Was wondering who is still using the Zone System?

[Kirk Gittings]

Hilarious. I'd forgotten that quote.

FWIW I now use a watered down version of the ZS. I think learning the Full Monty ZS still has its merit but once it's learned use what you need. But even a watered down version is still the ZS IMHO with Zone placements, some custom development, visualization etc.

Otherwise it's like saying getting drunk on mixed drinks is not really getting drunk. Only getting drunk on straight shots is really getting drunk.

[Willie]

On testing you might see if Fred Newman at The View Camera Store in Arizona still does zone testing and development. I know he used to offer the service and it made for easier testing for many who did not like all the tedium of it in their own darkroom.

[jvo]

i've used the zone system for 20 years... it's a simple method for me to measure the tones i want and re-create in the final print. there may be betters ways, it's a methodology that works for me.