If you're serious about fine-art, black-and-white image-making and looking for a comprehensive guide, Way Beyond Monochrome: Advanced Techniques for Traditional Black & White Photography, including digital negatives and hybrid printing is the closest thing to a bible that you're likely to find. This thoroughly revised 2nd edition of the Focal Press book by Ralph Lambrecht and Chris Woodhouse adds over 250 pages, bringing the total count to 542, and contains more than 1,000 illustrations. Content new to this edition includes chapters on print mounting, spotting, framing, digital negatives, utilizing digital technologies for alternative processes, and do-it-yourself projects.

Way Beyond Monochrome begins with conceptual lessons on composition and then moves on to cover image capture, exposure, controlling tonality, variable-contrast paper, archival printing, mounting, framing, and presentation, giving you a full, well-rounded education on simple and advanced aspects of photography.

Authors: Ralph Lambrecht/Chris Woodhouse    Paperback, 542 Pages    More Than 1,000 Illustrations    Adds Chapters on Print Mounting/Spotting    Adds Info on Framing & Digital Negatives    Digital Tech in Alternative Processes    DIY Projects    Publisher: Focal Press / Routledge    Date Published: September 5, 2017

• Nearly double the content
• Section on the path from visualization to print, showing the interaction between the eye and the brain and explaining the rules of composition--then telling you when to break them to produce powerful images
• Chapters on mounting, matting, spotting, and framing
• More in-depth, focused coverage of image capture, including pinhole and digital photography
• Information about making and printing digital negatives
• Pros and cons section on typical photographic and printing equipment
• DIY projects, including numerous darkroom tools and an electronic shutter tester
• Helpful collection of templates you can copy, cut out, and carry in your camera bag or use in the darkroom
• Appendix detailing how to make your own darkroom chemicals from scratch
• All illustrations have been improved and/or updated
• Expanded index with 1,400 references

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. Are these monitors eligable for educational pricing (K-12 school; I am already registered with B&H as an educator)

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Q: 2. Does it will work in India ?

A: Yes, the Echo Show 8 (Second Generation) works in India.

Q: 3. I have a Hawkeye. At what point on the paper backing markers do I start taking pictures? I'm at the dots; will numbers appear?

A: You would turn the advance knob until you see "1" appear on the window in the back of the camera.

Q: 4. How do you process it?

A: You may use the CineStill Film D96 B&W Film Developer (To Make 1L), B&H # CID96BWD1L​, or the Kodak Professional HC-110 Film Developer (1L, 2019 Version), B&H # KOHC110DEV​, to process the Film Photography Project B&W Negative X-Ray Film.

Q: 5. I don't understand the FPP instructions on loading the sheet film holder; the emulsion is doublesided; is there a preferred way?

A: According to the manufacturer, the Film Photography Project Black and White Negative X-Ray Film (4 x 5", 25 Sheets) is notched like traditional 4x5 film. That being said, as it has double-sided emulsion, you should be able to load the film in any direction. As the film is blue-light sensitive, if you so choose, you may visually load and unload the film in a darkroom under a red safe-light such as the Delta 1 Brightlab Universal Red Junior Safelight 11 Watt, B&H # DESLJ. https://bhpho.to/3Issmhv

Q: 6. Can this film safely go through airport x-ray machines?

A: Regarding whether the Film Photography Project Black and White Negative X-Ray Film (4 x 5", 25 Sheets) can go safely through airport X-ray machines, most film is safe under 400 ISO. However, I would still ask for a hand check.

Q: 7. I have this tripod and love it for use both with a DSLR and for binoculars. I noticed the center column is two pieces. Is there a center column extension tube that can be mounted to increase the column height, especially for binocular use?

A: Unfortunately there is no extension available for the center column of this tripod. My sincere apologies.

Q: 8. How forgiving is the scanner to irregularity of the manual scanning by hand?

A: The scanner is made for "hand scanning" and is very "forgiving".

Q: 9. Will 620 film fit a developer reel for 120 film? If not, what is the best way to process the 620 roll?

A: Yes 620 film will fit the same developing reel as 120 film.

Q: 10. Will this film work for an old point and shoot beacon 225 box film camera?

A: Yes, the Film Photography Project Basic Black and White Negative Film (620 Roll Film) will work in the Beacon Two-Twenty Five (1950).