The Canon Camera History started back in 1933, when Goro Yoshida and his brother-in-law Saburo Uchida founded, Precision Optical Instruments.
By 1934, they had released their first camera, the Kwanon, but only ten were produced.
The Kwanon appeared in the June, 1934 issue of Asahi Camera.
In 1936, they release the, Hansa Canon Camera.
In 1937, the company name was changed to Canon.
In 1947, the Japanese Government designates Canon cameras a priority export.
In 1949, Canon shares are first listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange.
In 1955, Canon open a branch in New York.
In 1966, Canon U.S.A., Inc., is established.
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