Camera

Ibn al-Haytham

Jan 1, 1021

Ibn al-Haytham makes the pinhole camera, writes the "Book of optics". The exact date and month are unknown

Johann Zahn portable Camera

Jan 1, 1685

Johann Zahn makes a large breakthrough by creating a portable camera. Exact date and month are unknown

Joseph Nicephore Niépce's breakthrough

Jan 1, 1822

The first permanent picture was taken, this picture took 8 hours to develop.

Digital camera

Jan 1, 1975

Steven Sasson invents the digital camera.

Popularity!

Jan 1, 2008

Now, 78% of American's own a digital camera.