HISTORY OF PHOTOJOURNALISM

By: Jason Popek

1800

Iron Printing Presses were invented paving

the way for newer technologies that would

affect photojournalism by allowing

photojournalists to share their photos and

stories

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1819Rotary Printing Press Invented by Napier

Allowed printing on paper cardboard and

plasticNewer Technology

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1846Cylinder press invented by Richard Hoe

Newer Technology

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1865Web offset press Invented

Print on both sides of paper at once,

which allowed photojournalists to

share more images with their audience

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1885

George Eastman created the modern

photograph film

Made cameras convenient product

for consumers, which again made it

possible for more people to become

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1901

George Eastman created the

brownie

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The Brownie had the

capability of taking

snapshots

It was small enough for

owners to carry around

and snap pictures

anywhere at anytime

Oskar Barnack experimented with 35mm film

It should have been used to create movies and films at the time, which could

have had an effect on the way photojournalists documented their events

His technology was delayed due to World War 1

1914

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1934

Kodak Company worked with 35mm

Advancements made for convenient average consumer use making

anyone who owned one a potential photojournalist

Retina 1 - cheaper than other models with similar technology, more

expensive giving the local consumer the ability to become a photojournalist

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1948

Polaroid - instant camera that attracted consumers

Take a picture and waiting for it to develop in hand

made it so easy

Polaroid cameras are still being sold today as they

are very convenient and can get the consumer their

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Canon F-1 Series – SLR camera made for

professional photographers

Gave photographers choices of over 180 lenses and

accessories

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1970

1972-1991

1971 – Digital Camera came about but true digital

cameras weren’t developed just yet, still paving the

way for new technologies available

1988 – True Digital Camera arises in Japan

1991 – True Digital Camera arises in USA

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1987First Color inkjet printer

Allows photographers to print images in

color and with great resolution

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PRESENT DAY

Today digital cameras are all around us

They can be in our pockets or in our phones

Digital Cameras seem to have a bright future but what

will be in store for generations to come making it possible

for many perfect moment to be captured at any time

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