The Vulcan Posted January 5, 2008 Share Posted January 5, 2008 I wonder how many of us see the photo submissions in a different light/colour? Accurate monitor calibration is the answer. I use "Displaymate" - excellent programme. Link attavhed http://www.displaymate.com/ Maybe you have a better system of calibration you'd like to share? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkBKK Posted January 6, 2008 Share Posted January 6, 2008 I wonder how many of us see the photo submissions in a different light/colour? Accurate monitor calibration is the answer. I use "Displaymate" - excellent programme. Link attavhed http://www.displaymate.com/ Maybe you have a better system of calibration you'd like to share? Having recently succumbed to digital, and having seen the difference a properly calibrated monitor makes, I'll be running out and getting a Spyder2 some time soon (I've seen them in at least two places in Fortune Town). I think the new Spyder3 (haven't seen one here yet) may be a bit over the top for my needs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Vulcan Posted January 6, 2008 Author Share Posted January 6, 2008 I've seen/heard about this product but never really understood how the hel_l it works! In lay mans language can you explain. Much appreciated Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Firefoxx Posted January 6, 2008 Share Posted January 6, 2008 (edited) Basically a calibrator helps to make the colors you see across various mediums (normally, the printer, the scanner, and the monitor) fairly consistent and standard. The reason that they tend to not be the same is because each medium produces and interprets colors differently, and each has different capabilities for producing the range (gamut) of colors available. The one that people are usually most concerned about is the monitor, especially if you're doing professional work. This is because you need to set your monitor to a certain display "standard", so if you send your work to your clients, they will see the same picture (colors). To get a fairly accurate calibration, you usually need a spectrophotometer (like the one used in the Eye One) or colorimeter (like the cheaper Spyder). Both are measurement devices connected to the USB port which you hang on your monitor to read and compare color output during the calibration process. A software-only solution will help (and be better than nothing), but won't be as accurate, but of course will be much cheaper. BTW, as far as I've seen, the price for the Spyder in Thailand is way too much. Edited January 6, 2008 by Firefoxx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChiangMaiAmerican Posted January 6, 2008 Share Posted January 6, 2008 Whats the price in Thailand for a Spyder 3 Pro? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChiangMaiAmerican Posted January 6, 2008 Share Posted January 6, 2008 It's interesting you brought up the topic. I was already researching color calibration for my system. On the way I found the International Color Consortium. Below is a link to their website. The website has lots of infomation and quite a few color profiles. http://www.color.org/index.xalter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Vulcan Posted January 6, 2008 Author Share Posted January 6, 2008 Whats the price in Thailand for a Spyder 3 Pro? Haven't seen it advertised here yet so difficult to establish what the pricing will be. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Vulcan Posted January 6, 2008 Author Share Posted January 6, 2008 ......................This is because you need to set your monitor to a certain display "standard", so if you send your work to your clients, they will see the same picture (colors). Is there a guideline to this "standard"? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChiangMaiAmerican Posted January 6, 2008 Share Posted January 6, 2008 Check the link I added. That is the organization that sets the standard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
astral Posted January 6, 2008 Share Posted January 6, 2008 I don't feel inclined to spend $70 for a function I would only use once in a blue moon. Are there any free tools for use with notebook screens? An old LCD monitor that I use to have, came with a tool in the support cd and a little plastic tag for colour comparison. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkBKK Posted January 6, 2008 Share Posted January 6, 2008 I don't feel inclined to spend $70 for a function I would only use once in a blue moon.Are there any free tools for use with notebook screens? An old LCD monitor that I use to have, came with a tool in the support cd and a little plastic tag for colour comparison. Tools to calibrate monitors used to cost thousands of pounds. Now you can buy something that seems to work for 5-6,000 baht. Yes, they're cheaper in the UK/US, but I'm here. It's something that should be done periodically (weekly/monthly). If you intend doing anything other than than taking digital pics and looking at them on your own monitor (e.g. printing them, sharing them, etc.) you don't really have a choice (as far as I can see). Of course, YMMV. (And I admit it may be a bit anal if you have a P&S, but if you're going to do something ...) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michael123456 Posted July 25, 2011 Share Posted July 25, 2011 hello my friends, was in search for spyder3express monitor calibration system. did not buy yet as live in udon thani. is 3990 baht http://fotofile.net/...ate.php?qid=124 send email to av camera they not have on their webpage, but responded quickly their price is 3700 baht http://www.avcamera.com/ if you know cheaper shops, especially in udon thani or khon kaen, please send pn pm to me. greetinx michael Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VerbalKint Posted July 26, 2011 Share Posted July 26, 2011 Spyder 3 Studio 31,900 Spyder 3 Print 19,900 Spyder 3 Elite 9,990 Spyder 3 Express 3,990 Spyder 3 Pro 6,990 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BangkokImages Posted July 31, 2011 Share Posted July 31, 2011 I've written a few articles about this subject best read in order here, and then here. I tried to put them in an easy to understand format, hard to do with such a complex subject. Let me know if yuo have questions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
astral Posted August 2, 2011 Share Posted August 2, 2011 I use this neat little tool. http://www.softpedia.com/get/Tweak/Video-Tweak/Monitor-Calibration-Wizard.shtml Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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