color calibration for monitors
Dec 26, 2022 12:09:11 #
looking to purchase a monitor color calibration kit Many out there Wanted to stay in the $150/200 dollar range Any thoughts on your experiences
Dec 26, 2022 12:14:46 #
Dec 26, 2022 12:17:39 #
Friends told me I should get one and I got a Datacolor Spyder X Pro.
As soon as I did the first scan of my MacBook Pro, the colors on the screen became visually more brilliant. I didn't know what I was missing! Then I also configured my PC so I could use it on that monitor also and got some response, but evidently it was not off as far as my MacBook.
It was easy enough to setup and get working that I was able to do it by myself! Just follow the directions!
As soon as I did the first scan of my MacBook Pro, the colors on the screen became visually more brilliant. I didn't know what I was missing! Then I also configured my PC so I could use it on that monitor also and got some response, but evidently it was not off as far as my MacBook.
It was easy enough to setup and get working that I was able to do it by myself! Just follow the directions!
Dec 26, 2022 13:11:00 #
Dec 26, 2022 13:12:55 #
cbaniewicz wrote:
looking to purchase a monitor color calibration kit Many out there Wanted to stay in the $150/200 dollar range Any thoughts on your experiences
At this point, X-Rite has transitioned most of their monitor calibration gear to the Calibrite brand. Both Calibrite and Datacolor make great cal kits.
I use the Datacolor SpyderX with SpyderXElite software. It matches my MacBook Air monitor to the LG 27UP850-W 27” monitor on my desk.
For very high end monitors, the X-Rite i1 Pro is still a good choice. But any of the Calibrite or Datacolor models will calibrate mid-range monitors.
Dec 26, 2022 13:19:39 #
Dec 26, 2022 13:20:16 #
Just last week I purchased the Datacolor Spyder X Elite. I had decided months ago that calibrating my laptop monitor was a good idea so I began researching the different models finally deciding on this one. Last week it was on sale and I saved $70. Regurlarly $269 on sale for $199. Merry Christmas to me!
Once it arrived I followed the instructions to go to their website and download the program. Then I followed the directions on the screen in we were done in no time.
It did make a difference; not a huge one by one that I could see.
My advice is to, on a regular basis, keep an eye on the website where you usually purchase your photography items and watch for it to go on sale again unless there is a reason you need it immediately. You may even want to contact the manufacturer and see if they will tell you when they will be on sale again.
Dodie
Once it arrived I followed the instructions to go to their website and download the program. Then I followed the directions on the screen in we were done in no time.
It did make a difference; not a huge one by one that I could see.
My advice is to, on a regular basis, keep an eye on the website where you usually purchase your photography items and watch for it to go on sale again unless there is a reason you need it immediately. You may even want to contact the manufacturer and see if they will tell you when they will be on sale again.
Dodie
Dec 26, 2022 15:56:17 #
I use NEC Spectraview II with NEC Spectrasensor Pro I got for $50 used and it works great on my two NEC LCD2190LXi monitors. I enjoy the hardware calibration features. But they are old and I think I will have to buy new computer and new monitor when MS no longer support Windows 10. I don't really know what I am going to do then.
Dec 27, 2022 06:28:52 #
Most monitors have programs that are used for calibration. However UHH people prefer to spend money on Hi-Tek items ... gadgets. Many use electric knives to cut their morning toast into two halves after marking the half way point with laser AI calipers. There is a limit to human eye/brain ability to perceive small differences in color; why do we need gadgets?
"Despite the eye’s capacity to differentiate so many different color patterns, it still lacks color memory and has a hard time recalling the exact hue of an object that it has previously viewed." Remember that Monitors radiate color and Prints generate color by absorption. What color was that wall background in real life?
https://blog.hunterlab.com/blog/color-measurement/visual-assessment-human-eye-just-enough-accurate-color-measurement/
Not using gadgets, check out:
https://www.makeuseof.com/tag/5-online-tools-calibrate-monitor/
"Despite the eye’s capacity to differentiate so many different color patterns, it still lacks color memory and has a hard time recalling the exact hue of an object that it has previously viewed." Remember that Monitors radiate color and Prints generate color by absorption. What color was that wall background in real life?
https://blog.hunterlab.com/blog/color-measurement/visual-assessment-human-eye-just-enough-accurate-color-measurement/
Not using gadgets, check out:
https://www.makeuseof.com/tag/5-online-tools-calibrate-monitor/
Dec 27, 2022 09:25:30 #
C. Loren wrote:
Friends told me I should get one and I got a Datacolor Spyder X Pro.
As soon as I did the first scan of my MacBook Pro, the colors on the screen became visually more brilliant. I didn't know what I was missing! Then I also configured my PC so I could use it on that monitor also and got some response, but evidently it was not off as far as my MacBook.
It was easy enough to setup and get working that I was able to do it by myself! Just follow the directions!
As soon as I did the first scan of my MacBook Pro, the colors on the screen became visually more brilliant. I didn't know what I was missing! Then I also configured my PC so I could use it on that monitor also and got some response, but evidently it was not off as far as my MacBook.
It was easy enough to setup and get working that I was able to do it by myself! Just follow the directions!
👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
Dec 27, 2022 10:36:17 #
cbaniewicz wrote:
looking to purchase a monitor color calibration kit Many out there Wanted to stay in the $150/200 dollar range Any thoughts on your experiences
I am not trying to muddy the waters, however . . . .
I recently discovered how Dramatically Everything changes as your viewing angle changes.
I know that this should be a common-sense observation, and for well-versed folks, it must be.
The height of my chair or the tilt of the monitor, in the slightest amount, Really makes a huge difference to this color-challenged (Color-Blind) UHHer.
Best Wishes,
JimmyT Sends
Dec 27, 2022 10:57:37 #
dpullum wrote:
Most monitors have programs that are used for cali... (show quote)
Thanks for posting such interesting and helpful tools!
Best Wishes,
JimmyT Sends
Bravo Zulu
Dec 27, 2022 11:42:42 #
Jimmy T wrote:
I am not trying to muddy the waters, however . . .... (show quote)
How the image changes as a function of the viewing angle is dependent on the particular monitor. Some are much worse than others.
Dec 27, 2022 11:50:46 #
dpullum wrote:
Most monitors have programs that are used for cali... (show quote)
Horrible advice, IMHO. Good photo monitors need calibration, and yes you can see the difference. YMMV. Best of luck.
Dec 27, 2022 11:53:14 #
rcarol wrote:
How the image changes as a function of the viewing angle is dependent on the particular monitor. Some are much worse than others.
I should have been clear.
I don't have any current experience with monitors other than my monitor.
My comments are related only to my monitor.
Thanks for the correction/clarification.
Best Wishes,
JimmyT Sends
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