64-bit app for monitor calibration (Page 3): The SpyderX is their newest and they claim it works 4 times as fast. It’s probably all I need, plus I know it is 64 bit. Thanks...

GrandmaG Loc: Flat Rock, MI

cjc2 wrote:

I own a Spyder 5 Elite, and before that another Spyder. IF absolutely necessary I'll probably get the latest Spyder just because that's what I'm familiar with and I've not had any issues. Having never used the competition, Bill Burk may be able to give you a better comparison. AFAIK, its 6 of one, half a dozen of the other. Also, I'd wait for B&H to have a sale which is what I did for the one I have now. Best of luck.

The SpyderX is their newest and they claim it works 4 times as fast. It’s probably all I need, plus I know it is 64 bit. Thanks

JD750 Loc: SoCal

rgrenaderphoto wrote:

If found Datacolor was fine for single monitor use, but it could not match color profiles for dual monitors. The X-Rite Passport Photo is superior.

Also, it is typical of Apple to upgrade the OS and require you to either purchase new software or wait for upgrades.

How rude of Apple to advance the state of computing software/hardware. And they only gave developers 3 years notice. Tisk tisk tisk. Boo hoo.

It sounds to me like Datacolor is the one requiring customers to buy new hardware to get the 64 bit software!

GrandmaG Loc: Flat Rock, MI

JD750 wrote:

How rude of Apple to advance the state of computing software/hardware. And they only gave developers 3 years notice. Tisk tisk tisk. Boo hoo.

It sounds to me like Datacolor is the one requiring customers to buy new hardware to get the 64 bit software!

Yup... no argument here!!

Gene51 Loc: Yonkers, NY, now in LSD (LowerSlowerDelaware)

GrandmaG wrote:

Thank you for this. It looks like Xrite is upgrading ALL of their calibration software tor all of their devices, unlike Datacolor. Unfortunately, I would still have to buy a new calibration device at $170. It’s just deciding on which one. I’m leaning towards Xrite as it seems they offer better support.

Yes, I used to be a Datacolor user, but they disappointed me when they upgraded their gear and did not provide an upgrade path for my recently purchased colorimeter. And their support was nasty. I can never recommend their products to anyone.

Much better experience with Xrite - better product, better software, better support.

GrandmaG Loc: Flat Rock, MI

Gene51 wrote:

Yes, I used to be a Datacolor user, but they disappointed me when they upgraded their gear and did not provide an upgrade path for my recently purchased colorimeter. And their support was nasty. I can never recommend their products to anyone.

Much better experience with Xrite - better product, better software, better support.

I sent them an email to verify that their product is 64-bit. Which product do you have?

Larry Powell Loc: Columbus OH

I calibrated my monitor and it was absolutely the same as out of the box. A professional printer told me not to even bother with the cal. I did not want to accept that. Guess what, he was correct. A second professional printer friend has told me the same thing.

cjc2 Loc: Hellertown PA

Larry Powell wrote:

I calibrated my monitor and it was absolutely the same as out of the box. A professional printer told me not to even bother with the cal. I did not want to accept that. Guess what, he was correct. A second professional printer friend has told me the same thing.

BOTH of those 'Professional' printers are DEAD WRONG! IMHO and by experience. Best of luck.

Larry Powell Loc: Columbus OH

I disagree with you and so do professional printers.

cjc2 Loc: Hellertown PA

Larry Powell wrote:

I disagree with you and so do professional printers.

Not to be rude, but I could care less and they are absolutely wrong. Please, inquire of others either in the photographic or design field. For best results, you need to be able to 'preview' what a printed page will look like if you have any intention of matching color. On UHH we speak of color calibrating for the best possible photo prints. Most monitors, out of the box, are set way to bright and need some color correction to match the color space you are working in. Not doing this is a major cause of user displeasure with the prints coming off their printers, or printed for them commercially. My workflow is capable of producing great prints on my Epson P800 or the lab(s) that I use to produce customer orders, without further color correction. Respectfully, I have no intention of changing my process due to your posts. Best of luck.