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A master-class kind of guide from an undisputed master. (PUBLISHERS WEEKLY )
Adams is a clear-thinking writer whose concepts cannot but help the serious photographer. (NEW YORK TIMES )
Adams is a clear-thinking writer whose concepts cannot but help the serious photographer. (NEW YORK TIMES )
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A master-class kind of guide from an undisputed master. PUBLISHERS WEEKLY Adams is a clear-thinking writer whose concepts cannot but help the serious photographer. NEW YORK TIMES
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25 of 25 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
If you want to creat true masterpieces, regardless of whether you shoot large format, medium format, 35mm or digital, the method explained (and developed infact) by Adams in this book is essential.
Some people have accused this (and the two sister books) as being out of date. This is misleading because the main thrust of the whole trilogy (but especially The Negative) is the concept of visualisation of the final print and the techniques can be carried over into all formats and are analagous. The Negative concentrates on the importance of visualising the desired end result at the time of exposure. This is so important, whether you shoot film or digitlly. You can't make a silk purse from a sows ear. You have to start with the best exposure you can possibly achieve.
I would highly recommend any aspiring (and experienced!) photographers to study this book, it certainly helped me an enourmous amount.
Some people have accused this (and the two sister books) as being out of date. This is misleading because the main thrust of the whole trilogy (but especially The Negative) is the concept of visualisation of the final print and the techniques can be carried over into all formats and are analagous. The Negative concentrates on the importance of visualising the desired end result at the time of exposure. This is so important, whether you shoot film or digitlly. You can't make a silk purse from a sows ear. You have to start with the best exposure you can possibly achieve.
I would highly recommend any aspiring (and experienced!) photographers to study this book, it certainly helped me an enourmous amount.
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
My first point is in response to other review writers: to call this book "out of date" is disingenious. Whilst it does make references to some specific, no longer produced, emulsions (i.e. makes of film), the impact of what is being said is not lost because of this. In fact, even if he had written this today, he could have picked emulsions that you as a specific photographer didn't like or have access to; the fact that some of the products he talks about are no longer produced, is quite frankly irrelevant.
Whilst, of course, the book is centred on producing a negative, the principles outlined in the text, especially those concerning exposure, not only can, but SHOULD be applied to digital photography as well.
The text is clearly written, does not waste words and is not (in my opinion) particularly difficult to read; I read this book in the same way that I would read a novel, sitting on the sofa with a mug of tea or a glass of wine- NOT studying it like an academic text at a desk!
Adams' discussion of the Zone System is complete, clear and accurate. It is illustrated with beautifully printed examples of the author's own work and includes chapters on how to use filters within the ZS as well as more "advanced" techniques, such as painting with light. (I use speech marks, since the concept is not difficult to understand, but is awkward to put into practise).
Adams' explanation of density-exposure graphs and spectral responsivity graphs is clear and useful, not only to film photographers, but also to those who manipulate their images digitally; the same graphs are used in photo-editing software, as they show the same thing!
Anywho, this is a great book, and don't be put off reading it. If you're interested in photography, just buy it or ask for it for Christmas when you don't know what else to ask for! I really think you won't regret it, and that it will contribute greatly to your ability and desire to make beautiful pictures.
Whilst, of course, the book is centred on producing a negative, the principles outlined in the text, especially those concerning exposure, not only can, but SHOULD be applied to digital photography as well.
The text is clearly written, does not waste words and is not (in my opinion) particularly difficult to read; I read this book in the same way that I would read a novel, sitting on the sofa with a mug of tea or a glass of wine- NOT studying it like an academic text at a desk!
Adams' discussion of the Zone System is complete, clear and accurate. It is illustrated with beautifully printed examples of the author's own work and includes chapters on how to use filters within the ZS as well as more "advanced" techniques, such as painting with light. (I use speech marks, since the concept is not difficult to understand, but is awkward to put into practise).
Adams' explanation of density-exposure graphs and spectral responsivity graphs is clear and useful, not only to film photographers, but also to those who manipulate their images digitally; the same graphs are used in photo-editing software, as they show the same thing!
Anywho, this is a great book, and don't be put off reading it. If you're interested in photography, just buy it or ask for it for Christmas when you don't know what else to ask for! I really think you won't regret it, and that it will contribute greatly to your ability and desire to make beautiful pictures.
14 of 17 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Many people talk about this book but few have ever read it and even less have put what they learned into practice. Some people think that this book isn't relative to modern photography but they could not be further from the truth. The methodology laid out in these pages from meatering, exposure to consideration of the final print are fundamental to image creation. I use these techniques successfully with my half plate cammera, my 35 Nikon, and even when scanning into Adobe Photophop. This book should be read with the others from this trilogy, The Cammera and The Print, in order to gain the most for Ansel Adams techings. I particular, after reading this book start immediatly on the phrint wich, alothough no slightly out dated, in an invaluable referance gide to any photographer. I do not keep this book in a bookshelf. My copy is in my darkroom or cammera bag and so should yours.
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Great book! A must have for all photographers
Even though this is based on argentic photography, it's still valid for digital photography. Understanding the basics of the Zone System is very important to get the correct... Read more
Published 8 months ago by Julio Cesar Garcia
exelent
I got the book really fast ( I live in Norway) and in perfect shape! :)
Published on 7 Nov 2009 by Yvonne Arnesen
Excellent book on the technical side of photography
This is an excellent book on the technical side of photography. This is probably the best introduction to the zone system I have ever seen. Read more
Published on 3 Mar 2009 by V. Vyshemirsky
tedious but essential reading
The author picks his words very carefully and does not waste any; there is no light relief whatsoever. Read more
Published on 30 Sep 2007 by Happy user
A book to have, to consult and to keep..
Everything has been said about this book and I agree completely. By it, read it and re-read it and be sure not to give it away. Keep it for the years to come!
Published on 26 Aug 2000 by guy.terwinghe@skynet.be
An insight into the methods of a master
This book, together with its' two companion volumes, shows how the craftmanship required to produce magnificent photography may be gained. Read more
Published on 13 July 2000
Great in-depth study of photography!
Well, if you really want to spend all those hours in the dark, you should really buy this one - the main lesson of Adams' "The Negative" is experiment, experimennt,... Read more
Published on 20 Dec 1999
Excellent book, for the scientifically minded
Ansel does an excellent, very thorough job of defining the job of getting your visualised image to come out on the negative and print. Read more
Published on 29 Nov 1999
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