The new, 9th
edition, continues the tradition of its predecessors, reflecting the
same comprehensive mix of scholarly and practical information. It covers
every aspect of photography, from capture through to output, both
digital and analogue. There is an emphasis on explaining the 'how to' of
photography, but Langford's Basic also includes in-depth coverage of
the fundamental principles that govern the art, such as how light
behaves, optics, and the shutter. This ensures that the reader comes
away with not only a good grasp of photographic technique, but also an
in-depth understanding of the fundamentals that will help them to better
understand how great photography is made. As such, it functions both as
an excellent coursebook for students of photography, and a great primer
and reference for amateur enthusiasts.
The new edition has been fully updated to
reflect dynamic changes in the industry. These changes include: an
expansion and overhaul of the information on digital cameras and digital
printing; an emphasis on updating photographs to include a wider range
of international work; replacement of many diagrams with photos;
overhaul of the analogue sections to give a more modern tone (ie
exposure measurement and film and filters with some more dynamic photo
illustrations); a fully edited and updated photography timeline.
This landmark text
is an essential purchase, both for new photographers as an introduction,
and for established photographers as an invaluable reference work.
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