BTZS edition? is the 4th edition really better than 3rd?

Kino

Subscriber

Joined

Jan 20, 2006

Messages

7,766

Location

Orange, Virginia

Format

Multi Format

• Apr 12, 2006

• #1

Question as asked; is the 4th edition or "Beyond the Zone System" by Phil Davis worth the extra $25 USD over the 3rd edition?

Not trying to be a cheapskate, but I'd rather spend my money on film and chemistry if no REAL new information is imparted in the latest edition.

Opinions?

Thanks!

Frank W.

 

JHannon

Member

Joined

Sep 7, 2002

Messages

969

Location

Boston, MA

Format

Multi Format

• Apr 12, 2006

• #2

Hi Kino,

This is from the BTZS.org site and is Phil Davis explanation of the differences.

"Aside from numerous detail changes, most of which you probably won't be aware of unless you compare the editions side-by-side, the differences are additional appendix items ("tools" to aid in curve analysis, and a template for constructing a PowerDial), corrections in some of the "useful equations," and a new chapter on "Gradation," which I think is fairly important"

--John

 

OP

OP

Kino

Subscriber

Joined

Jan 20, 2006

Messages

7,766

Location

Orange, Virginia

Format

Multi Format

• Apr 14, 2006

• #3

John,

Looks like a significant difference! Thanks!

Frank