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The Basic Book of Photography

 

Edition:

Fourth

Authors:

Tom Grimm & Michelle Grimm

Publisher:

Penguin Group

Published:

1997

ISBN:

0-452-27825-2

Pages:

568

Type:

softbound

This fourth edition of the best and most comprehensive book in the field is the ideal handbook for beginning photographers and a valuable reference for pros. Completely updated and enlarged, the book has a new chapter on digital cameras, plus extensive information on APS (Advanced Photo System) models. 240 photos.

Chapter

Page

Title / Description

1

1

Operating Your Camera

2

61

Determining Exposure

3

102

Choosing Lenses

4

141

Finding Out All About Flash

5

196

Selecting Films

6

225

Improving Photos with Filters

7

256

Considering Accessory Equipment

8

274

Using Point-and-Shoot and Other Convenience Cameras

9

307

Experimenting with Digital Cameras and Computer Photo Electronic Imaging

10

316

Composing Effective Photographs

11

344

Learning About Lighting

12

359

Photographing Under Special Conditions

13

416

Traveling with a Camera

14

440

Processing Films and Prints

15

477

Showing Off Your Photographs

16

497

Finding Yourself in Photography