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Shadows vs. Blacks | What’s The Difference & When To Use Which?

Kishore Sawh

Two alike, or too alike? Neither really. Here is what to make of the black and shadows sliders.

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How to Use the Zone System for Film Photography

Braedon Flynn

Some argue that the zone system is an antiquated system. Sure you could just meter your darkest shadow and expose for that....but what if you want areas of your photos to be black, vs just gray?