Any advise on a good monitor calibrator under or around $150. I just purchased a Dell 3007wfp-hc monitor and want to get it set up to look as good as possible for my photos.
Any and all advise would be greatly appreciated.
Thank you.
ten2376 Member 206 posts Likes: 1 Joined Aug 2007 More info | Jun 27, 2008 22:48 | #1 Any advise on a good monitor calibrator under or around $150. I just purchased a Dell 3007wfp-hc monitor and want to get it set up to look as good as possible for my photos.
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Familiaphoto Goldmember  3,948 posts Likes: 1 Joined Jan 2007 Location: Chicago, IL More info | Jun 27, 2008 23:02 | #2 I use the Spyder system. Been pleased with it so far. I'm sure there will be many options brought forth. Paul
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PicSniper Goldmember  1,017 posts Likes: 1 Joined Jan 2007 Location: Northern Cuba........(a.k.a. Southern Miami) More info | I just bought the Spyder3Pro and I'm very happy with it. It's quick and easy to use. I'd recommend it. Here's the link: Hello, my name is Victor.
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picturecrazy soft-hearted weenie-boy  8,565 posts Likes: 780 Joined Jan 2006 Location: Alberta, CANADA More info | Jun 27, 2008 23:21 | #4 If you want to do some basic profiling, then just about any system does a good job, from the Huey, spyder, monaco, and eyeone. -Lloyd
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Illumined "i love you guys"  2,641 posts Joined Dec 2007 Location: Stafford, VA, USA More info | if you want to invest in a calibrator, i suggest getting a Spyder3 Elite. Ravi J.H. | Make an experience out of it - focus and expose manually.
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PM720 Senior Member 323 posts Likes: 1 Joined Dec 2007 Location: Las Vegas More info | Jun 28, 2008 12:09 | #6 What is the difference between the Pro and Elite versions? 1DsMkII, 1DMkIIn, XTi, Kit 18-55, 16-35L, 70-200L 2.8IS, 50 1.4, 85 1.8, 100 2.8, 500/4, Sigma 10-20, Extender 1.4 & 2.0, 580EX's.
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PicSniper Goldmember 1,017 posts Likes: 1 Joined Jan 2007 Location: Northern Cuba........(a.k.a. Southern Miami) More info | Jun 28, 2008 13:19 | #7 Scott, Hello, my name is Victor.
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Illumined "i love you guys" 2,641 posts Joined Dec 2007 Location: Stafford, VA, USA More info | Jun 28, 2008 17:57 | #8 PicSniper wrote in post #5809572  Scott, This link should answer all of your questions: http://spyder.datacolor.com/s3compare.php Good luck! thanks for the assist, picsniper. Ravi J.H. | Make an experience out of it - focus and expose manually.
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PicSniper Goldmember 1,017 posts Likes: 1 Joined Jan 2007 Location: Northern Cuba........(a.k.a. Southern Miami) More info | Jun 28, 2008 18:08 | #9 saiminyaku wrote in post #5810788 thanks for the assist, picsniper. g'luck scott and be sure to keep shooting! No problem, Ravi. I just went through this whole thing myself, so the link was handy. Hello, my name is Victor.
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Illumined "i love you guys" 2,641 posts Joined Dec 2007 Location: Stafford, VA, USA More info | ahh, as have i. i recently purchased a 23" HD display from apple to use in conjunction with my current...monitor (42" 1080p HD LCD -- intended use was streaming media). Ravi J.H. | Make an experience out of it - focus and expose manually.
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PM720 Senior Member 323 posts Likes: 1 Joined Dec 2007 Location: Las Vegas More info | Jun 28, 2008 21:16 | #11 PicSniper wrote in post #5809572 Scott, This link should answer all of your questions: http://spyder.datacolor.com/s3compare.php Good luck! Thanks for the link! Now I just need to decide if the extra features are worth the extra $$$ for me. Probably as I always seem to overbuy!! 1DsMkII, 1DMkIIn, XTi, Kit 18-55, 16-35L, 70-200L 2.8IS, 50 1.4, 85 1.8, 100 2.8, 500/4, Sigma 10-20, Extender 1.4 & 2.0, 580EX's.
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Modboyzz Member 48 posts Joined Mar 2007 More info | Jun 28, 2008 21:26 | #12 Spyder 3 Pro. Canon 5D | 40D+BG-E2N | 17-40 L | 24-105 L | 100-400 L | 50 1.4 | 580EX
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Illumined "i love you guys" 2,641 posts Joined Dec 2007 Location: Stafford, VA, USA More info | Jun 28, 2008 22:02 | #13 PM720 wrote in post #5811634 Thanks for the link! Now I just need to decide if the extra features are worth the extra $$$ for me. Probably as I always seem to overbuy!!  Scott in any event, i'm fairly sure that calibrators hold their value rather well so if it turns you did indeed "overbuy," you can always flip it and get one that better suits your needs (if still necessary.) Ravi J.H. | Make an experience out of it - focus and expose manually.
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ben_r_ -POTN's Three legged Support-  15,894 posts Likes: 13 Joined Nov 2007 Location: Sacramento, CA More info | Jun 29, 2008 12:56 | #14 I use the Spyder2Pro on my Samsung 305T and have been very pleased with the results! [Gear List | Flickr
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mismis Member 181 posts Joined Feb 2008 More info | Does anyone find that after calibrating on a mac there is a strong blue-ish tint? Xti + grip + RRS L-Bracket || RRS clamp + Markins M-20 + Gitzo 1345 || Kit Lens + 50mm f1.8 + 24-105L + 35L + 70-200L f2.8 IS
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