Re: 8 verses 16 bit

[David Chien <chiendh@xxxxxxx>]

> I'm not buying it, David.  I know that others believe
> you and will back you up, but I'm not among them.
> 
> Count me as being quite content with a piddling 24
> bits per pixel.  I see no need for more.  That's not

> of Levels.  It's amazing to me how few levels you
> need to represent most photographic images.

  Well, there is a big difference between how many bits are required for
accurate display of the original image file vs. how many bits are
required to maintain integrity of the image w/o banding and other
calculation-caused effects.  You can get a great picture with just
8-bits even (which is what most people use and have), but after than
point, you'll need more.

  But for sure, 24-bits is fine, even with me.
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