Although the origins of National Camera Day are unknown, it serves as a reminder to all of us about the importance of the camera and its many advantages. It is hard to imagine other mediums that can capture people and places as beautifully. What other mediums can bring back smiles from the past or remind us of important events in our lives?

Cameras in all their forms are to be celebrated. The humble camera has been a part of our daily lives for many years. So, celebrate National Camera Day by snapping photos on your lunch break, during your commute to work or when you feel inspired.

The way you shoot pictures will likely change from the way people used to do it before digital photography and smart phones. Younger readers will reach for their phones to capture the world around them. Even if you were a skilled user of zoom lenses and 35mm film, you may still be reaching for your smartphone to take photos of the world around you.

No matter what device you use for taking photos, this National Camera Day is your chance to do something. Let your creativity flow, whether you’re at home or out on the streets, and capture some amazing photos.

Photography and cameras have evolved significantly over the years. They are now digital, thanks to the French inventor Joseph Niepce.

Joseph Niepce, a French inventor, is best known as the inventor of photography and a pioneer in this field. He invented the heliograph, a technique that produced the first known photograph of the world. It was used to create the view from Le Gras, the family estate’s window in 1825.

Louis Jacques Daguerre was the first to take a fixed image that wouldn’t fade in 1839. His invention of the daguerreotype method of photography is what makes him famous. He is known as one the fathers in photography. His method required only 30 minutes of exposure. The Daguerreotype was his name for the process. Hamilton Smith created tintypes in 1856. A decade later George Eastman developed flexible, unbreakable film that could then be rolled. This was the beginning of Kodak, which was first offered for sale in 1888.

The Leica I was released in 1925 and quickly became a popular product. Kodak was another competitor and released the Retina I in 1935. The introduction of the affordable Argus A in 1936 would change the face of 35mm cameras. Canon’s 35mm rangefinder was the beginning of Japan’s camera industry. After the Korean War, Japanese cameras were incredibly popular in America. They were brought back by soldiers and veterans stationed in Japan.

In 1948, a new type of camera was introduced to the market. The TSLR and SLR are still popular, but this camera will change how people capture their memories. This was the Polaroid. It was the first instant-picture camera that didn’t require film development. This camera, named the Land Camera after Edwin Land, was capable of producing finished negative prints from exposed negatives in less than a minute. The new camera was a huge success as users no longer needed to be still for extended periods of time to allow their photographer to take a photograph.

In Japan, December 1989 saw the introduction of the DS-X by Fuji digital camera. Kodak introduced the Kodak DCS-100 in 1991. This was the start of a long line professional Kodak DCS SLR camera that was based partly on film bodies. The camera was equipped with a 1.3-megapixel sensor and was sold at $13,000.

The 1990 Dycam Model 1 was the first digital camera that was commercially available in the United States. Although it was initially a failure commercially, the Dycam Model 1 was soon loved by photographers.

Image and video files can now be stored on a SD card or CF card thanks to the 1988 standardization of MPEG and JPEG. The Nikon D1 was introduced in 1999 with 2.47 megapixels. This was the first digital SLR entirely manufactured by Nikon. The D1 was affordable for both professional photographers and consumers who are highly-end. It cost less than $6,000 and was very affordable. Nikon F-mount lenses were also included in the D1. This allowed photographers to use many lenses that they already own.

Nearly all smartphones had a built-in camera capable of recording video at a resolution of 1-2 Megapixels. Many cameras had built-in GPS.

National Camera Day doesn’t require you to be an expert on the history of the camera. However, we have provided a brief overview of some of the people and events that paved the way for today’s cameras. You could also make an effort to find out more at your local library, or online.

It is the easiest thing you can do right now, to take your own pictures. If your smartphone is your preferred camera, you can use it. However, if your phone doesn’t have a camera, or a film camera, take your digital camera out on a walk. You never know what you might find out while you are out and about. It could be a funny moment you can share with your friends or something of beauty that you can capture in an image that can be cherished forever.

Today is the right day to get out of your comfort zone. You might consider putting down your smartphone and using a real camera to take photos. This could allow you to capture something you’ve never done before. You could capture a sunset or sunrise, birds flying, or a stunning view from a high vantage point, just to name a few. Be careful with that last one.