Beyond the Zone System

This book demonstrates an economical, efficient and accurate testing procedure based on sensitometric principles. It shows how lost data can be used in several exposure development control systems, and provides a thorough explanation of photographic material characteristcs.

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* 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.