Calibrated Monitor? If so, can you take a look?

09/10/2006 08:27:10 AM · #1

I was having issues seeing the bubble in the red ribbon winner for the Steve Davidson challenge. I thought my monitor was calibrated, but it was off!

I tried recalibrating it with Spyder.

If you are fairly certain your monitor is correctly calibrated, can you take a look at this portrait shoot I did yesterday and tell me if everything looks ok color, brightness, and contrast wise?

Portrait Shoot

Thanks :)

glad2badad

Apple iPhone 16 Pro

Lensbaby Sweet 35 Optic

09/10/2006 08:37:57 AM · #2

I use the Pantone ColorVision calibration tool, and the images you've linked look fine here. Cute too BTW! ;^)

Tamron AF 28-300mm f/3.5-6.3 XR Di LD Aspherical IF for Canon

09/10/2006 08:41:50 AM · #3

Originally posted by glad2badad:

I use the Pantone ColorVision calibration tool, and the images you've linked look fine here. Cute too BTW! ;^)

Thanks so much! I am so paranoid...LOL

SDW

Canon EOS-60D

09/10/2006 08:43:35 AM · #4

look great here. The background is solid and all the colors are clear. Highlights, midtones, and shadows look great.

Great pictures BTW.

EDIT TO ADD: I use adobe to calibrate.

Message edited by author 2006-09-10 08:44:19.

Tamron SP AF 28-75mm f/2.8 XR Di for Canon

09/10/2006 08:49:14 AM · #5

Originally posted by Southern Gentleman:

look great here. The background is solid and all the colors are clear. Highlights, midtones, and shadows look great.

Great pictures BTW.

EDIT TO ADD: I use adobe to calibrate.

Thanks Scott. Good to know things are back on track.

...and thanks for the compliment as well :)

strangeghost

Canon EOS-7D

09/10/2006 09:37:01 AM · #6

Assuming you're going for the flat black background, I believe you've nailed it. Skin looks good, clothes colors are reasonable, everything looks balanced.

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

09/10/2006 09:48:51 AM · #7

Originally posted by strangeghost:

Assuming you're going for the flat black background, I believe you've nailed it. Skin looks good, clothes colors are reasonable, everything looks balanced.

Yep, plain black background. Clothes weren't the best. I am not a fan of white clothes on black unless it is a little girl in a pretty dress/outfit. Reguardless, I am happy with how most of the shots came out :)

Thanks for looking!!!

kenskid

Nikon D700

09/10/2006 11:15:33 AM · #8

My monitor is NOT calibrated and skin and hair has a little pinkish hue.

moniepenny

Canon EOS-400D Rebel XTi

Canon EF-S 17-85mm f/4-5.6 IS USM

09/10/2006 11:21:27 AM · #9

IMG_6926 (49 of 90) is just fantastic. It's just a beautiful shot. If I had a photo like that of my dad and I, I would treasure it for the rest of my life.

Edit to add - 63 is gorgeous too.

Message edited by author 2006-09-10 11:23:51.