he Kodak camera was the invention of
an American, George Eastman (1854-1932).
It was a simple, leather-covered wooden
box – small and light enough to be held
in the hands. Taking a photograph with
the Kodak was very easy, requiring only
three simple actions; turning the key
(to wind on the film); pulling the
string (to set the shutter); and
pressing the button (to take the
photograph). There wasn’t even a
viewfinder - the camera was simply
pointed in the direction of the subject
to be photographed. The Kodak produced
circular snapshots, two and a half
inches in diameter.
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