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superreds
2nd of November 2007 (Fri), 08:03
I recently posted a photo on this site which looked fine on my monitor, but one of the comments suggested the image was dark. I sent the image away to be printed, and when I received the hard copy it was disappointingly dark. Is there a way to calibrate my monitor so I get the same brightness on monitor / prints?
PhotosGuy
2nd of November 2007 (Fri), 08:30
How do you calibrate your monitor?
http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=196318
Monitor Calibration
http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=158158
Tony-S
3rd of November 2007 (Sat), 10:34
Spend $80 on a calibrator. I have the Spyder2Express and it is fab.
WMWARD2
3rd of November 2007 (Sat), 14:34
I also have the Spyder2Express. I was surprised at the difference it made. I can't imagine not having a montor calibrated now. I have two XPS notebooks and a Dell 20.
superreds
5th of November 2007 (Mon), 14:57
Many thanks, I've just ordered Spyder2Express from warehouse express @ £55.00
Tony-S
5th of November 2007 (Mon), 15:13
If you ever decide to print your own prints, you'll need to find a paper and printer profile for which own. Your prints will come out great.