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Who gave the first correct analysis of the camera obscura?

Ibn al-Haytham.

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Why: Ibn al-Haytham gave the first correct analysis, including geometric descriptions, and used a screen in a dark room.

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Answer: Ibn al-Haytham. Ibn al-Haytham gave the first correct analysis, including geometric descriptions, and used a screen in a dark room.

  1. Photography en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Photography
    Ibn al-Haytham gave the first correct analysis of the camera obscura
    Checked 2026-11-07.

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