How to calibrate Canon Pro9000 Mark 2?
Feb 21, 2016 12:59:35 #
seeker wrote:
I own and successfully use a ColorMunki Smile program. I have never used a ColorMunki Photo program.ColorMunki Photo program is $459.00. ColorMunki Smile program is $79.00. I would like to hear a comparison of these softwares.
This article touches on a few differences: http://www.popphoto.com/gear/2012/11/quick-review-x-rite-colormunki-smile-monitor-calibration-system
"All that simplicity comes at the cost of customization options available in higher-end models like the ColorMunki Display. Want to set your own white point? Sorry. Want to customize your gamma? Not going to happen. Looking for something with ambient light correction? Not at this price point. But all of that is pretty much the point. If you know that going in, it's not really a negative.
One slight downside though, is that the results did vary a bit as I changed around the lighting situations. That's a common issue with calibration systems, but it's not made overly clear during set-up, so casual users might not know."
Feb 22, 2016 10:45:28 #
I have an amazon visa card that I use for gas, groceries, etc. The points build up and every so often I am able to purchase something free through amazon. This morning I had $106.00 worth of spending on the card. I bought the ColorMunki Smile software for $70.00. ETA is Wednesday morning. I'm hoping my shipment from Red River arrives by the end of the week so I can begin some serious experimentation.
Feb 22, 2016 16:14:44 #
seeker wrote:
Congratulation!I bought the ColorMunki Smile software for $70.00. ETA is Wednesday morning.
Remember to run your calibration in a fairly darkened room, so that ambient light does not influence the procedure.
Mar 28, 2016 08:55:24 #
Usually the information on UH is pretty good but this one leaves a bit to be desired. Both Datacolor and XRite have units for printer profiling. I have the Datacolor Spyder 3 Studio so I can do both monitor and screen. I have had issues- prints are dark so I have to apply "windage"- about 15 units of brightness. I have also used a commercial site for a custom ICC (that's what the computer uses to translate the image into the printer. Each paper has its own ICC- the printer comes with a set for Canon papers. I use Red River who provides ICCs for various printers.
It's not been an easy process. I've had the same issue- why shouldn't a gray card print gray?? I used PE to make a gray image- 128,128,128 and printed it. That should get me around any monitor issues- color/brightness, etc. But still issues. I haven't figured it out but I have a feeling it's somehow a printer issue. Lots of science going on!!
Oh and by the way, I printed an image on my 9000MkII and printed the same file at Walgreens- Walgreens was even darker!! I even printed an image with a gray card in the portrait- dark!!
It's not been an easy process. I've had the same issue- why shouldn't a gray card print gray?? I used PE to make a gray image- 128,128,128 and printed it. That should get me around any monitor issues- color/brightness, etc. But still issues. I haven't figured it out but I have a feeling it's somehow a printer issue. Lots of science going on!!
Oh and by the way, I printed an image on my 9000MkII and printed the same file at Walgreens- Walgreens was even darker!! I even printed an image with a gray card in the portrait- dark!!
If you want to reply, then register here. Registration is free and your account is created instantly, so you can post right away.