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Cameras were invented by Alexander Wolcott on MAY 8, 1840.

  • Alexander Wolcott patented the first camera.

    Alexander Wolcott patented the first camera.
    The allowed photos to be taken in a way in which they would not fade away through the years.
  • The Kodak Brownie was invented.

    The Kodak Brownie was invented.
    This camera had a low price and developed the phrase "snapshot".
  • The Dual Flex

    The Dual Flex
    This camera was the "first compact SLR with adapted eye level viewfinder"
  • Polaroid Model 95

    Polaroid Model 95
    Anew type of photography called Polaroid photography was invented.
  • The Quicksnap

    The Quicksnap
    This camera was disposable and was created by Fuji.
  • Sharp J-Sho4

    Sharp J-Sho4
    This camera was embedded inside of a phone.
  • iPhone 6

    iPhone 6
    The iPhone 6 has a camera that can record, take pictures, and can be linked with apps on the phone.