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[filmscanners] Re: Terminology
At 08:52 7/05/02 -0400, Constantine wrote:
>That's correct. 48 bits is 16 x 3 (for RGB). However, i don't know of any
>desktop scanner that gives you 16 bits per color. The Niko 4000ED, Polaroid
>Sprintscan 4000+, SS45 Ultra SS120 all give you 14 bits ........
Just a guess, but 14 bits = 2 lots of 7 bits (heavy huh?).
This leaves the 8th bit for parity/error checking.
Dunno, but just a thought
Kindest regards,
Neville Skinner.
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