In 1984, we introduced the world's first compact washless photofinishing system known as a minilab system.
In photo business, represented by the silver-halide photography such as color film and color paper, we have produced Japan's first photographic paper in 1903, and Japan's first color film in 1940, thus pioneering joy of photography for more than a century. However, in today's era of digital cameras, where image sensor technologies such as CCD is indispensable, it became difficult to timely provide competitive products even with our top optical, mechanical and electronics technologies. In 1962, our camera, well-accepted for its high reliability, boarded on the US's first manned spaceship "Friendship 7." Also, ever since introduction of the world's first body-integral autofocus SLR camera, Maxxum/Dynax series, in 1985, SLR cameras have become more popular among picture-takers, and we have succeeded in selling 16 million units of interchangeable lenses since then. In camera business, we have expanded picture-taking opportunities by developing innovative technologies such as the world's first autofocus cameras. In addition, we have provided inspiring products and services by fusing our unique technologies. Konica Minolta has long been a leading company in photo imaging business covering wide range of imaging from input to output.