Canon: Digital cameras, camcorders, lenses, and printers

70+ years of photographic excellence

Canon History

Starting in a small apartment in Tokyo, Canon released their first camera, the Hansa Canon, in 1935. Their goal was to produce a high-quality Japanese camera, and they succeeded. Since that time, Canon has diversified into other fields and continued to expand their photographic capabilities. Today, Canon’s digital imaging equipment is revered as some of the best in the industry and their gear is sold around the world.