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Re: Reflection densitomer

2005-04-19 by adolphamster

--- In DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint@yahoogroups.com, "Phil Rose"
<pjrose@f...> wrote:
> 
> --- In DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint@yahoogroups.com, "adolphamster"
> <dolph@m...> wrote:
> > 
> > I'd welcome recommendations for a reasonably priced reflection
> > densitometer - one suitable for measuring densities of digital
black
> > and white prints.
> 
> A very commonly used densitometer for this purpose is the X-Rite
810.
> This model is frequently available in used but excellent condition
on
> eBay. You can buy good ones (make sure it has the calibration plate)
> for under $200 (although after I bought mine for $150 last month,
the
> next few 810s sold for over $250).
> 
> Phil

I looked it up on ebay and the price is, as you indiated, above $200.
I'll keep trying for a somewhat lower price.

By the way, do you know if anyone has been successful using a
reflection exposure meter for this purpose?.

Thank you.

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