[filmscanners] RE: 8 bit versus 16

["Frank Paris" <frankparis@comcast.net>]

> 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...
>
>
> --
> Regards,
> Henk de Jong

Austin Franklin can be dismissed as a troll.

Frank Paris
frankparis@comcast.net




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