Photo camera

Photo cameras are optical devices designed to capture still images or photographs.

Background
In 1825, Nicéphore Niépce created the first permanent photographs after nearly half a century of attempts by various chemists. The technology was one of several revolutions that fundamentally changed civilization, with extensive utilization by journalism and law enforcement. Although technologies evolved over the next 250 years, allowing for higher resolutions, more vibrant colors, and better preservation of images both analog and digital, the fundamental principle remained the same. The most common photographic surface utilized was film, a type of surface in which light was projected to produce a photograph. Nitrate film was a flammable type of film, with old film collections collected at Vault-Tec University. Photographs also needed to be developed, despite the advent of instant flash photography. Even with the advent of holography, photography still had its place and retro-styled cameras were the basic tool of journalists the world over, creating iconic images in moments. In one notable instance, a photograph of posing U.S. soldiers taken in the days preceding the liberation of Anchorage was used as basis for the Anchorage War Memorial.

Twin lens reflex camera


For damaged versions, see: pages for Fallout 4 and Fallout 76 cameras.

Codac R9000


A more refined twin lens reflex camera manufactured by Codac, using a conventional camera film. The combination of the rangefinder and a high-resolution lens allow for taking incredibly lifelike color pictures with minimal skill. Codac actually manufactured two types of the R9000, one without the focusing screen on top, with an integrated flash, designed for automatic picture taking, and a Deluxe version that was a genuine twin lens reflex camera, which enabled detailed picture taking and aimed at professionals.

ProSnap Deluxe Camera


A powerful compact rangefinder camera, the ProSnap Deluxe was manufactured for the discerning photographer, capable of accepting a variety of lenses for use in the field. These included 105mm and 200mm lenses, as well as ones offering more specialized functionality: Night vision and targeting lenses. A special feature of the ProSnap is telling the user of subjects in frame, from objects, to locations, and even animals or people.

Behind the scenes
The Fallout 4 camera models, reused in Fallout 76, are visually nearly identical to the Kodak Hawkeye Brownie Flash (produced 1950 - 1961).