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Chinese and Greek philosophers, including Mozi and Aristotle, described the basic principles of optics and the camera obscura. This phenomenon involves light passing through a pinhole into a dark room, projecting an inverted image on the opposite surface

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Isaac Newton conducted experiments with prisms and discovered that white light is composed of a spectrum of seven visible colors. This laid the foundation for understanding color and optics

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German physicist Johann Heinrich Schulze discovered that certain silver salts darken when exposed to light, not heat. He proved this by placing stencils over a jar containing a chalk and silver nitrate mixture, creating temporary light-sensitive copies of words

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The first Panorama, a large 360-degree cylindrical painting, was opened. Robert Barker invented this forerunner to the movie theater and other immersive visual displays.

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Joseph Nicéphore Niépce made the first photographic image using a camera obscura. The image, however, was not permanent and faded over time.

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Louis Daguerre created the first successful and permanent daguerreotype. The unique images were produced on silver-plated copper plates and took only 20 to 30 minutes to expose.

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The first U.S. patent in photography was issued to Alexander Wolcott for his camera.

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William Henry Fox Talbot patented the calotype process, which was the first to use a negative-positive method. This allowed for the creation of multiple copies from a single negative.

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The first photographic advertisement was published in Philadelphia.

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Frederick Scott Archer invented the collodion process. This "wet plate" process required an exposure time of only two to three seconds, producing sharp, easily reproducible images.

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The panoramic camera, called the Sutton, was patented.

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Physicist James Clerk Maxwell created the first permanent color photograph by combining three black-and-white images taken through red, green, and blue filters.

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Photographic images were published for the first time in an issue of Scientific American, depicting the assassination of Abraham Lincoln

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Richard Maddox developed the gelatin dry plate. This innovation made plates more convenient to use, as they could be stored and processed later, eliminating the need for a portable darkroom.

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The first commercially successful automatic photo machine was the "Bosco," patented in Germany by Conrad Bernitt.

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George Eastman patented the first practical photographic film in roll form. While it was initially a paper film, it was a vital step toward creating the flexible, transparent film used later.

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Eastman perfected the Kodak camera, which used roll film. The slogan "You press the button, we do the rest" made photography accessible to amateurs.

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The first underwater photograph was taken by biologist Louis Boutan.

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The Kodak Brownie box camera was introduced for just one dollar. Its low cost made photography a widespread hobby for the first time.

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Oskar Barnack developed the prototype for what would become the Leica camera. This small, portable camera used 35mm film and revolutionized photojournalism.

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General Electric scientist Dr. E. F. W. Alexanderson demonstrated the first home television receiver, transmitting still photographs from his home.

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The first light meter with a photoelectric cell was invented, allowing photographers to accurately measure light and calculate exposure settings.

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Kodak released Kodachrome, the first commercially successful color film.

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The first color television signal was transmitted in the United States by NBC.

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Chester Carlson was granted a patent for xerography, a dry photocopying technique.

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Edwin Land introduced the Polaroid camera, which produced instant images.

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Kodak released the first color film with a high enough speed (ISO) to be used with a flashbulb.

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The first digital image was scanned and stored on a computer, marking a crucial step toward digital photography.

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Kodak introduced the Instamatic camera, which used a preloaded 126 film cartridge, simplifying loading for casual photographers.

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Nikon developed the first 35mm lens with internal focusing.

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Fairchild Imaging introduced the first commercially available charge-coupled device (CCD), a sensor that captures images electronically.

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The first still video camera, the Sony Mavica, was demonstrated.

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The first digital photograph of a person was captured by a Kodak engineer.

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The first professional-level digital camera was developed by Sony and the Nippon Electric Company.

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The first consumer-level digital camera, the Fuji DS-1P, was introduced to the market.

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The first image taken from a cellular phone was captured by French photographer Philippe Kahn.

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Adobe Photoshop 1.0 was released, making digital image editing accessible to a wider audience.

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Nikon introduced the D1, the first major digital single-lens reflex (DSLR) camera built entirely with digital components.