Monday, October 15, 2012

Brownie Camera

1. What is a Brownie Camera?
 a simple inexpensive camera that was a box with a simple meniscus lens.


2. Who invented it, and when?
 Eastman Kodak invented it  in 1900.


3. How did it change society, and of course, the photography world? It was easier for society to document moments through out their life since the camera was easy to use and the extremely cheap. It also allowed amateur photographers to take high quality pictures without using expensive cameras, and it proved that you don't need an expensive camera to take a good picture.

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Tuesday, October 9, 2012

Nicéphore Niépce

Nicephore Niepce

 A. Three specifics of personal life.
      1. Born joseph niepce on march 7 1765
      2. He was a french inventor
      3. He piorneerd photography

B. What photograph is he best know for?
       He took the first photo in history called " view from the window at Le Gras"

C. What was noteworthy about this photograph?
     It was the first photograph ever.

D. Where was the photo taken?
     It was taken out his window

E.  How long was the pictures exposure?
      The exposure was eight hours long.

F.  What year was the photo taken?
      1826

E.C The photo is currently in the university of Texas.