Re: zone system and large format film

As a sidebar to this dialog, John Sexton jokes about forming an
organization concerned with proper Zone System metering. S.P.A.Z. is the
Society for the Prevention of Abuse to Zones. As he puts it, too many
photographs are fixated with placing shadows on Zone III when they
belong somewhere else (often darker). The result is a dull print (albeit
lush with shadow detail) that feels rather lifeless.

Personally, I have always been drawn to Brett Weston's advice, "Don't be
afraid of photographic black." His amadol blacks could be scrumptious.

My $0.02.

Dan

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