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MiniMemories
22nd of March 2008 (Sat), 14:32
I'm going to buy a new calibration unit for my monitor, If there is anybody out there who would like to let me know the best calibration kit for the best price it would be apreciated. I would like to know the price and why you think it's the best. Many thanks ahead of time.
crn3371
22nd of March 2008 (Sat), 15:11
I went for the Pantone Huey. The basic unit can be had for about $70. It has a pretty basic set of controls, but does what I need it to do, and the price was right. One thing that is nice about the Huey is that you can leave it plugged in, resting in its cradle, and it will monitor ambient room light and adjust your monitor accordingly.
PixelMagic
22nd of March 2008 (Sat), 15:23
The best, moderately priced calibrator is the Eye One Display 2.

See this review by Will Crockett at ShootSmarter.com...you may have to sign up for an account to read the entire article: http://www.shootsmarter.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=104
René Damkot
22nd of March 2008 (Sat), 15:44
I second Fedka's recommendation.
orisky
22nd of March 2008 (Sat), 21:40
I went for the Pantone Huey. The basic unit can be had for about $70. It has a pretty basic set of controls, but does what I need it to do, and the price was right. One thing that is nice about the Huey is that you can leave it plugged in, resting in its cradle, and it will monitor ambient room light and adjust your monitor accordingly.

Let us know how it works for you, several of us are having problems with ours: http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=446760
Tareq
23rd of March 2008 (Sun), 07:47
Spyder3
Az2Africa
23rd of March 2008 (Sun), 09:16
Everyone jumps on the EyeOne bandwagon like it's the flavor of the month. EyeOne, Spyder3, or SpyderPro2 Plus for that matter are all good for what you want to do. Find the best price and get any of them and you will be happy with the results.
flyfisher x
24th of March 2008 (Mon), 10:32
I just purchased the Pantone Huey this weekend for $79.00. I am very happy with the results.
orisky
24th of March 2008 (Mon), 11:07
I just purchased the Pantone Huey this weekend for $79.00. I am very happy with the results.

That's good to hear. Please share your hardware configuration as several of us have not been so lucky. thanks!