History of photography By Laiamm. Jan 1, 1816 First photography was taken in 8h exposure time, by Joseph Nicephore. Jan 1, 1837 The first daguerrotype was created, by Louis Daguerre. Jan 1, 1841 Niepce and Daguerre improved the short exposure time (30 minutes). Jan 1, 1841 Calotype was invented, by W. Fox Talbot. Jan 1, 1861 The first permanent color photo, by J. C. Maxwell. Jan 1, 1885 Photographic film was invented, by G. Fastman Kodak Jan 1, 1920 35mm camera was released, by Oskar Barnack. Jan 1, 1929 Modern flash bulb was invented, by the German company Hauff-Leonar AG on basis of a patent from Johannes Ostermeier. Jan 1, 1932 Polaroid camera appeared, by Edwin H. Land. Jan 1, 1935 Kodrachrome film was released, by Eastman Kodak. Jan 1, 1961 Digital camera was designed, by Eugene F. Lally.
