The Optics of Photography and Photographic Lenses

By John Traill Taylor

Book Overview

""The Optics of Photography: And Photographic Lenses"" is a book written by John Traill Taylor in 1892. The book provides a comprehensive guide to the principles of optics and their application in photography. It covers topics such as the nature of light, the properties of lenses, and the principles of image formation. The book also delves into the various types of photographic lenses and their characteristics, including the construction and use of portrait lenses, landscape lenses, and wide-angle lenses. The author provides clear explanations and illustrations throughout the book, making it accessible to both amateur and professional photographers. This book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the science and art of photography, and it remains relevant today as a classic text on the subject.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1120909899
• ISBN13: 9781120909893
• Release Date: January 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 256 Pages
• Weight: 0.76 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"