Question

How did the cameras back in the day run, and did they use batteries?

Answer 1

if im not mistaken i belive they ran through and electronic image sensor

Answer 2

Batteries were developed around 1800, and they used a sort of powder and a sheet of film--it used nitrous oxide or something like that, I'm not sure. Go to http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_the_camera and study that a bit; you might be able to get an answer.

Answer 3

oh it will i'm sure, wanna hear the story, i've got time, and aurorablue01, thanks for the link , i'll check it out in a sec.

Answer 4

Actually, the VERY VERY first "cameras" were pinhole cameras--they were developed in ancient China around 400 BC but they weren't REAL cameras.

Answer 5

if they weren't real cameras, then what were they, lol.

Answer 6

Well it was according to ehow.com. I would suggest researching it some more; the Internet is a huge place with lots of information.

Answer 7

"Daguerreotypes and calotypes

Louis Daguerre and Joseph Nicéphore Niépce invented the first practical photographic method, which was named the daguerreotype, in 1839. Daguerre coated a copper plate with silver, then treated it with iodine vapor to make it sensitive to light. The image was developed by mercury vapor and fixed with a strong solution of ordinary salt (sodium chloride). Henry Fox Talbot perfected a different process, the calotype, in 1840. Both used cameras that were little different from Zahn's model, with a sensitized plate or sheet of paper placed in front of the viewing screen to record the image. Focusing was generally via sliding boxes."

Answer 8

So the types of cameras around the period you mentioned are daguerrotypes and calotypes.

Answer 9

ok, thanks for the help, however i gotta skidadle on to lunch now, i'll be back with another question tomorrow i'm sure

Answer 10

ok no problem, see you around soon.

Answer 11

see ya

Answer 12

Old cameras work using a special thin strip of film. The film is treated with a special light sensitive chemical that works by causing a chemical change when sunlight strikes the film. The more light exposed to the film, the more exposed the film will become. Too much light can overexpose the film, completely ruining the photo.

Answer 13

o

Answer 14

hey anyone who is online right now can you answer a new question for me? how were prices of cameras determined and chosen back in 1839?

Answer 15

ill check rite now

Answer 16

thanks ravenclaw1226

Answer 17

i would be helpful but theres nothing that it says about it SORRY :(

Answer 18

its ok ravenclaw1226 thanks for trying thoughm you are very sweet to try to answer my question for me

Answer 19

thanks but call me Kira its my actuall name

Answer 20

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Answer 21

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Answer 22

I THINK SO

Answer 23

cool, how many medals can i get total before i can;t get anymore of them?

Answer 24

i dont think theres a limite

Answer 25

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Answer 26

i'll try that, but i don;t know how to give medals on here, lol

Answer 27

u press best response

Answer 28

and that will give them a medal but u cant do it to your self

Answer 29

i get it now, heck its giving that option right nnow as we chat lol

Answer 30

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Answer 31

thanks what question should we go to???

Answer 32

hate to say it but i gtg nto lunch, would it have to be a question from me or could it be from other users?

Answer 33

both

Answer 34

bye :)