Birthdate: May 7, 1909
Sun Sign: Taurus
Birthplace: Bridgeport
Died: March 1, 1991
Edwin H. Land, an American scientist and inventor, co-founded the Polaroid Corporation. He made significant contributions to photography by inventing inexpensive filters for polarizing light, developing a practical system for in-camera instant photography, and proposing the influential retinex theory of color vision. His most notable achievement was creating the Polaroid instant camera, revolutionizing photography by allowing quick picture taking and development, making it more accessible and convenient for the general public.
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