Skip to main content

Consortium for Mathematics and its Applications

Product ID: 99659
Supplementary Print
Undergraduate

The Mathematics of Focusing a Camera (UMAP)

Author: Raymond N. Greenwell


This module applies precalculus to photography. It introduces the reader to several photographic concepts, including focal length, f-stop, and depth of field. Using intermediate algebra and trigonometry, the formulas listed in the Kodak Customer Service Pamphlet are derived. The formulas are also explained in term of photography and how they can be used in that field.

Table of Contents:

INTRODUCTION

FOCAL LENGTH

F-STOPS

THE FUNDAMENTAL LENS EQUATION

OTHER FORMS OF THE LENS EQUATION

DEPTH OF FIELD

MORE DEPTH OF FIELD

BIBLIOGRAPHY

ANSWERS TO EXERCISES

APPENDIX: THE METRIC SYSTEM FOR LENGTH

©1984 by COMAP, Inc.
UMAP Module
24 pages

Mathematics Topics:

Precalculus & Trigonometry

Application Areas:

Arts & Music , Sports & Recreation , Photography

Prerequisites:

Intermediate algebra and trigonometry

You must have a Full Membership to download this resource.

If you're already a member, login here.

Not yet a member?