For a large part of the 19th century French manufacturers of lenses and cameras were preeminent and among the most prestigious in the field of photography, creating examples of highest quality. This book describes the photographic lenses produced by eight French companies which influenced the course of history in France and throughout Europe in the nineteenth century. The lenses of smaller companies. as well as special lenses that allowedfor various focal lengths, are also included.
For the first time, we have a book that shows (300 dpi) color images of the most important production of photographic lenses from the early 1800´s when photography was invented, to the end of the century. Extremely rare examples, only on view and specialized museums and in private collections, are illustrated in technical-historical and aesthetic detail for the enjoyment of collectors.
For a large part of the 19th century French manufacturers of lenses and cameras were preeminent and among the most prestigious in the field of photography, creating examples of highest quality. This book describes the photographic lenses produced by eight French companies which influenced the course of history in France and throughout Europe in the nineteenth century. The lenses of smaller companies. as well as special lenses that allowedfor various focal lengths, are also included.
For the first time, we have a book that shows (300 dpi) color images of the most important production of photographic lenses from the early 1800´s when photography was invented, to the end of the century. Extremely rare examples, only on view and specialized museums and in private collections, are illustrated in technical-historical and aesthetic detail for the enjoyment of collectors.
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