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07/08/2006 02:37:58 PM · #1 |
Yesterday, I posted a thread about a Dell 24" monitor that I was thinking about getting. In several of the posts, people mentioned that it might need hardware monitor calibration. What does that mean? I've seen calibrators advertised...in the pictures it looks like you just hang something in front of the screen and it somehow calibrates the monitor??
I don't understand how that works? HOW does it calibrate the monitor and to what standard does it calibrate it? Also, who makes the best calibrators? Thanks a lot.
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07/08/2006 02:56:58 PM · #2 |
| There are many monitor calibrators on the market I use the spider 2 pro personally and love it. They attach to the screen and read the colors while a program runs to tell you what to adjust the settings to to get certain corrections. I suggest looking into the monitor and the type of LCD and settings you can adjust on it before buying. |
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07/08/2006 03:01:06 PM · #3 |
Does anyone happen to know, off hand, what calibrations are possible on the new Dell 24"? Also, how does the Pantone Huey rate compared to the Spider 2 Pro?
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07/08/2006 03:05:19 PM · #4 |
Originally posted by chafer:
Does anyone happen to know, off hand, what calibrations are possible on the new Dell 24"? Also, how does the Pantone Huey rate compared to the Spider 2 Pro? |
Not sure on the 24" but the 21" Dell has limited adjustment if it is attached to the video card via DVI input. If you connect it through the analog it has more adjustment capability...sucks!! Either the brightness or contrast is not adjustable in DVI connection.
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07/08/2006 03:10:13 PM · #5 |
| huey I heard is good but with one draw back once it is installed almost impossible to use any other calibrator. Price point is what sells the huey |
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07/08/2006 04:36:53 PM · #6 |
Spyder2Express @ $69 and uses the same colorimeter has the SpyderPro.
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07/08/2006 05:07:14 PM · #7 |
I use a Huey and it is simple and straightforward. Obviously it is not as strong as the more expensive programs, ie. it does not profile scanners, printers, and the rest. I run Huey with the room light sensor on and then it reminds me every two weeks to runa new calibration. I get pretty darn good color match to my Canon i9900 printer as long as I'm using Canon inks.
Message edited by author 2006-07-08 17:07:49. |
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07/08/2006 07:41:26 PM · #8 |
| Like JB, I run Huey and like it. Ease of use is terrific. Adjustment for changes in room light keeps my monitor calibrated day and night, sun and clouds, clear and foggy. Recommended. |
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07/08/2006 10:00:37 PM · #9 |
Originally posted by Dr.Confuser:
Like JB, I run Huey and like it. Ease of use is terrific. Adjustment for changes in room light keeps my monitor calibrated day and night, sun and clouds, clear and foggy. Recommended. |
Do you know if the Huey can handle multiple monitors? |
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