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The Beginning: Joseph Nicephore Niepce
Joseph Nicephore Niepce is a French inventor and also known as the father of photography for taking the first permanent photograph. The Editors of Encyclopedia Britannica. “Nicéphore Niépce | French Inventor.” Encyclopædia Britannica, 3 Mar. 2019, www.britannica.com/biography/Nicephore-Niepce. -
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Evolution of Photography
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Introduction of the Daguerreotype
Louis Jacques Mandé Daguerre reviled Daguerreotype photography in Paris that captured detailed images. “Daguerreotype.” Wikipedia, 21 Mar. 2020, en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Daguerreotype. -
First Kodak Camera
Also known as the Kodak No. 1 invented by George Eastman. The company's mission statement was "You press the button; we do the rest" Britannica. “Kodak Camera.” Encyclopædia Britannica, 2019, www.britannica.com/technology/Kodak-camera. -
Polaroid 60 Second Prints
Edwin Land presented the first Polaroid Land Camera (Model 95). This polarized method to all users to take a picture within 60 seconds and the photo would be available to see. “On This Day in 1948, the First Polaroid Camera Was Sold.” Mental Floss, 26 Nov. 2016, www.mentalfloss.com/article/89200/day-1948-first-polaroid-camera-was-sold#:~:text=On%20November%2026%2C%201948%2C%20Edwin%20Land%20debuted%20his. -
Digital Phone Camera
The first digital phone (J-SH04) camera was developed by Sharp and featured a 0.1-megapixel camera. published, Hannah Rooke. “It’s Been over 20 Years since the First Camera Phone Was Released, and Now We Couldn’t Imagine Life without Them.” Digitalcameraworld, 13 Feb. 2024, www.digitalcameraworld.com/news/its-been-over-20-years-since-the-first-camera-phone-was-released-and-now-we-couldnt-imagine-life-without-them. -
Kodak's Halt of Production
Kodak discontinued operations due to the marketing demand of quickly evolving digital technology. Shih, Willy. “The Real Lessons from Kodak’s Decline.” MIT Sloan Management Review, 20 May 2016, sloanreview.mit.edu/article/the-real-lessons-from-kodaks-decline/. -
Apple Launches iPhone
In 2007, Apple launched the iPhone, and the smartphone age truly began. The cameras built into phones quickly improved, but several factors combined to transform everyone into a photographer. Trenholm, R. (2021, May 31). History of digital cameras: From ’70s prototypes to iPhone and Galaxy’s everyday wonders. CNET. https://www.cnet.com/tech/computing/history-of-digital-cameras-from-70s-prototypes-to-iphone-and-galaxys-everyday-wonders/ -
Live View Technology
Cameras began incorporating Live View technology, allowing photographers to compose shots using the camera's LCD screen instead of the optical viewfinder, making it easier to capture images from difficult angles. “What Is Live View and Why Should You Use It on Your DSLR?” Digital Trends, 13 Aug. 2019, www.digitaltrends.com/photography/digital-cameras-what-is-live-view/. Accessed 10 May 2024. -
High-Speed Continuous Shooting
Cameras introduced high-speed continuous shooting modes, enabling photographers to capture rapid sequences of images, ideal for capturing fast-moving subjects, such as sports or wildlife. Vaicenbacher, Libor. “When to Use Continuous Shooting in Photography.” Photography Life, 30 Jan. 2024, photographylife.com/continuous-shooting-photography. Accessed 10 May 2024. -
High Resolution Sensors
Cameras introduced high resolution sensors with an increased megapixel count. This provided photographers with greater detail and quality in their photos. It also helped editors when editing photos because it gives them more to work with. Mansurov, Nasim. “Benefits of a High Resolution Sensor.” Photography Life, 9 Jan. 2012, photographylife.com/the-benefits-of-a-high-resolution-sensor. Accessed 10 May 2024. -
AI Being Introduced To Cameras
Ever since AI has been introduced to cameras, it has significantly increased the useability of cameras for all sorts of purposes and people. AI autofocus, eye tracking, white balance, ect... Koen.dejong@live.nl. “Exploring the Benefits of AI Cameras for Enhanced Video Intelligence.” Visionplatform, 27 Jan. 2024, visionplatform.ai/ai-camera/. Accessed 10 May 2024. -
Real-time Eye Autofocus
Cameras introduced real-time eye autofocus technology, which uses advanced algorithms to detect and track subjects' eyes in real time. admin, Author. “Sony A6400 Real Time Tracking Autofocus.” Enthusiast Photography Blog, 22 Mar. 2019, enthusiastphotoblog.com/sony-a6400-af-real-time-tracking/. Accessed 10 May 2024.