Forget high-tech camera equipment and perfect focus. This book is for students and hobbyists who want to achieve artistic effects with the simplest cameras, including the Holga, Diana, Blackbird, and Cerrtina cameras, single use cameras, the Kodak Brownie, the Canomatic, and the pinhole camera. Also covered are lenses, filters, and films for these cameras, with a chapter devoted to loading 35mm and roll film. In addition, the book covers simple digital cameras and explains how to use digital equipment to edit images from simple cameras. Techniques are illustrated with color examples and color photos of equipment on every page. The book also provides a list of web sites and info on prices and sources for cameras and film. Distribution is by O'Reilly Media. Annotation 2012 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
