Simplified Zone System with approximate Grey Scale (000-255)
4.5% Minus 3 stops |
9% Minus 1 2/3rds stops |
18% Meter centred |
36% Plus 1 2/3rds stops |
72% Plus 2 stops |
028 |
078 |
128 |
178 |
228 |
Black – Deep shadows, no texture
Dark Grey – Shadows, with texture, tree branches in shade perhaps
Medium Grey – Grass (lush grass is about -2/3rds of a stop), north facing blue sky, some brick walls
Light Grey – Light colours with texture, paving stones, pale concrete, very light skin
White, light colours no texture
The palm of hand is close to 1 stop over middle grey (in the same light as the subject).
White paper approx Plus 2 stops.
