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From: krag@cup.portal.com (Kevin Ray Grotjohn)
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Subject: Re: More Marc stuff, but this time it's an answer!
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Date: 28 Sep 90 02:41:41 GMT
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In response to john sparks message about using an amiga in place of color
polaroids. 
 
Yeah, it would be nice if mmanagement thought that way, just wishful
thinking on my part.
 
We already have a four-point probe with a color camera, and a microscope
with BW video out.  I believe they make color video cameras with camera
mounts.  If I use DCTV I preserve the color space and video resolution.
 
You hit the nail on the head about printers.  Photographic quality
requires the use of a color Postscript laser or thermal printer, 
maybe even reseperation software.  A bit much to replace a polaroid.
 
I suspect that a PaintJet does an acceptable job of dithering a HAM
picture.  The photos are to be included in reports in which the defects
are circled and pin numbers shown, with a sidebar explanation.  Since
I start with still video which is acceptable, the question is
whether the printout will be.  I think so for our purposes as
the photos are part of a routine documentation process (I work at a 
military contractor).  30% of the photos end up in the wastebasket by
the time the final report is made.
 
Management decision is being made based on a sample inkjet printout
from the local dealer.  I hope they like blondes. :-)