# GrayZone Meter

> Spot light meter with Zone System control

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/it.maxdouglas.grayzone](https://chrome-stats.com/d/it.maxdouglas.grayzone)

## Overview

- **ID:** `it.maxdouglas.grayzone`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Massimiliano Schenetti
- **Category:** PHOTOGRAPHY
- **Downloads:** 329
- **Version:** 3.2
- **Last updated:** 2026-06-21
- **First published:** 2026-04-17
- **Publisher country:** IT
- **Size:** 5.23 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-06
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=it.maxdouglas.grayzone)
- **Website:** [https://www.max-douglas.com/grayzone-meter/](https://www.max-douglas.com/grayzone-meter/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.max-douglas.com/grayzone-privacy/](https://www.max-douglas.com/grayzone-privacy/)

## Description

GrayZone is a professional spot meter inspired by the Zone System.<br>Measure light exactly where you choose and get precise exposure guidance for highlights, shadows, and midtones.<br>Ideal for complex lighting and critical exposure situations, analogue or digital.<br><br>IMPORTANT: in order to properly work with your device, the first time the app must be calibrated by the user with the tool included.<br><br>Zone System Mode<br>Fast spot metering with Zone System logic.<br>Tap the area you want to measure and receive accurate exposure guidance for tonal placement.<br><br>GrayZone reads light where you decide — not where <br>your camera guesses.<br><br>Built by Max of max&amp;douglas — professional <br>photographer with 25 years in editorial and <br>advertising photography.<br><br>Direct Exposure Control<br>Set ISO before metering, like a dedicated light meter.<br>Instant precise combinations of shutter speed <br>and aperture.<br>Exposure lock with AE LOCK.<br>Half-stop support for finer control.<br>MANUAL mode with over/underexposure scale.<br><br>Essential Interface<br>Live preview in your sensor&#39;s native ratio.<br>Shows only what you need. Nothing else.<br><br>Complete Privacy<br>No ads. No subscriptions. No photos saved.<br>No data collected or transmitted.<br><br>For manual shooters — on film or digital.<br>It does not replace your camera. It works alongside it.

## Rankings

- #1,521,166 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.CAMERA`
- `com.android.vending.CHECK_LICENSE`
- `it.maxdouglas.grayzone.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

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