Beyond the Zone System

by Phil Davis

* Almost 200 illustrations and graphs depicting important concepts * Appendix contains numerous important formulae * Instructions for specialized developing tubes * Directions for creating a unique spot meter unit, an inexpensive substitute for an expensive densitometer


This book demonstrates a uniquely economical, efficient and accurate testing procedure based on sensitometric principles. It shows how test data can be used in several exposure development control systems. This book goes beyond trial and error and provides a thorough explanation of photographic material characteristics. Phil Davis is a retired professor and professional photographer. He has written two other books and has exhibited his photographs in numerous institutional and private
collections. He lives in Whitmore Lake, MI.

Genres: Photography

192 pages, Paperback

First published June 1, 1981

About the author

Philip Davis was an American artist who illustrated Mandrake the Magician, written by Lee Falk.

Reviews

[Daniel Rainer · Rating 3 out of 5]

Filled with solid info on black and white sensitometry, but a bit disorganized in its presentation. I would recommend reading The Kodak Sensitometry Workbook first. I also have some issues with Davis' understanding and modeling of flare effects on film.