Calibrate your monitors - DPChallenge Forums

03/22/2006 03:52:25 PM · #1

Some photogs need to calibrate thier monitors. I'm prefectly calibrated and finding some of the images in "Low-Key" very hard to see.

This challenge is dark by nature. A too low contrast monitor might have hurt you. If you're struggling with the scores on this one, make sure to check out this graphic and calibrate your monitor.

Can you see each block as a seperate tone? If not, you may be getting popped for being too dark or too contrasty.

Edit to add linkie: Callibrating your monitor for JASC Paint Shop Pro.

Message edited by author 2006-03-22 19:08:24.

03/22/2006 03:59:19 PM · #2

you know fotomann, this is weird. I know my monitor is correctly calibrated with the software inside my mac. I do this every once in a while, say, once a month, to be absolutely sure my monitor is ok.

when I check my photo's on other monitors (I always do when I enter a challenge), they are most of the time darker then I've seen it on my own monitor (like my "rebel" photo), or too white (like my "mother" and "new life2" photos). I know I should calibrate them first too, to be really sure about the contrasts, but why? I don't think the voters have calibrated their monitors too?

03/22/2006 04:03:38 PM · #3

Originally posted by biteme:

But why? I don't think the voters have calibrated their monitors too?

Best to have it right. The more right, the less problems you will have with voters being less than calibrated.

Canon EF-S 15-85mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM

03/22/2006 04:05:45 PM · #4

Originally posted by fotomann_forever:

Originally posted by biteme:
But why? I don't think the voters have calibrated their monitors too?

Best to have it right. The more right, the less problems you will have with voters being less than calibrated.

I have to have what right? you mean the histogram?

LN13

Canon EOS-60D

03/22/2006 04:06:50 PM · #5

Has anyone used the Pantone Huey? It's only $89 and I'm thinking about buying it. How does it work and does it work well?

Also, what temperature do most keep their monitors? I read somewhere that 6500 is the best temp, but that seems yellowish to me.

thegrandwazoo

Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 24-70mm f/2.8G ED

03/22/2006 04:07:08 PM · #6

Originally posted by biteme:

I don't think the voters have calibrated their monitors too?

I bet you right and that most don't have a calibrated work flow! To me it is a must.

I look at my entries on 5 or 6 monitors at home and work. Some calibrated some not and I try to make it look good on all. So as not to be voted down by some one else who has no idea what calibration is.

aznym

Fujifilm X-T3

Fujifilm XF 23mm f/2 R WR

03/22/2006 04:08:59 PM · #7

You post that black bar and ask us if we see shades?

kiwiness

Canon Canon 1d x Mark II

03/22/2006 04:09:01 PM · #8

Yeah fotoman I know what you mean. I got myself a calibration spider for heaps of money and have my photos full with color information and get hit for blow outs! Sad but not much you can do about it really.

03/22/2006 04:10:01 PM · #9

Originally posted by thegrandwazoo:

I bet you right and that most don't have a calibrated work flow! To me it is a must.

I'd go crazy if I had a photo which is too dark or light because my monitor wasn't calibrated!! I don't think my teacher would like it either ;)

03/22/2006 04:10:25 PM · #10

Originally posted by biteme:

I have to have what right? you mean the histogram?

I meant to say if your monitor is correct, the photo will be correct. If the photo is correct, you will have less problems from voters that have monitors that are not calibrated.

03/22/2006 04:13:08 PM · #11

Originally posted by fotomann_forever:

I meant to say if your monitor is correct, the photo will be correct. If the photo is correct, you will have less problems from voters that have monitors that are not calibrated.

Why didn't you say that in the other post ;) really, I'm getting the hang of english, (uuhm... a little bit!) but some things I just don't understand ;)

thanks for explaining again :)

Canon EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS

03/22/2006 04:17:07 PM · #12

Originally posted by biteme:

I'm getting the hang of english, (uuhm... a little bit!) but some things I just don't understand ;)

Don't worry, I've been speaking it my entire life and still butcher it at times ... :-)

Kaizer

Canon EOS-350D Rebel XT

03/22/2006 04:25:49 PM · #13

Originally posted by biteme:

[quote=fotomann_forever], I'm getting the hang of english,

Engels is n mooilikke taal, Ja?

How's that?

03/22/2006 04:39:37 PM · #14

klinkt goed!

;)

GuGi

Nikon AF Zoom-Nikkor 70-200mm f/2.8 VR DG IF-ED

03/22/2006 04:51:40 PM · #15

Ã�aÃ° er alveg makalaust hvaÃ° hÃ¦gt er aÃ° bulla Ã¡ ensku.

03/22/2006 04:53:18 PM · #16

Originally posted by GuGi:

Ã�aÃ° er alveg makalaust hvaÃ° hÃ¦gt er aÃ° bulla Ã¡ ensku.

zou je denken ja?

(oh so sorry fotomann for spoiling your topic... :D)

thegrandwazoo

Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 24-70mm f/2.8G ED

03/22/2006 04:56:06 PM · #17

Im trying to follow but the Free Dutch to English Translators on the web Suck!

03/22/2006 04:57:48 PM · #18

Originally posted by thegrandwazoo:

Im trying to follow but the Free Dutch to English Translators on the web Suck!

linkie

I use this one when I'm commenting in challenges & writing in forums :)

thegrandwazoo

Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 24-70mm f/2.8G ED

03/22/2006 04:58:36 PM · #19

Originally posted by biteme:

Originally posted by thegrandwazoo:
Im trying to follow but the Free Dutch to English Translators on the web Suck!

linkie

I use this one when I'm commenting in challenges & writing in forums :)

Sweet! Thanks!

Nikon AF Nikkor 85mm f/1.8D

03/22/2006 04:59:26 PM · #20

Originally posted by biteme:

(oh so sorry fotomann for spoiling your topic... :D)

It's ok, my rant was over on the first post. :-) You guys can carry on. I like to try to read other languages.

iamkmaniam

Nikon D200

03/22/2006 05:04:20 PM · #21

You have to remember that a lot of people on this site are only beginners. They aren't even aware thats theres a problem. I bet if I put a 4X5 or 8X10 camera in most of the hands here, they would be lost. It is my opinion that a "majority" of the voters her are amateurs, in both technical skills, and the ability to critique an image beyond the surface of the image. Im sorry if this seems condescending, it is not meant to be. However I have seen too many beautiful images score in the 100th place area. I often wonder what are people looking at. Also I have become very good at predicting what kind of "literal" images will be shot for a challenge and then predicting the winner not based on technical or artistic merit but on how I feel "most amateurs" would vote.

Kevin Russo -Photographer

Arti-Elvi

Nikon D70

Nikon AF Zoom-Nikkor 28-80mm f/3.3-5.6G

03/22/2006 05:05:30 PM · #22

Try this ;-)

Butter brea en griene tsjiss, wa dat net sizze kin is gjin oprjochte Frysk.

:P

Even bite who is from the Netherlands too, doesn't understand it, lol.

Message edited by author 2006-03-22 17:06:40.

03/22/2006 05:08:30 PM · #23

Originally posted by Arti-Elvi:

Try this ;-)

Butter brea en griene tsjiss, wa dat net sizze kin is gjin oprjochte Frysk.

My translation: What the heck did you do with my fried butter-beans?

Am I close?