Langford's Basic Photography

From previous edition: 1. what is Photography? 2. Light: how images are formed 3. Lenses: controlling the image 4. Cameras using film 5. Using different focal length lenses, camera kits 6. digital cameras 7. Lighting: principles and equipment 8. Organising the picture 9. Films, filters Proposed changes include: 1) expansion of digital section is vital - particularly cameras needs complete re-write, and digital printing needs expanding 2) combining digital and analogue sections (ie: cameras dealt with all together, etc) - has a more contemporary feel 3) updating photographs to incude a wider range of international work (including change of cover) - to expand international appeal 4) replacing more of the drawings for photos where possible - (more contemporary) 5) re-edit the analogue sections to give a more modern tone ie: exposure measurement and film and filters with some more dynamic photo illustrations 6) edit the timeline + add any new developments (it seems too long at the moment - possibly needs a re-think)

Michael Langford, renowned author, teacher, and practitioner, is a legend because of his skill that balanced art and technique. He inspired and taught thousands. As Photography Course Director at the Royal College of Art, London, UK, his key involvement with photography courses and exams set the standard worldwide.

"This is the ninth edition of a textbook that has become an industry standard since its first publication in 1965. Now updated to include the most recent innovations of the field, it contains an entire chapter on digital cameras and one on post-production of the digital image. From shooting to processing to printing, this guidebook gives thorough instructions in various procedures, equipment, aesthetics, and forms of presentation for the medium. Detailed treatment of the fundamentals for lighting techniques, optics, and composition are enhanced by numerous diagrams, charts and photographic examples. A supplemental glossary and extensive appendices are found at the back. Either as an introduction for amateurs or as a reference for intermediate photographers, this book is an invaluable resource for practitioners of this field."--Sacramento Book Review "This is the ninth edition of a textbook that has become an industry standard since its first publication in 1965. Now updated to include the most recent innovations of the field, it contains an entire chapter on digital cameras and one on post-production of the digital image. Detailed treatment of the fundamentals for lighting techniques, optics, and composition are enhanced by numerous diagrams, charts and photographic examples. Whether as an art form or a commercial venture, the complexity of photography requires meticulous and systematic explanations. This is precisely what Langford's Basic Photography provides. Either as an introduction for amateurs or as a reference for intermediate photographers, this book is an invaluable resource for practitioners of this field."--Sacramento Book Review