The Evolution of Cameras By murphandturph_ Mar 5, 1666 Isaac Newton discovers that white light is composed of different colors. More Info Jun 3, 1727 Johann Heinrich Schulze discovered that silver nitrate darkened upon exposure to light Jan 14, 1814 Joseph Niepce achieves first photographic image with camera obscura Dec 29, 1913 First 35mm still camera developed More Info Nov 14, 1949 First Disposable Camera Was Invented Aug 25, 1960 EG&G develops extreme depth underwater camera for U.S. Navy. May 8, 1963 Polaroid introduces instant color film. Oct 16, 1984 Canon demonstrates first digital electronic still camera. More Infor