1826The first photograph needed an exposure of hours — possibly days.

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Nicéphore Niépce’s “View from the Window at Le Gras” (c. 1826–27) is the oldest surviving camera photograph. Its exposure is estimated at many hours, possibly several days, which is why sunlight appears on both sides of the buildings.

Source: en.wikipedia.org

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