Solitary racoon

Camera

  • Jan 1, 1021

    Ibn al-Haytham

    Ibn al-Haytham
    Ibn al-Haytham makes the pinhole camera, writes the "Book of optics". The exact date and month are unknown
  • Johann Zahn portable Camera

    Johann Zahn portable Camera
    Johann Zahn makes a large breakthrough by creating a portable camera. Exact date and month are unknown
  • Joseph Nicephore Niépce's breakthrough

    Joseph Nicephore Niépce's breakthrough
    The first permanent picture was taken, this picture took 8 hours to develop.
  • Digital camera

    Digital camera
    Steven Sasson invents the digital camera.
  • Popularity!

    Popularity!
    Now, 78% of American's own a digital camera.