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Betty Zoller, CDT/TE

Dept/Head Ceramist at Mid-West Dental Lab

Experienced and skilled ceramist who has many hats in the lab. Beside Head technician, I enjoy cross...

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Do you rely on a camera when taking a shade?

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Marta Lizza

Owner/Ceramist at Dental Designs

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Marta Lizza answered a question
May 6, 2012

Do you rely on a camera when taking a shade?

And if so, do you go to the extent of calibrating your camera, computer and monitors? It's an expensive process..... or do you rely on shade tabs with a photo just to illustrate characterization.

Two good reads from Quintessence: Fundamentals of color, Shade Matching and Communication in Esthetic...(more)

May 6, 2012
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Alex Kandyba answered a question
March 12, 2012

Do you rely on a camera when taking a shade?

And if so, do you go to the extent of calibrating your camera, computer and monitors? It's an expensive process..... or do you rely on shade tabs with a photo just to illustrate characterization.

Hi. I wouldn't rely on a photo for shade. For characterization - yes, but not for shade. I do photography...(more)

March 12, 2012
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Betty Zoller, CDT/TE answered a question
March 21, 2012

Do you rely on a camera when taking a shade?

And if so, do you go to the extent of calibrating your camera, computer and monitors? It's an expensive process..... or do you rely on shade tabs with a photo just to illustrate characterization.

I use the x-rite to help my custom shades. The pictures are great. I like that I can take the finish...(more)

March 21, 2012
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