Fujifilm Takes You On A Sneak Peek Tour Inside Its Japanese Lens Factory

Photography enthusiasts can finally take a look inside one of Fujifilm’s production facilities, as the photography company recently released a video tour of one of its Japanese factories. In total, the lens maker has six stations worldwide, with four based in its home country of Japan.

In the video, fans are taken on a trip through the gigantic site, showcasing many of the brand’s X and GFX mirrorless cameras and lenses, Fujinon broadcast lenses, and the lesser-known binoculars it makes.

At the moment, there are no subtitles to the video, which is entirely in Japanese. According to FujiRumors, the clip delves into how each lens is made, from the process of polishing the glass to molding the lenses, coating its surface, engraving, and more.

The video then explains how a camera body is assembled, beginning from its electronic base to the imaging sensor positioned within. As PetaPixel noted, the firm has a long history of manufacturing lenses, starting all the way back in 1940.

It first received recognition for its sought-after broadcast lenses in the 60s, gradually growing into a multinational manufacturer that works on myriad optical technologies, such as scientific imaging, medical devices, machine vision, and even artificial intelligence.

Take a look at how things work within one of Fujifilm’s factories below.

[via PetaPixel and FujiRumors, cover image via Fujifilm Japan]