Nikon USA Press Release

Nikon and Kate Moss Partner Once Again ... This Time to Benefit The Sam and Ruby Charity - World-Renowned Photographers and Supporters Come Together for December 1st Event to Support Worthy Cause

MELVILLE, N.Y., Nov. 27 /PRNewswire/—Nikon and Kate Moss will together host a charity auction event to benefit The Sam & Ruby Charity at Milk Gallery on Friday, December 1, 2006 from 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm. The event will showcase the amazing works of more than 40 of the world’s most influential photographers, including Bruce Weber, Peter Lindbergh and Steven Klein. These original signed prints will be auctioned off during the evening to those in attendance to raise money and awareness for The Sam & Ruby Charity. For the finale, Amy Sacco will host a live auction which will include select pieces.

The Sam & Ruby Charity was established in memory of mother and daughter, Samantha and Ruby Rose Archer Fayet, close friends of Kate Moss who were lost in the tragic events that followed the 2004 tsunami in Southeast Asia. The charity is driven to provide continued support to the communities of those lost in the tsunami. With Nikon’s support, Moss is rallying her closest friends and family to support the event and ultimately allow the charity to continue its long-term mission.

“I am truly honored that so many contributors are willing to join me to unite behind this important cause,” said Moss. “I appreciate the kind support of Nikon for helping to make this event possible and the overwhelming response from so many who have already contributed to the success of The Sam & Ruby Charity and its mission.”

“Getting involved with Kate Moss and helping to drive awareness of the important goals of The Sam & Ruby Charity is something for which Nikon is proud to participate,” said Anna Marie Bakker, director of communications, Nikon Inc. “We have worked with Kate in the past through our advertising campaign and are thrilled to have the opportunity to partner with her again in support of such an admirable cause.”

For more information about Nikon and The Sam & Ruby Charity, please visit http://www.nikonusa.com/ and http://www.samandruby.com/.

About Nikon
Nikon, At the Heart of the Image(TM). Nikon Inc. is the world leader in digital imaging, precision optics and photo imaging technology and is globally recognized for setting new standards in product design and performance for its award-winning consumer and professional photographic equipment. Nikon Inc. distributes the Nikon Total Imaging System of consumer and professional digital SLR cameras, Nikkor optics, Speedlights and System Accessories; Nikon COOLPIX(R) compact digital cameras; Coolscan(R) digital film scanners; 35mm film SLR cameras; Nikon software products and Nikon sports and recreational optics. At the heart of every Nikon camera is Nikon’s Exclusive Feature System, making it easy for anyone to take amazing digital pictures. Through the Nikon Spirit Initiative(TM), the company, plays an active role in supporting aspiring and advanced photographers through a variety of philanthropic organizations, educational programs, events and workshops. For more information, dial (800) NIKON-US or visit http://www.nikonusa.com/, which links all levels of photographers to the web’s most comprehensive photo learning and sharing communities.

About Sam & Ruby
The Sam & Ruby Charity was created in memory of mother and daughter, Samantha and Ruby Rose Archer Fayet, to remember those lost in the December 26, 2004 Tsunami. The charity has been set up to help disadvantaged children in Thailand gain an education and aims to help provide practical help to the community that opened their arms and gave so willingly to this aftermath.