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The Hasselblad Manual

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Synopses & Reviews

Publisher Comments:

The Hasselblad Manual, meticulously presents all the information you need to operate this camera system, including useful insights on systems ranging from the oldest Hasselblad camera, the 1600F, to the latest models with built-in metering and dedicated flash systems. This new edition gives you the technical information to keep you up-to-date.

Readers will delve into the camera's enormous potential by examining their comprehensive range of lenses and accessories. Presented in an easily accessible format, this book shows not only the working and manipulation of individual cameras, but also gives insight into the ways in which these superb cameras, and the ancillary equipment, may be best applied. Detailed illustrations of the system dissect the equipment to show how it functions. The Hasselblad Manual also includes 80 photographs from well-known photographers, illustrating different photographic techniques using a Hasselblad camera.

Completely updated throughout to reflect the current Hasselblad line of cameras and accessories
Provides useful insights on systems ranging from the oldest to the latest models
Shows the manipulation and best application of individual cameras in different situations

Book News Annotation:

Describes the operation of the Hasselblad line of cameras, lenses and accessories and ways the equipment may be best utilized to create professional quality images. The fifth edition covers the latest Hasselblad equipment.
Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

Review:

"This classic book has been updated to include all Hassellblad items that are part of the camera system at the beginning of 2000, and covers the latest ideas about optics, photography, and the use and application of the Hassellblad cameras, lenses and accessories." - Photo Techniques, June 2000

Synopsis:

Presented in an easily accessible format, this book shows not only the working and manipulation of the current Hasselblad line of cameras, but also gives insight into the ways in which these superb cameras, and the ancillary equipment may best be applied. Includes 80 photos from well-known photographers, illustrating different photographic techniques using a Hasselblad camera.

Synopsis:

The Hasselblad Manual, meticulously presents all the information you need to operate this camera system, including useful insights on systems ranging from the oldest Hasselblad camera, the 1600F, to the latest models with built-in metering and dedicated flash systems. This new edition gives you the technical information to keep you up-to-date.

Readers will delve into the camera's enormous potential by examining their comprehensive range of lenses and accessories. Presented in an easily accessible format, this book shows not only the working and manipulation of individual cameras, but also gives insight into the ways in which these superb cameras, and the ancillary equipment, may be best applied. Detailed illustrations of the system dissect the equipment to show how it functions. The Hasselblad Manual also includes 80 photographs from well-known photographers, illustrating different photographic techniques using a Hasselblad camera.

Completely updated throughout to reflect the current Hasselblad line of cameras and accessories

Provides useful insights on systems ranging from the oldest to the latest models

Shows the manipulation and best application of individual cameras in different situations

Table of Contents

The Medium Format * Hasselblad Cameras * Interchangeability * Camera Operation * Film Magazines * Operating the EL Models * Operating the Superwide Cameras * Operating the Focal-Plan-Shutter Cameras * Viewing and Focusing * Exposure Metering * Exposure Controls * Double and Multiple Exposures * Lenses * Filters * Electronic Flash * Instant Film * Close-ups * Copying * Unusual Light Sources * Looking After Your Camera * Older Models *Projecting Your Hasselblad Slides * The Hasselblad PCP80 Projector * Index

Product Details

ISBN:
9780240803852
Author:
Wildi, Ernst
Publisher:
Focal Press
Location:
Boston :
Subject:
Techniques
Subject:
Photography
Subject:
Camera Specific
Subject:
Hasselblad camera
Subject:
Techniques - General
Subject:
Techniques - Equipment
Edition Number:
5
Series Volume:
99-10
Publication Date:
19991221
Binding:
Hardcover
Language:
English
Illustrations:
Yes
Pages:
464
Dimensions:
9.53x6.41x1.25 in. 2.08 lbs.

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