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11/13/2009 12:20:17 AM · #1 |
hi,
i'm buying a Spyder3 to calibrate my lcd monitor... well, i saw Spyder3Pro and Spyder3 Express... do you know which differences there are between these two models?
i have only one monitor, but i do not know if in the future i will use two monitors (i do not think so... but...)
more suggestion on the type of calibrator are wellcome... |
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11/13/2009 01:22:18 AM · #2 |
Yep, I use it and am happy with it.
I use two monitors but have never managed to get it to work on both, I can only calibrate for one monitor ... I keep meaning to look into it further but never got around to it as I only edit on one screen anyway.
I *think* the difference between is you can change the calibration manually in the pro version and it also has a light sensor on the unit so it can adjust the calibration dependant on light. I have this but never actualy use it for that as I have a daylight bulb in my computer room so the light should be fairly consistent |
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11/17/2009 09:37:41 PM · #3 |
| tnx Bobonacus.. i've decided to buy a Spyder3 Pro... it's really good, yesterday night i have calibrated my lcd monitor and the colors seems to be really better, now i want to buy a new monitor (my is only 15"). |
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11/17/2009 09:42:29 PM · #4 |
| I know you already bought something, but I was going to say the colormunki is what I use on my 34"LCD for professional printing at work. It measures the light in my office and I can calibrate for specific colors ect. I felt I did not need to spend the money on the spyder because I color calibrate manually on my own regularly, due to needing very specific settings. I do like it though, it created almost a spot on color profile for my photoshop to send to the printer. |
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11/17/2009 09:52:38 PM · #5 |
tnx Deer... i knew that there are better products on the market, but i'm not a prof, so i've to see, always, the best product for my pockets! The Spyder3 Pro has the ambient light control too, i think that iit s a good value for money.
and about monitor?
if i have not much money to spend, like 600$ (more or less 500�), what do you recommend?
thank's |
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11/17/2009 11:05:55 PM · #6 |
I assumed most LCD panels were about the same but when I started to check into upgrading my 15" I found out just how confusing it can be. This thread at another form includes a lot of good information to help pick one out: //forums.anandtech.com/showthread.php?t=39226 An IPS is the prefered type of panel for photo editing. They can also be more expensive than the basic or TN types. The thread dates back a couple years ago but they update it regularly so the list of suggestions should be current as far as what is out there. A lot of information to look through there.
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11/17/2009 11:26:42 PM · #7 |
| thank's a lot Jeffrey, i will go to see other opinions. |
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11/18/2009 12:07:22 AM · #8 |
I use the Spyder 3 and it does calibrate perfectly - so nice having both my monitors looking the same. Not sure why yours isnt working for both monitors Rob - I just had to select which monitor at calibration time and it all worked flawlessly.
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11/18/2009 03:35:20 AM · #9 |
Originally posted by bobonacus:
Yep, I use it and am happy with it.
I use two monitors but have never managed to get it to work on both, I can only calibrate for one monitor ... I keep meaning to look into it further but never got around to it as I only edit on one screen anyway.
I *think* the difference between is you can change the calibration manually in the pro version and it also has a light sensor on the unit so it can adjust the calibration dependant on light. I have this but never actualy use it for that as I have a daylight bulb in my computer room so the light should be fairly consistent |
I have this same problem, if anyone knows how to get this to work on 2 monitors please let me know. |
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