Re: Dmax versus process?

In a message dated 1/5/06 5:33:59 pm, rs@silvergrain.org writes:

> Subject: Re: Dmax versus process?
> Date: Mon, 01 May 2006 11:32:35 -0400
>
> > It might be interesting to gather more information on this with wider
> > sampling, but for useful results it would have to be done in standard
> > conditions and with calibrated equipment.
>
> In reality, as you suggested, maximum density depends on the surface
> smoothness for processes that are capable of very high Dmax, and it
> may not mean much as long as Dmax is above 1.8. You'd have to have
> very bright viewing light to discern tonality in deep black area and
> gallery illuminations are too dim to give high density such a
> priority.
>

Surely the significant point here is human perception rather than machine
read d max.. Once the machine comparisons have been made do you intend to test
perception ? And then if you do, how would you seet up that test and what do you
think it would prove ?

Tk
Received on 05/01/06-11:50:45 AM Z