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4 BCE
Obscura is mentioned by Han Chinese philosopher, Mozi in 4th BC.
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Johann Zahn Invents the mini Obscura
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Nicéphore Niepcé invents a actual photograph camera.
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Nicéphore Niepcé's partner Louise Daguerre managed to figure out the world’s first photographic process in 1833.
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First Film Camera is invented by Thomas Sutton
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First Mass-Market Camera (The Brownie) is invented by Eastman Kodak.
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First 35mm Film Camera is invented by the German engineer, Oskar Barnack,
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First Single-Lens Reflex Camera is invented by Thomas Sutton
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Single-lens reflex cameras with an instant return mirror is invented by Gamma Duflex
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First Digital Camera System was invented by a Kodak engineer by the name Steven Sasson.
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DSLRs and Smartphones Take Over was invented by The Japanese company Sharp.
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Mirrorless Cameras invented by Epson
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Canon launched their EOS 5D in 2005, the first full-frame, consumer-priced DSLR.