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Hi,
Just wondering what the prevailing opinions are on monitor calibration hardware? I'm considering a Spyder, but there are several other makes out there. Anyone have a preference or recommendation? Thanks, Jeffrey __________________
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Vicuna
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Hi JKS, I was also thinking of getting a Spyder but didnt like the cost, so after looking around I bought the new (to UK) Pantone Huey. As I have never used any other calibration device I cant compare the Huey to anything else but it seems to do a good job as I do now get faithful colour prints
One thing I really like about the Huey is that you leave it connected to the computer and it changes the monitors brightness when the ambient light changes which I think none of the others do. I dare say that as the Huey is quite a bit cheaper than a Spyder then it probably isnt as technically good but it seems to be quite adequate for my needs ![]() Slea |
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Lubbock, Tx.
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We tested the Monaco Optix and ColorVision Spyder at the Texas School of Professional Photography at Texas A&M University.
Interestingly, the ColorVision Spyder and Pantone Huey, mentioned by Slea, are both made by the same company. The Huey is a consumer based calibrator, the Spyder is the pro version. The Spyder has a consumer version as well called Color Plus. A consumer based calibrator is better than nothing. The Monaco Optix is the most accurate of the two calibrators tested, but is more expensive. The Spyder was a fairly close second and was $50 cheaper. Tests revealed a slight magenta cast on one CRT with the Spyder after calibration. LCD's are not completely calibratable. A calibrator will put an LCD in the ballpark, but they are not a reliable interface for electronic imaging, YET. On the horizon are caibratable LCD's, and when introduced, will be in the $1500+ range. CRT's will be fazed out gradually, and the price of the new LCD's will gradually decline in price. |
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Photocamel Master
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I currently use a Monaco Optix. Prior to that I had a Colorvision Spyder (not the newest model, but the prior one). Much better results with the Monaco.
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Maybe this link will shed some light on stuff for ya?
http://www.drycreekphoto.com/Learn/m...tion_tools.htm __________________
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