Kodak produced some of the most popular camera models of the 20th century, including the Brownie and Instamatic. During most of the 20th century, Kodak held a dominant position in photographic film, and produced a number of technological innovations through heavy investment in research and development at Kodak Research Laboratories. Under Eastman's direction, the company became one of the world's largest film and camera manufacturers, and also developed a model of welfare capitalism and a close relationship with the city of Rochester.
After the release of the Kodak camera, Eastman Kodak was incorporated on May 23, 1892. Kodak began as a partnership between George Eastman and Henry A. It is best known for photographic film products, which it brought to a mass market for the first time. The company is headquartered in Rochester, New York, and is incorporated in New Jersey. The Eastman Kodak Company (referred to simply as Kodak / ˈ k oʊ d æ k/) is an American public company that produces various products related to its historic basis in film photography.
Kodacolor II 126 film cartridge, expiration year 1980. The shift from film to digital greatly affected Kodak's business. Kodak 35mm film cartridge alongside Asahi Pentax film camera.