History of photojournalism
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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
photojournalistsPhoto By: UnknownImage Source: http://www.eastmanhouse.org/tools/pressroom.php
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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