Converting 10-bit image to RGB 24

[CarlosY]

I am using the IMAQ 1409 board to acquire black and white image in 10-bit format. Using the vision software I am type-casting this image into an RGB image. Later am saving the images into an AVI file using VIs from developer zone. The images are saved as RGB 24 bit on the AVI file. Am I losing resolution/information when going from 10-bit to RGB 24?

[BruceAmmons]

Carlos,

During the conversion process, the 10 bit image is converted to 8 bits, which is the maximum grayscale range for an RGB image. You are losing some information, but it is likely that it is not significant. For most applications, 8 bit grayscale is adequate.

Bruce