The Video Revolution (1936–2005)

Television cameras, the first videotape, the Portapak, the camcorder — and the bystander's camcorder that could suddenly hold power to account.

Part of Cameras

131 moments in this segment.

1. 1936-06-01 — The early TV camera (1936). The early TV camera — the camera itself, 1936. Magnetic tape and the camcorder put a moving-image camera in the home, the newsroom, and the bystander’s hand.
2. 1936-11-02 — The First BBC Television Programme - 1936. First BBC programme 1936 (1936). Magnetic tape and the camcorder put a moving-image camera in the home, the newsroom, and the bystander’s hand.
3. 1937-01-01 — 1937: The First Shows on BBC Television. First BBC TV shows 1937 (1937). Magnetic tape and the camcorder put a moving-image camera in the home, the newsroom, and the bystander’s hand.
4. 1939-04-30 — Television: An RCA Presentation (1939). RCA TV at 1939 World's Fair (1939). Magnetic tape and the camcorder put a moving-image camera in the home, the newsroom, and the bystander’s hand.
5. 1939-04-30 — Birth of TV at the 1939 New York World's Fair RCA Pavilion - Sarnoff Address. Birth of TV 1939 World's Fair (1939). Magnetic tape and the camcorder put a moving-image camera in the home, the newsroom, and the bystander’s hand.
6. 1939-04-30 — TV Display at the 1939 World's Fair. TV at 1939 World's Fair (1939). Magnetic tape and the camcorder put a moving-image camera in the home, the newsroom, and the bystander’s hand.
7. 1939 — Early 1940s RCA Television System: Iconoscope & Kinescope. Iconoscope & kinescope RCA (1942). Magnetic tape and the camcorder put a moving-image camera in the home, the newsroom, and the bystander’s hand.
8. 1940-01-01 — Radio and Television - 1940, Pre-World War II Era. Radio & TV 1940 pre-WWII (1940). Magnetic tape and the camcorder put a moving-image camera in the home, the newsroom, and the bystander’s hand.
9. 1948-01-01 — What Is Television Part 1 (1948): How Does a TV Camera Work?. What is Television 1948 (1948). Magnetic tape and the camcorder put a moving-image camera in the home, the newsroom, and the bystander’s hand.
10. 1950-01-01 — How Television Works (1950 British Educational Film). How Television Works 1950 (1950). Magnetic tape and the camcorder put a moving-image camera in the home, the newsroom, and the bystander’s hand.
11. 1958-01-01 — Pye / BBC Television Studio Camera Research Film (1950s-60s). Pye/BBC TV studio cameras (1958). Magnetic tape and the camcorder put a moving-image camera in the home, the newsroom, and the bystander’s hand.
12. 1958-01-01 — KIRO's Ampex Equipment Arrives in the Late 1950s. Ampex arrives at station 1950s (1958). Magnetic tape and the camcorder put a moving-image camera in the home, the newsroom, and the bystander’s hand.
13. 1958-01-20 — 1958 First Color TV Broadcast: Eisenhower Inaugural Address (WRC-TV). First color TV broadcast WRC 1958 (1958). Magnetic tape and the camcorder put a moving-image camera in the home, the newsroom, and the bystander’s hand.
14. 1958-04-14 — 1958: Introducing VERA - Britain's First Videotape Recorder. BBC VERA videotape 1958 (1958). Magnetic tape and the camcorder put a moving-image camera in the home, the newsroom, and the bystander’s hand.
15. 1958-05-22 — Oldest Surviving Color Videotape: WRC-TV Dedication, May 22 1958. Oldest color videotape 1958 (1958). Magnetic tape and the camcorder put a moving-image camera in the home, the newsroom, and the bystander’s hand.
16. 1965-06-01 — The TV studio camera (1965). The TV studio camera — the camera itself, 1965. Magnetic tape and the camcorder put a moving-image camera in the home, the newsroom, and the bystander’s hand.
17. 1965-06-01 — The TV studio camera (1965). The TV studio camera — the camera itself, 1965. Magnetic tape and the camcorder put a moving-image camera in the home, the newsroom, and the bystander’s hand.
18. 1966-01-01 — 1966 RCA TR-4 2-inch Videotape Recorder Demonstration. RCA TR-4 videotape recorder (1966). Magnetic tape and the camcorder put a moving-image camera in the home, the newsroom, and the bystander’s hand.
19. 1967-01-01 — The Television Camera Tube (16mm, 1967). Television camera tube (film) (1967). Magnetic tape and the camcorder put a moving-image camera in the home, the newsroom, and the bystander’s hand.
20. 1967-06-01 — The Portapak (1967) (1967). The Portapak (1967) — the camera itself, 1967. Magnetic tape and the camcorder put a moving-image camera in the home, the newsroom, and the bystander’s hand.
21. 1967-06-01 — The Portapak (1967) (1967). The Portapak (1967) — the camera itself, 1967. Magnetic tape and the camcorder put a moving-image camera in the home, the newsroom, and the bystander’s hand.
22. 1967-06-01 — The Portapak (1967) (1967). The Portapak (1967) — the camera itself, 1967. Magnetic tape and the camcorder put a moving-image camera in the home, the newsroom, and the bystander’s hand.
23. 1970 — Ampex: Miracles of Magnetic Recording. Ampex magnetic recording (1956). Magnetic tape and the camcorder put a moving-image camera in the home, the newsroom, and the bystander’s hand.
24. 1971-01-01 — 1971 Sony U-Matic Videocassette Demonstration (Program A-0003). Sony U-matic 1971 (1971). Magnetic tape and the camcorder put a moving-image camera in the home, the newsroom, and the bystander’s hand.
25. 1971-01-01 — 1971 Sony U-Matic Videocassette Demonstration in Stereo (Program A-0001). Sony U-matic 1971 (1971). Magnetic tape and the camcorder put a moving-image camera in the home, the newsroom, and the bystander’s hand.
26. 1971-01-01 — Sony U-matic System Demo (1971). Sony U-matic 1971 (1971). Magnetic tape and the camcorder put a moving-image camera in the home, the newsroom, and the bystander’s hand.
27. 1973-01-01 — Videofreex, Lanesville NY 1973. Videofreex collective (1973). Magnetic tape and the camcorder put a moving-image camera in the home, the newsroom, and the bystander’s hand.
28. 1976-01-01 — RCA TK-76 Technical Training (Part 1). RCA TK-76 training (1976). Magnetic tape and the camcorder put a moving-image camera in the home, the newsroom, and the bystander’s hand.
29. 1976 — Electronic News Gathering - ENG in 1976. ENG broadcast news camera (1974). Magnetic tape and the camcorder put a moving-image camera in the home, the newsroom, and the bystander’s hand.
30. 1979 — JVC Vidstar Camera 1979 TV commercial. Camcorder 1980s VHS commercial (1984). Magnetic tape and the camcorder put a moving-image camera in the home, the newsroom, and the bystander’s hand.
31. 1983-01-01 — 1983: Video Wars - Betamax versus VHS. Betamax vs VHS 1983 (1983). Magnetic tape and the camcorder put a moving-image camera in the home, the newsroom, and the bystander’s hand.
32. 1984-01-01 — 1984 U.S. Army Electronic News Gathering / EFP Systems. ENG/EFP US Army 1984 (1984). Magnetic tape and the camcorder put a moving-image camera in the home, the newsroom, and the bystander’s hand.
33. 1984-01-01 — 1984 Panasonic Video Camera System 'By Itself' TV Commercial. Panasonic camcorder 1984 ad (1984). Magnetic tape and the camcorder put a moving-image camera in the home, the newsroom, and the bystander’s hand.
34. 1985-01-01 — Sony Video8 Handycam Commercial (1985). Sony Video8 Handycam ad (1985). Magnetic tape and the camcorder put a moving-image camera in the home, the newsroom, and the bystander’s hand.
35. 1985-01-01 — Sony Handycam Original Commercial 1985. Sony Handycam first ad (1985). Magnetic tape and the camcorder put a moving-image camera in the home, the newsroom, and the bystander’s hand.
36. 1985-01-01 — 1985 Sony Demo: GCS-1 BetaMovie Camera & GCS-50 Editor. Sony Betamovie demo 1985 (1985). Magnetic tape and the camcorder put a moving-image camera in the home, the newsroom, and the bystander’s hand.
37. 1985-01-01 — Sony Handicam 8mm Video Commercial - 1985!. Sony Handycam Video8 (1985). Magnetic tape and the camcorder put a moving-image camera in the home, the newsroom, and the bystander’s hand.
38. 1985-12-01 — 1985 Sony Handycam 'Bigger Isn't Better' Christmas TV Commercial. Sony Handycam Christmas ad (1985). Magnetic tape and the camcorder put a moving-image camera in the home, the newsroom, and the bystander’s hand.
39. 1986-01-01 — Sony Video8 Handycam - 1986 Australian TV Commercial. Sony Video8 Handycam ad AU (1986). Magnetic tape and the camcorder put a moving-image camera in the home, the newsroom, and the bystander’s hand.
40. 1987-01-01 — Panasonic VHS Camcorder 'Wedding' Commercial (1987). Panasonic camcorder 1987 ad (1987). Magnetic tape and the camcorder put a moving-image camera in the home, the newsroom, and the bystander’s hand.
41. 1989-06-01 — The Handycam (1989). The Handycam — the camera itself, 1989. Magnetic tape and the camcorder put a moving-image camera in the home, the newsroom, and the bystander’s hand.
42. 1989-11-26 — America's Funniest Home Videos: Season 1 Pilot (1989). America's Funniest Home Videos (1989). Magnetic tape and the camcorder put a moving-image camera in the home, the newsroom, and the bystander’s hand.
43. 1989-11-26 — "America's Funniest Home Videos" First Episode Open/Close. Americas Funniest Home Videos (1989). Magnetic tape and the camcorder put a moving-image camera in the home, the newsroom, and the bystander’s hand.
44. 1990-01-01 — Panasonic Video Camera 1990 Commercial. Panasonic camcorder 1990 ad (1990). Magnetic tape and the camcorder put a moving-image camera in the home, the newsroom, and the bystander’s hand.
45. 1991-12-02 — Apple QuickTime 1.0 Beta - DogCow (1991). QuickTime 1.0 1991 (1991). Magnetic tape and the camcorder put a moving-image camera in the home, the newsroom, and the bystander’s hand.
46. 1991-12-02 — Apple QuickTime 1.0 Tour (1991). QuickTime 1.0 1991 (1991). Magnetic tape and the camcorder put a moving-image camera in the home, the newsroom, and the bystander’s hand.
47. 1995-03-01 — Casio Digital Camera QV-10 Advert (1995). Casio QV-10 1995 ad (1995). Magnetic tape and the camcorder put a moving-image camera in the home, the newsroom, and the bystander’s hand.
48. 1997-01-01 — Sony Digital Mavica Commercial (1997). Sony Mavica ad (1997). Magnetic tape and the camcorder put a moving-image camera in the home, the newsroom, and the bystander’s hand.
49. 1998 — The Trojan Room Coffee Pot on Look East. Trojan Room coffee pot webcam (1993). Magnetic tape and the camcorder put a moving-image camera in the home, the newsroom, and the bystander’s hand.
50. 2000-01-01 — Father of Video Art: Nam June Paik (full interview, c.2000). Nam June Paik interview (2000). Magnetic tape and the camcorder put a moving-image camera in the home, the newsroom, and the bystander’s hand.
51. 2000 — Guerilla TV - Episode 1. Guerrilla TV episode (1972). Magnetic tape and the camcorder put a moving-image camera in the home, the newsroom, and the bystander’s hand.
52. 2006 — The first videotape recorder (1956) (1956). The first videotape recorder (1956) — the camera itself, 1956. Magnetic tape and the camcorder put a moving-image camera in the home, the newsroom, and the bystander’s hand. The subject dates from 1956; this photograph was taken in 2006.
53. 2006 — The first videotape recorder (1956) (1956). The first videotape recorder (1956) — the camera itself, 1956. Magnetic tape and the camcorder put a moving-image camera in the home, the newsroom, and the bystander’s hand. The subject dates from 1956; this photograph was taken in 2006.
54. 2007 — The TV studio camera (1965). The TV studio camera — the camera itself, 1965. Magnetic tape and the camcorder put a moving-image camera in the home, the newsroom, and the bystander’s hand. The subject dates from 1965; this photograph was taken in 2007.
55. 2007 — The TV studio camera (1965). The TV studio camera — the camera itself, 1965. Magnetic tape and the camcorder put a moving-image camera in the home, the newsroom, and the bystander’s hand. The subject dates from 1965; this photograph was taken in 2007.
56. 2008 — The surveillance camera (1970). The surveillance camera — the camera itself, 1970. Magnetic tape and the camcorder put a moving-image camera in the home, the newsroom, and the bystander’s hand. The subject dates from 1970; this photograph was taken in 2008.
57. 2009 — The Portapak (1967). The Portapak — the camera itself, 1967. Magnetic tape and the camcorder put a moving-image camera in the home, the newsroom, and the bystander’s hand. The subject dates from 1967; this photograph was taken in 2009.
58. 2009-10-06 — Sony 1974 VO-3800 U-matic Portapak Intro. Sony U-matic Portapak 1974 (1974). Magnetic tape and the camcorder put a moving-image camera in the home, the newsroom, and the bystander’s hand.
59. 2010-06-24 — Ampex Videotape Cruiser 1959. Quadruplex Ampex first video tape 1956 (1956). Magnetic tape and the camcorder put a moving-image camera in the home, the newsroom, and the bystander’s hand.
60. 2010-06-26 — EMI 203 B&W Image Orthicon TV Camera Demonstration. EMI 203 orthicon camera (1963). Magnetic tape and the camcorder put a moving-image camera in the home, the newsroom, and the bystander’s hand.
61. 2011-06-15 — Image Orthicon. demo (1960). Magnetic tape and the camcorder put a moving-image camera in the home, the newsroom, and the bystander’s hand.
62. 2011 — The early TV camera (1936). The early TV camera — the camera itself, 1936. Magnetic tape and the camcorder put a moving-image camera in the home, the newsroom, and the bystander’s hand. The subject dates from 1936; this photograph was taken in 2011.
63. 2011 — A VHS camcorder (1985). A VHS camcorder — the camera itself, 1985. Magnetic tape and the camcorder put a moving-image camera in the home, the newsroom, and the bystander’s hand. The subject dates from 1985; this photograph was taken in 2011.
64. 2011 — The surveillance camera (1970). The surveillance camera — the camera itself, 1970. Magnetic tape and the camcorder put a moving-image camera in the home, the newsroom, and the bystander’s hand. The subject dates from 1970; this photograph was taken in 2011.
65. 2011-06-28 — 1977/78 RCA TK-760 3-Plumbicon Colour Broadcast Camera in Operation. RCA TK-760 ENG camera (1977). Magnetic tape and the camcorder put a moving-image camera in the home, the newsroom, and the bystander’s hand.
66. 2012-02-25 — 1967 Sony VCK-2400ACE B&W Camera on Remote. Sony 1967 B&W portable camera (1967). Magnetic tape and the camcorder put a moving-image camera in the home, the newsroom, and the bystander’s hand.
67. 2013-05-08 — Nam June Paik: Conservation of Untitled. Nam June Paik video art (1970). Magnetic tape and the camcorder put a moving-image camera in the home, the newsroom, and the bystander’s hand.
68. 2013 — A VHS-C camcorder (1985). A VHS-C camcorder — the camera itself, 1985. Magnetic tape and the camcorder put a moving-image camera in the home, the newsroom, and the bystander’s hand. The subject dates from 1985; this photograph was taken in 2013.
69. 2013 — A VHS-C camcorder (1985). A VHS-C camcorder — the camera itself, 1985. Magnetic tape and the camcorder put a moving-image camera in the home, the newsroom, and the bystander’s hand. The subject dates from 1985; this photograph was taken in 2013.
70. 2013 — The early TV camera (1936). The early TV camera — the camera itself, 1936. Magnetic tape and the camcorder put a moving-image camera in the home, the newsroom, and the bystander’s hand. The subject dates from 1936; this photograph was taken in 2013.
71. 2013 — A VHS-C camcorder (1985). A VHS-C camcorder — the camera itself, 1985. Magnetic tape and the camcorder put a moving-image camera in the home, the newsroom, and the bystander’s hand. The subject dates from 1985; this photograph was taken in 2013.
72. 2013 — The Handycam (1989). The Handycam — the camera itself, 1989. Magnetic tape and the camcorder put a moving-image camera in the home, the newsroom, and the bystander’s hand. The subject dates from 1989; this photograph was taken in 2013.
73. 2013-12-30 — What Television Was Like in 1939. Television in 1939 (1939). Magnetic tape and the camcorder put a moving-image camera in the home, the newsroom, and the bystander’s hand.
74. 2014-04-24 — How 2-inch Quadruplex Videotape (VTR) Machines Worked. Quadruplex VTR explained (1956). Magnetic tape and the camcorder put a moving-image camera in the home, the newsroom, and the bystander’s hand.
75. 2014 — Betamax vs VHS (1976). Betamax vs VHS — the camera itself, 1976. Magnetic tape and the camcorder put a moving-image camera in the home, the newsroom, and the bystander’s hand. The subject dates from 1976; this photograph was taken in 2014.
76. 2014 — Betamax vs VHS (1976). Betamax vs VHS — the camera itself, 1976. Magnetic tape and the camcorder put a moving-image camera in the home, the newsroom, and the bystander’s hand. The subject dates from 1976; this photograph was taken in 2014.
77. 2014-11-15 — Two Inch Quadruplex Videotape. Two-inch Quadruplex tape (1956). Magnetic tape and the camcorder put a moving-image camera in the home, the newsroom, and the bystander’s hand.
78. 2015-05-03 — RCA Iconoscope TV Camera: First Video. RCA Iconoscope camera (1939). Magnetic tape and the camcorder put a moving-image camera in the home, the newsroom, and the bystander’s hand.
79. 2016-03-10 — Videofreex: The 'Pioneers' of Citizen Journalism. Rodney King video 1991 camcorder witness (1991). Magnetic tape and the camcorder put a moving-image camera in the home, the newsroom, and the bystander’s hand.
80. 2016-04-22 — Remember when HD Movies came on VHS tapes?. VHS-C camcorder (1982). Magnetic tape and the camcorder put a moving-image camera in the home, the newsroom, and the bystander’s hand.
81. 2016 — The Handycam (1989). The Handycam — the camera itself, 1989. Magnetic tape and the camcorder put a moving-image camera in the home, the newsroom, and the bystander’s hand. The subject dates from 1989; this photograph was taken in 2016.
82. 2016-06-29 — TK-41 Color TV Camera. RCA TK-41 color camera (1954). Magnetic tape and the camcorder put a moving-image camera in the home, the newsroom, and the bystander’s hand.
83. 2016-06-30 — Casio QV-10 1995: First Consumer LCD Digital Camera. Casio QV-10 1995 LCD camera (1995). Magnetic tape and the camcorder put a moving-image camera in the home, the newsroom, and the bystander’s hand.
84. 2016-10-25 — Sony's Bizarre Ruvi Camcorder. Sony Ruvi camcorder (1998). Magnetic tape and the camcorder put a moving-image camera in the home, the newsroom, and the bystander’s hand.
85. 2016-11-02 — What Did BBC TV Look Like in 1936?. BBC TV 1936 (1936). Magnetic tape and the camcorder put a moving-image camera in the home, the newsroom, and the bystander’s hand.
86. 2016-12-11 — Back When Cameras Used Floppy Disks: Sony Mavica. Sony Mavica floppy camera (1997). Magnetic tape and the camcorder put a moving-image camera in the home, the newsroom, and the bystander’s hand.
87. 2017-06-07 — Video8 - Sony's forgotten ambitions & the crazy Walkman Compo. Hi8 camcorder (1989). Magnetic tape and the camcorder put a moving-image camera in the home, the newsroom, and the bystander’s hand.
88. 2017-06-11 — Why Sony's Beta Videotape System Failed--and failed hard (Part 1). Betamax vs VHS format war (1976). Magnetic tape and the camcorder put a moving-image camera in the home, the newsroom, and the bystander’s hand.
89. 2017 — Betamax vs VHS (1976). Betamax vs VHS — the camera itself, 1976. Magnetic tape and the camcorder put a moving-image camera in the home, the newsroom, and the bystander’s hand. The subject dates from 1976; this photograph was taken in 2017.
90. 2017-06-16 — Why Sony's Beta Videotape System Failed (Part 2). Betamax vs VHS war (1975). Magnetic tape and the camcorder put a moving-image camera in the home, the newsroom, and the bystander’s hand.
91. 2018-06-02 — RCA TK-76 Vintage ENG Camera. RCA TK-76 ENG camera (1976). Magnetic tape and the camcorder put a moving-image camera in the home, the newsroom, and the bystander’s hand.
92. 2018 — The Betamovie camcorder (1983). The Betamovie camcorder — the camera itself, 1983. Magnetic tape and the camcorder put a moving-image camera in the home, the newsroom, and the bystander’s hand. The subject dates from 1983; this photograph was taken in 2018.
93. 2018 — The Betamovie camcorder (1983) (1983). The Betamovie camcorder (1983) — the camera itself, 1983. Magnetic tape and the camcorder put a moving-image camera in the home, the newsroom, and the bystander’s hand. The subject dates from 1983; this photograph was taken in 2018.
94. 2018-07-03 — Betamovie: Sony's Terrible (But Ingenious) Camcorder. Sony Betamovie BMC-100 camcorder 1983 (1983). Magnetic tape and the camcorder put a moving-image camera in the home, the newsroom, and the bystander’s hand.
95. 2018-08-20 — Nam June Paik: The Father of Video Art. Nam June Paik video art (1965). Magnetic tape and the camcorder put a moving-image camera in the home, the newsroom, and the bystander’s hand.
96. 2018-09-09 — Video History: V2000 - The Format That Came Third. Video2000 format (1979). Magnetic tape and the camcorder put a moving-image camera in the home, the newsroom, and the bystander’s hand.
97. 2019-01-03 — Sony Digital8 Handycam DCR-TRV520 (2000). Sony Digital8 DCR-TRV520 2000 (2000). Magnetic tape and the camcorder put a moving-image camera in the home, the newsroom, and the bystander’s hand.
98. 2019-03-29 — How Was Video Invented?. Invention of video (1956). Magnetic tape and the camcorder put a moving-image camera in the home, the newsroom, and the bystander’s hand.
99. 2019 — The Handycam (1989). The Handycam — the camera itself, 1989. Magnetic tape and the camcorder put a moving-image camera in the home, the newsroom, and the bystander’s hand. The subject dates from 1989; this photograph was taken in 2019.
100. 2019-10-07 — Sony Betamovie BMC-110: Test Footage. Sony Betamovie test footage (1983). Magnetic tape and the camcorder put a moving-image camera in the home, the newsroom, and the bystander’s hand.
101. 2019-11-08 — The VHS Cassette Was More Clever Than Beta. VHS cassette engineering (1976). Magnetic tape and the camcorder put a moving-image camera in the home, the newsroom, and the bystander’s hand.
102. 2019-12-20 — 5 Times Artist Nam June Paik Predicted the Future. Nam June Paik video art (1965). Magnetic tape and the camcorder put a moving-image camera in the home, the newsroom, and the bystander’s hand.
103. 2020-02-01 — The Forgotten War for Color Television. War for color television (1950). Magnetic tape and the camcorder put a moving-image camera in the home, the newsroom, and the bystander’s hand.
104. 2020-03-29 — Sony Portapak: A Brief History. Sony Portapak history (1967). Magnetic tape and the camcorder put a moving-image camera in the home, the newsroom, and the bystander’s hand.
105. 2020-03-29 — The Era of Portability (Sony Portapak). Sony Portapak portability (1967). Magnetic tape and the camcorder put a moving-image camera in the home, the newsroom, and the bystander’s hand.
106. 2020-08-04 — Preserving Guerrilla Television. Guerrilla television (1971). Magnetic tape and the camcorder put a moving-image camera in the home, the newsroom, and the bystander’s hand.
107. 2020-12-20 — What Is Mini DV?. MiniDV camcorder era (1995). Magnetic tape and the camcorder put a moving-image camera in the home, the newsroom, and the bystander’s hand.
108. 2021-05-07 — Nam June Paik: Electronic Superhighway. Nam June Paik video art (1995). Magnetic tape and the camcorder put a moving-image camera in the home, the newsroom, and the bystander’s hand.
109. 2021-06-03 — Before Beta: Sony's 1969 Camcorder. Sony 1969 'camcorder' (1969). Magnetic tape and the camcorder put a moving-image camera in the home, the newsroom, and the bystander’s hand.
110. 2021 — The surveillance camera (1970). The surveillance camera — the camera itself, 1970. Magnetic tape and the camcorder put a moving-image camera in the home, the newsroom, and the bystander’s hand. The subject dates from 1970; this photograph was taken in 2021.
111. 2021 — The surveillance camera (1970). The surveillance camera — the camera itself, 1970. Magnetic tape and the camcorder put a moving-image camera in the home, the newsroom, and the bystander’s hand. The subject dates from 1970; this photograph was taken in 2021.
112. 2021-08-07 — Quentin Stafford-Fraser - The First Webcam (Trojan Room Coffee Pot). First webcam (coffee pot) (1991). Magnetic tape and the camcorder put a moving-image camera in the home, the newsroom, and the bystander’s hand.
113. 2021-09-29 — The Coffee Pot Webcam: Connecting Cameras and Computers. First webcam (coffee pot) (1991). Magnetic tape and the camcorder put a moving-image camera in the home, the newsroom, and the bystander’s hand.
114. 2021-10-03 — The Portable Revolution: The 1970s Guerrilla Television Movement. Guerrilla TV movement (1970). Magnetic tape and the camcorder put a moving-image camera in the home, the newsroom, and the bystander’s hand.
115. 2022-01-25 — 1984 Sony Betamovie BMC-220. Sony Betamovie BMC-220 (1984). Magnetic tape and the camcorder put a moving-image camera in the home, the newsroom, and the bystander’s hand.
116. 2022-03-18 — My Vintage Iconoscope TV Camera Tube. Iconoscope tube (1934). Magnetic tape and the camcorder put a moving-image camera in the home, the newsroom, and the bystander’s hand.
117. 2022 — The Betamovie camcorder (1983) (1983). The Betamovie camcorder (1983) — the camera itself, 1983. Magnetic tape and the camcorder put a moving-image camera in the home, the newsroom, and the bystander’s hand. The subject dates from 1983; this photograph was taken in 2022.
118. 2022 — The Betamovie camcorder (1983) (1983). The Betamovie camcorder (1983) — the camera itself, 1983. Magnetic tape and the camcorder put a moving-image camera in the home, the newsroom, and the bystander’s hand. The subject dates from 1983; this photograph was taken in 2022.
119. 2022-09-27 — From Portapak to Handycam: how portable video has empowered artists, activists and journalists. Sony Portapak 1967 (1967). Magnetic tape and the camcorder put a moving-image camera in the home, the newsroom, and the bystander’s hand.
120. 2022-10-23 — How BBC Television First Went Live. BBC TV first goes live (1936). Magnetic tape and the camcorder put a moving-image camera in the home, the newsroom, and the bystander’s hand.
121. 2022-11-26 — MicroMV and Me - Tiny Videotape, Big Impact. Sony MicroMV tape (2001). Magnetic tape and the camcorder put a moving-image camera in the home, the newsroom, and the bystander’s hand.
122. 2023-03-15 — Sony DCR-PC5: Impossibly Small for 2000. Sony DCR-PC5 MiniDV 2000 (2000). Magnetic tape and the camcorder put a moving-image camera in the home, the newsroom, and the bystander’s hand.
123. 2023 — Betamax vs VHS (1976). Betamax vs VHS — the camera itself, 1976. Magnetic tape and the camcorder put a moving-image camera in the home, the newsroom, and the bystander’s hand. The subject dates from 1976; this photograph was taken in 2023.
124. 2023-07-19 — World's First Consumer Camcorder: The 1983 Sony BMC-110 Betamovie. Sony Betamovie BMC-110 (1983). Magnetic tape and the camcorder put a moving-image camera in the home, the newsroom, and the bystander’s hand.
125. 2024-07-10 — The Trojan Room Coffee Pot Movie. Trojan Room coffee pot webcam (1991). Magnetic tape and the camcorder put a moving-image camera in the home, the newsroom, and the bystander’s hand.
126. 2024-10-22 — Sony 3CCD VX1000 (1995 Handycam, DV). Sony DCR-VX1000 MiniDV (1995). Magnetic tape and the camcorder put a moving-image camera in the home, the newsroom, and the bystander’s hand.
127. 2024-12-02 — December 2, 1991: Apple QuickTime. QuickTime launch 1991 (1991). Magnetic tape and the camcorder put a moving-image camera in the home, the newsroom, and the bystander’s hand.
128. 2025 — The Betamovie camcorder (1983) (1983). The Betamovie camcorder (1983) — the camera itself, 1983. Magnetic tape and the camcorder put a moving-image camera in the home, the newsroom, and the bystander’s hand. The subject dates from 1983; this photograph was taken in 2025.
129. 2025 — A VHS-C camcorder (1985). A VHS-C camcorder — the camera itself, 1985. Magnetic tape and the camcorder put a moving-image camera in the home, the newsroom, and the bystander’s hand. The subject dates from 1985; this photograph was taken in 2025.
130. 2026-03-18 — Testing the First Digital8 Camcorder: Sony DCR-TRV110 (1999). Sony DCR-TRV110 Digital8 1999 (1999). Magnetic tape and the camcorder put a moving-image camera in the home, the newsroom, and the bystander’s hand.
131. 2026-06-07 — NBC's First Color Broadcast: The Rose Parade (1954). NBC first color broadcast 1954 (1954). Magnetic tape and the camcorder put a moving-image camera in the home, the newsroom, and the bystander’s hand.