Ready Reference Manual (Adapted from Photography: Art and Technique)

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Ready Reference Manual (Adapted from Photography: Art and Technique)

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207

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Workhorse

Description

This manual is a concise technical supplement to Alfred A. Blaker’s comprehensive 460-page textbook, Photography: Art and Technique. Blaker, a renowned technical editor for Darkroom Photography magazine and a specialist in scientific photography, designed this "Ready Reference" to serve as a portable field or lab guide. It distills complex technical data into accessible charts and formulas, covering essential topics such as exposure calculations, filter factors, and depth of field. Blaker’s work is highly regarded for its precision and is a staple for analog photographers who prioritize the technical mastery of the medium. This specific manual was often bundled with the first edition of the main textbook or sold as a standalone quick-reference tool for working in the field or darkroom.

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Book