Canon logo evolution
Posted on October 25, 2005
"In 1933, when Precision Optical Instruments Laboratory was established, the name given to cameras manufactured on a trial basis at the time was Kwanon. This title reflected the benevolence of Kwanon, the Buddhist Goddess of Mercy, and embodied the Company's vision of creating the best cameras in the world. The logo included the word with an image of "Kwanon with 1,000 Arms" and flames."
While I dig the whole "1,000 arms and flames" concept, you have to admit todays logo, while sterile in comparison, just feels better.
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Nikon put their old logo on the 50th annv. F5 a few years back-- looks great. I dig the old logs.
and for something unrelated:
http://www.thecobrasnake.com/
::posted by: john at October 25, 2005 11:55 PM
