Langfords Basic Photography is a seminal photography text. First published in 1965; it has informed the work and career of many of the worlds leading photographers. The new; 9th edition; continues the tradition of its predecessors; reflecting the same comprehensive mix of scholarly and practical information. It covers every aspect of photography; from capture through to output; both digital and analogue. There is an emphasis on explaining the how to of photography; but Langfords Basic also includes in-depth coverage of the fundamental principles that govern the art; such as how light behaves; optics; and the shutter. This ensures that the reader comes away with not only a good grasp of photographic technique; but also an in-depth understanding of the fundamentals that will help them to better understand how great photography is made. As such; it functions both as an excellent coursebook for students of photography; and a great primer and reference for amateur enthusiasts.The new edition has been fully updated to reflect dynamic changes in the industry. These changes include: an expansion and overhaul of the information on digital cameras and digital printing; an emphasis on updating photographs to incude a wider range of international work; replacement of many diagrams with photos; overhaul of the analogue sections to give a more modern tone (ie exposure measurement and film and filters with some more dynamic photo illustrations); a fully edited and updated photography timeline. This landmark text is an essential purchase; both for new photographers as an introduction; and for established photographers as an invaluable reference work.
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