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		Shannon:  Why not use a transmission step wedge. These range from .04 to 3.15 or so in .15 increments and can be purchased calibrated.  Try Stouffer Grafic Arts- WWW.Stouffer.com. Phone 219-234-5023 You should be able to "calibrate" the total density range.
  Ben Wilbur
  PS- glad this isn't another "lens issue". Just joking!      |  
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