Media College
Media College: Still Photography Cameras
An introduction to the different types and components of still photography cameras.
Other
Photonhead: Film and Digital Camera Simulator
Learn about three major camera characteristics not only by reading about them but practicing using them online.
Library of Congress
Loc: America's First Look Into the Camera (Daguerreotypes)
A searchable database from the Library of Congress that provides a fascinating look into the history of photography from 1839-1864. There are images from the Matthew Brady Studio and studio portraits by black photographers James P. Ball...
Science4Fun
Science4 Fun: Camera
Take a look at the history of cameras from the first pinhole camera in the 11th century to the modern day digital camera.
The Franklin Institute
The Franklin Institute: A Century of Development
The Franklin Institute looks at the invention of the Brownie camera, which helped put photography into the hands of amateurs and allowed the middle class to take their own snapshots as well in the early 20th century.
Other
Amp: Daguerreotypes of Southworth & Hawes
At this site from the American Museum of Photography, you can discover photography of Southworth and Hawes, "technical and creative innovators who sought to be recognized as artists." Read about the process of creating daguerreotypes and...
PBS
Pbs American Masters: Alfred Stieglitz
A comprehensive site about Stielglitz's historic role in the field of photography. Historically significant photos and documents.
National Inventors Hall of Fame
National Inventors Hall of Fame: George Eastman
Read a biography of George Eastman and find out how his inventions and innovations revolutionized photography.
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Mit: Invention of the Week: George Eastman
A biography of George Eastman, who revolutionized photography with his innovations in film and photograph development. From the MIT School of Engineering.
Library of Congress
Loc: Daguerreotype
Online collection presents information about the daguerreotype process along with the type of cameras used in the process.
Georgia State University
Georgia State University: Hyper Physics: Telephoto Lens
At this site from Georgia State University Physics Department the operation of a telephoto lens is discussed. The refraction of light through the lens is shown and a link to a calculation page is provided.
PBS
Art21: William Wegman
Features a biography of the artist and links to art work, video clips and interviews. On this page there are also links to lesson plans and other artist pages.
Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Comission
Explore Pa History: Robert Cornelius
A concise biographical sketch examining the life and contributions of early photographer and Pennsylvania native, Robert Cornelius.
Library of Congress
Loc: American Memory: Timeline of the Daguerreian Era
Resource has a timeline of events that occurred during the time of the Daguerreotype, invented by Louis-Jacques-Mande' Daguerre.
US Department of Labor
Bureau of Labor Statistics: Photgrapher
Use this site to learn about the career of a photographer. This Bureau of Labor Statistics website includes information on various types of jobs photographers do as well as they pay they earn.