The Kodak IT8 otherwise known as the Kodak Q60 is probably the most
widely used of all the available targets. Since it is produced in large
batches it's relatively inexpensive and easy to obtain. However, quality
and consistency have never been Kodak's strongest attributes when it comes
to creating batch IT8's. I have four Kodak Q60's all with the same batch
number and yet they are visually different.
Note: the mouse-over animations may be slow on dial-up internet
connections.
Before and after comparison of Kodak Ektachrome Target
(Roll mouse over image to see result of applying the
ICC profile)
Notice that greyscale patches remain relatively unchanged in terms of
neutrality but after applying the ICC profile the shadows become more
compressed. The dmin/dmax patches also alter in value quite significantly
for the better. The sky in the Before scan is nowhere near the original
image, likewise the red boat. Once the ICC profile is applied we see a
substantial improvement throughout the image. The blue sky and reds are
vastly superior to the raw scan.
Before and after comparison of real world image
(Roll mouse over image to see result of applying the
ICC profile)
