Digital BW, The Print

> No, so far that is at least one problem I've not had.  I'm using XP and
> Photoshop 8, working with 16-bit images (actually I guess 14-bit
coming from
> the Nikon scanner and 12-bit coming from the Canon).  I'm not sure
16 vs 8
> bit makes that big a difference now, but I use it because "it's
there" and I
> don't know what's coming down the road re printers. Better I hope.  I
> flatten the image and use the PK output sharpener and soft-proofing
before
> printing.  What are you using?  BTW do you ever go to the Quartz
Mountain
> workshops?  I'm in OKC and last year we had one with Kevin Bubriski
that was
> excellent.
>
Thanks for the reply Ken.  You know, I've just been using 8 bit files
even though I have CS.... ;-(  Maybe I should rethink that!  Just
seems that whenever I do a conversion to B&W filters or toning in
Photokit that I see an increase in Noise.

Looks like you also have the Photokit Sharpener.  Does ot work well
for you?  I've always used masks and done several levels of manual
sharpening.  I wouldn't mind automating that if possible!

Hmmm.  I don't know about the Quartz Mountain stuff but that sounds
interesting.  If you know of a web site or someplace I could get more
info please shoot me an e-mail if you get the chance.  I've enjoyed
looking at your site several times and wondered if you were in OKC. 

Ol' Don in Broken Arrow