Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2003/08/22

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Subject: Re: [Leica] digital Canon question.
From: Doug Herr <telyt@earthlink.net>
Date: Fri, 22 Aug 2003 05:59:56 -0700

> On Thursday, August 21, 2003, at 09:31  AM, Adam Bridge wrote:
> 
>> On 2003-08-20 phong@doan-ltd.com (Phong) thoughtfully wrote:
>> 
>>> It's probably the case that your printer service is set up
>>> to print from sRGB.   Adobe RBG is better during post
>>> processing.  If you do not post-process, and your printer
>>> is set up for sRGB, you do not gain anything by setting
>>> your camera to Adobe RGB.  In any case, the thing to do
>>> is to check with your printer and ask what they color
>>> space(s) they are set up for.
>> 
>> But shouldn't a quality lab know how to deal with changes in color
>> spaces? That
>> is, after all, their JOB.
>> 
>> Adam
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> 
>

You should ask the printing service for a prifile of their equipment, and
convert to that profile before submitting the file - and specify 'no
adjustments'.  Profiles for many labs may be found at www.drycreekphoto.com.

Doug Herr
Birdman of Sacramento
http://www.wildlightphoto.com


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