The Evolution of Cameras

  • Isaac Newton discovers that white light is composed of different colors.

    Isaac Newton discovers that white light is composed of different colors.

  • 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 achieves first photographic image with camera obscura

    Joseph Niepce achieves first photographic image with camera obscura

  • First 35mm still camera developed

    First 35mm still camera developed

  • First Disposable Camera Was Invented

    First Disposable Camera Was Invented

  • EG&G develops extreme depth underwater camera for U.S. Navy.

    EG&G develops extreme depth underwater camera for U.S. Navy.

  • Polaroid introduces instant color film.

    Polaroid introduces instant color film.

  • Canon demonstrates first digital electronic still camera.

    Canon demonstrates first digital electronic still camera.