Photography with a Microscope

Rost, Fred; Oldfield, Ron

ISBN 10: 0521770963 / ISBN 13: 9780521770965

Published by Cambridge University Press, 2000

About this Item

The book is in good condition with all pages and cover intact, including the dust jacket if originally issued. The spine may show light wear. Pages may contain some notes or highlighting, and there might be a "From the library of" label. Boxed set packaging, shrink wrap, or included media like CDs may be missing.

Seller Inventory # BSM.WXI6

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Photography with a Microscope
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Publication Date: 2000
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0521770963
• ISBN 13: 9780521770965
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: good

About this title

Synopsis

This beautifully illustrated book describes the methods used to record images viewed through a microscope. The text describes the principles and practices of photomicrography, and is written for all who take photomicrographs, beginners and/or experienced practitioners. The authors describe techniques that may be applied to many disciplines for teaching, research, archives, or pleasure. The book includes chapters on standard photography, modern digital techniques, methods for improving contrast, and a short chapter on drawing. In addition to its value as a work of reference, the authors' clear, didactic style makes this book suitable as a textbook for courses in photomicrography and/or elementary light microscopy.

Book Description

This beautifully illustrated book is written for all who take photomicrographs, whether beginners or more experienced practitioners. It describes techniques which may be applied to many disciplines for teaching, research, archives, or pleasure. Techniques for the improvement of contrast are covered in considerable detail. In addition to its value as a work of reference, the authors' clear, didactic style makes this book suitable as a textbook for courses in photomicrography and/or elementary light microscopy.