1. Depth of Field Calculator for all focal lengths and formats including digital.
2. Filter Factor to f/stops calculator (1 to 3 filters), table of full and fractional f/stops, and filter factors of commonly used filters.
3. Mat border calculator--calculates mat borders to place window at absolute center or optical center.
4. Lens Information--Angle of view for user selected focal length and format and focal length equivalents of user selected formats that provide the same angle of view as user selected 35mm focal length.
5. Conversion calculator of commonly used distance and temperature measurements and calculator for bellows factor and f/stop adjustment.
6. Table of EV to f/stop and shutter speed.
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General Photographic Technique Tool Description Location Maximizing the Benefit of Lens Depth of Field Scales
If you are lucky enough to have lens with a DOF scale, you may find they are more useful than you think. In fact, much more practical than a chart. A short tutorial.
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Depth of Field Calculator An interactive and printable depth of field chart for every focal length and format up to 8 x 10. You can select feet or meters. On Site Depth of Field Calculator Plus Depth of field calculator above plus definitions, examples and some explanation of depth of field On Site Filters in Black and White Photography A discussion of filters used in black and white photography plus a filter factor to f/stop calculator. On Site Filter Factor to F/Stop Calculator Calculator to convert filter factors to f/stops. On Site
Presentation Tool Description Location Matting Prints A general guide to mounting and matting photographs. On Site Absolute Center Calculator A calculator to determine the border widths to place a window at the absolute center of a mat. On Site Optical Center Calculator A calculator to determine the border widths to place a window at the optical center of a mat. On Site
Lighting Tool Description Location Subject -- Light Source Distance Calculator A calculator for determining the subject -- light source distance needed for a specified f/stop change. On Site
General Photographic Reference Tool Description Location Full and Fractional F/Stops A table of f/stop in one-fourth increments. On Site Focal Length Conversion Table A table showing the equivalent focal length of different formats. From "Camera Review" Off Site Sunrise Sunset Calendar and Texas Locations A printable calendar showing sunrise, sunset, twilight and moon rise information for almost any location. From "sunrise sunset.com" Off Site
Darkroom Reference Tool Description Location Exposure Time for New Print Size Calculators to determine magnification and starting time for a new enlargement size. On Site
Art and Photography Instruction Tool Description Location Photographic Art Instruction A must for all aspiring photographic artists. On Site Simulated Camera An excellent learning tool for understanding exposure and the effect of f/stop changes on depth of field Off Site Beginners Quiz
A couple of quizzes for beginning photographers
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Forms Tool Description Location Photography Log Printable form for recording exposure information for 35mm. You download and then print a pdf file. From "Explore Photography" Off Site Negative Exposure Record Sheets Same type form as above, but for large format. Provides for recording Zone placement information. From "Tranquility Images" (Will download pdf file) Off Site Darkroom Notes Printable form for recording detailed printing information for a particular negative. On Site Horizontal Print Form A different version of the above form for horizontal prints. Downloadable and printable pdf file. From "Tranquility Images" (Will download pdf file) Off Site Vertical Print Form Same form as above but for (duh!) vertical images.. (Will download pdf file) Off Site Film Development Info. A printable generic form for recording development information. On Site
