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Re: OT: 16 bit editing myth or reality?



From: Judy Seigel <jseigel@panix.com>
Subject: Re: OT: 16 bit editing myth or reality?
Date: Tue, 18 Dec 2007 17:09:04 -0500 (EST)

> (And just for the record, my gums are 16 bit. Certified.)

And your eyes can only discern about 7 bits worth of them.

Ok maybe 8 bits worth of it if the print is viewed in close to
ideal viewing condition.

--
Ryuji Suzuki
"People seldom do what they believe in.  They do what is convenient,
then repent." (Bob Dylan, Brownsville Girl, 1986)