Camera Broadcast

Broadcasting on camera from past to present...

Camera Obscura (Pre-17th century):

The earliest ancestor. Imagine a dark room with a tiny hole in one wall. Light projects an inverted image of the outside world onto the opposite wall. Artists used this principle for centuries to aid in creating realistic drawings.

Early Photography (Early 1800s):

Scientists experimented with capturing this projected ima⁶ge permanently. Joseph Nicéphore Niépce used a light-sensitive pewter plate to capture the first permanent image in 1826, with an exposure time of eight hours!

Daguerreotypes and Calotypes (1830s-1840s):

These were the first practical photographic processes. The daguerreotype, invented by Louis Daguerre, produced detailed, one-of-a-kind images. Henry Fox Talbot's calotype process allowed for multiple copies to be made.

Roll Film (1880s):

George Eastman's Kodak camera, using flexible roll film, was a game-changer. It was affordable, portable, and held 100 pictures. You simply sent the entire camera to be processed, a big step towards everyday photography.

35mm Film (1900s):

This smaller film format became the standard for most of the 20th century. It allowed for lighter, more versatile cameras and revolutionized filmmaking.

Instant Photography (1940s):

 Edwin Land's Polaroid camera offered a new twist -  see your photo develop right after taking it!

Digital Cameras (1960s-present):

The rise of digital sensors in the 1960s led to the development of digital cameras. These initially offered lower quality, but by the late 20th century, they surpassed film in image quality and convenience. Today, digital cameras are the norm, with ever-increasing resolution and features.

Camera Phones (1990s-present):

With the rise of smartphones, cameras became an integrated feature, putting high-quality photography in almost everyone's pocket.