history of photography

  • Isaac Newton discovered that white light is a combination of all of the colors combined

    Isaac Newton discovered that white light is a combination of all of the colors combined
  • Johann Heinrich Schulze discovered that silver nitrate darkened upon exposure to light.

    Johann Heinrich Schulze discovered that silver nitrate darkened upon exposure to light.
  • Joseph Niepce first photographed with an camera obscura. The image required eight hours of light exposure, the photo later faded away.

    Joseph Niepce first photographed with an camera obscura. The image required eight hours of light exposure, the photo later faded away.
  • Louis Daguerre's first daguerreotype, first image that did not fade away and only needed 30 minutes of light exposure.

    Louis Daguerre's first daguerreotype, first image that did not fade away and only needed 30 minutes of light exposure.
  • George Eastman presents Kodak roll film.

    George Eastman presents Kodak roll film.
  • Reverend Hannibal Goodwin presents celluloid photographic film.

    Reverend Hannibal Goodwin presents celluloid photographic film.
  • First 35mm still camera developed.

    First 35mm still camera developed.
  • General Electric invents modern flash bulb.

    General Electric invents modern flash bulb.
  • Chester Carlson receives patent for electric Photograph which is called Xerography

    Chester Carlson receives patent for electric Photograph which is called Xerography
  • Edwin Land markets the Polaroid camera.

  • Polaroid presents a one-step instant photography with SX-70 camera.

    Polaroid presents a one-step instant photography with SX-70 camera.
  • George Eastman and Edwin Land induct into the national inventors hall of fame.

  • Konica introduces first point-and-shoot, autofocus camera.

    Konica introduces first point-and-shoot, autofocus camera.
  • Canon demonstrates first digital electronic still camera.

    Canon demonstrates first digital electronic still camera.
  • Eastman Kodak introduced photo CD oas a digital image Storage Medium

    Eastman Kodak introduced photo CD oas a digital image Storage Medium