Mpix color correction - DPChallenge Forums

12/07/2011 02:43:34 PM · #1

How many of you have used their 'color correction' feature? Is it worthwhile doing so?

I have my monitor calibrated on a regular basis, I like the colors I see on my photos, so I wanted to know if I should use this feature or not?

PHOTOKID

12/07/2011 03:00:48 PM · #2

The best thing you could do is print a few of the photos out, and then match the output colors to that of your monitor. That way you are calibrated to their printing process.

12/07/2011 03:01:12 PM · #3

Hoping to get a reply soon, as I'm about to send my order in, to Mpix.

Tamron SP 24-70mm f/2.8 Di VC USD Canon Mount

12/07/2011 03:03:42 PM · #4

Thanks Richard, I didn't see your post till I'd sent my last one. I can't use my printer for now as my husband ordered cheaper substitute ink (after I'd told him I wanted Epsom ink), the colours have been off since.

Mike

Canon EOS-5D Mark II

12/07/2011 03:23:46 PM · #5

never used mpix, but i tried using color calibration from a few laces. i ordered the same picture with and without to compare. All were bad. i wont use it ever again.

12/07/2011 03:31:43 PM · #6

I ended up ordering a test batch of the smaller prints with color cornection, to see how they turn out before doing the final order. Probably the safest thing for me to do now

PHOTOKID

12/07/2011 03:37:40 PM · #7

Do not use the smaller prints to calibrate your monitor to their process cause then you will have to use the correction process all the time. I meant work with an uncorrected print to calibrate your equipment that way you didnt need to use it.