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| − | In most parts of the world '''Epson''' is known as manufacturer of computer-printers. But in the age of digital photography Epson entered the market with its own digicams. Epson surprised the market by introducing the first digital [[rangefinder]] camera, designed for [[Leica M lenses|M bayonet lenses]]. The company had offered other digital cameras too - since 1996, but subsequently effectively abandoned the digicam market. | + | In most parts of the world '''Epson''' is known as manufacturer of computer-printers. It is part of the '''Seiko''' group mostly known for manufacturing timepieces. |
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| + | The company was started by former [[Hattori]] Seiko employee Hisao Yamazaki as Daiwa Kogyo, Ltd. It manufactured timepiece related parts and technologies. The company was renamed Epson with the successful manufacture of electronic printers in the 1960's. But in the age of digital photography Epson entered the market with its own digicams. Epson surprised the market by introducing the first digital [[rangefinder]] camera, designed for [[Leica M lenses|M bayonet lenses]]. The company had offered other digital cameras too - since 1996, but subsequently effectively abandoned the digicam market. | ||
== Digital rangefinder cameras == | == Digital rangefinder cameras == | ||
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In most parts of the world Epson is known as manufacturer of computer-printers. It is part of the Seiko group mostly known for manufacturing timepieces.
The company was started by former Hattori Seiko employee Hisao Yamazaki as Daiwa Kogyo, Ltd. It manufactured timepiece related parts and technologies. The company was renamed Epson with the successful manufacture of electronic printers in the 1960's. But in the age of digital photography Epson entered the market with its own digicams. Epson surprised the market by introducing the first digital rangefinder camera, designed for M bayonet lenses. The company had offered other digital cameras too - since 1996, but subsequently effectively abandoned the digicam market.
Digital rangefinder cameras
- Epson R-D1
- Epson R-D1s
- Epson R-D1x
Conventional digital cameras
- Epson CP-200
- Epson CP-900Z
...and others.
Scanners
- Epson V300
- Epson V500
- Epson V600
- Epson V700
- Epson V750
