Early Faces of Photography
In the late 19th and early 20th centuries, photographers used large format cameras with glass plates, which were cumbersome and slow to operate. Eastman and his research chemist created the first commercial transparent roll film in 1888. This flexible film was a breakthrough in photography and made it possible to take multiple pictures in a row. Many iconic images of the early to mid-20th century were captured with press cameras, preserving moments from wars, political events, and cultural milestones. The press camera remains a symbol of classic photojournalism, representing a time when photographers were deeply involved in capturing history, one sheet at a time.
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In the late 19th and early 20th centuries, photographers used large format cameras with glass plates, which were cumbersome and slow to operate. Eastman and his research chemist created the first commercial transparent roll film in 1888. This flexible film was a breakthrough in photography and made it possible to take multiple pictures in a row. Many iconic images of the early to mid-20th century were captured with press cameras, preserving moments from wars, political events, and cultural milestones. The press camera remains a symbol of classic photojournalism, representing a time when photographers were deeply involved in capturing history, one sheet at a time.
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In the late 19th and early 20th centuries, photographers used large format cameras with glass plates, which were cumbersome and slow to operate. Eastman and his research chemist created the first commercial transparent roll film in 1888. This flexible film was a breakthrough in photography and made it possible to take multiple pictures in a row. Many iconic images of the early to mid-20th century were captured with press cameras, preserving moments from wars, political events, and cultural milestones. The press camera remains a symbol of classic photojournalism, representing a time when photographers were deeply involved in capturing history, one sheet at a time.
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