In its relatively brief history, photography has come a long way. A Brief History of the Camera The camera went from being a plain box that took blurry pictures to the high-tech mini computers in DSLRs and smartphones today in almost 200 years. It is possible to go into great detail about the fascinating history of photography. However, let's take a quick look at some of its highlights and major developments. The First Cameras The basic idea of photography dates back to the 5th century B.C.E., but the art wasn't born until an Iraqi scientist invented the camera obscure in the 11th century.
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