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1945 cameras during the end of World War II
During World War II aerial cameras were used to reveal camouflaged enemies. Aerial cameras like the Fairchild k-17 were massive specifically 2-feet long with a 610mm f/6 lens.
These camera models were heavy they weighed anywhere from 30-75 pounds based on added equipment the camera required. These cameras were the main reason the Allies won the war. -
Edwin H. Land's post war Polaroid camera
Edwin Land helped create aerial cameras among other equipment for World War II. It was during the war that he came up with the Polaroid camera and his cameras were produced and sold. The first Polaroid cameras weighed 4 pounds and the lens was a 135mm f/11 lens. Definitely not like modern Polaroid cameras. -
1952 Dacora 1
In the 1950's cameras were mass produced especially the Dacora 1. The Dacora 1 was way smaller,way less heavy,and easier to use than the previous cameras although it was cheaply made. This camera was able to change how cameras were made the foldable lens eventually would be no more. -
Ilford Advocate ll 1953
The llford Advocate ll was useful for wide camera views the 35mm lens allowed for this to be possible. the camera was designed as simply as possible but with good quality. The camera weighed 85.5 g. -
The Ensign Ful Vue Super 1954
The Ensign Ful Vue Super 1954 was a complete redesign of cameras. The camera added a plastic cover over the veiwfinder optics. Although the camera's appearance changed there was no tech advancement from previous models. -
Kiev 4m rangefinder camera
The Kiev rangefinder camera was a very neat camera it had time gears and a wind turret lift which completed the shutter mechanism. This camera was especially good at achieving accurate focus when taking pictures. It weighed aproximately 771g. -
Kodak Colorsnap 1959
The Kodak Colorsnap camera was popular for its ability to make deliberate multiple exposures of the same frame. It was a stiffly operated camera in order to work well with the cameras shutter feature. It weighed 454g. -
The canon Demi 1963
The Canon Demi camera was a half frame camera that could take up to 70 pictures. The camera was able to take crisp images and was popularized by many. It weighed 380g. -
Halina 35X
The Halina 35X was a very nice compact camera although slightly heavier compared to other models. The Halina 35X weighed 1-2 pounds. This camera had decent picture quality and great portability given its small size. -
Praktica Nova B camera
The Praktica Nova B camera was a complex device that had an angled shutter,and a matching needle to obtain the exposure settings. The prakctica camera was extremely durable from the public eye some tested this by dropping it from high places. The camera weighed 800g. -
The Olympus Trip 35 camera
The Olympus 35 camera was a fairly simple camera although it did have a lens cover to protect the lens when not in use. The cool thing about the lens cover is that the camera based on how it worked was unable to operate with the cover on this prevented any mistakes. This camera was known for creating vivid pictures with natural colors. -
Steve Sasson digital camera The DSLR
The DSLR (The digital single lens reflex) created by Steve Sasson. This camera was the first digital camera created and the public loved it. This camera gained popularity quick earning the kodak camera company billions. the camera weighed 8 pounds. -
Disposable cameras
These cameras were not specific to any brand however disposable cameras were super popular from the 1980's-1990's. These cameras were simple,fun, and convenient compared to genuine high quality cameras that cost. The easy to use aspect of cameras has adapted well into the 2000's and even present day. -
KMZ Zenit- 12XP Camera
The KMZ Zenit camera sadly had limited range on the shutter but contained all the usual attributes of cameras prior to its older models. This camera specifically is known for its lenses the performance of these lenses were very beloved in the 80's. -
Minolta Vectis 40 APS camera
The Minolta camera looks a little odd compared to previous styles. This camera was popularized for a short period of time over the range the extended lenses gave the photographer/user.