Quiz on the History of Photography and the Camera

Who developed the first camera obscura?

• Louis Daguerre

• George Eastman

• An Iraqi scientist

• Joseph Nicéphore Niépce

What was the main function of the camera obscura?

• To take photographs

• To project images onto another surface

• To create instant images

• To develop film

In which century did the camera obscura become portable?

• 11th century

• 17th century

• 20th century

• 19th century

Who was the first person to create a recorded image that did not fade quickly?

• Richard Maddox

• George Eastman

• Joseph Nicéphore Niépce

• Louis Daguerre

What process did daguerreotypes use to create images?

• Iodine vapor exposure

• Wet plate process

• Collodion process

• Digital media

What was a significant advantage of emulsion plates over daguerreotypes?

• They were more expensive

• They used copper plates

• They required longer exposure times

• They were less expensive and faster

What type of plate did ambrotypes use?

• Copper plate

• Glass plate

• Tin plate

• Plastic plate

What innovation did Richard Maddox introduce in the 1870s?

• Dry gelatine plates

• Instant film

• Flexible roll film

• Digital cameras

What company did George Eastman start?

• Nikon

• Asahi

• Polaroid

• Kodak

What was the purpose of the Model 95 introduced by Polaroid?

• To use solid plates

• To take black and white photos

• To develop film inside the camera

• To create digital images