongside his contributions to commercials and documentaries.
• - Ryuto Kurokawa: A Tokyo-born photographer and videographer who has worked extensively in advertising and art, recently venturing into travel and documentary production.
• - Takahiro Bessho: A photographer and literature researcher, he explores expression across photography and literature, with a focus on projects around Lake Biwa.

For more detailed information about each seminar and workshop, please visit CREATORS EDGE Workshops.