Evolution of the camera

Obscura

Jan 1, 1500

First pinhole camera invented. http://photodoto.com/camera-history-timeline/

First practical camera

Jan 1, 1888

George Eastman developed and sold the first Kodak camera. Was very simple with a fixed speed and focus.
http://www.sciencekids.co.nz/sciencefacts/photography/historyofcameras.html

Compact Camera

Jan 1, 1913

German engineer Oskar Barnack invents a prototype for a compact camera named Lecia. It was under development and wasn't sold till 1925. http://www.sciencekids.co.nz/sciencefacts/photography/historyofcameras.html

Polaroids

Jan 1, 1948

Polaroid cameras released. Allowed for instantaneous pictures. http://www.sciencekids.co.nz/sciencefacts/photography/historyofcameras.html

Disposable Cameras

Jan 1, 1949

Disposable cameras invented. Weren't popular till 1950. Made for one use events. http://www.sciencekids.co.nz/sciencefacts/photography/historyofcameras.html

Imaging

Jan 1, 1969

First working imaging made by Willard S. Boyle and George E. Smith. They won a Nobel prize in physics. http://www.sciencekids.co.nz/sciencefacts/photography/historyofcameras.html

DSLR

Jan 1, 1991

First digital single lens reflex camera by Kodak. http://www.sciencekids.co.nz/sciencefacts/photography/historyofcameras.html

Phone Camera

Jan 1, 2000

Japanese phone company makes first camera on phone. http://photodoto.com/camera-history-timeline/