Comments on: Is there a way of working on digital files in 16 bit without using photoshop CS? http://www.aaaphotoshop.com/blog/photoshop-tips/is-there-a-way-of-working-on-digital-files-in-16-bit-without-using-photoshop-cs Photoshop News, Tips, Tricks and Updates. Fri, 18 May 2012 18:00:56 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.7 hourly 1 By: fhotoace http://www.aaaphotoshop.com/blog/photoshop-tips/is-there-a-way-of-working-on-digital-files-in-16-bit-without-using-photoshop-cs/comment-page-1#comment-1071 fhotoace http://www.aaaphotoshop.com/blog/photoshop-cs/is-there-a-way-of-working-on-digital-files-in-16-bit-without-using-photoshop-cs#comment-1071 There really is no reason to use 16-bit when converting RGB to black and white. The prints from 8-Bit files are just fine. The key is using the saturation and level tools to adjust the image to your specifications . A good link to converting RGB to black and white. http://www.kenrockwell.com/tech/photoshop/b-w.htm From Ken Rockwell: "Non-artists misguidedly waste their time comparing meaningless specs like resolution and bit depth when they really should just stand back and look at the images."<br><b>References : </b><br>proFotog There really is no reason to use 16-bit when converting RGB to black and white. The prints from 8-Bit files are just fine. The key is using the saturation and level tools to adjust the image to your specifications .

A good link to converting RGB to black and white.

http://www.kenrockwell.com/tech/photoshop/b-w.htm

From Ken Rockwell:

"Non-artists misguidedly waste their time comparing meaningless specs like resolution and bit depth when they really should just stand back and look at the images."
References :
proFotog

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