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Camera Obscura
Camera Obscura is from Latin meaning Dark Room. Camera Obscura occurs when a image of a scene at the other side of a screen is projected through a small hole in that screen as a reversed and inverted image on a surface opposite to the opening. Camera Obscura has been used for a long period of time. Researchers are unaware who created or first used camera Obscura. -
The Photographs First Appearance
The first partially successful photograph of a camera image was made in approximately 1816 by Nicéphore Niépce, using a very small camera of his own making and a piece of paper coated with silver chloride, which darkened where it was exposed to light. -
The Daguerreotype Camera
Camera Obacura was a spectacular discovery but there was no way to acquire the final products. In 1839 a Louis Daguerre, a French artist, created a process to store the captured image on a shiny copper covered mirror. This was the first time an object was made to be light sensitive to capture the image on it and store it forever by treating it with chemicals. https://onextrapixel.com/evolution-of-the-camera/ -
The Reise Camera
Cameras were very desirable but large bulky and not portable. Soon the Reise camera was invented by E. Suter of Basel, Switzerland in circa 1905. Reise comes from the word Reisekamera meaning travel camera. The camera folds flat after the back panel is brought forward to the lens panel. It is able to capture horizontal images and landscape images. The camera is mostly made out of mahogany and polished brass.
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The Leica I
The Leica I was the first compact camera that packed a superb f/3.5 lens and was able to shoot photos on 35mm films. The Leica I was launched at a German spring fair in 1925. This masterpiece was designed and created by Oskar Barnack. The camera was the future for cameras. Leica was a company and still is today. Some modern-day cameras can cost up to $1,385. https://www.bhphotovideo.com https://seeingourworldthroughalens.wordpress.com/history-of-travel-cameras/ -
Polaroid Model 95
The Model 95 is the first of Edwin Land's instant picture cameras. Edwin Land's was an American scientist and inventor, best known as the co-founder of the Polaroid Corporation. The Model 95A features a homegrown 130mm f/8.8 lens mated to a rotary shutter capable of speeds ranging from 1/12 to 1/100 and Bulb. http://www.historyofinformation.com/expanded.php?id=4493 -
Kodak Digital Camera
Cameras have developed form large bulky boxes to small and portable. In the year 1975, Steven Sasson developed the world’s first digital camera, It was a modified version of a Nikon SLR. This new invention was equipped with a CCD sensor that captures light information. This invention showed the camera industry a glimpse into the future, with everything being digitized and things being done at less time. This invention was astonishing but cost a large amount of money. It costed $13,000. -
The Fuji QuickSnap
Cameras had evolved a lot over many years, there was still one thing that was keeping this superb device out of the reach of many around the world, The Price. The camera was a luxury good and wasn't affordable. It was mainly used by a large company or wealthy people. Fujifilm was shocking business everywhere by inventing the world’s first single-use disposable camera. This camera only costed $4, but only took 27 photos and it was a single use. The performance of the camera could be improved. -
Fuji Fujix DS-1P
Unveiled by Fuji at the 1988 Photokina trade show in Köln, Germany, the first true digital camera aimed at consumers was never marketed. However, the 400,000-pixel camera showcased an important new technology: a removable SRAM (static RAM) memory card developed with Toshiba. -
First Commercial DSLR
DSLR stands for Digital Single Lens Reflex camera. Kodak would use old Nikon film bodies, disassemble them, and place digital equipment inside to create the first commercial digital single-lens reflex camera. Storage for the digital files was typically carried by the photographer in a bag or slung over the shoulder. This camera has a digital screen being able to see the picture before its captured. Data is stored on memory cards. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Digital_single-lens_reflex_camera -
Sharp J-SH04
There was no doubt that cameras were getting smaller, more advanced and even digital. The Camera was becoming very popular and affordable. The Camera was soon small enough to fit on a cell phone and take pictures on the go. Sharp introduced a cell phone in the year 2000 which had a tiny camera installed on the back panel and which could shoot, process and display photos on the cell phone display instantly. This was the first cell phone with a camera on its back. -
The Apple iPhone
With the invention of a revolutionary smartphone, the Apple iPhone in the year 2007, digital cameras in cell phones got a new life. The iPhone camera had superb imaging technology and delivered great photos in every lighting condition. This new feature of this phone had many features. The ability to zoom in and out, focus and capture photos instantly. This phone was released in 2007 by Apple. 6.1 million units were sold. This camera shot 2 megapixels. -
GoPro HD HERO
GoPro was trying to develop something for the people who were more adventurous and were looking forward to capture their adventurous moments. With HD HERO, GoPro introduced a camera that was able to shoot videos at 1080p and could be taken along with you on mountain biking, surfing or any other adventurous sport that you can think of. GoPro was developed by Nick Woodman in 2002. With my experience, this product was designed with lots of ingenuity. -
Kodaks Waterproof camera
Kodak announced its latest additions to be exhibited at CES 2011 which included its first waterproof camera, rugged pocket camcorder, and a 3D photo printing service. The cost is $149. It has a built-in front-mirror for self-portraits. This new underwater camera can withstand dirt dust and water. This is a 14 MegaPixel camera and shoots videos at 720p. -
Drones
Drones are becoming very popular around the globe. They are used for recreation purposes military purposed and research purposes. Drones are aircraft that are controlled by radio control. Many drones are equipped with miniature cameras. This camera has a 22mm lens, 4000x3000 image size and has a timelapse feature. Drones can vary from $100 to $3000. The camera is attached to the DJI Phantom 3. DJI is known for there high-quality drones. https://www.dji.com/phantom-3-standard/info#specs
