Focal Press presents Langford's Advanced Photography, Eighth Edition: The Guide for Aspiring Photographers, by Efthimia Bilissi and Michael Langford. This popular and long-standing guide is considered to be an essential photo book for those looking to establish a career with the craft. Author Efthimia Bilissi builds on Langford's foundation with technical details and straightforward writing, both of which bring the book successfully into the digital age.

Consider it a comprehensive guide on all things photography, from equipment to HDR imaging - this book completely covers the entire photographic process from the technical standpoint. Not only that, but it also explains the 'why' behind each 'how'. Additional assets in the book include a full glossary, charts, and awe-inspiring color photos. Summaries and projects can also be found at the end of each chapter, to reinforce each topic discussed.

By Efthimia Bilissi and Michael Langford

Amateur and professional photography; Camera equipment; Choosing lenses; Colour in photography; Film types and technical data; Imaging sensors; Lighting control; Tone control; Subjects; Digital imaging systems; Digital image manipulation; Film processing management and colour printing; Extending photography; Reproduction and archiving; Business Practice; Appendices: Optical calculations, Gamma and average gradient, Chemical formulae: health and safety, Lighting and safety, Batteries, Colour conversion filter chart, Ring around chart; Glossary

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Q: 1. Is this sturdy enough for a Vortex spotting scope?

A: The Manfrotto Befree Advanced Travel Aluminum Tripod with 494 Ball Head is capable of holding up to 19.8 lbs, so it could handle most Vortex Spotting Scopes quite easily.

Q: 2. Can the clamp on the legs be tightened if they become loose?

A: Yes, Manfrotto provides a plastic wrench for tightening the hardware on the leg locks.

Q: 3. Is the custom orange Sony plate designed to fit the battery grip, if used, with the a7III or will it only fit the body without grip?

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Q: 4. Does it come with a Quick Release Plate and will it fit my Fujifilm X-T5 Camera ?

A: Yes Manfrotto Befree Advanced Travel Aluminum Tripod with 494 Ball Head includes the quick release plate in the box that will fit the Fuji XT5 camera.

Q: 5. Warranty?

A: Limited 6-Month Warranty, Extendable to 10 Years with Product Registration

Q: 6. Can it support sony 200-600mm?

A: Yes, the Manfrotto Befree tripod can support a 19lbs payload and is a great tripod for your lens and camera combo.

Q: 7. Will this work well with a Celestron 25x100 binoculars?

A: The Manfrotto Befree Advanced Travel Aluminum Tripod with 494 Ball Head (Lever Locks, Black) is compatible with the Celestron 25x100 binoculars.

Q: 8. Can I use this with iOptron SkyTracker pro between tripod and ball head?

A: Yes, you can mount the iOptron SkyTrackerPro camera mount on the Manfrotto Befree Advanced Travel Aluminum Tripod with 494 Ball Head and mount the ball head on the SkyTracker mount.

Q: 9. Can the head be replaced with a acra style ballhead?

A: Yes, you can replace the head on this tripod. However, take care when doing so with heads that have a larger base diameter as they might interfere with it reverse-folding.

Q: 10. Does the Manfrotto befree advanced travel tripod compatible with Canon R5? What Arca Base plate should I use on the R5 in order to fit into the manfrotto befree Advanced tripod

A: This tripod includes a quick-release plate that is compatible with the R5. You don't need another.