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Re: [OM] somewhat OT: 24bit vs higher color

Subject: Re: [OM] somewhat OT: 24bit vs higher color
From: "C.H.Ling" <chling@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
Date: Tue, 26 Sep 2000 11:00:21 +0800
I think you need high bit only when output them to slide. prints only
got around DMAX 2.0, you won't need a 48 bit file.

C.H.Ling

Jan Steinman wrote:
> 
> >OK, ok.  I'll admit being wrong. I was under the 'impression' that the 1270
> >could dither the 6 colors better with more bits.  Guess not.
> 
> Well, don't cave so easily, Tom. First off, will it even print a 48
> bit TIFF? If so, it may be making some use of the extra information.
> 
> As I mentioned, none of my mid- to high-end printers will even accept
> a 48 bit TIFF, but they're all Postscript printers, and I'm willing
> to be convinced that a native Epson driver might do otherwise.
> 
> >  > >Printing, don't forget printing.  The best printers can handle more bits
> >>  >more effectively.
> >>
> >>  I'm willing to be convinced otherwise, but I tend to disbelieve this.
> >>  The human eye can only resolve about 2,000 different colors, so
> >>  PRINTING more bits shouldn't result in any discernible difference.
> >>
> >>  The only reason I could imagine would be to reduce the "combing" I
> >>  mentioned in another message, but only if the printer was doing some
> >>  value range processing.
> >>
> >>  I've been researching and using high-end printers for three years,
> >>  and I haven't come across one that would even print a 48 bit TIFF. If
> >>  I send a 48 bit file to my 50" giclee printer or either of my color
> >  > lasers, they barf on it!
> 
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