The Calotype is an early photographic process developed by William Henry Fox Talbot in the 1830s. It uses paper coated with silver iodide to create a negative image, which can then be used to produce multiple positive prints. This method marked a significant advancement in photography, allowing for more detailed images compared to earlier techniques. Unlike the daguerreotype, which produced a single, unique image, the Calotype's negative-positive process enabled photographers to make several copies from one negative. This innovation laid the groundwork for modern photography, influencing future developments in both techniques and materials used in the field.