Vista - Calibrating monitor - DPChallenge Forums

11/16/2007 01:26:08 AM · #1

Is there a way to calibrate your monitor in Vista? I cannot find the Adobe Gamma and I have no money at the moment to buy a Huey or Spyder2. I like my laptop to be bright, but I am losing definition in the lighter colors...

Pentax SMC- DA * 50-135mm F2.8 ED (IF) SDM

11/16/2007 06:19:00 PM · #2

bump???

fotomann_forever

11/16/2007 06:23:42 PM · #3

//youtube.com/watch?v=cge3zE5cNP0

You have Adobe Gamma.

Message edited by author 2007-11-16 18:33:38.

travis_cooper

Pentax K10D

11/16/2007 06:25:14 PM · #4

I'm not sure, I actually just ordered a system with Vista, but it won't be here for a few weeks. I can say that I tried using adobe gamma on my xp system and it wasn't a pleasant experience. The colors just got worse not better. One thing you can do is just play with the contrast/brightness on your monitor menu. I have also heard that gamma is pretty much worthless on an LCD monitor, so if you aren't using a CRT monitor it probably isn't worth trying anyway. I'll look and see if I can find out anything else.

travis_cooper

Pentax K10D

Pentax SMC- DA * 50-135mm F2.8 ED (IF) SDM

11/16/2007 06:27:13 PM · #5

Originally posted by fotomann_forever:

//youtube.com/watch?v=cge3zE5cNP0

Looks like it is still in the control panel just like it was in XP.

fotomann_forever

11/16/2007 06:37:58 PM · #6

Originally posted by travis_cooper:

Originally posted by fotomann_forever:
//youtube.com/watch?v=cge3zE5cNP0

Looks like it is still in the control panel just like it was in XP.

Yup, just gotta put it there.

Canon RF 24-70mm f/2.8 L IS

11/16/2007 06:47:14 PM · #7

no adobegamma.cpl in my system...

fotomann_forever

11/16/2007 07:10:31 PM · #8

Originally posted by candlerain:

no adobegamma.cpl in my system...

Wait, hold on...Are you using Photoshop? I made that assumption. Sorry.

kirbic

Canon EOS R5

11/16/2007 08:34:27 PM · #9

Go here and download QuickGamma. It's free, and will do a good job setting gamma. But before you run QuickGamma, make sure that your black point is set properly. Try this page for a lengthy but very good overview on monitor calibration, including setting black point & gamma.