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10 Cameras That Captured American Family Memories for Decades

George Michael
By George Michael 6 min read
10 Cameras That Captured American Family Memories for Decades
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Family albums across America were filled by a small group of cameras that lived in kitchen drawers, attics and closets. Some were cheap snapshot makers, others were instant-print novelties or serious film SLRs that households kept for decades. Here are ten cameras that captured American family memories for decades.

1. Kodak Brownie: The snapshot camera for the masses

Kodak Brownie 127 box camera — Image Credit: 多多123 - CC BY 4.0/Wikimedia Commons
Image Credit: 多多123 – CC BY 4.0/Wikimedia Commons

According to Wikipedia, Kodak’s Brownie series, first released in 1900, introduced the snapshot to the masses by making cameras affordable.