Photo history research -Oskar Barnack

Oskar Barnack was born on November 1st 1879. He grew up in Lynow, Nuthe-Ustromtal, Germany. Barnack was an engineer, who wanted to decrease the size and weight on cameras. He joined the Letiz optical firm in 1911. Around 1913he changed the format to the 35mm film that cinemas used. Oskar convinced his boss, in 1923 to make cameras for outdoor photographers. Everyone was happy with the camera, it was a success. On January 16th 1936, at the age of 56, Oskar Barnack passed away.