PHOTOKNOWLEDGE – ZONE MATCHING
The atmosphere, character and message of an image are quintessentially influenced by the distribution of black and white areas in the tonal values. In classic photography the specific subject-related use of illumination is described as high-key and low-key photography. In high- key images bright, finely distinguished highlight tones dominate and soft illumination is provided. Low-key images, consist predominantly of dark tones and harsher light is employed, which provides a three-dimensional feel that is rich in contrast and shadow detail.
The zone matching mode of the Dynax 5D optimises all camera settings for high-key or low- key images.
HIGH-KEY ZONE MATCHING
High-key mode provides fine highlight detail on images that consist of mainly bright areas. Exposure, sensitivity and gradation are adjusted in the best possible way so that the hightlights do not bleach out.
LOW-KEY ZONE MATCHING
Low-key mode achieves a wide graduation of shadow detail – on images that predominantly consist of dark areas – without showing noise in the dark areas.
