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Invented by Hasan Ibn Al-Haytham.
Wasn't a functioning camera, but was the spark. Put light through a very small hole to display and image, but only as a shadow. [https://www.camera-obscura.co.uk/article/what-is-a-camera-obscura#:~:text=Alhazen%20(or%20Ibn%20al%2DHaytham,light%20travelling%20in%20straight%20lines.] -
Louis-Jacques-Mandé Daguerre invented the daguerreotype camera. This was the first functioning camera. Exposing a iodine dipped silver-plated copper plate to light would capture an image and would be developed over hot mercury. [https://www.loc.gov/collections/daguerreotypes/articles-and-essays/the-daguerreotype-medium/#:~:text=Louis%2DJacques%2DMand%C3%A9%20Daguerre%20invented,Academy%20of%20Sciences%20in%20Paris.] -
The invention of this film would be revolutionary, as of now cameras would be built around how they would print. This would also allow for the invention of video, which is just a lot of pictures shown in success. This was a lighter and sturdier image, instead of glass or paper. Invented by George Eastman. [https://www.masterclass.com/articles/celluloid-film-guide] -
After the invention of film, George Eastman thought it was would be a great idea to create a light and easy-to-use camera. This camera could take around 100 pictures. After all the pictures were taken, the film would be sent to a factory where the picture would be developed. [https://www.metmuseum.org/toah/hd/kodk/hd_kodk.htm#:~:text=By%20far%20the%20most%20significant,100%2Dexposure%20roll%20of%20film.] -
Invented by Oskar Barnack. This camera was a lightweight and portable movie camera. [https://theoldtimey.com/35mm-camera-history/]
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Invented by Edwin Land. This invention was the very first instant photo camera. You didn't have to develop pictures in dark rooms with this invention. [https://www.wpr.org/70-years-polaroid-camera-was-invented-edwin-land#:~:text=In%201948%2C%20something%20revolutionary%20happened,created%20the%20first%20Polaroid%20camera.] -
Invented by Steven Sasson. Steven Sasson was an engineer of Eastman Kodak's when he invented this. Using parts of a Motorola, a movie camera, and electric sensors, he invented the first digital camera. [https://www.cnet.com/tech/computing/history-of-digital-cameras-from-70s-prototypes-to-iphone-and-galaxys-everyday-wonders/#:~:text=The%20first%20digital%20camera&text=The%20first%20actual%20digital%20still,invented%20Fairchild%20CCD%20electronic%20sensors.] -
Invented by Kyocera. This camera was also a phone, making it the first phone camera! This would set a staple on most modern-day phones. [http://wirelesswatch.jp/2014/07/09/world-first-camera-phone-the-kyocera-vp-210/] -
The camera proceeds to get better and better every single day. You can find cameras on game consoles, computers, and more.