Lights, CAMERA, Action (EOTO)

Living in a world where technology is forever advancing, it is sometimes difficult to keep up with the history of a product. This is extremely prevalent with technology that relates to communication. For my EOTO I researched the camera and thoroughly enjoyed learned about the early models to high tech versions today. I also got to view the different lenses that these devices were meant for such as capturing photos, the beginning of photojournalism, and even the ones that are attached to our cell phones.

 

The first camera was the Pinhole camera that was developed by philosophers Mo-ti, Aristotle, and Euclid. This invention was able to reflect images using light and projection to show an inverted picture of what the pinhole is focusing on. In the 1500’s the Camera Obscura was created and was also known as the dark chamber. This type was invented by Alhazenn. The next forms were Daguerreotypes and Calotypes, these unique types used mercury vapor and a strong solution of salt to develop photos after exposure. The more popular types of cameras are Kodak’s and film which were invented by George Eastman. These cameras were used for photographic film and revolutionized the beginning of photojournalism. Reise cameras soon took over the camera industry. They were known as “travel cameras' ' because they were extremely light weight which allowed them to be easily transported. This camera changed the way of journalism because it introduced the idea of photojournalism. 

 

Photojournalism is the particular form of journalism that employs images in order to tell a news story. The easily accessible Reise camera allowed journalist and non-journalist document events through photos. One of the most amazing things about cameras is that you can relive an event through the stories that the camera portrays. Photo-journalists are a critical part of our history as well as our current news. No matter what generation you are a part of, photos are a common ground for all which I appreciate because I can connect with anyone through the work a camera can do.

 

Moving on to “modern” cameras we have the introduction of the 35mm/ Candid camera. These were considered the first real mobile cameras because they made the job quick and easy. In addition, all film cameras were based off of the 35mm camera. Following that there was the introduction of the infamous Polaroid. It was invented by Edwin Land in 1984 and photos were printed within 1 minute! The first digital camera was the Sony Mavica in 1981. This meant that there was a video recorder as well as it had the capabilities to be displayed on a monitor. 

 

Nowadays we are more familiar with cameras such as DSLR’s, Camcorders, Smartphones, and GoPro’s. I remember at a young age I was introduced to photography and was so excited to see what new camcorder or lens was coming out because there was nothing better than taking photos of my favorite places or experiences. Technology is forever advancing and before we know it the next new camera will be created! It is so fascinating to see the technical progression made over time for an object that has the same function, create an everlasting photo. 

Find Out More Info Below:

https://www.photoblog.com/learn/history-of-cameras/

studiobinder.com/blog/when-was-the-camera-invented/

https://photography.lovetoknow.com/Why_Is_Photojournalism_Important