Commercial Photography 1: Evolution of Photography

Questions and Answers

What inspired Edwin Land to develop the first instant camera?

The need for faster photo development

A request from his daughter (correct)

His fascination with photography

A desire to innovate color photography

In what year did Polaroid launch the Land Camera model 95?

1950

1945

1948 (correct)

1955

What is the subtractive color method used in Kodak's Kodachrome films?

Combining primary colors to create white

Starting with black and adding colors

Absorbing wavelengths to create color perception (correct)

Using digital pixels to create color images

What significant change did the digital revolution bring to photography in 1984?

Shift from film to digital storage Signup and view all the answers

What was the main purpose of Kodak's first professional digital camera released in 1991?

To improve speed in new photography Signup and view all the answers

What was a major advantage of digital photography over traditional film photography in the late 20th century?

Faster development and processing Signup and view all the answers

Why was Kodachrome film significant in commercial photography?

It allowed for the sharpest image quality and vivid colors Signup and view all the answers

What technological advancement began in 1984 that significantly influenced photography?

The development of digital cameras Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary motivation behind George Eastman's introduction of the Kodak box camera?

To create a camera that was affordable and user-friendly for the general public Signup and view all the answers

What was the price and photo capacity of the Kodak camera introduced by Eastman in 1888?

$25 for 100 photos Signup and view all the answers

Which camera introduced by Eastman Kodak aimed specifically at children?

Brownie Camera Signup and view all the answers

What significant development in film occurred in the 1930s?

The rise in popularity of 35mm film Signup and view all the answers

What was a major drawback of the 35mm film used in the Leica cameras initially?

It was not effective for recording tones Signup and view all the answers

Which feature of the Brownie Camera contributed to its popularity?

Its ease of use and low price Signup and view all the answers

Who assisted George Eastman in the invention of paper film?

Henry Reichenbach Signup and view all the answers

Why did some professional photographers prefer the dry plate method over Eastman's innovations?

It provided better image quality Signup and view all the answers

What was the main limitation of the camera obscura compared to modern cameras?

It could not capture images permanently. Signup and view all the answers

Which process introduced the first actual photography negative?

Calotype Signup and view all the answers

Who is credited with the development of the daguerreotype method in France?

Louis Daguerre Signup and view all the answers

What substance did Joseph Nicéphore Niépce initially use to capture his first permanent image?

Silver chloride Signup and view all the answers

Which photographic process was dominant from 1851 to 1880 for making photographs?

Wet Plate Collodion Signup and view all the answers

Which feature was an improvement of the wet plate collodion process over earlier methods?

Ability to create sharp images Signup and view all the answers

What was significant about William Henry Fox Talbot's work with the calotype process?

It allowed photographers to create positive images from negatives. Signup and view all the answers

What material was used in the wet plate collodion process to capture detailed images?

Glass plates coated with collodion Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Evolution of Photography

Early Concepts

Camera Obscura concept dates back to 400 B.C., attributed to philosophers Mozi and Aristotle.
Projects images through a pinhole or lens onto a surface; does not capture images.
Pinhole cameras, emerging in the 1500s, share similarities with camera obscuras but lack lenses.

19th Century Innovations

1826: Joseph Nicéphore Niépce creates the first permanent photograph using heliography and silver chloride.
1839: Louis Daguerre announces the Daguerreotype process using silver plates for image development.
1841: William Henry Fox Talbot introduces the Calotype process utilizing paper coated with silver iodide, creating the first photograph negatives.
1851: Frederick Scott Archer develops the Wet Plate Collodion process, allowing for sharper images and reproducibility; dominant from 1851-1880.
1888: George Eastman launches the Kodak camera, making photography accessible to the public with the slogan “You press the button, we do the rest.”

20th Century Developments

1900: Kodak introduces the Brownie camera, priced at $1, aimed at children, achieving massive popularity.
1930s: 35mm film gains traction, especially with Leica cameras designed by Oscar Barnck; improved version released in 1925.
1948: Edwin Land develops the first Polaroid instant camera, allowing immediate photo development; launched at $89.75.
1950: Kodak's Kodachrome film makes color photography commercially viable, known for its vivid colors.
1984: Digital revolution begins with prototypes for digital cameras, enabling photo storage and editing on computers.

Digital Age

1991: Kodak releases the first commercial digital camera aimed at press photographers equipped with a 1.3-megapixel sensor, altering the landscape of news photography.

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Explore the foundational concepts of photography from ancient times to the invention of the camera. This quiz covers early principles such as the camera obscura, and how figures like Mozi and Aristotle contributed to our understanding of image formation. Test your knowledge on how these early ideas set the stage for modern photography techniques.