Calibration of zone system via printing house

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Q. Calibration of zone system via printing house

Asked by terry oneill (K=0) on 4/1/2005

Not having any darkroom equipment, I am wondering about performing a test in order to determine the latitude of my film, so as to determine zone 2 from density readings obtained from the developer/printing house and determine the H&D curve thus calibrate my system to a degree. The problem is as I don?t develop or print film myself I?m wondering is it right to assume that the development and printing of my pictures via a printing company can be to be considered to not produce a ?noticeable? variation in print value assuming I perform these tests and take photos with film from the same batch?

Arisztid Olt (K=23) - Comment Date 7/7/2005

Using the zone system requires processing and printing your own materials.

Nigel Smith (K=3834) - Comment Date 7/15/2005

You can establish your personal EI (Exposure Index) and therefore ensure you meter accurately and get shadow details on the neg when you want them.

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