36 Gossen Foto- und Lichtmesstechnik GmbH
Definitions According to Ansel Adams
Shadow zones
I Nearly black:
blackening without detail,
noticeable differences to zone 0
II Gray-black:
insinuated detail,
very dark shadows, black clothing,
black textiles,
dark pine forest in shadows
III Very dark gray:
shadows with detail,
forest in sunlight, moist earth
Medium gray tones
IV Dark gray:
dark foliage and grass, stone, woodwork,
shadow zones in portraits,
sky with red filter
V Neutral gray or medium gray:
grey tones with 18% reflection,
gray chart, average detail in wood,
stone, dark skin colors
VI Light gray:
light skin color, bright blue sky,
light colored stone,
shadows on snow with sunlight
Bright zones
VII Very light gray,
very light skin colors,
bright textiles, snow with light from the side
VIII White with detail,
brightest parts of the motif which still show detail,
snow with detail,
highlights on skin,
IX
White without detail,
polished surfaces,
snow with sunlight from the front
