jan 1, 1888 - Kodak camera, created by George Eastman was the first point and shoot camera. This was important because it had auto focus and interchangeable parts to it reduced the equipment and also improved the way photos were taken.
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Konica#:~:text=Konica's%20single%20lens%20reflex%20cameras,user%20selected%20a%20shutter%20speed.Added to timeline:
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jan 1, 1888
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~ 137 years ago