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RE: [Digital BW] Re: Digicam in BW mode, how to test

2002-02-08 by Austin Franklin

> >  > Are you saying that the Leafscan uses a 4th sensor to scan
> > > grayscale?  I'm not
> > > arguing, just curious.
> >
> > Why, yes, Harvey, I am saying the Leafscan uses a 4th "sensor" to scan
> > grayscale ;-)
> >
> > Actually, it's not a fourth sensor, but a fourth filter, a 
> Neutral Density
> > filter...  IMO, the Leafscan gives the best grayscale scans of 
> any scanner
> > on, or off, the market.
> >
> > Austin
> 
> So does the leaf scanner make 3 passes for RGB?

Yes.

> Sorry....I know this is OT)

Why?  I know THAT question was color, but still, it's scanner related...

Regards,

Austin

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