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Applied Photographic Optics, Second Edition: Lenses and Optical Systems for Photography, Film, Video and Electronic Imaging [Paperback]

Sidney Ray BSc MSc ASIS HonFBIPP FMPA HonFRPS (Author)
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June 3, 1998 0240514998 978-0240514994 2
The use of any visual media: photography, digital imaging, film or video is enhanced by a working knowledge of the optical principles involved in visual perception, image formation and recording techniques. Applied Photographic Optics has established itself as the standard reference work on all aspects of lens based media, giving a selective overview of optical theory and technology, explanations of the capabilities and limitations of lenses and how the technology is applied to a range of applications.

Selected by The American Library Association's 'Choice' magazine as best technical book, this biblical work will appeal to students, practitioners and specialists working with optical media. It remains a comprehensive treatment of the subject, containing a wealth of facts and data in one handy source. Case histories and examples are given to support examples, as well as extensive notes on usage.

the standard reference work on the subject
covers all aspects of lenses including theory, practice and application
includes digital imaging techniques

Editorial Reviews

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Reviews of the first edition:
'Thorough, comprehensive, and well organised, this book deserves a place in any technical university or large public library. Highly recommended.' - American Library Association 'For any establishment involved with photographic, projection or video
technology, and for anyone concerned with the teaching of photographic optics, as well as for the dedicated photographic enthusiast this is an essential.' - British Journal of Photography There can hardly be any aspect of photography that is not
mentioned somewhere and all photographers should find this a useful reference for recent developments.. - The Photographic Journal, October 1994

'Applied Photographic Optics is a tour de force.
For students and those technically minded, it is a book well worth having.'
Hotshoe International, July/August 1996

About the Author

Senior Lecturer in Digital and Photographic Imaging, University of Westminster, photographer and Imaging Consultant.


Product Details

  • Paperback: 576 pages
  • Publisher: Focal Press; 2 edition (June 3, 1998)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0240514998
  • ISBN-13: 978-0240514994
  • Product Dimensions: 9.8 x 7.5 x 1.5 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 2.7 pounds
  • Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #8,839,732 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

 

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4.0 out of 5 stars Technical Details behind Photography and Lens Designs, July 23, 2000
This review is from: Applied Photographic Optics, Second Edition: Lenses and Optical Systems for Photography, Film, Video and Electronic Imaging (Paperback)
I saw this book by chance when I was browsing through photography books in a local book store. My first impression was that this book was tick, very technical and expensive. But curiosty forced me to purchase it.

The book is now standing in my book shelf among other photography books until oneday.

I bought another book by John Fielder (Photographing the Landscape) and came across discussion about depth of field. John showed in his book a table of hyperfocal distances for various focal length lens at various aperature opening. I have a lens which is not included in the table, so I was very curious how hyperfocal distances were calculated.

Right away I pull out this book, and without any trouble I was able to find the formula to calculate hyperfocal distances with all the assumptions and limitations. Boy, I was impressed!

If you are a serious photographer, and those who like to find out details in lens design and calculations in photography, this book is for you.

A very good reference book.

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