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01/02/2008 09:33:05 PM · #26 |
Spyder2 seems to be what most recommend. Pantone make the Huey and Huey Pro which are also well reviewed. I thing Gretag-Macbeth EyeOne is probably one of the highest esteemed colerimeters.
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01/02/2008 09:34:37 PM · #27 |
Originally posted by fotomann_forever:
the Huey can be left connected to the machine to adjust for ambient light changes. |
That's the one I want. I've gotten my new LCD monitor pretty under control with the various software tools, but I'd rather have a Huey because of the ambient dynamic. |
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01/02/2008 09:35:49 PM · #28 |
Originally posted by wavelength:
Spyder2 seems to be what most recommend. Pantone make the Huey and Huey Pro which are also well reviewed. I thing Gretag-Macbeth EyeOne is probably one of the highest esteemed colerimeters. |
My Huey Pantone says, "Gretag-Macbeth" on the side of it. ;) |
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01/02/2008 09:57:16 PM · #29 |
Having a properly calibrated monitor might help you with prints. If you want to know what voters are seeing, though, look at it on a CRT and an LCD. Chances are the LCD's brighter. If it looks decent on both, you know that most voters are seeing an ok version.
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01/02/2008 10:05:00 PM · #30 |
Originally posted by levyj413:
Having a properly calibrated monitor might help you with prints. If you want to know what voters are seeing, though, look at it on a CRT and an LCD. Chances are the LCD's brighter. If it looks decent on both, you know that most voters are seeing an ok version. |
Throw a levels adjustment layer over it... mess it all up... if it still looks good... LOL
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01/02/2008 10:58:41 PM · #31 |
Originally posted by David Ey:
OK, thanks for your help. I guess I'll order one of those gadgets. What do you recommend? |
In the last 3 weeks I had a Spyder2Express, returned it for a Huey (a tad more expensive) and have been quite happy. The huey has a stand and can adjust continuously or manually to adjust to light. The hardware is much smaller and the software is much easier to use.
I'm no expert but I DO KNOW that Adobe Gamma blows chunks!
BTW, this is the best thread I've read in months! Good laughs... Good times!
Good luck David!
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01/02/2008 11:05:53 PM · #32 |
Originally posted by fotomann_forever:
Both the Spyder2Express and the Pantone Huey get good ratings. I've got the Spyder, but the Huey can be left connected to the machine to adjust for ambient light changes. |
The Huey works well and the price is right. Compared to the cost of some of the gear people use here, it's a small price to pay to get it right.
David, after the challenge post the pic and get opinions from those with calibrated monitors. |
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01/02/2008 11:18:15 PM · #33 |
I use EyeOne and can't say enough about its consistency. Use it on several monitors and get exact color on each.
The one thing I see most often in discussions about monitor calibration is that people seem to think once their monitor is calibrated, its done. That isn't the case. Your monitor should be calibrated regularly, once a month or more because it drifts away from its calibrated state over time. EyeOne gives you a reminder, I'm sure some of the others do as well.
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01/02/2008 11:22:56 PM · #34 |
| i've never used a calibration device so i don't know how they work. Do you adjust anything more than contrast and brightness? What elso do they do? |
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01/02/2008 11:26:43 PM · #35 |
Originally posted by briantammy:
i've never used a calibration device so i don't know how they work. Do you adjust anything more than contrast and brightness? What elso do they do? |
EyeOne (and most others like it) hang in front of the monitor and are plugged into a USB port. Software plays a series of known colors and shades of gray swatches on the screen. The device reads the colors & shades and tells the computer how to adjust the monitor to match the known values. It takes about 5 minutes.
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01/02/2008 11:27:14 PM · #36 |
| I've used the Spyder2 and EyeOne. No contest... the EyeOne was far superior, and I returned the Spyder. |
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01/02/2008 11:30:27 PM · #37 |
Originally posted by idnic:
Originally posted by briantammy:
i've never used a calibration device so i don't know how they work. Do you adjust anything more than contrast and brightness? What elso do they do? |
EyeOne (and most others like it) hang in front of the monitor and are plugged into a USB port. Software plays a series of known colors and shades of gray swatches on the screen. The device reads the colors & shades and tells the computer how to adjust the monitor to match the known values. It takes about 5 minutes. |
Does the computer self-adjust or do you have to do it with the buttons on the monitor? |
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01/02/2008 11:31:58 PM · #38 |
I have an EyeOne from Pantone and, well, it rocks.
I use it to calibrate weekly, which I suppose is often enough for the work I do.
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01/02/2008 11:33:32 PM · #39 |
Originally posted by briantammy:
Does the computer self-adjust or do you have to do it with the buttons on the monitor? |
Computer does it.
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01/02/2008 11:39:17 PM · #40 |
Originally posted by briantammy:
Originally posted by idnic:
Originally posted by briantammy:
i've never used a calibration device so i don't know how they work. Do you adjust anything more than contrast and brightness? What elso do they do? |
EyeOne (and most others like it) hang in front of the monitor and are plugged into a USB port. Software plays a series of known colors and shades of gray swatches on the screen. The device reads the colors & shades and tells the computer how to adjust the monitor to match the known values. It takes about 5 minutes. |
Does the computer self-adjust or do you have to do it with the buttons on the monitor? |
The hardware has a sensor on the side that faces the monitor. This is why it is better than using the naked eye. Somewhere toward the beginning was this very clear message about the difference between adobe gamma and hardware calibrators.
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01/02/2008 11:40:05 PM · #41 |
I can vouch for the Huey. I have used it since it came out because it was a good deal for the money. It reminds me every two weeks to redo my calibration. And the auto adjust for ambient light changes works well enough to keep you out of trouble. As far as I can tell the Huey Pro only adds dual monitor support.
As for asking people to turn down the lights to look at your pictures good luck! If you adjust your images using a calibration tool then it will not matter what the light they viewed viewing in.
Hope this helps a little.
Message edited by author 2008-01-02 23:41:45. |
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01/02/2008 11:49:59 PM · #42 |
Originally posted by scalvert:
I've used the Spyder2 and EyeOne. No contest... the EyeOne was far superior, and I returned the Spyder. |
I think the EyeOne cost quite a bit more than the Spyder2.
edit to add: I don't think this should be in rant, it's a good photography discussion.
Message edited by author 2008-01-02 23:52:26. |
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01/02/2008 11:51:32 PM · #43 |
Originally posted by cloudsme:
I think the EyeOne cost quite a bit more than the Spyder2. |
Yes it does, which might explain both its superior accuracy and the fact that I didn't buy it first. ;-) |
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01/02/2008 11:53:27 PM · #44 |
Originally posted by scalvert:
Originally posted by cloudsme:
I think the EyeOne cost quite a bit more than the Spyder2. |
Yes it does, which might explain both its superior accuracy and the fact that I didn't buy it first. ;-) |
Hee hee, ya cheep bastage. Sounds like something I'd do... ;-) |
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01/02/2008 11:58:54 PM · #45 |
Originally posted by kirbic:
Originally posted by scalvert:
Originally posted by cloudsme:
I think the EyeOne cost quite a bit more than the Spyder2. |
Yes it does, which might explain both its superior accuracy and the fact that I didn't buy it first. ;-) |
Hee hee, ya cheep bastage. Sounds like something I'd do... ;-) |
It's funny, I ordered a Spyder2 yesterday. I guess I'm with both of you. |
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01/03/2008 12:00:38 AM · #46 |
EyeOne: 1695 bucks! :O
Message edited by author 2008-01-03 00:02:34. |
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01/03/2008 12:04:59 AM · #47 |
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01/03/2008 12:13:56 AM · #48 |
whew! thats better. what was I looking at? |
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01/03/2008 12:30:51 AM · #49 |
Originally posted by scalvert:
I've used the Spyder2 and EyeOne. No contest... the EyeOne was far superior, and I returned the Spyder. |
Anyone wanna buy a slightly used Spyder? :-D
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01/03/2008 12:43:19 AM · #50 |
Originally posted by David Ey:
I have eleven comments so far and they all say the same....I can't tell what it is.....Too dark to see.....Why would you enter something I can't see.....etc etc.
Well, you might not like the photo and that's fine. Yeah, it's dark. It was night time. but if your monitor was right it is very easy to see. |
Out of curiosity, how dark do you think your avatar is? |
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