The Canny Link Directory

http://www.kodak.com/US/en/corp/features/brownieCam/ - Multi-media site celebrates the 100th birthday of this simple box camera Kodak introduced in 1900. It sold for $1 and was simple enough that the youngest child could use it with ease.

Exposure - A Beginners Guide to Photography - Dozens of tricks, tips, and hints for photographers. Includes a detailed explanation of the exposure theory.

Lessons in Color Photography - Explains how color photography works. Includes a Shockwave demonstration.

http://www.nationalgeographic.com/photography/camerabag/index.html - Reveals the tricks and secrets of National Geographic's photo engineering department. Also gives pointers on shooting better photographs.

The Pinhole Gallery - Explains how pinhole photography works, provides directions for making a camera, offers tips for creative photography, and features dozens of pictures taken by these homemade cameras.

Student Cross Canada Photography Exhibit - A collection of images taken by high school students across Canada.

Antique and 19th Century Cameras - Offers information on a variety of rarely seen wood cameras, related history, and 19th century camera advertising.

BoxCameras.com - Learn all about cameras from 1880 to 1930. Includes information on early darkrooms.

Bronica Identification and Features - Outlines the basic features and differences between various models.

http://www.kodak.com/US/en/corp/features/brownieCam/index.shtml - Multi-media site celebrates the 100th birthday of this simple box camera Kodak introduced in 1900. It sold for $1 and was simple enough the youngest child could use it with ease.

Camera Collection of Annie and Carl - Includes pictures, feature specifications, and information on their private collection of box, folding, bakelite, and subminiature cameras. Manufacturers such as Kodak, Ensign and Universal included.

Camera Review - Photographer reviews, rankings and side by side feature comparisons of 35mm, medium and large format cameras, lenses and other gear. Also offers a build-your-dream-camera feature.

Christian Rollinger's Canon PhotoPage - Offers online instruction manuals and other documentation covering several decades of the Canon Fd series.

Field Cameras of the United States - Find out what cameras looked like in the United States from 1870 to 1930.

Gloriously Colorful Kodaks - A private collector's site that features various colored Kodak cameras sold from 1928 to 1933. Includes the Vanity, Petites, Beau Brownie, Mickey Mouse, and others.

Graflex.org - Promoting the use and preservation of Graflex Speed Graphics and other classic and large format cameras. Features historical and technical information, pictures, and an extensive FAQ.

The Kodak Girl Collection - Vintage images of women photographers with cameras; in advertising, on trade cards, postcards, photos, valentines, Kodak memorabilia, and other photographica.

Mamiya TLR System Summary - Detailed information about the Mamiya TLR System for users and collectors.

Nikon Historical Society - Organization of Nikon users and collectors. Includes articles, history, links, and restoration information.

Short Courses - Learn about choosing and using a digital camera, and editing digital photos. Also includes a how-to section and digital camera pocket guides.

Zillions: Kids' Digital Cameras - A cheap way to take pictures, or not worth the trouble? Four kids compare the iZone, Yahoo, JamCam and RCA.

American Museum of Photography - View images from the history of photography. Features Americana, Civil War, Wild West, portraits, scenes, photojournalism, plus information on preserving photos.

Armidale High School Weirdathon - Pictures of the 2002 contest.

Australian Landscapes - A collection of images by Australian photographers. Includes artists such as Ron Pearsall, Shirley Hayes, and Jon Cleasby.

The Camera Goes to War: Civil War Photographers - Brief s of three men who captured the Civil War on film.

Earth From Above - View photos of the world taken from the sky, by Yann Arthus-Bertrand. New images added regularly.

The History Place: Photo of the Week - Weekly photo highlights interesting people and events from the past.

HST Greatest Hits 1990 to 1995 - A photo gallery of the universe as seen through the Hubble Space Telescope.

Ontario Birding: Bird Photo of the Month - A different photo is featured each month. Includes photographer comments, information on the feathered subject, camera used, and date taken.

Photo Shows - Submit favourite photos and see what people think of them. Rate photographs taken by others.

Student Cross Canada Photography Exhibit - A collection of images taken by high school students across Canada.

University of Montana Photograph Collection - Browse a large collection of contemporary and vintage photographs by photographers such as Berenice Abbott, Richard S. Buswell, and Charles Morris.

World Press Photo - View the winning photos or learn about the upcoming contest.

A History of Photography - Contains an extensive history, from earliest times to the 1920s. Includes biographical information on all significant photographers.

History of Photography Timeline - Highlights major developments in timeline format.

How to Make a Camera  

Kodak: How to Make a Pinhole Camera - Tells how to make a camera from a can or a box and how to take pictures with it.

Making a Pinhole Coffee Camera - Tells how to make a pinhole camera from a coffee can.

Oatmeal Box Pinhole Photography - All the information you need for making an oatmeal box pinhole camera, including how to take and develop photos.

The Penultimate Pinhole Photography Site - Comprehensive introduction to pinhole photography, how-to information on cameras, making pinholes, exposures, gallery of images.

The Pinhole Gallery - Explains how pinhole photography works, provides directions for making a camera, offers tips for creative photography, and features dozens of pictures taken by these homemade cameras.

To Do and Notice: Making a Pinhole Camera - Step-by-step instructions and diagrams show how to make a pinhole camera from a 126 film cartridge.

Photographers

Atget, Eugene - (1856-1927) A short biography and examples of work by this photographer from Paris, France.

Ewald, Wendy - Ms. Ewald has taught photography to children and young people around the world for more than 25 years. Includes bibliography, interview, internet chat with middle schoolers, photo gallery, articles, and links.

Get The Picture: Thinking About Photographs - Learn the historic background of seven photographers' work including Berenice Abbott and Gilles Peress.

Parks, Gordon - Biography of the life and work of this award-winning African-American photographer, writer, and filmmaker.

Basics of Bird Photography - A primer for beginning or seasoned bird photographers. Offers advice on types of film, the right lighting, exposure modes, and other tips and tricks.

BetterPhoto.com - Teaches photographers how to take better photos. Includes tips on improving technique, digital imaging, shooting in black and white, camera comparisons, and a Q&A section.

Bird Photography Tips - Written by Scott Fairbairn and John Reaume of Ontario Birding. Updated frequently with new tips.

Bob Atkins Photography - Nature and wildlife photographer. Features a gallery, a nature photography primer, book and equipment reviews, Q&A forums, and information on optics and the Canon EOS system.

Bob Atkins Photography - Nature and wildlife photographer discusses cameras, lenses and techniques and show examples of his work.

Bob Miller's Light Walk - Learn about unique discoveries in the world of light, shadow and images.

The Daguerreian Society - Dedicated to the history, science, and art of the daguerreotype; an early photographic process with the image made on a light-sensitive, silver-coated metallic plate. Features galleries, resources, and information.

Digital Photography: From the Darkroom to the Desktop Teens/Mature Teens - Contains a brief history of film and digital photography, the pros and cons of both, features to look for in cameras, a glossary of terms, and other information on the evolution of this new technique. By Canon.

Exposure: A Beginners Guide to Photography - Dozens of tricks, tips, and hints for photographers. Includes a detailed explanation of the exposure theory.

Field and Forest - A site for nature photographers of all skill levels. Galleries to browse and submissions of original work are accepted. Also includes a message board, tips and articles, a photo contest, nature poetry, and digital cards.

Galaxy Photography - Tips and advice on astrophotography from Jason Ware. Also includes his photos of space and the equipment he uses.

National Geographic: The Magic of Trick Photography - Find out how photographer Nick Koudis stuffed sardines in a subway, and other ways to fool friends with a camera.

National Geographic's Photography: Camera Bag Teens/Mature Teens - Reveals the tricks and secrets of National Geographic's photo engineering department. Also gives pointers on shooting better photographs.

New York Institute of Photography's Tips for Better Pictures - Advice on shooting holiday light displays, photos in low light areas, and other tricky situations. Also offers historical information and a photographer spotlight.

OutdoorPhoto.com - A nature photography resource offering film reviews, discussion forum, and tips, as well as galleries of landscapes, wildlife and birds by photographer Justin W. Moore.

Parallel-Viewing Stereo Photographs - Learn different ways to see photos in 3D. Includes a gallery of 3d images to practice with.

Photo-Seminars.com - Offers free articles covering different photography techniques. Also includes workshops and tips and tricks for paying members.

WebSLR - Use an interactive, virtual camera to learn basic 35mm SLR (Single Lens Reflex) photography. Comes with 6 free tutorials and exercises, as well as a glossary of terms.