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Here at Humble Camera we love the history and lore of photography. Notes,
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Featured · 6/20/23 · Jasper Johal

Canon cameras: not named for a
weapon of war, but for the
Buddhist Goddess of Compassion

The origin of Canon Camera’s name and logo — and why most
photographers guess wrong.

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