Canon Technology

New　R&D Topics Probing the Mysteries of the Distant Universe with Canon Proprietary Technologies Prime-Focus Corrector for Subaru Telescope The Subaru Telescope, located on the summit of Mt. Mauna Kea in Hawaii, realizes significantly improved performance thanks to the incorporation of Canon optical, measurement and high-precision processing technologies.

New　Technology Supporting Canon Today Digital SLR Cameras Since Canon was founded, the company has sought to produce the ultimate SLR camera. The company leads the world with its innovative products that realize high-quality images using groundbreaking technologies such as proprietary lenses, CMOS sensors and image processors.

New　Technology Supporting Canon Today Network Cameras Canon's network cameras integrate optical technologies with the image processing and network distribution technologies developed by Canon for high image quality, high functionality, and high performance.

  • Canon's R&D Creating distinctivetechnologies to nourish Canon's growth
  • NewNEW　R&D Topics　Canon carries out the cutting-edge research and development
  • Imaging Pioneering History —Long history of technological development— Canon's history is a history of embracing technological challenge
  • NewTechnology Supporting Canon Today An Introduction to the various technologies found in Canon products

The Minds Behind the Magic Interview

New Interview

Development of the PIXMA PRO Series

The highest grade of inkjet printer: pursuing the ultimate in beauty and speed

Taking the high performance of the previous model to the next level. The entire team worked as a powerful unit to face the challenge of extremely difficult development requiring a complete overhaul.

What's New

March 25, 2013
"Prime-Focus Corrector for Subaru Telescope" has been added as feature topics.
Updated "Digital SLR Cameras," "Network Cameras" in Technology Supporting Canon Today.
March 4, 2013
Redesigned Canon Technology.
"MR System" has been added as feature topics.
An interview with development team members of Professional Inkjet Printer has been added to "The Minds Behind the Magic."
Updated "Laser Printers/Laser Multifunction Printers" in Technology Supporting Canon Today.
July 5, 2012
An interview with development team members of Professional SLR Camera has been added to "The Minds Behind the Magic."
April 26, 2012
Redesigned Canon Technology.
Added Problems Solved! "Amazing Technology."
Updated PDF download.
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Science Lab What is Light?

Light is all around us, yet so much about it remains a mystery. So, let's start exploring!

Canon Technology Highlights Brochure providing an overview of Canon technologies

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