Photography Quiz

What was one big problem with Daguerre and Niépce's daguerreotypes?

• They were difficult to develop

• They required long exposure times

• The chemicals easily wiped away

• They were too expensive

Why did daguerreotypes have to be sealed inside a glass box?

• To protect them from light

• To enhance the image quality

• To prevent the chemicals from reacting with other chemicals in the air

• To make them easier to handle

What replaced expensive copper plates in the 1800s for photography?

• Dry chemicals

• Paper

• Celluloid film

• Glass

What made celluloid film a popular choice for photography?

• It was the cheapest option available

• It was the safest option with precoated chemicals

• It required the shortest exposure times

• It produced the highest quality images

Why were the chemicals used in early photography dangerous for photographers to handle?

• They were highly flammable

• They were toxic if ingested

• They caused skin irritation

• They emitted harmful fumes