Digital BW, The Print

Martin,

> I scan in 16-bit and do general levels and curve adjustments before 
> moving to 8-bit. This way the adjustments in 8-bit will not be as 
> extreme and fewer tones dropped.
>
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> 
> Give this a try and then print both the 16 and 8-bit images and see 
> if there is a difference in the final print.
> 
Hhhmmm, it seems I can only print in 8-bit.  Curves and Levels are 
basically the only tool available in 16-bit.  No dodge/burn in 16-
bit, which I'm accustomed to being a tradition B&W printer at heart.

16-bit just not seeming that useful...?

Cleavis.