konica

Konica was a Japanese imaging company best known for its photographic film, cameras, and printing products. Founded in the early 20th century, it grew into one of the world’s leading suppliers of photographic materials and equipment, offering consumer cameras, professional cameras, films, color paper, and processing services, as well as later digital imaging devices and printing systems. The brand played a prominent role in the global photography industry, providing products for both amateur and professional markets.

In 2003, Konica merged with Minolta to form Konica Minolta Holdings, Inc. The merger combined the two companies’ imaging and information technology businesses and reorganized them into a broader corporate structure focused on imaging, printing, and related services. The Konica brand name continued to be used on a subset of products and services under the new company, reflecting its historical identity within the broader brand portfolio.

Today, Konica Minolta is a multinational corporation headquartered in Tokyo. Its activities include business and consumer printers and copiers, professional and medical imaging equipment, and related software and services. The Konica name remains widely recognized for its legacy in film and camera history and continues to be associated with the company’s long-standing imaging heritage.