THE ROOTS OF NIKON

In 1917, the Nippon Kogaku K.K., a major optical firm was founded in Tokyo, Japan when three smaller firms decided to combine their resources. This company began producing microscopes and binoculars in the 192o's. By the 1930's, the company was producing optical lenses for cameras. Today, the Nikon Corporation is one of the largest camera and lens manufacturers in the world.