Which device do you use to calibrate your monitor?

DC Fan wrote in post #8635544
Pantone Huey. Requires no expertise and works quickly.

Same here...

camcam wrote in post #8690509
I tried to calibrate Imac 24" with Spyder Elite and with it's own sofware, but i did not work . The software can not reduce the monitor's brightness under 200ccd/m2, but ColorEyes Display Pro does it.

Did you try lifting your index finger and pressing the Brightness button? I believe it's F12 on the iMac. What you're talking about is a software that works with DDC capable monitors and one that does not. Saying it did not work is completely incorrect, ludicrous, and misleading. You would have the same lack of results with the EyeOne device and software too.

I happen to use ColorEyes Display Pro with a Spyder3 device, but my monitor's DDC functionality doesn't work with CEDP. I have to exert myself and reach across the desk to push the Brightness button on the monitor.

The problem with iMac is the brightness even in the lowest possible brightness. Spyder's own software simply can't reduce the the brightness under 200ccd/m2, but Coloreyes really does it. With too bright monitor is difficult to work.

camcam wrote in post #8694424
The problem with iMac is the brightness even in the lowest possible brightness. Spyder's own software simply can't reduce the the brightness under 200ccd/m2, but Coloreyes really does it. With too bright monitor is difficult to work.

So you're saying that on the iMac, even with Brightness manually set to zero, it's still over 200cd/m2? That's the first time I've ever heard that. I' have read that imacs are very bright, but I also read that they can go down to about 130cd/m2 just by adjusting the brightness.

Now what ColorEyes is doing, is adjusting the brightness beyond what the monitor is capable of directly at the video card.

ChasP505 wrote in post #8695146
So you're saying that on the iMac, even with Brightness manually set to zero, it's still over 200cd/m2? That's the first time I've ever heard that. I' have read that imacs are very bright, but I also read that they can go down to about 130cd/m2 just by adjusting the brightness.

No, that's right, Chas. I did a friend's new 24" iMac just yesterday, and it was 207 at 0.

Damo77 wrote in post #8695699
No, that's right, Chas. I did a friend's new 24" iMac just yesterday, and it was 207 at 0.

That's incredible! Sincere apologies to camcam.

Do they come with a set of sunglasses as standard?

Spyder3Elite

Lowner wrote in post #8696208
Do they come with a set of sunglasses as standard?

Welding goggles...

Chas P,
for many non-iMac users the brightness of the iMac is is a surprise.
you have no reason for
I tried several tricks to
reduce the brightness of my monitor for example the shades (http://www.lifeclever.​com …e-of-the-week-shades-mac/).
It helped a bit, but actually it makes a a "shadow" in front of the screen.

MonacoOPTIX DTP94 with Spectraview2 software. NEC 2690wuxi2 monitor. The DTP94 is one of the finest sensors out there, imo.