Vista, Vaio & Spyder Express - DPChallenge Forums

Pentax DA 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 AF

12/18/2007 07:18:55 PM · #1

Whoa is me, I am such an A-hole!

Here's the story... I finally caved and ordered a p-r-o-fessional monitor calibration gizmo and lucky for me it was due to arrive just before the eBay challenge that I was jazzed to enter after a long hiatus.

Of course, Adorama restricts package pickups and I missed the delivery because, unfortunately, I have to work. :P Long story short- I missed the delivery and entered a horribly dark picture that coulda done well in the challenge... well at least better than it is now.

I have in my possession the Spyder2Express and did a run on it on my Vaio. Unfortunately, I can't seem to get the profile to work. I am running Vista Home Premium on my 'puter.

Any ideas of what I can do?

thanks in advance!

faidoi

Pentax K10D

12/18/2007 07:33:46 PM · #2

Did you upgrade to the Vista driver? Also make sure Adobe Gamma is turned off when booting up your computer.

I use the Spyder2Express on a Vista Premium OS and it works fine with the new driver. I also use the same calibrator on a Window Xp computer and had to upgrade the driver also.

12/18/2007 07:43:24 PM · #3

Originally posted by faidoi:

W! What up?

No, I didnt get the vista driver. I suspect I can get that online from the spyder website?

I have never run gamma on this 'puter and it is not in the startup. Lemme look into and I'll post back.

thanks!

Pentax DA 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 AF

12/18/2007 07:49:48 PM · #4

dude! where did you get your vista driver?

faidoi

Pentax K10D

12/18/2007 08:00:48 PM · #5

//www.colorvision.com/index_us.php under support.

seems like you have to sign-up now to get new updates.

Message edited by author 2007-12-18 20:02:00.

cpanaioti

Canon EOS-40D

Canon EF 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 DO IS USM

12/18/2007 08:25:45 PM · #6

You may have to manually assign the profile to your monitor.

12/18/2007 09:33:27 PM · #7

word. I tried to do that & the profile inder colour management says that it is selected by things seems really bright & it shouldnt be.

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

12/18/2007 09:39:49 PM · #8

word up! Got the driver.. I think. Gonna give it a whirl. Will report back soon!

thanks guys!

Okay, wait... I feel kinda lost a bit. It's a bit unclear which one I should dload for the update. I dont see one for the 2express.

Any thoughts?

Message edited by author 2007-12-18 21:47:22.

Dirt_Diver

Nikon D3s

12/18/2007 09:52:59 PM · #9

Originally posted by Rooster:

Can I borrow it?

12/18/2007 10:51:32 PM · #10

Originally posted by Dirt_Diver:

Originally posted by Rooster:
word up! Got the driver.. I think. Gonna give it a whirl. Will report back soon!

thanks guys!

Okay, wait... I feel kinda lost a bit. It's a bit unclear which one I should dload for the update. I dont see one for the 2express.

Any thoughts?

Can I borrow it?

Borrow what? I aint got jack just yet unfortunately. But am way into hooking you up afterwards.

12/19/2007 10:33:13 AM · #11

anyone from the morning crew got words on this?

12/19/2007 10:35:18 AM · #12

Version 2.3.5 support Vista with either 32 or 64 bit processors.

12/19/2007 11:00:13 AM · #13

Originally posted by Rando D300:

Version 2.3.5 support Vista with either 32 or 64 bit processors.

sweet, Thats the one I dloaded but was unsure of.

thanks!

12/19/2007 08:08:33 PM · #14

OMG! I cant figure this bastard out.

I just installed the new driver and ran the test and my monitor is still insanely bright.

What should I do?

Under color management the Spyder icm is set as the default profile. Dunno what else to do?

Message edited by author 2007-12-19 20:10:37.

12/19/2007 08:36:39 PM · #15

Did you have your desk top light on and close to your monitor when you ran the test ?

12/19/2007 08:38:35 PM · #16

Originally posted by Rando D300:

Did you have your desk top light on and close to your monitor when you ran the test ?

Nope. I ran the test with no lights on at all.

12/19/2007 08:43:50 PM · #17

I know this a silly question ,but did you follow the setup instructions and reset the monitor first ?

12/19/2007 09:10:43 PM · #18

Originally posted by Rando D300:

I know this a silly question ,but did you follow the setup instructions and reset the monitor first ?

With my continuing idiocy, nothing's a silly question.

I believe I did. You mean reset to defaults right? I believe I went into the display in vista control panel and just hit the button. Is there another way?

12/19/2007 09:15:04 PM · #19

How do I disable Adobe Gamma on a PC?
Remove the Adobe Gamma icon from your Startup folder. This can be done by right-clicking on the Start button > go to Open or Open All Users > double-click PROGRAMS > double-click STARTUP. Right-click on Adobe Gamma or Adobe Gamma Loader.exe and delete.

12/19/2007 09:16:03 PM · #20

Did you do that?

12/19/2007 09:28:06 PM · #21

Originally posted by Rando D300:

Did you do that?

I've never run adobe gamma on my computer and I double checked the start up folder.

I read thru the knowledge base and I can't seem to figure things out.

Hey, thanks so much for all your posts, BTW. :)

12/19/2007 09:32:56 PM · #22

did you disable it ?

12/19/2007 09:34:59 PM · #23

What kind of monitor ? LCD or CRT

12/19/2007 09:45:36 PM · #24

I have an LCD.

Nothing to disable I'm guessing as it is not in my startup folder.