This document outlines the history of technology used in photojournalism from the 1800s to present day. It describes early cameras like the Daguerreotype in 1839 and the wet plate collodion process in 1851. Later, the Rotogravure in 1905, Speed Graphic camera in 1912, and Leica camera in 1925 allowed for faster printing and covert photography. Satellite phones in the 1960s enabled remote reporting. Digital cameras in 1975 and smart phones in 1992 revolutionized the industry by eliminating film and allowing for instant uploading. New technologies continue to impact how photojournalists capture and share news images.

1. Nicole Paquette
June 8th, 2015
TECHNOLOGY TIMELINE
HISTORY OF PHOTOJOURNALISM

2. Since the 1800’s,technology has had a
big impact on photojournalism. To this
day, technology is still evolving and will
continue to effect photojournalism.

3. DAGUERREOTYPE
CAMERA
The Dauggerotype camera was first
invented by Louis Daguerre in 1839. It
was a camera in a wooden box with a
lens at one end and a glass plate at the
other end. It was produced in Paris, and
there were only a limited amount of
products made.
Many details about the camera were not revealed until a later date.
After minimal details were announced, the camera sparked much
interest from and became very popular.
The Daguerreotype camera enabled photojournalists to capture
pictures almost similar to that of a painting, with fine and precise
photos as the end result.

4. WET PLATE COLLODION PROCESS
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The wet plate collodion process was quite an
extensive process. First introduced in 1851 by
Frederick Scott Archer, this process was used at the
time of the Civil War, even though not many pictures
were produced during that time using this process.
This was due to the fact that it was a complicated
process involving many steps.
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The objects or persons in the photo needed to be still in order for the
photographer to take the photo. Immediately after the photo was taken,
the photographer had to begin using different chemicals on glass that
was already pre cut and cured.
This process allowed photojournalists of that time to produce finely
detailed photos.

5. ROTOGRAVURE
The Rotogravure process was first introduced
In 1905 in Germany. “Rotogravure is an example of
Of intaglio or in depth printing. The intaglio
Printing term was originally used to describe
Printing techniques in which the image is engraved
On a metal surface. In italian, the word “intaglio” means
Gravure.”This method was inspired by jewelry artisans,
And allowed photographers to get a printed picture faster
And out the public.
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6. THE SPEED GRAPHIC CAMERA
Since the original speed graphic camera was invented in 1912, there have been many other
versions since then. This camera is one of the simplest and most flexible cameras made. The
speed graphic camera was predominantly used during the 1930’s-1950’s.The speed camera
was used for almost anything, including weddings, products, documentaries. This was great
for photojournalists to use, because they were able to use it anywhere. The Crown Graphic
and Century Graphic cameras produce remarkable work, and the highest quality of work.
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format/speed-graphic

7. LEICA CAMERA
The Leica Camera was first invented in
1925.This camera provided
photojournalists with a high quality lens
that allowed them to take photographs
in ordinary settings with any lighting.
The camera was readily available to
capture something without the
photographer being noticed. This
camera was very lightweight, allowing
photojournalists to carry it around with
them anywhere and everywhere. They
were always ready to take a photo,
even though it may not have looked like
it to anyone else. They were able to
take photos without other people
noticing.
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8. SATELLITE PHONE
The satellite phone was first invented in the
1960’s. This technology allowed photojournalists
to report from anywhere around the world. The
information was transferred using satellites, so a
photojournalist could cover a story in a different
country, and the newspaper in the US would still
be able to receive their information. Professor
John Nordell states that satellite phones were set
up anywhere portable, the photojournalists could
take images and transmit them. Satellite phones
boldly go where cell phones can’t. They beam
their data directly to and from the satellites that
orbit Earth.
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9. 1912
DIGITAL CAMERA
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The digital cameras were introduced in 1975.
Companies such as Kodak and canon saw
how innovative technology of TV was, so they
decided to use its technology to produce
photographs. The digital era began. By 1984,
photojournalists while using this technology, it
became obvious that it was saving a lot of
money and time when producing images.
They wouldn’t have to use the chemicals or
other materials, or even other cameras that
involved lengthy processes. This new
technology meant that photojournalists had to
acquire new computer skills as well.

10. SMART/CAMERA PHONE
The first smart phone was invented in
1992 by IBM. This phone included a
calendar, address book, and email. The
smart phone became very popular, even
with photojournalists. This technology
allowed photojournalists to keep
everything in the palm of their hands. It
allows them to upload photos and news
articles to public blogging or social
media sites. With technology today,
photojournalists are even able to
Photoshop their image right on their
phone. They usually have internet
connected to the phone, allowing the
photographer to upload the image from
anywhere they may be. This save a lot
of time and money.
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