History of photography By Aruu3 Feb 11, 1826 First photograph was taken in 8h exposure time Feb 11, 1839 The first daguerrotype was created Feb 11, 1839 Niepce and Daguerre improved the short exposur time (30minutes) Feb 11, 1841 Calotype was invented Feb 11, 1850 The first permanent color photo Feb 11, 1880 Photographic film was invented Feb 11, 1899 Modern flash bulb was invented Feb 11, 1913 35mm camera was released. Feb 11, 1915 Kodrachrome film was released. Feb 11, 1926 Polaroid camera appeared. Feb 11, 1975 Digital camera was designed.