Summary: 2 DSLRs, 6 lenses, 4 Coolpix models, 0 software program, 3 accessories, 1 film body
- Sept 18 — Nikonos V to be discontinued (availability of accessories through 2002)
- Sept 18 — MF Nikkor 45mm f/2.8P lens now available in black
- Sept 18 — Coolpix 5000 new top-of-the-line 5-megapixel consumer digital camera
- August — Coolpix 885 (basically a modestly enhanced 880)
- April 25 — Coolpix 995 (basically a modestly enhanced 990)
- April 25 — Coolpix 775 (basically an 880 with a 2-megapixel sensor)
- April 25 — AF-S Nikkor 400mm ED-IF II
- April 25 — AF-S Nikkor 500mm ED-IF II
- April 25 — AF-S Nikkor 600mm ED-IF II
- April 25 — TC-14E II
- April 25 — TC-20E II
- April 25 — New Gelatin filter holder set (clever holders for 3 inch [AF-3] and 4 inch [AF-4] gelatin filters)
- Feb 5 — D1X digital camera (a D1 with more resolution)
- Feb 5 — D1H digital camera (a D1 with faster frame rate, larger buffer)
- Feb 5 — FM3a SLR (the FM2n replacement)
- Feb 5 — AF-S Nikkor 300mm ED-IF II
- Feb 5 — AF Nikkor 28-80mm G
- Feb 5 — MF Nikkor 45mm f/2.8P
- Feb 5 — Speedlight SB-50DX (return of the SB-26 slave features in consumer flash body)