Improved Printing Density Filters for Densitometry of Color Preprint Materials

A new set of filters designated “Status M” for use in electronic color densitometers permits readings that give a good approximation of true printing densities when printing onto Eastman Color Print Film or onto Kodak color print materials that are used with Kodacolor and Ektacolor Films. The design and advantages of the new filters are described, and the accuracy of the filters is illustrated by comparison of Status M readings with true printing densities. The meaning and the use of printing density are reviewed. The importance of printing density standardization both within and among laboratories is emphasized.

Print ISSN

0361-4573

Published

1963-09

Content type

Original Research

DOI

10.5594/J07287