Reading list?

[1ScrewLoose]

Since this subforum is supposed to be on the technical side... anyone care to recommend a recent or classic text on photographic optics? Physics and mathematical content would not be a deterrent.

 

[Meleica]

The first book most start with is Kingslake's History of the Photographic Lens

http://www.amazon.com/dp/0124086403?tag=antiquclassic-20&camp=14573&creative=327641&linkCode=as1&creativeASIN=0124086403&adid=0Z5SS5DHA773VFGR72CE%

Dan

 

[1ScrewLoose]

Thanks -- looks to be a great read. Any other favorites out there? (I've got some long plane rides coming up! May as well get me some learnin.)

 

[Roger Hicks]

Cox's Optics.

Cheers,

R.

 

[GBR66]

Thanks for the Kingslake recommendation - that's my Father's birthday present sorted out!