Linked by Thom Holwerda on Tue 16th Oct 2012 23:20 UTC

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I'm no expert on optics, but every source I can find indicates that contrast does effect optical resolution. E.g.
"The concept of resolution is inseparable from contrast, and is defined as the minimum separation between two points that results in a certain level of contrast between them."
- http://www.olympusconfocal.com/theory/resolutionintro.html
"Savants talk about resolution and contrast being the same thing. Ultimately, they do go hand-in-hand, because you can't distinguish contrast without resolution and you can't distinguish resolution without contrast."
- http://www.luminous-landscape.com/tutorials/understanding-series/le...
In other words, you will be able to better resolve details the better the contrast you have.
Oh, I'm not saying his larger conclusions have any actual validity.
No, he is talking about colour gamut and contrast. "
Yes, he is talking about colour gamut and contrast... specifically, how they relate to resolution.