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Microsoft believes every [Android device maker](http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/28/microsoft-says-android-infringes-on-its-patents-licenses-htc/) owes money for (reportedly) using its patents, and it's been striking a lot of matching [royalty deals](http://www.engadget.com/tag/microsoft,license,android/) that mostly focus on phone designers. While there wasn't necessarily much doubt, we can confirm today that dedicated camera makers aren't exempt: Nikon just signed a similar deal. Although the terms are once again secret, the agreement will see Nikon pay Microsoft a royalty for "certain" cameras running Android, which likely involves the [Coolpix S800c](http://www.engadget.com/2012/08/22/nikon-coolpix-s800c-android-camera-hands-on/) as well as any future shooters. In case you're wondering, Samsung's broader patent [license deal](http://www.engadget.com/2011/09/28/microsoft-and-samsung-sitting-in-a-tree-patent-s-h-a-r-i-n-g/) already covers the [Galaxy Camera](http://www.engadget.com/2012/11/27/samsung-galaxy-camera/). This new pact mostly gives Nikon equal treatment -- and shows that Microsoft casts a wide net.
Filed under: [Cameras](http://www.engadget.com/category/cameras/), [Microsoft](http://www.engadget.com/category/microsoft/), [Nikon](http://www.engadget.com/category/nikon/)
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**Source:** [Microsoft](http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/news/Press/2013/Feb13/02-21NikonPR.aspx)
URL: http://www.engadget.com/2013/02/21/nikon-signs-deal-with-microsoft-to-license-android-related-patents/
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