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		| I'm afraid you are right on this one.  At least as far as I have tried.  I scanned in my calibrated step wedge and opened it in Gimp.  I thought that if I turned the image into a 'negative' and compressed the scale to that of my step wedge, I might be able to take direct reflection readings using the 'eyedropper' which gives value readings. It didn't work, but my scanner software does 'automatic corrections'.  But, I finally scored a densitometer at a reasonable price.  Under $115 delivered.  Transmission and reflection.  The Xrite 810's seem to be the popular choice and used prices seemed too high, so I took a chance on a Macbeth TR927. Since I am technically oriented I never mind having more equipment.  
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