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    World Firsts

    Sep 08, 2021 2 minutes

    1893

    FIRST UNDERWATER CAMERA

    The first underwater camera is invented by Frenchman Louis Boutan, who is inspired by his first-hand experience in underwater landscapes. He later consulted his engineer brother Auguste who initially planned for an underwater camera that allowed for underwater adjustments to the diaphragm, plates and shutter

    1898

    FIRST AMERICAN PATENT FOR AN UNDERWATER CAMERA

    David Mason, of New York, files a patent for an underwater camera system to

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