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07/07/2025

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The world’s first digital camera wasn’t created in Silicon Valley—it was built in a Kodak lab in 1975 by a young engineer named Steve Sasson. Using parts from existing electronics, Sasson assembled a prototype that captured black-and-white images at 0.01 megapixels and stored them on a cassette tape. The camera took 23 seconds to record a single image—but it worked.

When Sasson presented the invention to Kodak executives, they were intrigued—but cautious. Kodak was a dominant force in photography, earning billions from film sales. The idea of a camera that didn’t require film posed an existential risk to their business model. Despite filing patents, the company decided not to pursue digital development aggressively.

As digital imaging technology advanced in the following decades, competitors raced ahead. Kodak, once a household name, struggled to adapt and eventually filed for bankruptcy in 2012. The missed opportunity became one of the most cited examples of technological disruption and corporate hesitation.

Sasson’s invention changed the world, but Kodak’s reluctance to embrace it showed how protecting the present can sometimes cost the future. 📷🧠



Sources:
Smithsonian National Museum of American History, The New York Times, IEEE Spectrum, Steve Sasson Interviews

06/22/2025

Interesting app from Adobe per PCMag.

10/25/2022

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09/15/2021

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Mirrorless hasn't only won the battle, it's won the war. Last year — 2020 — was a landmark as more mirrorless cameras were shipped than DSLRs. It is the primary design choice for manufacturers and is therefore the future of the camera. However, the future of photography undoubtedly lies with the...

09/15/2021

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If you've ever wanted to inject a sense of speed into your automotive photos but haven't quite nailed the camera settings, then don't worry, because you can edit in some dynamic motion blur to your images with these simple techniques with Photoshop CC. Fast-moving subjects often require fast shutter...

09/06/2021

How you focus on your Instagram campaign and branding strategy is crucial to growth and potential sales. Here's some great tips per Inc. Magazine.

Make sure your Instagram game is strong with these tips from a top destination marketer.

09/06/2021

Nothing is worse than taking an amazing shot and having it come out "soft" in terms of its crispness and sharpness.

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09/05/2021

Per PR Daily- It's important for you to better understand your audience when selecting the "right" social media platform.

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09/02/2021

Some pretty amazing technology for those who want to download their images from their cell. Shout out to Rich DeMuro for showcasing this. 📱📸

08/10/2021

Per Inc. Magazine- "In just about any endeavor the difference between average and excellent is the willingness to do just one more thing, even if it's a little thing."

Make sure your Instagram game is strong with these tips from a top destination marketer.

07/27/2021

If you've ever had to take a portrait of somebody in glasses, you'll likely know that it can be a tricky process. With the eyes tending to be the focal point of a portrait, glare on their glasses can ruin everything, and so you need to know how to handle it. The first time I ever realized that glass...