camera evolution

So many good things are humming along at Brightworks! On Monday, the Green Band explored the evolution and development of the camera, beginning with George Eastman and his Kodak camera and continuing to the development of DSLRs. Amanda writes,"What originally began as a quick timeline and discovery activity quickly evolved into in-depth understanding, research, and expertise on a single iteration of a camera in camera history. We spent the greater part of the morning in pairs to become experts on specific types of cameras.Ally and Khalia compiled their very own timeline of Polaroids.Amelia and Oscar started testing whether using one-eye versus two-eyes makes a difference when judging distance (re: stereoscope).Julian used his knowledge of mirrors to create diagrams of DSLRs.Audrey and Lucie drafted a list of qualities in digital point-and-shoot cameras.Frances and Kaia took apart an old Brownie to see how it works.