cameras

An introduction to the camera, providing guidelines for composing and evaluating photographs, and exercises and examples for learning to use each element.

Charts the history of the camera, looking at developments and improvements that have been made since Joseph Niepce took the first photograph in 1826.

A guide to the history and invention of the camera, with photos and information of five hundred cameras of all types, including dry plate, field, detective, twin-lens reflex, 35 mm, panoramic, stereo, toy, specialty cameras, and more.

Best friends Abby and Lena purchase a Polaroid camera from a thrift store, but the girls are troubled when strange things begin to appear in their pictures, including old landmarks that no longer exist and the image of a boy who seems to be moving closer with every picture they take.

Describes what is inside a camera, how it works, and how to use it. Includes simple experiments and projects, such as how to make your own camera, as well as tips on taking better photographs.

Emily shoots a roll of film one summer day. When she develops the negatives in her late father's darkroom, she finds an extra photograph that seems to picture the future.

Bad things happen when Greg determines to convince his English teacher of the powers of the evil camera.

Traces the history of photography, discussing how the earliest cameras and lenses were developed, who the most influential figures were, how photographic images were created throughout history, and what the greatest advancements have been.

Reviews the history of cameras, explains how they work, looks at darkroom processes, shows how quickly photographs can go from camera to newsroom, and identifies the qualities of a perfect photograph. Includes activities.

Describes the basic parts of a camera and how to take photographs.