Does anyone use Spyder3 for monitor calibration?

Canon EF-S 17-55mm f/2.8 IS USM

11/13/2009 05:20:17 AM · #1

hi,

i'm buying a Spyder3 to calibrate my lcd monitor... well, i saw Spyder3Pro and Spyder3 Express... do you know which differences there are between these two models?

i have only one monitor, but i do not know if in the future i will use two monitors (i do not think so... but...)

more suggestion on the type of calibrator are wellcome...

bobonacus

Canon EOS-7D

11/13/2009 06:22:18 AM · #2

Yep, I use it and am happy with it.

I use two monitors but have never managed to get it to work on both, I can only calibrate for one monitor ... I keep meaning to look into it further but never got around to it as I only edit on one screen anyway.

I *think* the difference between is you can change the calibration manually in the pro version and it also has a light sensor on the unit so it can adjust the calibration dependant on light. I have this but never actualy use it for that as I have a daylight bulb in my computer room so the light should be fairly consistent

Konica Minolta 50mm f/2.8 Macro

11/18/2009 02:37:41 AM · #3

tnx Bobonacus.. i've decided to buy a Spyder3 Pro... it's really good, yesterday night i have calibrated my lcd monitor and the colors seems to be really better, now i want to buy a new monitor (my is only 15").

deers

Konica Minolta Maxxum 5D

11/18/2009 02:42:29 AM · #4

I know you already bought something, but I was going to say the colormunki is what I use on my 34"LCD for professional printing at work. It measures the light in my office and I can calibrate for specific colors ect. I felt I did not need to spend the money on the spyder because I color calibrate manually on my own regularly, due to needing very specific settings. I do like it though, it created almost a spot on color profile for my photoshop to send to the printer.

Nikon AF Zoom-Nikkor 18-135mm f/3.5- 5.6G ED DX

11/18/2009 02:52:38 AM · #5

tnx Deer... i knew that there are better products on the market, but i'm not a prof, so i've to see, always, the best product for my pockets! The Spyder3 Pro has the ambient light control too, i think that iit s a good value for money.

and about monitor?

if i have not much money to spend, like 600$ (more or less 500â�¬), what do you recommend?

thank's

JeffryZ

Nikon D80

11/18/2009 04:05:55 AM · #6

I assumed most LCD panels were about the same but when I started to check into upgrading my 15" I found out just how confusing it can be. This thread at another form includes a lot of good information to help pick one out: //forums.anandtech.com/showthread.php?t=39226 An IPS is the prefered type of panel for photo editing. They can also be more expensive than the basic or TN types. The thread dates back a couple years ago but they update it regularly so the list of suggestions should be current as far as what is out there. A lot of information to look through there.