Introduction
The very first fully digital camera came into existence in 1975. The camera was created by the Kodak inventor, Steve Sasson. Sasson pieced together the camera and took the first picture which was of his lab assistant. The picture was recorded on a cassette tape and displayed on a television screen. The first digital cameras sold commercially were small and could fit in the palm of your hand. Now we have everything from small hand held cameras to larger cameras with changeable lenses to cameras in our cell phones.
Timeline Factors
Design and Prototyping
The very first digital camera was developed in 1975 by Steve Sasson who worked for Kodak. Sasson created a large eight pound camera out of state-of-the-art parts this prototype ended up being roughly the size of a toaster. Some of the parts used to create the first digital camera included a Super 8 movie camera lens, a digital cassette recorder, an analog to digital converter, experimental chips that converted light into electrons, and nickel cadmium batteries. The first picture Sasson took with the large camera took twenty-three seconds to …show more content…
Many online locations or camera shops will have basic cleaning equipment for purchase like lens wipes or soft brushes. Users could also send their cameras into the manufacturer for a professional cleaning or repairs. Some camera shops will also do cleaning and repairs.
Recycling and Disposal
Several manufactures are now allowing customers to send digital cameras back for recycling and only charge a small fee. Most waste centers have areas or containers where electronics can be safely recycled. If the camera is still functional, it might be feasible to use it as a trade in for a newer model. Many communities will also have periodic electronic recycling days where you can safely dispose of your old digital cameras. (Chen, 2008).
Social Factors
The very first fully digital camera came into existence in 1975. The camera was created by the Kodak inventor, Steve Sasson. Sasson pieced together the camera and took the first picture which was of his lab assistant. The picture was recorded on a cassette tape and displayed on a television screen. The first digital cameras sold commercially were small and could fit in the palm of your hand. Now we have everything from small hand held cameras to larger cameras with changeable lenses to cameras in our cell phones.
Timeline Factors
Design and Prototyping
The very first digital camera was developed in 1975 by Steve Sasson who worked for Kodak. Sasson created a large eight pound camera out of state-of-the-art parts this prototype ended up being roughly the size of a toaster. Some of the parts used to create the first digital camera included a Super 8 movie camera lens, a digital cassette recorder, an analog to digital converter, experimental chips that converted light into electrons, and nickel cadmium batteries. The first picture Sasson took with the large camera took twenty-three seconds to …show more content…
Many online locations or camera shops will have basic cleaning equipment for purchase like lens wipes or soft brushes. Users could also send their cameras into the manufacturer for a professional cleaning or repairs. Some camera shops will also do cleaning and repairs.
Recycling and Disposal
Several manufactures are now allowing customers to send digital cameras back for recycling and only charge a small fee. Most waste centers have areas or containers where electronics can be safely recycled. If the camera is still functional, it might be feasible to use it as a trade in for a newer model. Many communities will also have periodic electronic recycling days where you can safely dispose of your old digital cameras. (Chen, 2008).
Social Factors