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What is Louis Daguerre best known for inventing?

  • The camera

  • The daguerreotype

  • The photocopier

  • The telescope

Answer

The daguerreotype, a photographic process invented by Louis Daguerre, revolutionized the world of photography. This early photographic technique used a silver-plated copper sheet to capture images, creating highly detailed and permanent results. Daguerre's invention marked a significant advancement in photography, as it allowed for the first time the creation of images that were both durable and relatively easy to produce.
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