Photographic Optics and Colour Photography: Including the Camera, Kinematograph, Optical Lantern, and the Theory and Practice of Image Formation (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

George Lindsay Johnson

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0484466119 ISBN 13: 9780484466110

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2020

Synopsis

Master the science and craft of photography from camera to image formation.

This comprehensive guide covers practical techniques, measurement methods, and the theory behind optical soundness, helping you capture sharper, more accurate pictures.

This edition compiles hands-on instruction on lenses, shutters, exposure, and artificial illumination, blending clear explanations with step-by-step procedures. It emphasizes reliable equipment, careful setup, and practical calculations to improve image quality in a variety of shooting scenarios.

• Understand shutter mechanics and how to prevent shake and blur in motion shots.
• Learn exposure planning, from bright landscapes to low-light interiors and portraits.
• Explore how different illuminants and color effects influence color photography.
• Master measurement techniques for shutter speed, lens focus, and enlargement scales.

Ideal for readers who want a solid, practice‑oriented grounding in photographic optics and color photography, with techniques you can apply to real-world shooting.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2020
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0484466119
• ISBN 13: 9780484466110
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 423