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George Eastman
George Eastman invented the first camera back in 1885. He also invented the very first Kodak camera. -
Brownie
In 1901, George capitalized his own technology and invented the Brownie. This camera had the capability to create snapshots and small enough to carry around all the time. -
The Polaroid
The Polaroid was an instant camera that attracted many consumers because of its instant gratification capabilities. People could take a picture with the Polaroid camera and have their photo in a matter of minutes. -
Retina I
The Retina I by the Kodak Company was cheaper than other models with similar technology, but it was still more expensive than other mass produced cameras of the era. -
Digital Cameras
Digital cameras didn't begin until 1972 in Texas instrument prototype. -
True Digital Cameras
The true digital camera as we know them today was not produced until 1988 in Japan and later in 1991 in the United States. Even after years of technological advances, though, digital cameras still cost thousands of dollars well into the following decade.
