The Basic Book of PhotographyThe Basic Book of Photography tells everything you need to know about cameras, lenses, flashes, filters, and other equipment. You'll also learn about lens openings (f/stops) and shutter speeds, depth of field for focus control, exposure metering systems, the elements of composition and how you can use them to create the most effective photographs, and much more. To help you make the best use of the latest methods and technologies in the photographic field, this thoroughly revised edition also covers computerized features on 35mm single-lens reflex (SLR) cameras, innovative Advanced Photo System (APS) cameras, and electronic imaging with digital cameras. |
Contents
Single Lens Reflex or Compact Camera? | 7 |
Protecting Your Camera | 16 |
Loading Your Camerafor Sure | 23 |
Copyright | |
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35mm cameras 35mm compact cameras 35mm film accessory flash units adjust Advanced Photo System angle auto-exposure autoflash units autofocus batteries black-and-white films bright built-in flash bulbs camera lens cameras feature close-up lens color balance color film color negative color slide film compact cameras contrast cord darkroom depth of field distance electronic flash enlarger equipment expo exposed exposure metering system exposure reading f/stop fill flash film cassette film frame film speed flash exposure flash head flash light focusing illumination indicate infrared film instant camera instruction manual Kodak lens opening lens reflex cameras lenses light output light source meter reading mount photo paper photofinisher photographers picture area polarizing filter processing produce projector proper exposure range reversal film rewind roll screen sharp focus shooting shots shutter release button shutter speed single lens reflex SLR cameras specific telephoto lens through-the-lens tripod tungsten underexposed viewfinder wide-angle wide-angle lens zoom lens