
It All Started with a Camera
A Brief History of Canon Technology, From Lenses to Print

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1940: Canon develops the world’s first x-ray camera technology
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1952: Canon introduces the IVSb, the world’s first speed-light, synchronized 35 mm flash-and-shutter camera, which produced some of the most clear, vibrant photographic images to date
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1965: Canon USA, Inc. is established, which not only helps the company cement a firm brand identity in the U.S. but also paves the way for growth and expansion, both in the photography equipment market and others
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The Canola 130 personal electronic calculator, which debuted in 1970
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The BP-1000 billing machine, which was introduced in 1971 and demonstrated Canon’s first dip into the office computer arena
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The PC Printer 70, which was introduced in 1984 and was the world’s first plain-paper reader and printer

The old saying goes it’s not where you start, but where you end up, and that’s certainly true for Canon’s long, successful journey from cameras to digital inkjet presses. And whatever the future of commercial print holds, Canon’s storied body of work is pretty clear evidence that the digital inkjet press manufacturer will be able to meet challenges head-on, and help printers and designers unlock new levels of creativity and opportunity.
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