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~ (Author) "In this age of small, electronic, 35mm cameras and fast films, why is the ancient view camera undergoing a revival in popularity?..." (more)
Key Phrases: recessed lensboard, presoak tank, monorail camera, Zone System, Scheimpflug Rule, Kodak Vericolor (more...)
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A guide to the basic procedures of large-format photography which also focuses on the creative potential of the medium. This is illustrated in a gallery of pictures taken by 15 view-camera artists. This revised edition includes up-to-date information on films and technology.

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  • Paperback: 144 pages
  • Publisher: Amphoto Books; 1st edition (October 1, 1992)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0817463534
  • ISBN-13: 978-0817463533
  • Product Dimensions: 10.9 x 8.2 x 0.5 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 1.3 pounds
  • Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (17 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #29,027 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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50 of 50 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic Book!, May 6, 2004
By Gregory Gilbert (Brooklyn, NY) - See all my reviews
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This is an excellent book which meets its purpose well: providing all the important information you need to dive into the greatest format there is in photography: the view camera.

It's important to note that this book is not titled "How To Be An Artist" - this isn't at all the point of the book. Too many people are interested in being 'creative' before they have a clue technically as to what they're doing, which wrecks a lot of photography that could be excellent. I teach large format photography, and the skills taught in this book are absolutly essential to the technical aspects of the large format camera as a necessary step BEFORE the creative aspect.

This book explores the endless possibilities in shooting with a view camera; possibilities that are nearly never available to those shooting smaller formats. Everything is covered in the book from shooting to processing to printing, in an easy-to-read fashion, with excellent photos and diagrams along the way to help guide the reader.

I would recommend this book to all those just becoming interested in the view camera, as well as those who have quite a bit of experience.

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55 of 56 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent introduction to large format photography, November 29, 1999
By Georges Pelpel (Lafayette, CA) - See all my reviews
This book is very well organized. Beginners in the large format world will find all the needed info to select and start using their equipment. Intermediate and advanced shooters will appreciate the detailed technical data next to each photo in the showcase section.
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19 of 19 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent into to Large Fomat, February 7, 2002
By D. Gould "djeeg" (East Coast, USA) - See all my reviews
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As beginer to large format, I was looking for a book that would give me the basics of view cameras and their use. I already have a good foundation of photographic and exposure techniques. I found this book to be just right. No time is wasted discussing basic photography (although a nice intro to the Zone system is included, very basic), and very non-technical introduction to view cameras is presented. There is just enough math and science in this book to make you realize how much you may want to learn. After reading this book just once, I feel I can go out and use a view camera to take a picture.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Great For beginners
This is simply the best book for all beginners and intermediate, as this discuss all techniques needed to get you going in Large format photography. Read more
Published 5 months ago by Deepak Kumar

5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome intro, thorough coverage of basic camera movements and good examples
I used this to get me started using my first view camera. I've also read several others, including Ansel Adam's "The Camera" and Jack Dykinga's "Large Format Nature... Read more
Published 12 months ago by Keith M. Anderson

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent information about Large format photography!!
I'm glad that I bought this book. The other large format book that I own isn't this informative, this book clearly explains everything. A great buy.
Published 14 months ago by Mr DJ

5.0 out of 5 stars Comprehensive
I found this very helpful being old to photography but new to large format. Illustrations are excellent as well.
Published 17 months ago by DMN

4.0 out of 5 stars Goodle
A very nice introduction to large format. Gives more then a few a-ha moments that I needed badly after reading The Camera. Good to have around while starting your LF journey :-)
Published 18 months ago by Vanja Radovanovi

4.0 out of 5 stars View Camera - A guide to Photographic art
I thought this book was just about excellent in its thoroughness for informing the reader how view cameras work. Read more
Published on May 17, 2007 by Michael D. Castle

4.0 out of 5 stars Great for starting in Large Format Photography
The only reason I gave this a 4 star instead of five is that it doesn't cover digital backs. That said I guess this was written a few years ago before the digital revolution came... Read more
Published on November 9, 2006 by Ric Trexell

5.0 out of 5 stars The best intro to LF
This book is very well organized, clearly written. Everything you need to know to start to LF Photography is there, even the zone system. Read more
Published on May 12, 2006 by Ali Caglar Akgungor

4.0 out of 5 stars A little bit of a lot of things in a small book
This short book contains more than enough information for the large format novice to get started. From pictures showing effects of all the movements, to instructions on film... Read more
Published on February 23, 2006 by G. G Thain

4.0 out of 5 stars Good book to start learning with, needs updating
I've been curious about these cameras for some time and saw this book recommended on a photographer's website so I bought it. Read more
Published on January 3, 2006 by A. Burchfield

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