RE: filmscanners: Re: So it's the bits?

[shAf]

Austin writes ...

> Scanners use DMax as part of their specs, which is what this whole
> discussion has been about.  What's your point?

        I've never seen any scanner use Dmax as a spec ... they often quote
"dynamic range" or "optical density" but Dmax and Dmin are absolute
terms for the densest and thinnest areas of film.  "DR" and "OD", the
ability of measuring Dmax - Dmin, are also absolute terms.  Dmax,
historically, has always been an absolute term ... my point being
claiming it is a relative term, no matter the context, is a mis-use
and confusing application of the term.

shAf  :o)