캐논 카메라의 역사 : History of Canon Camera, Story (1933~2004)
http://www.canon.com/camera-museum/
캐논 카메라 박물관(Canon Camera Musum) 의 자료입니다. 1933년부터 2004년가지 캐논 카메라의 발전 및 역사에 대한 스토리가 진솔하게(-_-) 정리되어져 있습니다. 번역은 제공하지 않습니다. 네 -_-.
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| Japan's first 35mm focal-plane shutter rangefinder camera was introduced into the market during this period. This all started in a small streetside shop in Tokyo, the "Precision Optical Instruments Laboratory," to produce the prototype camera called "Kwanon," which later evolved into the "Hansa Canon." This is the origin of Canon's camera making which always involves many trial and error processes. Small but steady steps for Canon cameras were initiated here. | |
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| The Precision Optical Instruments Laboratory that established its reputation for developing the "Hansa Canon" was transformed into the Precision Optical Industry, Co., Ltd. to start the full-scale production and sales of cameras. The company specialized in manufacturing high-quality 35mm cameras, and developed the unique "Serenar" lens with the motto that it would produce world class cameras. From the rubble in the war-torn plants, the company resumed the production of cameras by overcoming the difficulties in procuring basic materials. | |
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| The company changed its name to Canon Camera Co., Inc. in line with the "Canon" brand used for its cameras, while the head office plant was moved to Shimomaruko, Ota ward, Tokyo. Although this was the time when 35mm cameras coupled with rangefinder were the most popular, an advanced German camera Leica "M3", which was far superior to any other camera. While most of the domestic camera manufactures were retreating from making rangefinder cameras, Canon continued to introduce masterpieces of rangefinder cameras equipped with uniquely developed systems. | |
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| The top-class 35mm camera market gradually shifted from rangefinder cameras to single lens reflex (SLR) cameras. Canon launched its first SLR camera, "Canon Flex." The lenses for SLR cameras advanced from the "R" series to the "FL" series. At the same time, the company also developed lens-shutter cameras and 8mm cinecameras in line with the policy to be a comprehensive camera manufacturer offering various types of products. | |
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| The company unveiled the long awaited professional camera, Canon F-1. Many types of accessories which enabled seamless and instant compatibility with the top-of-the-line 35mm camera were also prepared to realize systematic photography. The camera system was widely accepted and dominated the market. New FD series lenses were also introduced one after another during this period, ushering in a new era for SLR cameras. A great progress was also made in the 8mm cinecameras. | |
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| Canon AE-1, the world's first camera with an embedded microcomputer, accelerated the incorporation of automatic and electronic technologies with the 35mm SLR camera. The flagship camera "F-1" was reborn as the microcomputer-controlled "New F-1." The Autoboy series, the world's first lens-shutter 35mm autofocus (AF) cameras were also marketed, symbolizing the shift of lens-shutter camera into that with AF function. The sign of the new era in the camera world was visible already by the developmental activities in movie video cameras and still video (SV) cameras. | |
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| At last, the focal-plane shutter type 35mm SLR cameras entered the age of the AF cameras. Canon launched "EOS650" which was developed under the new concept. Adopted in this AF camera was the EF lens that was exclusively designed for totally computerized mounting system. At the same time, the company announced the movie video camera based on the VL mounting system. | |
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| Employed in the AF cameras were the innovative features of eye-controlled autofocus and the miniaturized zoom lens. The technological revolution in camera design proceeded with development of the new photographic system called APS or "Advanced Photo System," and improvements in move video cameras. Canon continued to develop new technologies that meet the needs of users and provide highly functional and highly reliable cameras. | |
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| There is no end to the advances in the EOS series, synonymous with the 35mm AF single lens reflex camera. Dramatic improvements are expected in the APS cameras due to the successive release of new zoom lenses. Coincident with the diffusion of computers, new products for digital still camera and digital movie camera have begun to be put on the market at an unprecedented speed. The areas of the image information processing equipment are ready to enter a totally new era. | |
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As the digital revolution continues to sweep across the landscape for electronic
devices, makers of cameras and camcorder are embattled in a fierce drive to develop
product that are increasingly lighter weight, easier-to-use and offer greater levels
of picture quality. The race to innovate is heating up in all aspects of digital imaging,
including the optical, control and processing realms. Consumers meanwhile are
demanding that digital imaging products be not only easier to use but that
processing and sharing of images be simplified, a trend that tests both the
range and depth of manufacturer competence. | |
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