The Scientific Photographer
Originally published in 1941, this book seeks to inform the scientific community of the possible uses of photography in research or teaching. Lawrence gives an account of the possibilities and limitations of the medium for the scientific reader as well as for the 'serious amateur', explains the various mechanisms of the camera and gives some suggestions for scientific applications, such as high-speed photography. This book will be of value to anyone with an interest in photography or the history of science.
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The Scientific Photographer
Originally published in 1941, this book seeks to inform the scientific community of the possible uses of photography in research or teaching. Lawrence gives an account of the possibilities and limitations of the medium for the scientific reader as well as for the 'serious amateur', explains the various mechanisms of the camera and gives some suggestions for scientific applications, such as high-speed photography. This book will be of value to anyone with an interest in photography or the history of science.
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The Scientific Photographer

The Scientific Photographer

by A. S. C. Lawrence
The Scientific Photographer

The Scientific Photographer

by A. S. C. Lawrence

Overview

Originally published in 1941, this book seeks to inform the scientific community of the possible uses of photography in research or teaching. Lawrence gives an account of the possibilities and limitations of the medium for the scientific reader as well as for the 'serious amateur', explains the various mechanisms of the camera and gives some suggestions for scientific applications, such as high-speed photography. This book will be of value to anyone with an interest in photography or the history of science.

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781107698581
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Publication date: 04/03/2014
Edition description: Reissue
Pages: 202
Product dimensions: 5.51(w) x 8.50(h) x 0.47(d)

Table of Contents

Preface; 1. The bases of photography; 2. The lends and the image; 3. The mechanism of the camera; 4. Colour photography; 5. Making a picture; 6. Developing and printing; 7. Some scientific applications; Appendix I. Formulae for solutions; Appendix II. Geometry of image formation; Index.
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