The History of Photography

By Dharma Van Lew
  • 282 BCE

    The First Camera, Camera Obscura

    The first camera was invented 2,300 years ago, according to Aristotle and was used by one of history's greatest artists Vermeer. It was not successful due the camera only producing light, and no image.

  • The First Successful Camera

    The First Successful Camera
    The first successful camera is a modified version of Camera Obscura.

  • Who Invented The First Successful Camera?

    Who Invented The First Successful Camera?
    The first successful camera was invented by Joseph Nicéphore Niépce.

  • When Was The First Camera Invented?

    When Was The First Camera Invented?
    The first camera was invented around 1826-1827.

  • What Was The First Digital Camera?

    What Was The First Digital Camera?
    The first digital camera model was Sasson.

  • Who Invented The Sasson Camera?

    Who Invented The Sasson Camera?
    Steve Sasson invented the first digital camera.

  • When Was The First Digital Camera Invented?

    When Was The First Digital Camera Invented?
    The digital camera, Sasson, was invented in 1975