Invention
The first underwater camera was invented by French scientist Louis Boutan. The first published photograph taken with this camera was made in 1893.
Features
The frame size of the first underwater camera was 5 inches by 7 inches. It had an exposure time of 30 minutes, not seconds.
Function
Boutan created a water-tight box for the camera, which exposed one frame per dive. He also invented the underwater flash.
Significance
The first underwater camera was a "zero-pressure" instrument with a compressible air bladder, an improved version of which is still used today.
Other Creations
Boutan was also involved in designing early diving equipment.
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