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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