Nikon and Canon Factories Temporarily Shut Down After Japan Quake

Nikon is reporting some damage to the buidlings and equipment at its DSLR factory in Sendai which makes top-end cameras such as the D3 and D700. Nikon reports that the Sendai factory will remain closed until further notice:

"We are suspending operations there and continuing to evaluate further details of the damage. We are unable to announce how soon the operation will resume due to the regional interruption of life-lines although endeavor for restoration are under the way by some of our maintenance personnel....", Nikon said in a statement.

Meanwhile, at least one of Canon's factories, Canon Utsunomiya, remains closed after approximately 12 employees suffered minor injuries. Some other Canon factories are also reporting at least some damage and production has been suspended as a result of power failures. 

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