Nikon rumors reports that the plants were damaged but still standing, but no employees were injured that’s the best news. The plant will be closed for sometime I should think. The plants in Sendai manufacture the high end SLR’s in Nikon’s line up The D3s, D3.

Link to the latest news here:

Nikon plants in Sendai “virtually impossible to resume operations in 14 days” *UPDATED*

 

The initial report is here:

Initial report from Nikon after the earthquake: no injured employees, factories not significantly affected

 

H/T Nikon Rumors