16 bit printing on Canon PIXMA Pro 10

4 years 3 months ago #672116 by Tim Wiener
I just picked up this printed and while getting ready to print a shot as I normally do in Lightroom, I noticed on the right it now says "16 bit output", I can't remember if that was there before.  Honestly I can't recall.  

How is this different?  Will I get more detail in my print?

Thanks guys.

Tim


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4 years 3 months ago #672141 by Shadowfixer1
It's more about color than detail. More colors and smoother gradations between tones and colors.
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4 years 3 months ago #672183 by Farestad

EF 50mm f/1.4
EF 35mm f/1.4L USM
EF 100mm f/2
EF 70-200mm f/4
EF 18-55mm
EF 85mm f/1.8 USM

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4 years 3 months ago #672208 by garyrhook

Farestad wrote: Check this out  www.diyphotography.net/8-bit-vs-16-bit-color-depth-use-matters/


That's about editing, not printing.


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4 years 3 months ago #672209 by garyrhook

Tim Wiener wrote: I just picked up this printed and while getting ready to print a shot as I normally do in Lightroom, I noticed on the right it now says "16 bit output", I can't remember if that was there before.  Honestly I can't recall.


Um, where? I just checked the print module (Lightroom Classic in Adobe Photoshop CC, up to date) and there's nothing about 16 bit output that I see. And the print module doesn't change based on printer; it's pretty generic and relies upon the driver.


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4 years 2 months ago #673162 by Tim Wiener
Just noticed my grammar a bit off in my original post, however it looks like you all got the gist.  This is what I'm talking about, lower right side in Lightroom under print module:



OK, my computer won't upload my screen shot.  I'm running short on time, however I can assure you if you look in the lower right of the 'print' module in LR, you'll see the box with "16 bit output".  When I get back, I'll try to upload that screen shot.


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4 years 2 months ago #673164 by Tim Wiener
Here you go:



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4 years 2 months ago #673440 by Ian Stone
increase in pixel density which will give deeper colors, darker darks, and brighter whites.  


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4 years 2 months ago #673453 by garyrhook
No, your question was perfectly clear. It was only a matter of specifics. And a screen shot was exactly what was needed.

That option is specific to your printer, not LR. I don't have it for my Epson 3880, nor have I ever seen it. So you'll want to read up for your printer to find out the value of that option.


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