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The history of photography is best revealed in the history of what makes it possible--the camera.
This superb collection of 75 classic cameras is inspired by Colin Harding s highly successful Classic Cameras feature in Black and White Photography magazine. The cameras, which are sourced from the National Media Museum in Bradford, are arranged in chronological order, with a chapter for each era and a double-page spread devoted to each camera. Each spread has a large and impressive shot of the camera in question, smaller shots of any variants, a potted history giving a fascinating insight into the camera s development and a succinct biography and photograph of the inventor where appropriate.
An ideal gift for those new to film photography as well as for the seasoned professional looking to discover something new. Features over 100 film, plate and sheet cameras, from pinhole and mass market plastic toys to Victorian brass and mahogany salon cameras, via iconic brands, such as Leica, Hasselblad and Nikon.
The best photographs start with proper attention behind the camera before you take them. Jon Tarrant shows you how to achieve this by fully explaining how digital cameras work so you too can achieve professional-looking results without having to resort to image manipulation on a computer. Jon explains all the basics of digital cameras: their anatomy; an outline of broad classes, indicated by price bands and features offered; a comparison with existing families of film cameras as a useful guide to newcomers. He also provides an invaluable buyer's guide pointing out features to look for on a digital camera before you make your purchase. Coverage includes detail on lenses, exposure basics, 'cor...
The ideal guide for beginning DSLR camera users, with full-color examples of what you can achieve Make the most of your Canon, Nikon, Sony, Pentax, or Olympus digital SLR camera! This guide explains the different lenses, the many settings and how to use them, the results you can get from using different controls, how to use lighting and exposure, and much more. If you haven't purchased your camera yet, you'll also find tips on choosing a camera and accessories. And you'll find out how to make your pictures even better with Photoshop. Updated for all the newest camera models Introduces you to all the features common to DSLR cameras Illustrated with more than 300 full-color photos and screen shots Shares tips on composition, lighting and exposure controls, and file formats Explains Adobe Photoshop and how to create fine prints from your photos Offers advice on improving your photos and where to find help If you're new to digital SLR photography, here's just what you need to have fun and success with your camera!
From the collection of the international museum of photography at George Eastman House.
An essential book for Kodak collectors by the former curator of the Kodak museum. 600 cameras are listed alphabetically and by camera type. Most are illustrated, including many of the variations.
'Performing for the camera' examines how the photograph has both documented and developed our understanding of performance since the invention of the photographic medium. It engages with both the serious business of art and performance and the humour and improvisation of posing for the camera. Featuring many of the most compelling and experimental photographers in history, it explores the works by artists such as Yves Klein, Yayoi Kusama, Nadar, Merce Cunningham, Charles Ray, Boris Mikhailov, Samuel Fosso, Cindy Sherman, Keith Arnatt and Masahisa Fukase. Edited by curator Simon Baker, this book provides fresh insight into the inter-relationship between performance and photography. With over 300 illustrations, this is the definitive publication on two of the most popular and intriguing art forms of our time. Exhibition: Tate Modern, London, UK (18.02-12.06.2016).