American Cinematographer — Manual

Detailed charts on depth of field, lens characteristics, and field of view.

The manual has its roots in the ASC Cinematographic Hand Book , first published in 1935 as a pocket-sized guide. Following the success of nine editions, the ASC released the first official American Cinematographer Manual in 1960. American Cinematographer Manual

Technical specs for film formats (e.g., 35mm, 65mm), frame rates, and camera speeds. Detailed charts on depth of field, lens characteristics,