The Practical Zone System for Film and Digital Photography

The Zone System was developed by Ansel Adams over 70 years ago, and it is still a valuable tool for serious contemporary photographers who want to create the best images possible. Learning how to employ Zone System techniques can be challenging, but in this fifth edition of his classic Zone System manual, Chris Johnson breaks it all down into easy, digestible steps. Zone System principals can be used with film or digital photography, and both are covered in depth. A brand new chapter specifically on the application of the Zone System to studio shooting is also included, along with helpful studio set-up lighting diagrams. The most important thing about the Zone System is that it brings creativity in photography to a new level, and a new chapter on the creative aspects of using the Zone System includes well-known, successful images that were developed using Zone techniques. This is the essential guide for any photographer who wants to improve their foundational understanding of the Zone System, whether the focus is on film, digital, landscape, studio, or any other area of photography.