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The Film Photography Handbook: Rediscovering Photography in 35mm, Medium, and Large Format Hardcover – May 6, 2016

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In recent years, film photography has witnessed a significant renaissance―and not just among those who have previously shot with film. Interest in film photography has also grown enormously among those who only have experience shooting digitally. In The Film Photography Handbook, authors Chris Marquardt and Monika Andrae speak to both kinds of film photographer as they offer an easy-to-understand, complete resource to shooting film. They also address today’s working climate, including such topics as the hybrid film/digital workflow, the digitization of negatives, and working with smartphones for light metering and to assist in film processing.
This book is intended for anyone who is curious about film, whether you need a refresher course or are discovering this wonderful format for the first time. You’ll learn how easy it is to shoot and process black-and-white film at home, and how little special equipment you need to get into film photography.
You’ll learn all about:

the important differences between film and digital photography
numerous film cameras, as well as how to buy a second-hand camera
film formats, from 35 mm to medium format and large format
exposure settings, tonal values, and tonal representations in different types of film, from color negatives and slides to the enormous spectrum of black-and-white films
processing film, covering everything you need to know: equipment, chemicals, and workflow
scanning negatives to bring your film into a digital workflow
both presenting and archiving your prints and negatives

Working in such an “analog” medium requires a unique approach to photography, and it fosters a completely different form of creativity. Working in film can also prove to be a great inspiration for your own digital photography, as well. The Film Photography Handbook covers it all, from the technical to the creative, and will have you shooting film in no time, whether it’s with an old rangefinder, an inexpensive Holga, or a medium-format Rolleiflex or Hasselblad.

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282 pages
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English
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Rocky Nook
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May 6, 2016
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8.25 x 1 x 10.75 inches
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1681980649
ISBN-13

978-1681980645
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Chris Marquardt is a photographic mythbuster and the host of Tips from the Top Floor, the world's longest running photography show. His photography podcasts have won multiple international awards. He has taught photography all over the planet, including Europe, Africa, North America, and Asia, where he has often accompanied photographers to the world’s highest photography workshop at Mt. Everest base camp. Marquardt is a regular on Leo Laporte’s Tech Guy radio show, which is syndicated across the United States and reaches an audience of millions.

Monika Andrae is an award-winning online specialist. She is also on a mission: to make the more and more technical photography world a little more creative. Andrae’s podcast Monis Motivklingel has a large number of followers and her blog is a thrilling mix of everyday and creative topics. Together with Chris Marquardt she co-hosts the Absolut Analog film photography workshops.

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Publisher ‏ : ‎ Rocky Nook; 1st edition (May 6, 2016)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 282 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1681980649
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1681980645
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2 pounds
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 8.25 x 1 x 10.75 inches

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Chris Marquardt's photographic podcast productions Tips from the Top Floor and Happy Shooting have received multiple international podcast awards. Since 2006 he has been teaching international photo workshops in Germany, USA, Canada and has repeatedly taken photographers to the highest photo workshop in the world: the three base camps of Mt. Everest. Marquardt is a regular guest on US syndicated radio, explaining photography to the audience of Leo Laporte's Tech Guy Radio Show.

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Andrew Broekhuijsen

Reminded me that I still love shooting film

Reviewed in the United States on July 7, 2016

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For those of you unfamiliar with the origins of this book, Chris Marqhardt is the host of the longest running photography podcast in the world, called Tips from the Top Floor. His podcast deals primarily with photography as a whole, without necessarily distinguishing between film and digital. However there are plenty of specific tips in the podcast for both film and digital photography.

This book contains everything you need to know to get started shooting and developing your own black & white film if you have never touched a film camera before. There are gorgeous pictures and plenty of examples. Things are explained clearly.

However, I bought this book despite having several years of experience with film photography and home developing. What it did for me was rekindle my love for film photography and get me back into a highly enjoyable hobby. Although perhaps I personally didn't learn a ton of groundbreaking new technical details about how the very best ways to scan film, build my own 4x5 camera, or solve world hunger through film photography, I found the book highly enjoyable to read and will reference for experiments with new films and developers for years to come. Highly recommended, even if you don't listen to the podcast.

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James M.

Film is not dead, great book on current status of film photography and how it fits into the digital age

Reviewed in the United States on August 7, 2016

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Masterful work that teaches with just the right amount of technical information but more importantly provides hands on tutorial on how to shoot film, process it, and the different options to either print pictures the old fashioned way or how to get digital images from your negatives or slides. It is a inspirational read and makes you want to shoot film if you haven't tried it before or in my case shoot more film, especially black & white. There are many photographs giving examples of end results as well as illustrating the tutorial parts of the book and tables listing films currently available as well as discussing new projects to keep film alive. Additional resources are throughout the book so you can continue the film photography journey, this book is a gateway into all things film.

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J

Great Book

Reviewed in the United States on November 15, 2018

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Love this book its a great book to have if you are interested in film photography teaches a good amount and is a great book to have in your collection

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Kenleym

Excellent and thorough.

Reviewed in the United States on March 31, 2018

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Great reference. Good to have a film manual written for today. Carefully explains importance of film in the digital age. Well written and clear explanations.

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Michael P. King

Nice book fills the bill.

Reviewed in the United States on July 17, 2016

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Nice new book on film photography, pretty current on new materials and equipment. Picked this up in a search for a new textbook for the film photography class our school teaches and will be using it this Fall.

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Taylor H

Good info

Reviewed in the United States on September 13, 2017

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I love this box. So much info and is almost like a high school/college text book. It also looks great to leave living around

Reviewed in the United States on January 25, 2018

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This book is perfect for anyone new to film photography. It covers all the basics an even teaches a few tricks an techniques to get the most out of your photos. If you're a seasoned film photographer then it may seem very basic but if you're new to film this book will save you so much time scouring the internet for information. Very comprehensive an well thought out.

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Referencing Wikipedia?! Are you kidding me

Reviewed in the United States on January 26, 2018

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This book says 'film' photography on the cover and the sample shows some pages that talk about film photography, but honestly it doesn't address film photography enough. Plus, I couldn't believe my eyes but on one page it linked to Wikipedia for extra resources... why did I pay money for this in the first place.

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Chris J.

just a rehash of any basic analog photography book

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 11, 2017

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Very basic, just a rehash of any basic analog photography book, making money by jumping on the bandwagon but offering nothing new,

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SLK

Passion.

Reviewed in Canada on November 27, 2018

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One can feel the passion of the authors in this book. It is a must for anyone wanting to learn more about film photography or for those wishing to give film photography a try. It cuts through all of the voodoo that is spread around forums to provide a clutter-free and simplified approach to a fun medium and process. It may also be of use to those already familiar with film photography that are returning to the game after a long hiatus. The book contains up to date information about things that have become obsolete and offers up to date alternatives. Highest recommendation.

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marco

Passato e presente

Reviewed in Italy on November 19, 2016

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Un testo ben fatto, forse, ma ritengo sia voluto, a tratti troppo sintetico. Buona la veste tipografica, la copertina rigida e la carta, e buone anche le fotografie. Un buon ponte tra la fotografia analogica classica e le ibridazioni analogico-digitali più moderne. Da avere.

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Steven Cremer

Infomative, useful and relevant

Reviewed in Australia on January 2, 2019

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I would recommend this book to intermediate skilled photographers. A strength of this work is that it is very practical in outlook and is very clear in explaining the principles of photography.

ryan

Great book to learn about shooting film

Reviewed in Canada on June 20, 2019

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Great book for those interested in learning more about film photography. Very detailed.

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