1970s

● 1971: Canon releases the F-1 SLR camera and FD lens line.
● 1976: Canon introduces the AE-1, the first camera with a built-in microcomputer.

1980s

● 1985: Canon debuts its inkjet printer with bubble-jet technology.

● 1987:
○ Canon unveils the EOS camera system, named after the goddess of dawn.
○ Canon EOS 650 autofocus SLR camera is released.
○ Canon Foundation is established.
● 1988: Canon introduces the 'Kyosei philosophy'.
● 1989:
○ EOS 1 Flagship Professional SLR line is launched.
○ EOS RT, the first AF SLR with a fixed pellicle mirror, is unveiled.

1990s

● 1992:
○ Canon releases the EOS 5, the first camera with eye-controlled AF.
○ Canon introduces the PowerShot 600, its first digital camera.
● 1995:
○ Canon debuts the first commercially available SLR lens with image stabilization.
○ Canon EOS-RS becomes the fastest AF SLR camera with a continuous shooting
speed of 10 fps.
● 1996: Canon introduces a pocket-sized digital camera with the Advanced Photo System.

2000s

● 1997: Canon enters the digital video camcorder market.

● 2004: Canon releases the XEED SX50 LCD projector.
● 2005: Canon introduces its first high-definition camcorder.

2010s

● 2009: Canon acquires majority ownership of Océ.

● 2011: Canon completes the acquisition of Océ.