History of Photography (A Timeline of significant events)

[Kym]

I know the date but I added this for 1907 http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pigeon_photography

[Arg]

Thought I would share this interesting photo from a recent New Scientist.


First Digital Camera_0001 copy.jpg

The year is 1975.

The maker is Kodak, New York, USA.

It is the first portable digital camera. Laboratory prototype, not for sale.

Resolution 0.01MP (100x100 pixels).

Black and white only.

Chief engineer was Steve Sasson. Comment from colleagues: "Why would you want to look at photos on a TV?"

I love the writing on the cassette tape: "Digital Equipment Corporation". Anyone remember DEC computers?

[Kym]

Updated 2012 -- please post any other news items that might be worth while

[ameerat42]

My humble significant milepost:

June 2010: I use raw for the first time.
Have done so since.

[Kym]

My humble significant milepost:
June 2010: I use raw for the first time.
Have done so since.

Great!!! Ranks up there with other 2010 events like.... Pentax release the 645D 40Mpx medium format DSLR, a first for the big 5 (CNPSO)

[Kym]

Minor updates and 2013 opened up

[Lurchorama]

One I just thought of...
2003: Nikon releases the D90, the first DSLR to shoot HD video


Image free to use from Wikipedia -- see Wikipedia license

[Kym]

Kodak To End Production Of Acetate Film Base

http://rochesterhomepage.net/fulltext?nxd_id=394722

[tonic]

Good stuff.

I know I harp on about it, but everyone must watch "The Genius of Photography" at least once. It might be a bit artsy for some (very heavily leaning towards the artistic side of photography), but it does give a good insight into the direction that photography has taken

I realise that this post was dated back in 2008, but I have only become aware of the DVD this year when I received it as a birthday present from my partner.I completely agree with the above post. I found it so interesting and the interviews are great. I am sure i will be watching it more than once.

Toni

[Kym]

2013: Ricoh/Pentax release the K-3 the first DSLR with an in-camera switchable micro-vibrate anti-aliasing filter.

[Kym]

http://www.news.com.au/business/brea...-1226749465378

EASTMAN Kodak Co says it will list its common shares on the New York Stock Exchange and begin trading on Friday as the company's recovery continues. The Rochester, NY, photography and film pioneer filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in 2012 after failing to cope with economic, industry and competitive challenges. It has since shed its debt, sold off assets and is trying to make a comeback as a smaller company focused on commercial and packaging printing.
Eastman Kodak's stock was cancelled in September as it emerged from bankruptcy. The company issued new shares that have been trading over the counter. Its stock will move to the New York Stock Exchange and trade under the symbol "KODK".

[Mat]

Nikon releases the Df styled like a film SLR and without video.

[Mat]

1962 Ricoh releases an auto Half Frame camera with a spring motor

ps. this was my first camera

[livio]

I love this idea, what about the introduction of the light field photographic camera, this is the one where it not only records colour but the direction of light as it enters the camera, this is how you can post process and digitally refocus an image after it is taken. Might be a bit of a gimic but it is innovative,

Kind Regards
Livio

[graemelee]

Wow what a history.Great info Rick

[Kym]

So what are the highlights for the first 1/2 of 2014?
Pentax 645z 51Mpx MF is one [updated]

[Arg]

September 23rd, 2002: Canon 1Ds, the first full frame professional DSLR.

August 22nd, 2005: Canon 5D, the first full frame DSLR for amateur photographers.

September 12th, 2008: Panasonic Lumix G1, the first DSLM camera (where M is for 'mirrorless').

February 7th, 2014: Panasonic Lumix GH4, the first still photography camera with 4k video (which has its uses for still photography).

[landyvlad]

This threads rocks!

[Arg]

1996: Epson Stylus Photo, the first inkjet printer specifically targeted for photographers.

[ameerat42]

1996: Epson Stylus Photo, the first inkjet printer specifically targeted for photographers.

1999: I bought an A3 version of it.