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RE: [QuadtoneRIP] Re: Linearization - how many grey steps? 21, 55, 100? or maybe 21x4?

2006-10-02 by Daniel Staver

I'm using an X-Rite 810 densitometer. I will probably upgrade to PrintFix
Pro at some point. I tried using a scanner before, and the results weren't
bad on matte papers. On glossy my scanner was very inaccurate in the deep
shadows - It couldn't differentiate between the values in the 80-100% range
which made it useless for linearization. I like the peace of mind knowing
I'm using accurate equipment, so I decided to buy the densitometer.

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Daniel Staver
http://daniel.staver.no


> May I ask, did you achieve your success using 21 steps with a 
> scanner, or a densitometer?
> 
> I don't have a densitometer myself, but among my photographer 
> friends in NYC I bet I can find someone who has one if I need it!

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