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Jul 03, 2013 20:14 |  #1

hey guys, i need help calibrating my monitor. Do the colors on this picture look balanced or is it too saturated?

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Jul 03, 2013 23:42 |  #2

It doesn't look too over-saturated to me, especially with regards to the foliage. The grass has a fair amount of yellow in it giving it a bit of a punchy look, but I wouldn't say it's over-saturated.


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Jul 04, 2013 01:00 as a reply to  @ Bob_A's post |  #3

Thanks for the help. Looks like my monitor is close to being properly calibrated.


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Jul 04, 2013 01:11 |  #4

Really looks good on my end. Good balance with what i am seeing even in the trees and the light hitting the leaf tips and such


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Jul 04, 2013 05:48 as a reply to  @ sssc's post |  #5

Thanks. 'Appreciate your feedback.


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Jul 04, 2013 09:59 |  #6

randalcandari wrote in post #16089680 (external link)
Thanks for the help. Looks like my monitor is close to being properly calibrated.

A better way to tell would be to use a "Standard image" for that. Monitor Calibration: Good reference images (external link)

Be aware that even if your monitor is calibrated, the browser can make a difference in what you see: WEB BROWSER CHECK - Test Page (external link) - ICC profiles and Photoshop Color Management


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Jul 04, 2013 18:47 as a reply to  @ PhotosGuy's post |  #7

Yeah I think I saw those links on another thread while waiting for a response on my post. Will definitely look into these.
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Jul 04, 2013 21:34 |  #8

What calibrator do you have?


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Jul 06, 2013 12:55 |  #9

Damo77 wrote in post #16092289 (external link)
What calibrator do you have?

Sounds like he is using his eyes, otherwise I don't see a need for a thread like this.

Word of advise to everyone who wants to take their photos seriously.

Get a monitor calibrator!




  
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Jul 06, 2013 23:30 |  #10

That's what I fear too.


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Jul 07, 2013 07:20 |  #11

vertigo235 wrote in post #16096525 (external link)
Sounds like he is using his eyes, otherwise I don't see a need for a thread like this.

Word of advise to everyone who wants to take their photos seriously.

Get a monitor calibrator!

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Jul 08, 2013 04:19 |  #12

vertigo235 wrote in post #16096525 (external link)
Sounds like he is using his eyes, otherwise I don't see a need for a thread like this.

Word of advise to everyone who wants to take their photos seriously.

Get a monitor calibrator!

Actually, I took it to a shop, I'm not sure what hardware they used. I don't see anything wrong with asking for a little help to check the result. Good calibrators are pretty expensive and not all of us have the luxury to just go to a store and buy what they need.


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Jul 09, 2013 23:27 |  #13

Just giving advice. Some may think having your monitor calibrated with a profile is a luxury, I think it's a necessity.

Did the shop create a color profile for you or did they just adjust the monitor settings?




  
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