The history of photography begins in 1822. The first fixed image was made by the Frenchman Joseph Nisefer Niepce (1765-1833). He captured the image with the help of light, unfortunately, this work has not been preserved to this day, so it is believed that the first shot is “View from the window of Le Gras” (we will tell you about it later).
As usual, researchers argued a lot on the topic exactly when the first photo appeared. However, it is thanks to those inventors that we use the camera everywhere, which has now become a big industry and entertainment.
Now you will not surprise anyone with a bright, beautiful picture, so photographers with great pleasure use old vintage cameras in their work.
All lovers of amateur photographers are invited to devote a bit of their time to find out new interesting facts about photography.
10. In two minutes, the world takes as many pictures as all of humanity took in the 19th century.
Photography is used by people in all corners of the Earth, it is difficult to imagine how many images are stored in the vastness of the network, but it is estimated that within two minutes people take as many pictures as mankind managed to take in the 19th century!
It is known that not everyone could afford photographs, and the process was very complicated. The light sensitivity of the cameras of that time was low, therefore, for normal shooting, high-quality lighting was required. By the way, photographers specially rented rooms that provide additional lighting.
9. Japanese take the lead in the number of photos per capita
There is a stereotype that Japanese - people who love to fix everything on camera. In fact, the explanation for this is quite simple - they have the opportunity to buy good equipment, because it is produced in their country and is inexpensive.
In addition, the Japanese have a high standard of living - they can afford to travel more and, of course, take photos.
Like all people, the Japanese want to capture the best moments of their lives on camera, then enjoy the pictures. The Japanese are sensitive people, they like to contemplate the beautiful and take pictures of what they see.
Interesting fact: an average of 2,600 photographs per year per Japanese.
8. Leica 1923 release is the most expensive camera in the world
What do you think is so special about this 1923 Leica camera? The answer suggests itself - rare items released in a limited edition cost fabulous money. Therefore, vintage fans have to shell out.
At the Austrian auction WestLicht in 2018, an anonymous buyer acquired Leica 1923 for $ 2.97 million. Leica was released in a limited edition of 25 pieces. Over the past few years, its value has been increasing, which is only in the hands of an auction company.
Interesting fact: today it is known about three copies preserved in their original form.
7. There are 12 Hasselblad cameras on the moon
Thanks to the Swedish manufacturer’s Hasselblad cameras, it was possible to get bright, colorful photographs on the Moon, which were published on the network (maybe you saw them).
The obtained images became the most important documentary evidence in the history of mankind. There were several cameras, and they all visited (by the way, they stayed there) on the Moon at different times - from 1969 to 1972. Only the cassette with the received material was taken with itself.
Now there are 12 cameras on the surface of the Earth’s satellite. But one Hasselblad 500 camera still returned to Earth, and it was purchased at auction for 660 euros.
6. The first photo in the world is considered to be a picture of “View from the window of Le Gras”
The picture “View from the window of Le Gras” was taken in 1827. Joseph Nisefort Niepps captured architectural objects in France - in the picture you can see the buildings, as well as the house of the photographer himself. Granularity does not interfere with making out objects at all.
This picture is considered the first in the history of mankind. Exposure took approximately 12 hours. It turned out to be a photograph using a pinhole camera with a tin plate covered with a thin layer of asphalt.
5. The world's first digital camera was Kodak
The American company Kodak, one of the largest manufacturers of cameras and a leader in the development of photosensitive sensors, has come its way 126 years. We owe a lot to its founder, George Eastman (1854–1932), who changed the lives of people and their worldview.
Currently, Kodak cameras are almost never found, it was eclipsed by other companies. However, if not for George Eastman, whose name many have forgotten, then we would not have built-in cameras in the phones.
Interesting fact: Kodak is a word that doesn’t mean anything, but for some reason Eastman really liked the letter K, and even was his favorite, he believed in its charming properties and wanted to come up with a name that would begin and end with K. This is how Kodak was formed.
4. The first color photo was taken by James Maxwell
James Clerk Maxwell (1831–1879) is a British physicist born in Scotland. The first color photograph, titled Tartan Ribbon, was presented at Maxwell's lecture in London in 1861..
It was decided to photograph a colored bow on a black velvet background. Photographing took place in bright natural light.
The first color photo made a splash! In the process of photographing, photographic plates were used, which are stored in the house where James Maxwell was born (now this house has been transformed into a museum in Edinburgh).
3. Photos with cats are not a new trend
Going into social networks, we see photos of cats with funny inscriptions. We think this is a new trend, but it is not. For the first time, British Harry Pointer began to photograph cats - this was in the distant 1870s. Initially, he took pictures of animals in a normal environment, but then he realized that something was missing ...
Funny cats began to enjoy great success, that is, in funny poses. He began to make fancy captions to his photographs, like “Tea break ”,“ Betsy, bring lunch"And others. From 1872 to 1884, Pointer made and published over 200 funny cats from the Brighton Cats series. So cats have ruled the world for a long time!
2. The first selfie was taken in 1839
It turns out that people always wanted to take a picture of themselves. In 1839, this was first obtained by engineer Robert Cornelius (1809-1893), who photographed himself in the window of a family shop.
This is the first selfie in the world on which we clearly see a person. In addition, the famous photographs of Robert Cornelius include “8th Street Corner, "Market Street in Philadelphia."
1. The most expensive photo in the world costs $ 6.5 million
The most expensive photograph in the world is Phantom. - A picture taken by Peter Leekom - one of the most expensive photographers. His picture is estimated at 6.5 million dollars.
In 1999, the photograph was taken in one of the canyons of Arizona (USA) - landscape photographers often use this place for their work. In the picture, the rays of light forming something similar to a ghost - hence the name. The photo was sold to a private collector.