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History of photography

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    Development of photography

  • First photograph in the history taken by Niépce

    First photograph in the history taken by Niépce

    This image was taken in 8 hours exposure time by Joseph Nicéphore Niépce.
  • Daguerreotype was invented, Louis Daguerre.

    Daguerreotype was invented, Louis Daguerre.

    The first daguerreotype appeared.
  • 30 minutes exposure time, Niépce and Daguerre

    30 minutes exposure time, Niépce and Daguerre

    The short exposure time was improved, from 8h to 30 minutes.
  • Calotype arised, Talbot

    Calotype arised, Talbot

    Calotype was invented by William Henri Talbot
  • The first permanent color photo, Thomas Shutton and James Maxwell

    The first permanent color photo, Thomas Shutton and James Maxwell

    The first permanent color photo,
  • Photographic film was invented, George Eastman.

    Photographic film was invented, George Eastman.

  • Invention of the modern flash bulb, Vierkotter.

    Invention of the modern flash bulb, Vierkotter.

  • 35mm camera was released, Kodak

    35mm camera was released, Kodak

  • Kodachrome film was released, Kodak.

    Kodachrome film was released, Kodak.

  • First Polaroid camera, Edwin Land.

    First Polaroid camera, Edwin Land.

  • Digital camera was designed, Kodak

    Digital camera was designed, Kodak

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