history of photography By Joor Jan 1, 1826 First photograph View from the window, from Niépce Period: Jan 1, 1826 to Dec 31, 2012 History of Photography Jan 1, 1837 Daguerrotype Jan 1, 1839 Niépce and Daguerre improved the short exposure time. Niépce and Daguerre improved the short exposure time.(30min.) Jan 1, 1841 Calotype Jan 1, 1861 The first permanent color photo Jan 1, 1889 Photographic film Jan 1, 1900 The first mass market camera Jan 1, 1913 35mm camera Jan 1, 1927 Modern flash bulb Jan 1, 1935 Kodrachrome film Jan 1, 1963 Polaroid camera Jan 1, 1968 Photo of the earth taken from the moon Jan 1, 1991 Digital camera Digital camera: 1991-1994