The Camera Book - Everything you need to know about choosing and using photographic equipment to create better pictures

ANGELOLGOU , CHRISTOPHER ( EDITOR )

ISBN 10: 0861340221 ISBN 13: 9780861340224

Publisher: Mitchell Beazley Artists House, 1980

Synopsis

Yes, I do realise that is a big statement to make - but think about it. In every trade or profession there are basic lessons to be learned and photography is no different. Far too many photographers - even professional photographers, do not completely understand the capabilities of the equipment they are using. I am suggesting, therefore, if you want to know everything there is to know about photography - then start here by understanding the camera and what it is capable of achieving. After that, the rest is up to you. Commencing with a hugely informative section on how cameras work, we then have chapters on; Choosing a Camera, Choosing the right Film, Understanding Lenses, Supporting the Camera, Close-up Photography, All about Filters, Lighting Equipment, Special Features, Studio Photography and Display & Storage. As one might expect, the photographs themselves are quite excellent and support the point being made very well indeed. It is, however, the graphics which make this book stand above others in it's field and both are used to great effect. For example, on one page we have graphics showing the internal workings of the lens coupled with photographs of those internal elements taken from a lens which has been dismantled in order to make the point as clearly as possible.

Edition details

• Publisher: Mitchell Beazley Artists House
• Publication date: 1980
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0861340221
• ISBN 13: 9780861340224
• Binding: Unknown Binding
• Edition number: 1