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 11/06/2007 06:52:05 PM · #26

Originally posted by slickchik:
OK, which one is better.

The Spyder Express 2 or the Pantone Huey Pro...

The price difference isn't much.


I just read this article in After Capture. It helped me make up my mind.

I like the fact that it constantly reads the ambient light in the room and keeps the monitor updated on the fly. Plus you can load up different monitor profiles for different uses, games, editing, movies etc.

JMHO.

Message edited by author 2007-11-06 18:52:32.
 11/06/2007 06:56:25 PM · #27
I read the same article and it made me consider the Pantone Huey Pro as well.

Hmmmmm.

Ratings on Amazon seem positive for both.

Would I really use the ambient light feature? Hmmmmm.

Tough choice.
 11/06/2007 07:25:51 PM · #28
DO IT!

:D

11/06/2007 07:42:05 PM · #29
I'll add another vote for the Huey, I've had it about a month now and it works great! Adjustments are neat and the little reminder to calibrate weekly is really easy and handy.
 11/06/2007 07:43:21 PM · #30
echo!

Message edited by author 2007-11-06 19:44:33.
 11/06/2007 07:57:54 PM · #31
have a read through the tool comparisons at Dry Creek Photo

//www.drycreekphoto.com/Learn/monitor_calibration_tools.htm

They seem to do a thorough job of reviewing them.
 11/06/2007 09:20:17 PM · #32
Originally posted by Medoomi:
have a read through the tool comparisons at Dry Creek Photo

//www.drycreekphoto.com/Learn/monitor_calibration_tools.htm

They seem to do a thorough job of reviewing them.


Fixed linky Dry Creek Photo Reviews.

ETA: I didn't see the Huey in there... humm...


Message edited by author 2007-11-06 21:21:39.
 11/06/2007 10:11:45 PM · #33
Those reviews didn't help me.

I guess the Pantone Huey is most desirable?
 11/06/2007 10:16:15 PM · #34
Originally posted by slickchik:
Those reviews didn't help me.

I guess the Pantone Huey is most desirable?

My guess is that it is like the canon/nikon debate but abit tamer. In reality they will both work great. I have the spyderExpress and it works great, I make prints at places around town and it looks like my screen. But much like when I bought Nikon way back when, it was because the best option when I was at the store. I think the Pantone would work well too.:P
 11/08/2007 11:57:53 PM · #35
Ahhhhhhh, calibration is goooooooood. :) I can't believe I was working on my monitor before. I knew it was messed up but not that messed up.
 11/09/2007 01:11:05 AM · #36
I've had the Huey for a year. Works well and I seem to now get a good match between my monitor and printer as long as I use Canon Paper and inks on my i9900.
 11/11/2007 09:10:51 PM · #37
ok I got the Huey in the mail yesterday. Hooked it up and ran it just now.

How do I know it is correct?

I ask because everything has a redish tint now.

Message edited by author 2007-11-11 21:16:56.
 11/12/2007 05:49:53 PM · #38
Just got my Huey today.

@ rex run it a couple of times, after my first run through my monitor had a red-ish tint to it and after the second run it worked itself out.

I can't believe I was working with an uncalibrated monitor for this long.

If anyone that reads this is on the fence about getting a monitor calibration system let me tell you it's worth every penny.
 11/12/2007 05:53:27 PM · #39
My spyder2 express just came today, I will be running it when I get home.
 11/12/2007 08:10:49 PM · #40
Originally posted by Nald:


@ rex run it a couple of times, after my first run through my monitor had a red-ish tint to it and after the second run it worked itself out.


Well I have ran it four times and still get a red tint.
 11/12/2007 08:28:36 PM · #41
Originally posted by rex:
Originally posted by Nald:


@ rex run it a couple of times, after my first run through my monitor had a red-ish tint to it and after the second run it worked itself out.


Well I have ran it four times and still get a red tint.


What kind of monitor are you using?

My Dell monitor allows me to choose what display settings I want to use, Desktop, Gaming, & Multimedia modes. If I use Gaming or Multimedia the settings produce a more warmer or reddish tint to them when I have it in Desktop mode everything looks great.

I found this under the support section at pantone.com. Check the other links towards the bottom of the page, there is good info there as well.

Message edited by author 2007-11-12 20:29:08.
 11/12/2007 08:33:31 PM · #42
my monitor: Samsung

I have selected the Photo Editing one but get a reddish tint with them all?

Message edited by author 2007-11-12 20:34:09.
 11/12/2007 08:53:58 PM · #43
Originally posted by rex:
ok I got the Huey in the mail yesterday. Hooked it up and ran it just now.

How do I know it is correct?

I ask because everything has a redish tint now.


It may be just fine. Give your eyes a couple days to adjust and compare it to an uncalibrated monitor.
 11/12/2007 08:58:21 PM · #44
When the huey finishes it should give you some options about color temperature that you could try. Its also possible that you just aren't used to seeing the corrected colors ;) My monitor (Dell 27FPW something) had a really green tint until I corrected it. Looked really pink at first but its actually 'correct' now!
 11/12/2007 09:47:11 PM · #45
Well, I ran the spyder2 today, I had to go and get the software update to get the screen that let me see the before and after shots. It looks a lot different, but is it really better? Looking at my old photos, the definitely don't look very good, so hopefully my new adjustments will look good to others as well.
 11/13/2007 07:54:24 PM · #46
Well in this image does the skin tone look natural?

[thumb]597497[/thumb]

When I set my Huey and choose all options I can she has a red tint to her skin.
 11/13/2007 08:07:30 PM · #47
Originally posted by rex:
When I set my Huey and choose all options I can she has a red tint to her skin.


Looks OK to me, on my Huey-corrected laptop screen. The greens should look off if there's a red cast, and they don't. She looks a little pale, but not red.

I've had Huey (pro) for a year and love him. I even take him on vacation because I refuse to edit without him! Made a huge difference in getting prints that looked like I expected them to, and that's why I got him. I appreciate the calibration reminders, too. Definitely feel I got my money's worth.
 11/13/2007 08:07:38 PM · #48
Originally posted by rex:
When I set my Huey and choose all options I can she has a red tint to her skin.

Her skin tone looks fine to me. It could be quite difficult to figure out if there's a problem with the calibration, or you're just not used to seeing the colours shifted like this after calibration... unless we can call around to your house and see it for ourselves :)

When I first calibrated my LCD it looked pinkish to me. I think monitors are calibrated to be a 'cool' colour by default so any proper calibration will warm up the colours.

You could always try editing that image you just posted to make her skin look correct on your screen (i.e. remove the red tint you're seeing in PS) - Then post the image, and we'll see if her skin looks too cool.
 11/13/2007 08:11:23 PM · #49
Originally posted by rex:
Well in this image does the skin tone look natural?

[thumb]597497[/thumb]

When I set my Huey and choose all options I can she has a red tint to her skin.


Looks fine on my Spyder Calibrated Laptop.
 11/13/2007 08:19:15 PM · #50
Originally posted by jhonan:

You could always try editing that image you just posted to make her skin look correct on your screen (i.e. remove the red tint you're seeing in PS) - Then post the image, and we'll see if her skin looks too cool.


I will do that just give me a few minutes
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