For over 70 years, Canon has been pursuing the ideal lens. This video introduces how an image is created when light passes through a lens and also highlights Canon's technological breakthroughs in aspherical lenses, fluorite lenses and DO lenses, as well as the traditional craftsmanship that makes these lenses possible. This video also presents the advanced design technologies and manufacturing technologies cultivated by Canon over many years.
Created : December 2006 09'49'' 2007 World Media Festival silver prize recipient
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