Dear Eric, Dear Dick,
I appreciate your help. It all makes sense. I have to give you a short reply because I am afraid of being timed out in the process of getting my thoughts together.
It seems to me that you both must be right: 10-bit color depth must be per channel. So 30-bits total.
In that case:
- I can safely use this mini-computer for image acquisition with ACP and Maxim. It seems to work well. If I remember correctly, I think that Dick suggested months ago that I consider a mini-computer.
- I may be able to use this mini-computer on a temporary basis, as I develop my skills. Also, my monitor may be limited to 8bits so I could be monitor-limited rather than computer-limited. Finally, I am not sure that my Apple Macbook Air that I was planning to use for processing is better than my mini-computer.
- In the meantime, I will be searching for a monitor that is good for PixInsight. I am hoping that I can get one for $500 to $600. Am I way below the mark? Does anyone have a suggestion for a good monitor? Ideally about 25-27 Inches?
Warmly, Roger