I came across the history the Canon camera logo and found back in 1933, the original optical company which created the camera (some say copied from Leica) established themselves as Kwanon, the Buddhist Goddess of Mercy. According to their website, "The logo included the word with an image of 'Kwanon with 1,000 Arms' and flames."
Not to be ones who would isolate potential buyers with their eastern beliefs, the company changed the name to Canon and logo to the current logo.
Imagine having that Buddhist logo all over your cameras. Now that would be eye catching!
You'd blend it!
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