Medium and Large Format Photography : Moving Beyond 35Mm for Better Pictures

by Roger Hicks and Frances Schultz

• ISBN13: 9780817445577
• ISBN10: 0817445579
• Format: Trade Paper
• Copyright: 2001-05-01
• Publisher: Amphoto Books

Summary

Most experienced photographers who work with 35mm ask the same nagging question: If they changed to a larger format, would they get better pictures? InMedium and Large Format Photography, renowned professional photographers Roger Hicks and Frances Schultz provide all the practical and artistic guidance every aspiring photographer needs to master the world beyond 35mm. In clear, no-nonsense language, this valuable guide details all the possibilities and limitations of various film formats, as well as the best cameras and equipment to use with each. Indispensable, easy-to-read tables make it simple to compare film sizes, lens lengths, and other information at a glance. Plus, the guide is packed with over 200 stunning photos showing the merits of medium and large format photography in action. A comprehensive introduction to the many cameras and film formats available beyond 35mm Includes expert tips on buying equipment, darkroom supplies, and processing film

Author Biography

Roger Hicks and Frances Schultz are a husband-and-wife team with many highly successful books to their credit, including Perfect Exposure, Quality in Photography, and the Pro-Lighting Series. They live in Kent, England.

Table of Contents

Introduction and Acknowledgments	6	(2)
Why Move Up?	8	(28)
Roll Film	36	(30)
Large Format	66	(30)
Lenses and the Outfit	96	(30)
The Darkroom	126	(32)
A Personal Style:
Roger	148	(2)
Frances	150	(2)
Appendices:
I Learning LF with Polaroids	152	(2)
II Three Custom Cameras	154	(2)
III Hints, Tips and Checklists	156	(2)
Index	158