Applied photographic optics : lenses and optical systems for photography, film, video, electronic and digital imaging

Selected by the American Library Association's 'Choice' magazine as "best technical book", the first edition of this book soon established itself as the standard reference work on all aspects of photographic lenses and associated optical systems. This is unsurprising, as Sidney Ray provides a complete, comprehensive reference source for anyone wanting information on photographic lenses, from the student to the practitioner or specialist working with visual and digital media worldwide. This third edition has been fully revised and expanded to include the rapid progress in the last decade in optical technology and advances in relevant electronic and digital forms of imaging. Every chapter has been revised and expanded using new figures and photographs as appropriate, as well as extended bibliographies. New chapters include details of filters, measurements from images and the optical systems of digital cameras. Details of electronic and digital imaging have been integrated throughout. More information is given on topics such as aspherics, diffractive optics, ED glasses, image stabilization, optical technology, video projection and new types of lenses. A selection of the contents includes chapters on: optical theory, aberrations, auto focus, lens testing, depth of field, development of photographic lenses, general properties of lenses, wide-angle lenses, telephoto lenses, video lenses, viewfinder systems, camera movements, projection systems and 3-D systems.

intended For The Professional Working With Visual, Digital, And Electronic Media, This Reference Defines The Capabilities And Limitations Of The Various Lenses And Photographic Optical Systems, And Demonstrates The Integration Of Optical Theory And Optical Systems Into Imaging Applications And Craft Skills. The Third Edition Adds A Chapter On The Optics Of Digital Cameras. Annotation (c)2003 Book News, Inc., Portland, Or

The efficient and effective use of visual media such as photography, film, video and digital imaging is enhanced by an understanding and working knowledge of the optical principles involved in visual perception, image formation and subsequent recording processes for access, duplication and dissemination of images. Offers information on photographic lenses. This book includes details of filters, measurements from images and the optical systems of digital cameras. It provides information on topics such as aspherics, diffractive optics, ED glasses, image stabilization, optical technology, and video projection.