Information on large-format cameras, their accessories, and films is clearly presented in this updated guide, which covers all the technical aspects of using the view camera.
Customer Reviews:
Avg. Customer Rating: 4.0 / 5.0
Awesome intro, thorough coverage of basic camera movements and good examples:
I used this to get me started using my first view camera. I've also read several others, including Ansel Adam's "The Camera" and Jack Dykinga's "Large Format Nature Photography." While the others are outstanding, they have different a focus than this one, which in my opinion, homes right in on the meat of what you'll need to get started. Simmons, in this book, is much better at simplifying and going through the fundamental movements showing images to accompany each description of the movements. It also... more info
Excellent information about Large format photography!!:
I'm glad that I bought this book. The other large format book that I own isn't this informative, this book clearly explains everything. A great buy.
Mailed old worthless edition & can't find an avenue of redress:
God damn it. Amazon you have ways to drive a person insane. I'm trying to reach you to obtain a copy of the latest edition of "Using the View Camera" that you listed on the page that I ordered from. You sent me about a 1982 edition. The page I ordered from listed it as about 1993. I am demanding you exchange the the '82 for the '93 as listed. Stop ignoring me or give me some channel to which you will respond.
I've been shopping @ Amazon for 10 + yrs, & in general I've been quite happy. But boy... more info
Comprehensive:
I found this very helpful being old to photography but new to large format. Illustrations are excellent as well.
