View Single Post
Old 07-31-2007   #252 (permalink)
expensive_hobby
Dromedary
 
Location: Maryland
Posts: 1,603
expensive_hobby has a reputation beyond reputeexpensive_hobby has a reputation beyond reputeexpensive_hobby has a reputation beyond repute
CamelKarma: 290
Editing OK?: Ask first
Default Re: Understanding Exposure

Can we touch base on the Zone System real quick again? I know there's mixed feelings regarding it's use in the digital world, but I think there is some relevance to at least understanding it's concept.

I've been looking at it for a few days now. In the book I have it specifically refers to the different levels as roman numerals. Zone 0 (equivalant to N+5?) is black and Zone X (equivalant to N-5?)is white. Zone V (equivalant to N?)is middle gray- the one gray cards are made from.

Before I go further, am I correct when I conclude Zone V is what my in-camera meter "averages" a scene? Aaargghh... I'm not verbalizing this right. Is that what the exposure my camera's meter, meters for? Goodness is anyone following me on this question? (Maybe it's time for bed. lol)
__________________
... call me Hobby, EH, or anything of the like...

... hobbyist Canon XT shooting sahm....

... comments and critiques always welcomed...
__________________________________________
The members here truly live up to PhotoCamel's motto-- friendly, patient and helpful!
expensive_hobby is offline   Reply With Quote