Camera

Evolution of the Camera: 1980-1999

  • The Sony Mavica

    The Sony Mavica
    The Sony Mavica was created. It was the first digital electronic still camera, costing about $600 at the time of its release.
  • First Disposable Camera

    First Disposable Camera
    The Japanese company Fuji releases the first disposable camera. It sold for about $8 at the time, and is still very popular, even today.
  • The First Digital Camera

    The First Digital Camera
    The first digital camera was also developed by Fuji, in 1988. However it wasn't released to the public until the 1990s.
  • The First Camera Phones

    The First Camera Phones
    The first camera phones were the first cameras used in Japan. The cameras became so popular that they spread around the world.
  • Digital Camera System

    Digital Camera System
    Kodak released the Nikon F-3 camera with a 1.3 megapixel sensor, the first professional digital camera system (DCS).
  • Compatibility With a Home Computer

    Compatibility With a Home Computer
    The Apple QuickTake 100 camera was the first digital camera for consumers which was developed to work with a home computer.
  • Phone for videos and photos

    Phone for videos and photos
    Kyocera corporation introduces the VP 210, the world’s first mobile phone with a built in camera for videos and photos.