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Film Photography: Pocket Guide
Exposure Basics, Camera Settings, Lens Info, Composition Tips, and Shooting Scenarios
Series: Pocket Guide
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See moreQuickly learn the basics of 35mm film photography: loading film, using the built-in light meter, the exposure triangle, composition tips, and shooting scenarios so you can capture great photos!
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Quickly learn the basics of 35mm film photography: loading film, using the built-in light meter, the exposure triangle, composition tips, and shooting scenarios so you can capture great photos!
Designed for photographers who want a quick introduction (or refresher) to 35mm film photography, this handy and ultra-portable quick reference Pocket Guide helps you get the shot when you're out and about.
Confirm that your camera is set up properly with the pre-shoot checklist:
- Load your camera with 35mm film.
- Conquer the three key components of exposure: aperture, shutter speed, and your film's ISO.
- Learn to use your camera's built-in light meter (or a light meter app).
- Understand lenses and focal length and how they affect the look of your image.
- Learn about pushing and pulling film, bracketing exposures, and more.
- Use the most effective composition tips for framing your photo.
- Follow techniques for getting great shots in typical scenarios (portrait, landscape, freezing action, low light, etc.).
Table of Contents:
- Pre-Shoot Checklist
- 01 Working with 35mm Film
- 02 Exposure Basics
- 03 Shooting in Manual Mode
- 04 Beyond Manual Mode
- 05 Lenses and Focal Length
- 06 Advanced Shooting Techniques
- 07 Composition Tips and Shooting Scenarios
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Book Details
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ISBN: 9798888140000
Publisher: Rocky Nook
Format: Spiral bound
Date Published: 30 June 2023
Country: United States
Imprint: Rocky Nook
Audience: General / adult
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Width: 89.0mm
Height: 130.0mm
Weight: 250g
Pages: 48
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Rocky Nook is one of the leading publishers of photography. We provide the knowledge and tools necessary for readers to master the art, craft and technology of photography. Our books are crafted with aesthetics in mind. Striving to incorporate high-quality features and smart design, we craft books with the versatility to be read in the classroom or displayed on the coffee table.
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