Nikon’s New Lens Tech is a Danger to Medical Devices

[airestudiosmt]

An article regarding Nikon's new magnetic focusing drive motor. Something you do not think about until it may be too late.

https://petapixel.com/2022/03/07/nikons-new-lens-tech-is-a-danger-to-medical-devices/

 

[RichF]

Better they warn you, then not.

 

[John Navitsky]

if you read the article, you might take-away that nikon is being fair straight-forward, where apple is kinda dodging the issue

 

[Maljo]

It’s a ‘don’t sue us’ announcement.

 

[RichF]

It’s a ‘don’t sue us’ announcement.

lawyers. protecting against the smallest possible risk. BTW - no offense to any lawyers on this forum

 

[dabhand16]

4th thread on this subject.

 

[Dom]

4th thread on this subject.

Ok Forum Police

 

[Steve W]

Someone is keeping score. I guess everyone needs a hobby

 

[JAS]

You can find similar warnings for cell phones and smart watches if you look. This is a potential issue that all should be aware of if using pacemakers and certain other implanted electronic devices these days. Risk is low, but greater than zero.

 

[Abinoone]

An article regarding Nikon's new magnetic focusing drive motor. Something you do not think about until it may be too late.

https://petapixel.com/2022/03/07/nikons-new-lens-tech-is-a-danger-to-medical-devices/

I always take these warnings with a grain of salt. If everyone reacted to all the disclaimers and dire warnings about just about every product sold, we all would live in a bubble. When was the last time you listened to the warnings about Viagra?

 

[Richard Stern]

If you are taking nitrates, e.g. NTG, for coronary heart disease, you should take the warnings about taking Viagra pretty seriously.

 

[Patrick M]

I can’t recall, but these new Z lenses are not the first to use the VCR … DPReview most likely

But in today‘s highly litigious society, it’s no surprise that they e had to give a warning.

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[Patrick M]

Here…

Silky Swift Voice Coil Motor (VCM): Nikon Z Mirrorless Talk Forum: Digital Photography Review

Expert news, reviews and videos of the latest digital cameras, lenses, accessories, and phones. Get answers to your questions in our photography forums.

www.dpreview.com

 

[Calson]

The problem is with the pacemakers which only recently has the medical establishment realized were highly susceptible to interference. The FDA issued a warning in August of 2021 about people with pacemakers being around iPhones. As usual it is considered not to be a problem until it is a problem and the bodies start to pile up.

 

[Steve W]

The problem with pacemakers even extends to things like brush cutters, string trimmers, hedgers.....things in reasonable proximity to the device

 

[jbk2forum]

Is it possible that Nikon's Silky Swift 'motors' can have more of an impact on one's pacemaker than a smart phone?
Don't cross at the 'red' is not a saying or law developed by lawyers to prevent lawsuits..but sound 'advice' to keep one safe.
Kudos to Nikon.

 

[Roy]

An article regarding Nikon's new magnetic focusing drive motor. Something you do not think about until it may be too late.

https://petapixel.com/2022/03/07/nikons-new-lens-tech-is-a-danger-to-medical-devices/

My computer speakers have much bigger voice coils than Nikons' new lenses...

 

[tickle_my_nikon]

The magnet can trip the magnetic switch in pacemakers to enter diagnostic mode.

It has nothing to do with magnetic fields per say.

They may have strong magnets inside the lens, so if you hold it against your chest while you're moving it (or hugging it from excitement after it comes in on order) there could very well be a problem with it flipping the switch on the pacemaker which will then flip back once the magnet is moved away.

Most people who comment have no understanding of what they're talking about, so you end up with a lot of useless information in posts from people making comments about cell phones or magnetic fields without understanding the underlying reason for the warning.

 

[Nimi]

My computer speakers have much bigger voice coils than Nikons' new lenses...

Have they affected your pacemaker?