Canon EOS Digital Cameras and Imaging Products

Founded in Tokyo in 1937, Canon has evolved from a small laboratory aiming to create high-quality cameras into a global leader in optical and digital imaging. The brand's origin story is rooted in the Precision Optical Instruments Laboratory, which produced the 'Kwanon,' Japan’s first 35mm focal-plane shutter camera. Today, Canon is renowned for its revolutionary EOS series, EF/RF lenses, and professional-grade printing solutions.

Manufacturing remains centered in Japan for high-end professional equipment, such as the EOS R-series mirrorless bodies and 'L' series lenses, ensuring rigorous quality control. For consumer-grade electronics and office equipment, the company utilizes a global manufacturing network with major facilities in Taiwan, Thailand, and China.

Canon Inc. remains an independent, publicly traded Japanese multinational corporation. It operates as its own ultimate owner, maintaining a vast ecosystem of subsidiaries worldwide to handle regional distribution, research, and specialized medical and industrial imaging sectors. The company is consistently ranked among the top US patent holders, emphasizing its role as a primary innovator in the technology sector.