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Claire Brown on
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Thank you everyone for the feedback. I'll update my calculations for 16-bit
= 2 byte. That helps a bit.
We will propose to put fiber optic on all connections but it remains to be
seen who will pay for that.
I remember when I started in my facility and we had a brand new $750k
confocal but no one could pay $100 to replace the beat up old lab stool they
had at the microscope!
We have always had a policy that the core assumes no responsibility for
image data but we also try to offer a service and make sure our users and
our institution keeps up with the needs. Not so easy in a field that is
changing so quickly.
I am going to keep the 2000x2000 pixels in the calculations. I'm also doing
similar calculations for light sheet, HCS and slide scanners so I'll stick
to one image size. I like worst case scenarios too. Everyone is always
pleased if things are a bit better than the calculations. Same as budgets. I
always over estimate expenses and over estimate revenues.
I'm happy to share my final document with anyone who might be interested.
Sincerely,
Claire