"This is the most understandable broad coverage of the material on the market... I will continue using this title until next edition or if another publisher comes out with a better title (but I doubt that)." "No question, content wise this one tops most pubs on the subject." "Having taken the "Materials and Processes" class at RIT and having read this book several times, I can say without hesitation that if you are a professional working in the technical side of photography, you need this book. This is the most complete, yet concise explaination of photographic principles you can find in one book...I am a technical specialist for a major film manufacturer and not only does this book reside on my desk, it is used as a reference more than any other I own." "BPMP covers the gamut of chemistry but also has sections devoted to optics, printing, camera design, and lots of other topics in between. It's much more informative than the Hedgecoe or Kodak "basic manuals" but not so advanced as to read like an advanced physics text. It's the ONE book I use for referencing the nuts and bolts of the photographic process. Readable and insightful."
Summary
The classic, essential guide to the science of photography fully updated with all new digital material.
Table of Contents
Light and Photometry
Camera and Printing Exposure
Strictly Digital
Photographic Optics
Sensitometry
Tone Reproduction
Micro-Image Evaluation
Filters
Color
Color Management
Color Reproduction
Visual Perception
Chemistry for Photographers, Photographic Emulsions, Films and Papers
Black and White Photographic Development
Post-Development and Archival Considerations
Variability and Quality Control in Photography
