The First Photographs: A Historical Look
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What is the significance of the 'Daguerreotype' in the history of photography?

  • It was the first method to make the camera's surface light-sensitive
  • It was a type of camera obscura used by Joseph Nicephore
  • It was the first camera used to capture people in 1839
  • It reduced exposure time, allowing for the first portraits to be taken (correct)

    • What was the occupation of George Eastman before he became a famous photographer?

  • He was a bank clerk (correct)
  • He was a professional photographer
  • He was a chemist
  • He was a scientist

    • What was the primary innovation of the Leica camera developed by Oskar Barnack in 1925?

  • First camera to use color film
  • Use of 35mm film (correct)
  • Development of the first digital camera
  • Introduction of the box camera design

    • What was the title of the first photograph taken by Joseph Nicephore in 1826?

    <p>View from the Window at Le Gras</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the innovation of Richard Madox in the field of photography?

    <p>He developed the dry plating process</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of film was Kodachrome, debuted by Kodak in the mid-1930s?

    <p>Color-reversal film</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who received a Kodak camera in 1916 to take photos at Yosemite?

    <p>Ansel Adams</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When did black and white photography start to decline in popularity?

    <p>Late 20th century</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who invented the 35mm film used in the Leica camera?

    <p>Thomas Edison</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the significance of the Kodak camera invented by George Eastman?

    <p>It made it easier to produce photos with a 100-exposure roll</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the primary advantage of the Leica camera over box cameras?

    <p>Significantly more lightweight and compact</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What style of photography did black and white remain the palette of choice for until the 1980s?

    <p>More ‘serious’ styles</p> Signup and view all the answers

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