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.