In the 1870s, George Eastman’s frustration with carrying heavy camera gear while travelling established the foundation for Kodak’s simpler cameras |
George Eastman grew tired of hauling portable darkrooms on trips. Image credit – Wikimedia Photography in the 1870s was anything but easy. Those wishing to capture images had to carry around heavy cameras, brittle glass plates, various chemical bottles, trays, and even portable darkrooms. The act of taking a photo itself required expertise, patience, and…
