Digital BW, The Print

Paul --
I've fallen heir to a Tobias Associates RBP portable black and white 
reflection densitometer. Ever heard of it? The only "manual" 
included was a sheet with the procedure for zeroing the unit, plus 
the black and the white test targets. It says it's precise to .01 
density and accurate to +/- .02. I'm wondering if this device is 
accurate enough and consistent enough for reading test prints, new 
batches of ink, etc. Any thoughts?
BJM

--- In DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint@y..., "Paul Roark" 
<paul.roark@v...> wrote:
> Tom,
> 
> I use the X-Rite Color Digital Swatchbook, model  DTP22.  It gets 
the job
> done.  It is limited to 0.01 density "resolution," but that's fine 
with me.
> (It limits the amount system and inkset variations drive me 
crazy.)  I
> talked to an X-Rite sales representative, and getting more
> sensitivity/resolution gets really expensive.
> 
> I find I use the color measuring capabilities of the X-Rite a 
lot.  I would
> not limit yourself to just B&W density capabilities.
> 
> Paul
> _________________________________________
>   -----Original Message-----
>   From: tomoc [mailto:TomOC@s...]
>   Sent: Saturday, August 31, 2002 8:41 AM
>   To: DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint@y...
>   Subject: [Digital BW] Densitometer- For Paul, Austin, any 
others....
> 
> 
>   Hi-
> 
>   I've been making some "low ball" bids for a densiotmeter on
>   ebay...not enough to win (or if I do it will be a real bargain).
> 
>   What x-rite models do you think are best knowing I will be using 
it
>   to just judge density on BW not really doing anything in color?
> 
>   I'm also bidding on some much cheaper Macbeth ones...
> 
>   Any thoughts or advice appreciated.
> 
>   cheers,
> 
>   Tom O'Connell
> 
> 
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