The History Of Photography

1490

The conception of camera obscura

Light passing through a small hole in a dark windowless room would fall on an opposite wall and such image of the outside scenery would be traced by an image maker inside the camera obscura.

1826

The Birth of the First Photographic Heliography

The first photograph was created by painting light-reactive asphalt on a tin plate and then fixing the image formed through 8 hours of exposure.

1888

Development of 'KODAK' Roll film & Camera

  • Development of ‘KODAK’ Roll film & Camera that was portable and capable of being stored because of its compact size.
  • Start of film development and photo printing service.

KODAK Film Lab

(DP & E: Development, Print and Enlarge)

Photography became popular through KODAK's film and print service, but it took five days to develop.

Became a Standard

KODAK 35mm Film

KODAK led the photography evolution with the launch of 35mm film, and established itself as the standard as an industry leader.

Legacy of Kodak's technology

KODAK 4PASS FILM

The birth of 4PASS technology, which was inherited through KODAK's 136 years long legacy.

Unique Technology

Kodak 4PASS film is a film that integrates all of Kodak's technologies developed over 136 years. Incorporating the dye diffusion thermal transfer technology and sequential color imaging (Yellow-Magenta-Cyan-Lamination), high quality prints are produced that ensure that your memories are preserved and cherished for a lifetime.

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