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Describe the advantages and disadvantages to the daguerreotype

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Answer:- can last forever when stored and sealed properly

- at the time it's the best method, producing the best image quality.

- the look of the "magic mirror" of the silvery image are very appealing

disadvantages:

- very complicated production involving labor intensive process

- very fragile if mishandled. even the slightlest mishandling can bring a lot of damage

- cannot be copied

- very expensive to buy (may also be an advantage to some)

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