Austin Franklin wrote:
> How do you know the original scanner data is any good?
I can tell from the smooth histogram in VueScan and the Dropper Tool in PSP.
>> A photo editing program working with 16 bit/channel and feeding
>> it with the maximum available bit-depth from the scanner would be the
>> solution.
> How do you know?
How do you know the earth is round? Do you need extra proof?
> That's nice, but show me some images that show a tonal manipulation
> problem with 8 bit color data.
No, I don't show you my kitchen. You have to do with the food I serve... :-)
> Funny enough...all you people who have this BIG problem,
It is not a BIG problem. Most images will do with 8 bit manipulation, but
some with extreme curves or white and/or black point applied have
difficulties.
If you don't believe me, I am sorry.
I you never had seen this 8 bit manipulation problem, I assume you always
have simple good snapshots to start with...
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Regards,
Henk de Jong
Nepal and Burma (Myanmar) - Photo Galleries
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