Digital BW, The Print

Hi,

Yes, I believe it's accurate enough for what you want to use it for.

Regards,

Austin

> -----Original Message-----
> From: bjpm77 [mailto:fnbjm1@...]
> Sent: Tuesday, September 03, 2002 12:54 AM
> To: DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint@yahoogroups.com
> Subject: Re: [Digital BW] Densitometer- For Paul, Austin, any others....
>
>
> 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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